Al capitán Bradshaw Carroway le encanta la vida de marinero, aunque preferiría enfrentarse a una banda de piratas que al cargamento que le ha tocado proteger: un grupo de aristócratas caprichosos. Sin embargo, una pasajera ha llamado su atención, una joven descarada que lo distrae y lo aparta de las reglas del decoro, las cuales son sagradas a bordo. La señorita Zephyr Ponsley ha viajado por todo el mundo, pero no tiene experiencia en las lides del amor. Nadie le ha enseñado a coquetear, aunque ha aprendido que las leyes de la seducción no siguen ninguna regla y que no hay aventura tan arriesgada y deliciosa como la pasión.

This book was hard for me to rate. I would describe the characters as being flat but on the other hand, the dialogue between the flat characters was fantastic snappy witty banter, which I liked a lot. The storyline had a tendency to be meandering and an oddball "bad" guy who was a jerk, isn't a jerk? Not sure if author wants to use him in a future book or what but strange either way. The author had something here but I feel like she was maybe writing several books at one time or was somehow distracted while she wrote this.
 
I know I'm giving the impression I didn't like it but I did, solely on the two main characters banter and interactions, seriously, read it if you like a feisty lady and a man willing to accommodate that passion.
 
Story takes place on a ship with occasional stops on islands, not great with describing the settings but will provide a nice break from London ballrooms if you're tired of that. ( )

I am so happy Bradshaw Carroway got a story! I really enjoyed this book. After reading about two other Carroway brothers in the Lessons in Love series, I remember thinking that I'd wished I could read more about him. Zephyr had a wonderful straight forward manner that made for great banter with Shaw. There was just enough adventure to spice it up a bit but not so much that I got bored with it. Now if only the Duke of Sommerset had his own story! (I believe I have said that before...) ( )

Looking for a bit of a change of pace when I picked this book up, I was delighted! The characters, setting and humour works! I loved the interactions between the hero and heroine and have to say that I think that 'made' the book! This is the third in a trilogy, however, and I haven't read the first two, but I plan to remedy that as soon as I can find copies. Definitely an enjoyable and light-hearted read! ( )

I enjoyed much about this book. The banter between the h/h was well done. They were both witty and interesting. I enjoyed life aboard their ship and the mission they were take with - it was unique for a regency-set novel.

The addition of the members of the ton seemed superfluous. They did nothing more than provide background noise, which was rather unnecessary. I really wanted to see a different outcome with Zephyr's father, though I understand that wasn't possible based on his character.

Overall a light read. The unexpected setting and witty banter set this apart and make it worth reading. ( )