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asked by bigchad on October 30, 2006 5:16 AM

In her exhilarating debut novel, Kresley Cole captures the drama, passion, and boundless adventure of the high seas -- as one fiery lass finds herself caught in a tide of torrid romance.

Raised as a free spirit aboard her American sea captain father's majestic clipper ship, willful Nicole Lassiter has never encountered an obstacle she couldn't overcome -- until she meets Captain Derek Sutherland. His sizzling kisses leave her longing, but after they share a night of passion, his subsequent disdain makes her blood boil. Nicole vows to take her revenge -- by helping her father beat Sutherland in a high-stakes competition: the Great Circle Race from England to Australia.

Nicole's scheme is thrown overboard after her father is wrongly imprisoned, yet she remains undaunted -- taking to the high seas with her father's ship. But a storm wrecks her plans, and she finds herself a virtual prisoner aboard Sutherland's vessel. And while her mind tells her she should escape, her body urges her to surrender...




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This book had scintillating and fun dialogue. The heroine is a spunky and independent character and, although the Captain was a little slow, he was still sexy and interesting.
reviewed by redryder on November 1, 2006 4:26 PM

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A fantastic, fast paced, fun and fire hot romance book. Derek is a tall, dark and handsome wealthy Earl who has escaped his duty of producing an heir. For four years he has chosen the high seas, and is the captain of one of his many ships. He is also a proverbial bad boy, has a drinking problem, some dark secrets, and he scares the heck out of most everyone who crosses his path - except Nicole. And her father. Nicole spent most of her life raised at sea by her father, who happens to be Derek's biggest rival. She also has some secrets. The book is a high seas adventure that spans 8 months (or so), and takes the reader on a wild, sexy ride. The chemistry between these two is so fresh and fun. And the lack of trust between these two makes for many interesting twists and turns. Kresley Cole has the greatest talent at writing deeply passionate and sexy romances, and this book delivers! In once scene this author has Derek gagged and tied up, but despite Nicole having the upper hand he is able to seduce her into a very hot and passionate love scene. Well done & HOT!!
reviewed by vegaswinner on November 24, 2006 7:59 AM

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Wow. I am almost speechless after reading this book. The sexual tension was scorching. I was left breathless throughout most of this read. Very emotional, poignant, and steamy read. I highly recommend this book.
reviewed by mountaindew on November 28, 2006 11:47 AM

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This is the BEST historical romance I've read in quite awhile. Most of the ones I've recently read started off great...only to fall flat in the middle and conclude with a disappointing end. "The Captain of All Pleasures" was GREAT! I loved Nicole and Derrek! Every scene scene between them either left me laughing aloud, sighing in pleasure, or blinking back tears.

I truly enjoyed this story and look forward to reading Grant's story in "The Price of Pleasure".
reviewed by shawn on November 29, 2006 12:15 PM

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I read this book based on the reviews on this site and I don't think it was as fantastic as they are making it out to be.

The storyline itself was predictable and there were few surprises. However, I did fall in love with Captain Sutherland. I liked how he was such a brute, but took good care of Nicole. Nicole, on the other hand, was annoying as hell. She was a spoiled brat and didn't have much regard for anyone's feelings accept her own. I hated how she couldn't trust Sutherland. Even toward the end! It drove me bananas!

This wasn't the best romance I have ever read, but considering it only took me one day to read, I'd recommend it to the average sap. :P
reviewed by selena on November 29, 2006 4:45 PM

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