Pirates, adventure and romance...oh my! Sarah Parr’s latest novel His for the Taking is a classical romance with action that will have you on the edge of your seat and a love story sure to capture your heart. This is a novel not to be missed!

Karly is on a simple mission to reclaim a small token of hers in Warrick Barry’s home. He thinks her a criminal, one of the many smugglers on the open sea he is working to capture. When he discovers that she is the daughter of an infamous pirate, he makes a bold and daring decision. He writes the King to demand they marry in order to use her and her knowledge in his investigation. After his investigation is concluded, they will seek an immediate annulment. He senses Karly is deeply involved and knows the only way to obtain more time and avoid her being immediately sent to the gallows is to become his wife. He also knows she has a volatile sailor seeking to make her his mistress and a commander who treated her poorly looking for her. Warrick believes the marriage will not only entitle him to Karly’s information, but also keep her safe from those who wish her harm. While their unusual partnership gains them information about the real smugglers, their mutual attraction sets them both off guard.

Karly is very unique character, full of spunk and fight. She is beautifully feminine, but underneath lies a true tomboy. She has spent most of her life on a ship being one of the guys, but her recent experiences have weakened her. She needs a shoulder to rest her burdens on and Warrick is more than willing to support and protect her. In the beginning, he has alternative motives, but readers discover he really is a gentle soul and kind man. He displays a timid and calm disposition and rarely displays any anger. Especially when Karly gives him ample reason to. He is smart, reliable and cunning. He soon realizes he may not be able to let Karly go and he is never more charming than when he tries to capture her heart.

These characters display a tough exterior to each other and the world. Yet Parr exposes their weaknesses through their thoughts and inner dialogue. They are both clueless as to matters of the heart and you cannot help but fall completely in love with their story and struggles. In working together, they become closer and learn more about one another. While their marriage is ultimately forced shortly after they meet, their love is one that slowly grows. On the other hand, the excitement and intrigue in this novel are the complete opposite. The action starts right away, which is capturned from the first page. Actually there may be too much action. There is so much going on in His For The Taking and Karly and Warrick are working against so many villains, the book just goes immediately from one problem to another. Luckily, Parr fits our hero and heroine's charming story in at every available moment to keep you wrapped up in the beauty of it all.

“Do you really think I’m worth all this trouble?”

Warrick cursed to himself. “You heard that?”

Karly nodded as color darkened her cheeks. “I regained my wits quickly.”

“Your ego seems quiet well fed after your demonstration on deck. Things won’t always go your way. When they don’t, what will happen?” Her gaze flickered, and then fell. He scooped her to him, “In answer to your question, yes, you are worth it,” he said softly against her hair.

Karly looked absently around the cabin. “I don’t understand why you even want to try.”

Warrick took her hand and placed it over his heart. “Is this reason enough?”