Oh. My. Gosh! I want a pirate of my very own!! One exactly like Kace would be more than sufficient.

Kace was orphaned during his infancy and grew up knowing a life of struggle, poverty and hardship. He eventually found family when he became best friends with Snake at the tender age of 14. Having someone at his side didn’t necessarily make his life any easier. He was still vulnerable, still poor, still finding his meals out of the trash, but at least he was no longer alone. Time and circumstance and the serendipitous meeting of more lost boys created a crew and these men made the best pirates EVER!!

Willow came from an affluent two-parent household but she always came second to their love for hunting ancient artifacts. Her parents were famous treasure hunters (think Indiana Jones) and left her alone for the majority of her upbringing. She had a very loving grandfather, who encouraged her to follow her dreams and her heart, but loneliness was a constant companion, a dark shadow that literally haunted her every step.

Their lives change drastically after a chance encounter while Willow is vacationing in Cancun. Through her, Kace witnessed a new normal, one that he wanted to hold onto with both hands. Their connection was instantaneous and was proven to be stronger than time or distance. Willow was innocence, grace, goodness and mercy. Kace was brooding, dangerous and extremely sexy. They each fit like the missing half of the other’s soul.

With Elusive , the author gave us a story full of intrigue, suspense and adventure. She also gifted us with an epic love that spanned years. One chance meeting cemented a bond between Kace and Willow and lived within their souls forever. Even when they thought they would never see each other again their hearts refused to let go. It’s a story that makes me believe that dreams can come true, that there is always a reason to hope for a love of a lifetime. It’s a story that made the journey seem not only real, but absolutely worthwhile.

L.A. Fiore is a brilliant storyteller. She took a relatively undiscovered concept, at least in the romance world - pirates - and made it all her own. I’m sure other romance authors will one day write their own pirate stories, but I can promise you that they won’t have as profound an effect on me as this trailblazer did.

Release Date: July 21, 2017
Genre: Contemporary Romance
POV: Dual - 1st person
Heat: 4 out of 5
Type: Standalone - Book 1 of the Shipwreck series

Elusive is a contemporary, modern romance that has a touch of fairytale to it. There are pirates and there is adventure! There is heartbreak and there is true love…I picked up this story and couldn’t put it down. I immediately fell in love with the story of Willow and Kace/Noah. Theirs was a love that transcended people and places. Each had faced adversity but in different ways…one was hardened and broken deep, one was innocent but somewhat broken inside. When they meet and spent one magical and special day and night together, they started mending what was not whole in each of them yet suddenly they were pulled from each other suddenly. No matter where they each where, they still thought of each other and that love stayed. Willow is a true romantic and falls in love with a story of a long lost couple she heard about while on a graduation trip. She wants to find out their story and their ending. Its all due to Kace that she decides to search out this story. Kace is a dangerous man, one you wouldn’t want to cross. Terrible things happened to him yet when he spent some time with Willow; he softened and fell hard for her. Alas their time together was short and over 11 years they each mourned one another and dreamed about being with each other until….their paths crossed again.
This is a beautiful and lovely story about second chances , about a 2nd chance at love and what we all would do if we got that. It is also a story about pirates and buried treasures and the dangers that can happen out when searching –Noah is a pirate and Willow also searches for treasure BUT what she does is for fun, not for money. What happens when the past collide? OMG, this story is so hot, so magical, so electric. It was full of suspense, passion, magic, angst, EMOTIONS—full of heat and love, very much love. Will Willow give Kace/Noah that chance after all this time? Will Noah ever come home or will he stay roaming forever and give up the chance at true love? This is a story that you HAVE TO READ. It is one that will bring tears to your eyes and will gripe you and hold you until the very end. This is one of, if not the top 3 books of 2017. I cannot wait to read more about the exciting characters written about in this start of a wonderful and intense new series.


Rating: 4.7 stars *****
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***

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Holy Crackers!! This book was awesome, it will take you on adventure with love, suspense, violence, and an all around emotional roller coaster. I felt all the emotions with this read, it was just amazing. You couldn't help but root for the two main characters and hope they would make it through everything together. Both of them were fighting demons of their past and present, together they tried to overcome. There was a lot of things happening within the story you couldn't help but keep reading to figure out what was all going to happen and how it would all work out. I HIGHLY recommend this one!!!

Willow has spent her whole life coming second to her parents treasure hunting. The only constant in her life is her Grandad. When her parents flake on her graduation trip to Cancun, she decides to go by herself. She's living the motto her Grandad asked her too. "Live, love, be daring and reckless and most importantly be happy"

This is where she meets Noah. The impact of Noah was more than she has ever felt in her life, but she knows there is more to him. She sees his intensity, the dangerous glint in his eyes but she doesn't care. She's living the motto and jumping in with both feet.

What the author takes you on is an adventure of a lifetime. The story of these two individuals as they grow up and become the people shaped by circumstances beyond their control. I loved every adventure the author took us on with Noah and Willow together and separate.

I ached for both characters to have something good in their lives. I yearned for Willow to have someone finally put her first. The unconditional love she displayed was beautiful. The goodness in Noah even when he couldn't see it himself.

The places we get to read about would be an adventurers dream come true. The truth Willow sought about a long lost love torn apart hoping to bring them back together was beautiful and sad knowing she was seeking for such a love herself. I had no idea I'd be emotionally wrecked by this story. It was beautiful. It was fun. It left me wanting more. ARC provided by NetGalley.

sive has absolutely everything you need in a book. I'm not even sure it can be classified. It has angst, drama, the plucky comedic best friend, a love story...what a love story. Let's not forget the kick ass historical mystery. Oh did I forget to mention the pirates! Freaking Pirates!

No none have peg legs but some don't have all their teeth...I might have been disappointed about the lack of "aye matey" or "land ho". Ok, I really wasn't at all.

I had a fantastic time reading this book. I will say that it seems slow in the beginning but please don't give up. Elusive is an adventure far more entertaining than a "choose your own adventure" from my youth.

Now to mention the tears...You know that I might be a bit emotional...I cried. Not going to sugar coat it. The wide array of emotions that their stories force you to confront is going to make it more real. BTW, the meaning and quote behind the title...sliced me to the bone.

So from one pirate enthusiast to another...("argh" not required) batten down the hatches...grab a glass...and dive in.

Reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood