Review: Hot pirates ahoy.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 23, 2013
If someone would have told me I will read a pirate story and love it, I would’ve told them they are crazy. That was until I read Bella Jewel’s “Enslaved By The Ocean”. This book is absolutely addictive and I wasn’t able to put it down. Why? Well, there are many reason. The first one is, that it is not the typical cheesy pirate romance. Definitely not. It couldn’t be any more different. Bella Jewel described it as a story about bikers of the sea & that was quite accurate.It is a contemporary story about men that gave up their former lives – often lives that were defined by crime, abuse and mistakes. Needing a new start, they found it as modern-day pirates, as criminals operating on the ocean.It is a story about a woman that has gone through hell and back. She wants to start a new life and she decides to do it with a trip on a yacht. Little does she know how new the life would be that she is about to start. But once her yacht goes up in flames and she is captured by pirates in order to be sold as a sex slave, she is about to find out.This is where Hendrix’ and Indigo’s story begins. And it is a story full of pain and hate, fear and despair, but also a story of unbelievable attraction and fiery passion, as well as true love. A story that captivated me, made me hang onto every word and every page – eager to find out what happens next. A story full of original and strong characters – all of them with their own story that defines who they are and brought them onto the ship.There is Hendrix, the pirate captain. A man so good-looking it is a crime all on its’ own. But at the same time he is a man that is ruthless and willing to sacrifice anyone in order to get his way, even if that means selling someone as a sex slave. Not necessarily the type of guy to get all hot and bothered about. And yet, the way Bella Jewel wrote his character, you can’t help but swoon for him. At least that way I knew how Indigo felt.Indigo, the rescued girl with a past, finds herself on a ship full of pirates that plan to sell her to pay a debt. Having had to fight for her life before, she is not one to give up. Especially as her life isn’t the only one at stake. So she tries to convince Hendrix to let her go free – finding herself torn between hate and attraction towards him. As the story progresses we learn more about the characters. There is more to Hendrix than meets the eye. He can be ruthless and kill someone within the blink of an eye, but he can also be caring and protective. Indigo is extremely strong and a true fighter. She is not the type to give up and if she has to go down she will do so kicking and clawing. But even more so she is loyal to the bone, willing to give her life to save a friend. The characters are complex and at the same time believable and realistic.The more time passes, the more the attraction between Hendrix and Indigo grows. But it is not merely sexual. There is more to it. The chemistry between them, the pull and push of emotions, the constant change between longing and rejection makes for the most exquisite sexual tension and sex scenes that will make you tear your hair out. You better keep your significant other close or at least have a B.O.B. in reach.As always with Bella Jewel’s books though, the story is about so much more than sex and romance. There are twists and turns that will make you feel like you are in a labyrinth, wondering what is around the next corner. There are bumps in the road that are so surprising and come out of nowhere, that you will feel whip-lashed. And there is so much emotion, that you will feel it right alongside the characters. Suffering with them, feeling their pain and anguish, but also their happiness and yes, also their horniness.I can highly recommend “Enslaved By The Ocean” if you want a story about mistakes and forgiveness, redemption and loyalty, love and acceptance, second chances and family, passion and amazing hot sex. It is a story that captivated me from beginning to end.5+ stormy, hot and wild stars.