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Reckless (Exley & Dyer Book 1) Kindle Edition
It’s an old and popular love story – the pirate and the virgin who steals his heart away, only this time the pirate is the virgin and the girl isn’t a girl at all. She is James ‘Jem’ Exley, thief, molly, occasional actor and full time transvestite. Jettisoned to the New World in order to spare his aristocratic family any further disgrace, Jem is glamorous, flamboyant and fascinating.
At only nineteen, Henry is determined to prove himself a man one way or the other, and is astonished to find that nothing makes him feel like more of a man than his increasingly reckless passion for Jem. As their love leads them into trouble, the mysterious circumstances of Jem’s capture lead Henry deeper into a mystery that not only upends his whole world, but sees them running for their lives across the Caribbean.
Stolen jewels, scheming Captains and devious drag artists - Black Sails meets Blackadder in this steamy eighteenth century romp from the author of These Violent Delights and Going Sasquatch.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateNovember 7, 2017
- File size642 KB
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- ASIN : B0778VPRJM
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : November 7, 2017
- Language : English
- File size : 642 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 179 pages
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Book 1 of 2 : Exley & Dyer
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,272,937 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #24,496 in Gay Romance
- #33,515 in LGBTQ+ Romance (Books)
- #36,740 in Historical Romance (Kindle Store)
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Jess Whitecroft was born and educated in the UK, where she was once voted 'Most Likely To Think That Writing A Romantic Comedy About Bigfoot Is A Good Idea', and where talking about oneself is considered worse than stripping stark naked in the meat aisle of Sainsbury's. Therefore she would ask to be excused from all future author biographies.
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Customers enjoy the book's thrilling plot and amazing love story, with one noting it's more than just pirates. They appreciate the good writing and love the characters. Customers find the book fun to read.
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Customers enjoy the story of this book, praising its thrilling plot and amazing love story, with one customer noting how fast it flows.
"...Lots of great intrigue and adventure on top of an already engaging romance...." Read more
"...Pirates are not my thing, but this story is more than pirates...." Read more
"...And it works in a rollicking good way, oozing adventure, romance and love. Henry and Jem. Jem and Henry...." Read more
"I loved this story! I like to read stories featuring happy endings for trans and non-binary characters...." Read more
Customers find the book fun to read.
"...Jess really knows how to weave a good plot, and make it charming and funny and intense and emotional all at the same time...." Read more
"...It is sexy, emotional and has a fun, thrilling plot. I’m definitely going to seek out more from this author." Read more
"All her usual fun, plus gender-fuckery and pirates, and Caribbean history that isn't white-washed." Read more
"Fun read!..." Read more
Customers praise the writing quality of the book.
"...Pirates! Genderqueer character! Gay romance! And fantastic, witty writing! It checks all my boxes...." Read more
"...Why the author is very good. Little phrases and actions and moments that are golden...." Read more
"...first Jess Whitecroft story, but I am eager to read more by this talented author. Highly recommend! Highly recommend!" Read more
"Good writing, great characters, wonderful steamy love story!..." Read more
Customers love the characters in the book.
"...I love the characters and the story so much! My only lament is that I can't have a physical copy of this book to cherish and keep on my shelf." Read more
"...I love how she makes each character come alive with his/her own unique voice...." Read more
"...This author is new to me, and the characters and writing were wonderful. A couple places had me laughing out loud, and the love story was amazing...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2020Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI knew I was going to enjoy this book, but I loved it even more than I was expecting. Pirates! Genderqueer character! Gay romance! And fantastic, witty writing! It checks all my boxes. I read it all in one night- the story flows so fast and smooth, I couldn't stop reading. Lots of great intrigue and adventure on top of an already engaging romance. Jess really knows how to weave a good plot, and make it charming and funny and intense and emotional all at the same time. I love the characters and the story so much! My only lament is that I can't have a physical copy of this book to cherish and keep on my shelf.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2020Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI've now read almost all of this author's work and she never fails to impress.
Pirates are not my thing, but this story is more than pirates. It's finding your place, finding your way, finding your love -even if you're both a couple of thieves.
