Age
Appropriate For: 12 and up for mild romance and
mild violence
Best
for Ages: 12 and up
Description:
Wealth and
social standing mean nothing to Captain Kyle Bryden. To his family, however,
they are everything. For years it has driven Kyle and his family apart. He
longs for understanding from his parents, but most of all he yearns for them to
accept the truth behind his faith. When his father sends him on a voyage to
collect two family guests, it only complicates matters, particularly Kyle's
growing desire to marry and make a home. He finds himself caught between
pleasing his parents and living according to what he believes is right. As some
things begin to change for the better, could a secret no one is expecting be
enough to tear at Kyle's heart and destroy the love he has found? In A
Captain's Heart, the continuing story of Pirates & Faith, meet new friends
and revisit old ones while seeing the importance of patience and never giving
up on those we love because all things are possible with God.
After making it though Every Tear, I
was a little worried I would hate the rest of the Pirates and Faith series. However, I was looking through my Kindle books
and came across this forgotten book, and I decided to give it a try. I am so
glad I did.
This book was my favorite of the whole
series. The story is surprisingly compelling and refreshing. I say surprisingly,
because on the surface it sounds like a lot of ‘forbidden love’ stories.
However, Evangeline took this old plot and added elements to it that made it
really amazing and different.
My favorite part? Kyle works hard to
honor his parents, even though they don’t seem to deserve it. Too often books
make it sound like honoring your parents is optional when they aren’t being
perfect. One of the things I have come to love about this author is that she is
unashamed of her faith. Her books talk a lot about bible reading, prayer, and
other Christian ideas, yet it never seems forced.
Each of the characters was well
developed and felt unique. Mariah was one of my favorite female characters I
think I have encountered. I loved her sweetness, Christian character, as well
as the way she interacted with Kyle.
The romance was very sweet and one of
my favorite relationships in the written word that I have encountered this
year. There were a couple of kisses, but they were very sweet, not super
passionate and they both were in very appropriate settings (one was even where
chaperones were watching). I found the romance very God-honoring and
satisfying.
I highly recommend this book to those
who like historical fiction, sweet love stories, and books that are unashamed
of their Christian faith.
I read this book a few years ago. I have read all of Molly Evangeline aka Jaye L. Knight's books, and I really can't recommend her enough as an author. This was my personal favorite of her Pirates of Faith series, the characters were written so well I felt their every, agonizing emotion. Love this book!
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