Pirate’s Protector

Lisa Kessler — 2022

After two centuries as an immortal pirate, Duke Proctor figures he’s experienced pretty much everything. Which is exactly when he finds himself held at gunpoint...by a mermaid. But the exquisitely lush blonde—whose eyes are deeper than the sea—is here for a reason. Someone has stolen from her and she’s certain Duke is behind it. Annika Mare knows for a fact that the Sea Dog’s crew has her comb. In the wrong hands, it places Annika under the control of whoever wields it. But the comb has been taken—and working with this unbelievably sexy human pirate to recover it poses an entirely different kind of threat. Now these two immortals must find the thief, and fast. But there are other forces at work, bigger than Duke or Annika could possibly know. And a powerful artifact in the hands of evil isn’t nearly as dangerous as the sizzlingly-hot attraction that could engulf them both...

Reviews

Nicola Sarah Brooks@nikkisbooknook

Jun 11, 2022

Back with the Pirate Crew like no other! Now it's Duke's turn to get spiked by Cupids Arrow. Duke may be second in charge on the ship but that didn't stop him from siding with the crew against their previous captain. He has kept a secret or two in his time and currently the biggest he's keeping belongs to his current captain-in-name-only Ian. He's had a lot of professions over the year but now runs a security company. He never expected that when he met a female who could hold his interest that she'd shoot him in the foot! What an introduction to the beautiful Annika. Annika is a mermaid. Unlike folklore, her people came from the Stars - they just opened a portal into the depths of the sea. They soon realised that Earth was not for them, but not before some had lost their combs and therefore Annika made it her responsibility to ensure that the portals stayed closed and to secure the missing combs. Now the Sea Dog crew are part of her "team" to secure the combs, whilst warding off Section 13. However, the department is having a headache of their own - it would seem they have a leak and someone is siphoning off relics. Are these thefts linked to the mole or a separate problem? Lots to keep you interested and I loved the new spin on Mermaids from Space! Annika and Duke were a great pairing and I enjoyed the sparks they gave off. Annika is no damsel in distress and she can take care of Duke if & when the need arises. Plenty of red herrings and a couple of big reveals. I'm actually coming around to liking Ian! His secret was heartbreaking. Roll on book 8 please!