Isabella Jordan: Author of romantic fiction for women

Cover by Trace Edward Zaber
Copyright © 2005
THE LEGEND OF BLACK ROBERT FLYNNE
Available now from Amber Quill Press
According to legend, Black Robert Flynne, the most cunning and ruthless pirate in the Caribbean, sold his soul to the devil to make his ship swift, his crew deadly and his ill-gotten fortunes great. Robert Flynne desired treasure, riches, above all else. Until he laid eyes on Maren North.
Maren North is running from her abusive husband - a captain who hunts pirates for the Governor of Virginia and is every bit as brutal as his prey. When Maren's ship is overtaken, Flynne's fellow pirates plot to use her as bait to lure her husband to them for revenge. Flynne simply wants to lure Maren into his bed…

Reviews:

"Part of the Shiver M’ Timbers AmberPax™ Collection The Legend Of Black Robert Flynne is another great addition to this series. I found Richard to be the epitome of the pirate lord with his sexy ways and his determination to protect the woman he loves. He’s a very admirable and romantic hero, and a nice match for Maren. Having been raised in poverty and physically abused, Robert elevates himself to the formidable heights of the most notorious pirate in the Caribbean. He’s able to redeem himself through Maren’s love, as they’re brought into one another’s spheres once again under unusual circumstances. What I liked most about Maren is her fighting spirit and how Ms. Jordan brought her to life without being compromised by the short story length. Maren’s circumstances and background are vividly told and makes her first encounter with Robert all the more piquant. Their first time together is so emotionally charged, both sensual and romantic, that you felt like a participant in their story not an observer. This is a truly lovely and entertaining tale that only adds value to the Shiver M’ Timbers AmberPax™ Collection. I’m sure you’ll enjoy Ms. Jordan’s story as much as I did; it was a very satisfying read! Though will the mysterious Rye get his own story?" - 4 Stars, Aggie Tsirikas, JERR

"This was fantastic romp into the era when pirates were at sea. It was well written with characters that win your heart. You feel young Richard’s strength and pain, and young Maren’s compassion and sadness. The setting was marvelously described, you felt as if you were there. The sex was smoldering hot. If you love hot historical books, you will not want to miss this one. This was a great ride, I personally hated to see it end." - Wateena, Coffee Time Romance

"The Legend of Black Robert Flynne is a delectable bedtime story. Although this is an erotic quickie, Isabella Jordan’s characters are unforgettable. Their tale is one of love lost and regained through a twist of fate. Their mating is intense, as Robert awakens a passionately pleasurable world of loving for a woman scarred by physical and emotional abuse. In the short scenes, Robert reveals another side to the cutthroat pirate - the man that Maren will come to adore. A clever plot twist will quickly see their future plans go awry. The Legend of Black Robert Flynne is a spicy pirate tale with a dash of courage and a pinch of sauciness, stirred with an essence of love. It is sinfully delicious and left this reader howling for more." - 4 Angels, Naomi, Fallen Angels Reviews

"THE LEGEND OF BLACK ROBERT FLYNNE is extremely well-written, and I enjoyed it so much that I wish it were longer! The characterization of both Maren and Robert is complete and compelling. Author Isabella Jordan portrays them as individuals, not just as a couple, and they are both honorable, yet realistically flawed people. I would have liked more insight and detail about Maren’s abusive marriage, and the life Robert led between the time he grew up and the point at which he became an infamous pirate. However, not having that detail did not in any way detract from the story."

"The sensuality the couple shared was tender – in deference to Maren’s unhappy past – yet explosive! I cannot help but be in complete awe of Author Isabella Jordan’s mastery of portraying a huge milestone for Maren with the significance it deserves without sacrificing the pure carnality of the moment. The combination is positively sizzling!"

"THE LEGEND OF BLACK ROBERT FLYNNE is a wonderful tale not for the faint of heart! Highly recommended!" - 4 Moons, Erin Brown, Mystique Books

Excerpt:

A thrill of warning raced through her body as Flynne approached her. His dark eyes moved slowly over her body as she lowered the bottle she held to her side. At least she had that to use as a weapon. Maren stepped back as he moved closer, her heart pounding. She was running out of time. Her fingers tightened around the neck of the bottle.
"You're in a bad situation, Maren." Flynne stopped when her back met the wall and she could go no further. "If your husband comes to fight for you and he wins, you return to life with him. Considering that you are running away from him, that doesn't sound like a good fate for you."
That was an understatement.
"But if he loses…."
Shanks wanted her alive until her husband arrived. A lot of things could happen or be done to her while she remained alive, and that thought alone was terrifying. And when the pirates didn't need her anymore….
Maren shook her head. It was hopeless. "I'm dead either way."
"Not dead." His deep voice dropped in the quiet of the room. "You have a choice. A choice I'll give you."
"What choice?" Maren swallowed hard, afraid to hope.
The light from lantern behind him lit up half of his face while the other half was concealed in shadow. The desire shining in his eyes was unmistakable as they moved over her face.
"Give yourself to me." Flynne's dark gaze moved down from her face, and her body went up in flames of awareness under his intense scrutiny.
Maren didn't miss his meaning. But she didn't understand why.
"You can do whatever you want to me at any time," she pointed out, hating the way her voice shook.
"Aye, I could. But you're a lady and I'll give you a chance to be treated as such. You're not like the wenches I'm accustomed to." Lifting a hand to her shoulder, he tugged her ripped bodice off her shoulder, smoothed her long hair behind it. The pads of his fingers were rough on her skin as they traced lazy lines back and forth the sensitive flesh of her shoulder. "I've never had a lady before. I mean to have you either way, Maren, but I'd prefer you willing. Give yourself to me freely and you'll make it through this unharmed and untouched by any other man."
If he read the shock she felt in her face, he didn't appear to care. A rough finger skimmed along the edge of her bodice to the indent between her breasts.
Maren's gaze met his heated one. "You want me to share your bed, willingly, and in exchange you'll protect me from the other men?"
"And your husband."
His finger dipped into the front of her dress, searching until it found the delicate peak at the center of her left breast and it beaded hard under his knowing touch. She would have shrugged away from him, but she was afraid to. He could fall on her and take her like a wild beast at any moment. Even so, his gentle grazing of her nipple sent ripples of sensation racing through her body.