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Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders) by Jennifer Siddoway – Review by Carrie Reed

Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders, #2)Rescued by Valan by Jennifer Siddoway
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

Such a fun read. I really enjoyed this story and the period that was portrayed. The characters were all really nicely written and the storyline flowed nicely, I was never bored and couldn’t stop reading. I always feel sad for characters that have arranged marriages, some cases it works out nicely, but in Bridget’s case it did not. I was devastated for her when her ship was seized by pirates and they killed off the entire crew except her, and then she gets rescued by the wonderful Valan. You can tell throughout the story that there is real chemistry between Valan and Bridget. Bridget is so sweet to fall in love with Valan only to leave him to fulfill her promise to her clan to marry the laird Rodrick. I liked the the evil that was placed in this story in the form of the greedy Rodrick. Fighting through some trials together, find out if Bridget and Valan can truly be together. The ending was sweet, steamy, and surprising. This is my first book by this author and after reading this one, I can’t wait to see what else Mrs. Siddoway has to offer.

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Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders) by Jennifer Siddoway – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders, #2)Rescued by Valan by Jennifer Siddoway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this exciting historical romance, it had an exciting storyline with swashbuckling pirates and plenty of romance. As the newest pirate captain of Clan MacNeil, Valan sets out to prove his worth but rather than finding treasure he finds a women in need of rescuing. Lady Bridget MacKay has unhappily set sail in order to fulfil her promise of marriage when her ship is attacked by pirates. Neither Valan or Bridget can deny the instant attraction they feel for each other or ignore the chemistry. Valan must reconsider his vow of bachelorhood and Bridget must decide whether to carry on with her marriage or continue her adventures with a pirate. I loved all the diverse characters in the story from Valan and Bridget to the pirate crew. I liked how the chemistry between Valan and Bridget sizzled off the page. I found that the plot was action packed and I was hooked from page one. Due to the authors detailed descriptions I really felt immersed in the story and ‘life at sea’ was really bought to life.

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Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders #2) by Jennifer Siddoway – Review by Angela Hayes

Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders, #2)Rescued by Valan by Jennifer Siddoway
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3 Stars

Rescued by Valan is the second book in The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders series by Jennifer Siddoway. This has quite a lot going for it- from pirates, historical romance, action, adventure, danger, drama- and did I mention pirates?
This should have grabbed me right from the get-go, having all the ingredients that I love to find in a story. This could have been a red hot five star read for me- but unfortunately, it didn’t live up to my expectations.
I really did try to connect to/with the story and characters, but something was missing for me. I’m not sure exactly what- but there was something a little ‘off’ with the story- especially her capture, what transpired prior to her being rescued, and then her reaction afterwards. It just didn’t ring true….
The idea of the series does intrigue me, so I will go back and read the first book and explore that story. As well as reading this book again in a month or so, just to see if I still feel the same way, or if I was just having an ‘off’ reading day with this book.

Thank you, Jennifer Siddoway!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders) by Jennifer Siddoway – Review by Heather Lovelace

Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders, #2)Rescued by Valan by Jennifer Siddoway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love a good historical adventure/romance. And I LOVE when there is an accent involved. I can always hear the lovely brogue in my head but cannot replicate it on my own. Regardless I thought this was an exciting, extremely well written adventure that held my attention from the very first page. Exciting, passionate, and action packed, this book had my attention immediately. I loved this book and cannot wait to read more in this universe.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders) by Jennifer Siddoway – Review by Erica Fish

Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders, #2)Rescued by Valan by Jennifer Siddoway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first historical pirate romance story. I would have to say that this story grabbed me from the first page until the last. The story’s foundation is solid which makes it believable. The characters are complex and fully developed. I love the idea that a pirate learns to love more than the sea air and the treasure they find/loot/steal. Valen is a new captain of a pirate ship. He thought that he would never have romance as his life is on the seas. That all halted when he found Lady Bridget. He has fallen for her but there is one problem, she is betrothed to another man. There are some tough decisions that Lady Bridget needs to make and Valen needs to live with the decisions that she makes. Will the high seas call to Lady Bridget? Can Valen be a new captain and respect the decisions that are made? Will he fight for the woman he falls for? I highly recommend reading this story to find out these answers and so much more.

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Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders) by Jennifer Siddoway – Review by Jenni Bishop

Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders, #2)Rescued by Valan by Jennifer Siddoway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders) by Jennifer Siddoway an original action adventure romance story. I am new to Jennifer’s writing style, but I found it easy to read and enjoyed the characters. The story starts off a little slow but soon picks up speed and intensity. Who doesn’t love a good Pirate story? I will leave it to you to make your own opinion and keep the spoilers to myself.

3.5 stars

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders) by Jennifer Siddoway – Review by Piper Foster

Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders, #2)Rescued by Valan by Jennifer Siddoway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by Jennifer Siddoway I was highly interested in it because of pirates which turns out to be a wonderful story.

