Thanks to Captain Jack Sparrow, we know that having a pirate for a romance is one way to get yourself wound up.
Pirates are known for being ruthless, dirty, and all things we women want but would never say out loud.
And while facing a pirate in real life would be more than terrifying, in a book they are lustful, protective, and commanding. So, why not keep them on the page and in our hearts?
Below are 6 amazing pirate romance novels that you can lose yourself in. Grab your rum, sword, and pirate hat, and let us dive into the adventures of pirates that we will never know nor will we forget.
1. Guardian Angel By Julie Garwood
Jade knows nothing of the world apart from danger and fear. When she appears on the doorstep of The Marquess of Cainewood, she never expected her world to turn so dark.
Cane has vowed to hunt down the pirate who killed his brother. But when a siren with fiery red hair and emerald green eyes, nothing matters more than keeping her safe.
Caine is noble, strong-willed, and powerful; Jade is irritable, aggravating, and handsome. He has never been so perplexed or had his desire stirred up so intensely by a lady.
However, as Jade responds to his knowing strokes with a childlike zeal, they are entangled in a web of betrayal that will put their relationship to the test.
As The Emerald continues to sail across the seas, carrying the pirate Pagan, will Cane be able to keep his red-haired beauty safe?
Garwood is known for her sensual writing that keeps you hanging off every word. And this pirate romance novel is no different. The book is passionate, thrilling, and full of adventure on every page.
It’s almost impossible to put it down!
2. To Catch A Pirate By Jade Parker
Annalisa Townsend is determined to find her father’s treasure but when her ship is captured by pirates, she can do nothing but hide in the hold and pray to escape.
James Sterling is tasked with checking the hold and there he discovers the most precious jewel of all, a woman.
She begs him not to steal her necklace because it is all she has left of her mother when he attempts to take it.
He agrees to give up the necklace in exchange for a kiss. He then informs her, “A fair trade, m’lady,” before leaving.
Now, a year on, Anna is determined to find the horrid James Sterling and take back her father’s treasure. But now, there is much more at stake than a simple piece of jewelry. Anna must learn to protect her heart from his brutish ways.
This pirate romance is a true heartthrob. With historical references, Parker sets the scene and you know exactly what is about to ensue.
With a headstrong female and a drool-worthy male lead, chemistry is off the charts. Yet neither is willing to submit.
Join Anna as you battle with her moral compass and her heart. Will she get her father’s treasure or will she get the man?
To Catch a Pirate is an awesome take of enemies to lovers. Anna’s character is headstrong and determined, giving a breath of fresh air to the pirate romance genre.
3. The Pirate Next Door By Jennifer Ashley
London, 1810, Alexandra Alastair is left widowed and in need of a husband. Grayson Finley has just moved in next door and he is a breath of fresh air from all of the other bachelors of the ton.
The Viscount is tall, sun-kissed, muscular, and blessed with ocean-blue eyes and his smile can melt anyone’s knees into a puddle. She wants him, even when she knows she shouldn’t.
One night, Alexandra hears shouting coming from the Viscount’s manner and knows that he is in danger.
She arrives just in time to prevent Grayson’s worst adversary and former best friend from hanging him. Now, she is thrust into his world of death, destruction, and passion.
Can Greyson keep Alexandra safe from the evil that is James Ardmore, or will he have to give up a part of himself in return?
Greyson must work to protect the woman he wants to have in his arms forever and the young daughter he vowed to protect forever.
Filled with twists and turns. The Pirate Next Door is a lot more than a sinful romance. Drama, deception, and fear all play a large role in this novel and you would be a fool not to have it in your hands.
Ashley is cunning and expert in her writing to keep you hooked without giving too much away. Do you know what secret Greyson Finely is hiding?
4. Captured By Beverly Jenkins
Dominic LeVeq is renowned for his brutal ways of commanding the high seas. He has just come into possession of a British frigate and in order to protect it against the crown, he must remain focused.
Clare Sullivan was captured and forced to be a slave on Captain LeVeqs ship. She believes he is nothing more than a brute who lacks the ability to form human connections.
But she senses a seductive passion between them as well, so she agrees to just one blissful night. She will quickly understand that Dominic has taken more than just her physical form. She wants him to never let go of her since he has her heart.
Captured is a tale of sensuality, passion, and true connection. When two halves become whole, it is impossible not to watch what happens.
Join Clare and LeVeq as they work to ignore their connection while only allowing the longing to grow.
This is the first in the Le Veq Family trilogy so once you devour this story, you have plenty to keep you going.
With plot twists that will have you gasping for air, and saucy scenes of passion that will have you blushing, there is something for everyone in this pirate romance novel.
5. Looking For A Hero By Patti Berg
Kate Cameron was a hopeless romantic. She wanted a man to come in, sweep her off her feet, and waltz into her happily ever after.
What she wasn’t expecting was for him to be wielding a sword and claiming to be the ancient Morgan Farrell.
Morgan “Black Heart” Farrel was a legend that roamed the seas almost 300 years in the past. Now, he’s sailed into the twentieth century with no idea how to get back. Once Kate sets her eyes on him, she knows there is no one else for her.
He is the true definition of man and sex.
Determined to help her back to his ship, Farrell begins to realize that there may be more to life than being the most feared pirate on the seas.
Looking For A Hero is sweet and dashing with a splash of daring that keeps you turning the page. As these two unlikely individuals come together in more ways than one, you are swept into a world of romance, time travel, and pirates.
This is the perfect read for a short flight or for a vacation spent by the pool or beach. Although, you may find yourself hoping for a 300-year-old pirate who appears from the ocean.
6. Seduced By A Pirate By Eloisa James
Sir Griffin Barry once kept out of a bedroom window after his wedding night, got too drunk, and found himself part of a pirate crew.
Talk about making mistakes at seventeen. Now, he is one of the most feared pirates to even grace the seas.
He now feels that he is ready to become the man his wife deserved all those years ago. However, when he returns home, he is welcomed by a rather surprising sight.
Poppy is no longer the young woman he once abandoned in the middle of the night and she is less than happy to see him strolling through her front door.
You can purchase Seduced by a Pirate and the lengthy novella With This Kiss from Eloisa’s collection As You Wish. A companion book called The Ugly Duchess, which has three chapters, is included in Seduced by a Pirate.
This novel is funny, engaging, and full of desire. Will years apart and built-up tension finally come to the forefront? Or will the married couple refuse to admit their feelings for each other?
Final Thoughts
Nothing screams romance more than a man with less than adequate social skills whisking you away to live a life on the seas. And we stand by that.
However, we never want to be treated that way in reality. So, we have got you covered with books. And lots of them.
Above are 6 of the best pirate romance novels that will have you itching to turn the page before you have even finished reading the one you are on.
From headstrong females to overpowering males, you can find something to sweep you away. Without the over consumption of rum and the constant smell of B.O.