Customer Reviews

The Pirate

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(10)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I don't know what book the rest of you guys were reading, but I LOVED this book! Jared and Kathryn were just hilarious together. Kathryn wasn't too hard-edged--she was stressed out! That was the whole point of the vacation that starts the whole plot moving forward. Jared pushes all her buttons and their "arguments" are pure romantic comedy. Kathryn de-stresses really quickly--like by day 2!--and then it's just romance and and lots of excitement with just enough sexy banter to keep me grinning. Sure, it's not a "deep" read, but I can't think of a better way to spend a couple of hours.

I enjoyed early scenes with the heroine, but the plot really didn't develop. There seemed to be no reason for these two characters to get together other than that they were in the same place at the same time. The hero had appeal, but it was hard to really cheer on the heroine. In the dark moment of crisis, I didn't really care if it all ended. The heroine's concern seemed a bit petty so she didn't deserve to get the love of her life. All this said, it's not a terrible story if you like romance...but I was able to people watch, accept room service, and call home to check on the kids. A pleasant diversion, but not riveting.

"The Pirate" (book one of three, followed by "The Adventurer" and "The Cowboy") is a great short story. It was hilarious and witty, Krentz at her best.

The only thing some readers might find exasperating is that this is an older Krentz book, so the hero was a little too alpha male at times. There were a couple of scenes in the book where I mentally gritted my teeth at his behavior.

Nevertheless, this entire trilogy is excellent, guaranteed entertainment. Buy them all and read them in order!

A little predictable but fun. Kate's behavior was childish at times. There was lots of passion. The Pirate is a decent read.

I usually enjoy most of Ms. Krentz books. However, this book lacks Ms. Krentz's talent. The author keeps describing the character Kate Inskip as a "prickly broad". Personally, I see this character as an "extremely annoying shrew", and that's putting it mildly!!! Throughout this entire book there is never an opportunity to even like the character of Kate Inskip. She is a very poor example of an independent professional woman. The only thing that is stopping me from giving this book 1 star is the character of Jare Hawthorne-- he's one of the few good points of this book.

I have read almost all of Ms. Krentz's books under all her names. The very best thing about her stories is that either you wish the heroine was one of your best friends, or you hope you are like her. This Kate Inskip (what an uncomfortable name to read) is just a whining, nosey, spoiled creep. This is no-one I would ever want to know. At one time, I laughed out loud at how unreasonable she was, and wondered what Jared could POSSIBLY see in this woman. I hope this isn't a new trend, since no matter the quality of the story, you can always like the characters in Jayne's books. (Oops, I'm forgetting some ridiculous creature named Philadelphia Fox. That was the one and only Krentz novel that I didn't finish, and can barely remember). The Pirate is not a great book by any standards. I've been reading it for a couple weeks, it's so easy to put down.

I first read this book as a Harlequin Temptation a decade ago, and it's one of the very few I've hung on to. The writing is tight and fast-paced, and the relationship is deliciously steamy. Watching the characters match wits and wills is a kick. One of the best books Jayne Ann Krentz has written, in my opinion. If you like category romances, I highly recommend this one. (The second book in this series, The Adventurer, is also especially good.)

I liked Jared but did not like Kate at all. She really was a shrew and had a complete disregard for what Jared asked of her. It was funny in the beginning and I think there could have been a good story with Jared, but there wasn't. I'll try again.

I continue to find that her other titles under Amanda Quick are far more satisfying. Sketchy character portrayal and a plot that barely kept me interested. The mystery itself was given short shrift and it could have provided the necessary spark to the book if it was developed further. Pretty mediocre effort.

This was the first Krentz book I have read that I have just been ABLE to put down. Ms. Inskip (what a name, and do we all have to be referred to as MS to show we have a job and and life?) was a poorly drawn character, one wonders why anyone would fall in love with her at all. She just had nothing going on! The kid was great, the hero was just OK, the setting was weird (where IS this?) and my advice is just to skip this one. I don't think that there was a lot of thought put into this one at all. Better to read "Trust Me," "Grand Passion," "Family Man," or "Sharp Edges." Go get these titles instead.