Valan never thought he find love heck he didn’t plan it just to be part of the pirate crew.

This is fresh concept and reads really well.

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Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders) by Jennifer Siddoway – Review by Michelle Austin

Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders, #2)Rescued by Valan by Jennifer Siddoway
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders #2) by Jennifer Siddoway
Was a great 5 star read. This was a great historical romance, I was pulled right in by the authors writing.

Lady Bridget has an arranged marriage and is on her way to go through with the wedding, when her ship is overtaken by pirates. When she meets Valan there are instant sparks. Will the hot pirate interfere with her plans?

Valan is a new captain of the MacNeil clan, so getting a big treasure would be great. What he didn’t expect to find was a woman that he finds himself very attracted to.

We get so much in this great read, action, danger, romance, and so much more. I really liked both characters very much. They were perfect for each other. The author does a great job of pulling you in with her writing, you feel like you are right there with the characters. This can be read as a standalone. All of the secondary characters added a great element to the story. If you’re looking for a great pirate romance this is the book for you, 1-click and get started today.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders) by Jennifer Siddoway – Review by Kerry Baker

Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders, #2)Rescued by Valan by Jennifer Siddoway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rescued by Valan by Jennifer SIddoway is the second book in the Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders series. This is a well written and exciting book with just the right amount of romance to it. This book can be read as a standalone.
Overall I have to say I definitely enjoyed this book. I liked the clear difference in the main characters: the sweet innocence of Bridget and the experience and rawness of Valan. Even though on paper they wouldn’t work at all the author did a good job of them complimenting each other.
The story I found to be engaging and knew how to keep me interested. It definitely felt exciting to read although there were a few times where it felt like it could have done with just a bit more depth. However if you want something that you can lose yourself in for a few hours and have a great time then you should read this book.

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Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders) by Jennifer Siddoway – Review by Laura Furuta

Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders, #2)Rescued by Valan by Jennifer Siddoway
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders)
By Jennifer Siddoway
5 out of 5 stars

I loved reading the book Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders) by Jennifer Siddoway. It is a story that had me hooked from the very beginning. There is action, danger, and romance included. I loved the characters of Valan and Lady Bridget MacKay. Valan is the newest pirate captain for Clan MacNeil. While he is young, he also has been well trained. He is also handsome and charming. When he rescues Lady Bridget, he never expected to fall for her. Lady Bridget is a young woman whose marriage has been arranged. She never guessed that she would be rescued by Valan from those who would do her harm. She also never expected to fall for Valan. What does the future hold for Valan and Landy Bridget? Read this book to find out. This is a story that is exciting to read. I grew to care about Valan and Lady Bridget with each chapter that I read. I wanted them to find happiness. The author does a wonderful job of making both the storyline and the characters come alive. I also enjoyed reading about many of the additional characters that are introduced in the book. Don’t miss out on a wonderful story that you won’t want to put down until the final page. I highly recommend reading it.

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Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders) by Jennifer Siddoway – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Rescued by Valan (The Pirates of Barra: Highland Raiders, #2)Rescued by Valan by Jennifer Siddoway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this story. This is a pirate romance story that pulled me in right from the beginning. This is a well written story that has characters that bring the story to life. They bring action and romance to a new level. I had no problems connecting with the characters. The story is engaging and kept me turning pages to the end. This is a story about Valen who is a new captain of a ship. He never thought about finding romance on the sea until he meets Lady Bridget. She is promised to another but she can’t help having feelings for Valen. What will fate have in store for these two? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens with these two. They made such great characters and really made the story for me. They have great chemistry together and I found myself hoping they would find a way to be together. You don’t want to miss reading what happens to these two.

Review by @bjwagner
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PAGE COUNT – 208 pages

Genre – Historical Romance, Romance

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Valan thought it was impossible to find love on the open sea. He was wrong.

The newest pirate captain of Clan MacNeil has something to prove. When he goes in search of treasure, Valan may have bitten off more than he prepared for. When they stumble upon a woman in need, his fate seems fit to change. Something about the sharp-tongued lass that manages to capture his attention and makes him reconsider his vow of bachelorhood once and for all.

Lady Bridget MacKay is young, beautiful, and in desperate need of help. When her ships traveled south to fulfil her promise of marriage, they were set upon by pirates. It isn’t until Valan and his crew rescue her that she manages to escape. Will Bridget go forward with her upcoming marriage, or leave it all behind to seek adventure with handsome pirate who loves her?

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Jennifer is an author from Tallahassee, Florida with Duncurra LLC.

After receiving a degree in theatre from BYU and working as a scenic artist for twelve years, she changed careers to do what she really loves—writing. Jennifer believes that part of her job as an artist and story teller is to create a narrative that explores a fresh perspective and leaves the audience thinking.

When she’s not busy writing or burying her nose in a book, Jennifer enjoys doing medieval reenactment with her husband and two children.

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