Whitecroft is an excellent and intricate world builder and storyteller. I look forward to more adventures with Exley & Dyer!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2018Format: KindleVerified PurchaseIt’s the little things that make up the sum total of anything in life – including reading. There is so much I can’t put into words that make this such a lovely book. Why the author is very good. Little phrases and actions and moments that are golden.
I was telling a friend the other day that Jess Whitecroft’s writing is like published crack for me. I’m addicted. Doesn’t matter whether Bigfoot is cutting lose, politicians and journos, ballet dancers and professors, rock star addicts and a friend’s younger brother, or drag queens with attitude and sandwiched in a ménage fill up the pages, Jess Whitecroft makes them all come alive, speaking to me in some way or another. The various backdrops and circumstances surrounding characters in every one of her books are always intriguing as well. In Reckless, Whitecroft mixes her writing up yet again within genre, this time opting for the early 1700’s in and around the Caribbean. Jem, a twenty three year old cross-dressing molly, thief, and habitual liar, and Henry, a nineteen year old, sun-kissed, virgin pirate – how much gold is in that sentence? – find each other in the most unusual of circumstances and places. And it works in a rollicking good way, oozing adventure, romance and love. Henry and Jem. Jem and Henry. No matter which way you say their names, this pair have a wonderful chemistry. And, if you care to listen, they have a fantastic tale to tell you as well – 5 Stars!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2018Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI loved this story! I like to read stories featuring happy endings for trans and non-binary characters. Someone recommended this one to me, and I’m so happy they did. It is sexy, emotional and has a fun, thrilling plot. I’m definitely going to seek out more from this author.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2020Format: KindleVerified PurchaseAll her usual fun, plus gender-fuckery and pirates, and Caribbean history that isn't white-washed.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2018Format: KindleGood, but, given how much better the other book I'd read by this author was, disappointing. Lots of editing issues, almost to the point that I'm not sure if one was done. Henry was referred to as Harry by the main "villain", is that common? Because I originally thought it was another editing issue. Plus, it was supposed to be historical, but there was a lot of modern speech and no real time appropriate usage. I loved Henry (although I forgot he was supposed to be nineteen constantly) and Jem was an absolute, well, gem! They were very sweet together and I liked that Jem, the much smaller of the two, was never presented as weaker or less.
Mixed bag, that with good editing, could be a wonderful book. Still worth the read.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2018Format: KindleVerified PurchaseEverytime I pick up this author's book, she always surprises me with how good each one turns out to be. Even the subject issue that I don't think I'll like (specifically student and teacher.) I love how she makes each character come alive with his/her own unique voice. The author makes me fall in love with Jem from this book just like I have fallen for Toby, Finn, Milos, Rocco, and "Bunny". Really, I decided to stop being surprised anymore. Jess Whitecroft name is an "automatic buy" for me, now.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2019Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis was a great concept. I'm looking forward to reading the others.
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- Kindle CustomerReviewed in Australia on May 26, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely splendid
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseWhat a delight this book is! Beautifully written, excellent characterisation, a fulfilling plot. Can't wait to read the next one!
- NunuReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars A great adventure
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI really enjoyed this book. It is a good pirate adventure with mutiny, treasure and romance, what else do you need? A well written story with the enigmatic Jem at the centre. Jem and Henry make a great team as Jem is very experienced and Henry knows nothing except the fact that he wants to love women, but does not. It does finish with a HEA but now there is a second book.
- wrecklingReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2020
4.0 out of 5 stars A cracking yarn
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis is a cracking yarn; a tale of danger, deception, and derring-do, featuring pirates and a passionate gay romance. Definitely worth a read.
- Hayley SmithReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!!!!!
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI read Reckless when it first came came out and absolutely adored it, but am just leaving a review now after reading the equally wonderful sequel Code Noir.
Reckless is a brilliant story and every time I read it again I find something new to love about it. Jem and Henry are such interesting and great characters that they bring this tale of pirates and adventures truly alive.
- RalphReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2018
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read.
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseIts a good book but it seemed slightly rushed at the end you felt as though that you could of had another chapter that jusped a year or two into the future to inform you how the main characters were doing. However I would recommend this book to you.