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Pirate Jungle Madness - Carly’s Friday

Attention Aspiring Writers…come back tomorrow for a guest blog by romantic suspense superstar, Karen Rose!

Ahoy, Mates! International TALK LIKE A PIRATE day is September 19th. Now since none of the plotmonkeys is currently writing historicals, you might wonder why I’m bringing this up today. Because I found a rare species called: THE PIRATE MONKEY and I’m giving our plotmonkey visitors a chance to win a PIRATE MONKEY TEE-SHIRT! And a copy of a signed book from my BACKLIST.

We also thought we’d tell you the plotmonkeys favorite pirate books:
1. Carly and Leslie - Johanna Lindsey’s A Gentle Rogue
2. Julie - Marsha Canham’s Iron Rose
3. Janelle - Kresley Cole’s Captain of All Pleasures

For a chance to win: Post your favorite pirate romance or just say I don’t have one! (and maybe you’ll get some new reads here!). Good luck!

PS: Leslie still hasn’t heard from the winner of last week’s Jungle Madness contest! So Joanne K, message # 55 from last Friday, if you’re out there please drop Leslie a line at: author@lesliekelly.com

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72 Comments

Mine is a gem by Lisa Kleypas called “Only with Your Love”, written in ‘92. It remains one of my favorite romances ever.

Comment by Stacy ~ — September 14, 2007 @ 6:45 am
I loved the pirates in Bad Boys Ahoy by Sylvia day.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Comment by Cheryl S. — September 14, 2007 @ 7:00 am
I also love Gentle Rogue and is one of the first romances I read.

Comment by Liz — September 14, 2007 @ 7:07 am
I have not read any pirate books (yet) so I am going to have to get on the that! Have a good weekend plotmonkeys!!! Tammy

Comment by TAMMY — September 14, 2007 @ 7:46 am
I need to look for pirate books … hmmm a whole new area where there has to be hunky heros .. or hunky priates … Have a great weekend everyone!

Comment by Yolanda — September 14, 2007 @ 7:58 am
i strictly only read pirate romances for about 3 years! that shirt is amazing.

my first was A Pirate’s Love by JL.

Comment by Cail — September 14, 2007 @ 8:12 am
My favorite is Gentle Rogue too. Love James Mallory.

Comment by Crystal B. — September 14, 2007 @ 8:13 am
I must confess I haven’t ever read a pirate book. But obviously I’m missing out on some great reads.

Love the shirt!

Have a great weekend everybody,

Cher

Comment by Cher — September 14, 2007 @ 8:36 am
I’ve never read any pirate romance books, but looks like I’ll find some new ones to try today. Have a great Friday everyone!

Comment by Liza — September 14, 2007 @ 9:00 am
I haven’t read any pirate books so maybe your choices will give me some ideas. Happy Friday everyone! Good luck!

Comment by Michelle — September 14, 2007 @ 9:14 am
A Gentle Rogue is my fav. Happy weekend!

Comment by Shannon T. — September 14, 2007 @ 9:39 am
The Gift by Julie Garwood is my favorite pirate romance

Comment by Beth — September 14, 2007 @ 9:53 am
I haven’t read any pirate romances, either, but Lisa Kleypas sounds like a good read. :

Comment by Susan P. — September 14, 2007 @ 10:17 am
Jennifer Ashley has several pirate books “The Care & Feeding of Pirates” , “”The Pirate next Door” and the Pirate Hunter”.

My first pirate and favorite story was Catherine Coulture’s Devil’s Embrace when Anthony kidnaps Cassie right before her wedding and sails her over to Italy.

I also enjoyed the “Flying Kestrel” with a blind pirate. I don’t remember the author.

Comment by Laurie — September 14, 2007 @ 10:32 am
I don’t have one… but I love the tee shirt! Soooo cute!

Have a great Friday everyone!!

Comment by Carolyn A. — September 14, 2007 @ 10:34 am
I enjoyed Johanna Lindsey’s A Gentle Rogue - love that whole series. Enjoy the weekend!

Comment by Philomena D — September 14, 2007 @ 10:51 am
Sadly I don’t have a favorite. It has been so long since I read one that I must remedy that. Thanks for the recommendations.

Comment by Cherie J — September 14, 2007 @ 11:00 am
“Bad Boys Ahoy” by Sylvia Day is my favorite pirate book!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Comment by Susan — September 14, 2007 @ 11:17 am
I haven’t read a pirate book in along while and I can’t remember what it was. But I love the T-shirt. Have a great weekend.

Comment by Carol R — September 14, 2007 @ 11:18 am
It has been a long time since I read a pirate romance so I don’t have a favorite. But I would love to win this shirt!

Comment by Claudia — September 14, 2007 @ 11:25 am
So glad its Friday!!! That shirt is adorable!!!!!! Everyone have a great weekend!!!

Donna

Comment by donna — September 14, 2007 @ 11:30 am
Mine would be The Gift by Julie Garwood. Great prizes. Happy Friday everyone!

Comment by Stacy S — September 14, 2007 @ 11:51 am
Arrr. Just practicing. It’s been ages since I read a good pirate book. Have a great weekend.

Comment by Ardie — September 14, 2007 @ 11:58 am
I’ve never read a pirate romance novel with a hero that compares to James Mallory.

Comment by Christy H. — September 14, 2007 @ 12:01 pm
Oh, I do love a good pirate romance. I would say THE DEVIL’S NECKLACE by Kat Martin and BAD BOYS AHOY by Sylvia Day are two of my favorites.

Hugs, Zara

Comment by Zara — September 14, 2007 @ 12:07 pm
Alas, no pirates over here! LOL

Lois :

Comment by Lois — September 14, 2007 @ 12:09 pm
Ok so I’m a HUGE Johanna Lindsey fan and while I Gentle Rouge and A pirates Love, I would have to say my favorite pirate book would be A Pirates Pleasure by Heather Graham

Carly I love the shirt! Would love to win!!

Hope everyone has a great weekend, God know’s its been a looooong week!

Comment by Tina Martinesi — September 14, 2007 @ 12:10 pm
I haven’t read a real pirate story since a Julie Garwood story back in the early 90’s (boy what a long time ago) still have it but can’t remember the name off the top of my head. I think I’m due??? Have a great weekend all.

Comment by Barbara-Jo — September 14, 2007 @ 12:24 pm
A Lady at Last
by Brenda Joyce

Comment by nancy — September 14, 2007 @ 12:25 pm
Love the shirt!

Comment by Karen B — September 14, 2007 @ 12:28 pm
I cut my teeth on all the old pirate novels during the 80’s. I still have most of them in a storage box. Nothing like a great bodice ripper.

The shirt is too cute. :

I marked my calendar for talk like a Pirate day.
: Thank you Carly for the heads up. :

Comment by Gigi — September 14, 2007 @ 12:34 pm
Shockingly I don’t remember having read any pirate stories yet either (not counting Mary Pope Osborne’s Pirates Past Noon…, but now I have lots to look for… And my youngest is wearing his monkey onesie today–woohoo!

Comment by Fedora — September 14, 2007 @ 12:56 pm
I’m so glad it’s finally Friday. I have to confess that I’ve never read a pirate romance. Honestly. I prefer to read your books.
But that pirate monkey on that shirt is too cute
and than you also offer one of your books, I simply had to take part.
Right now a voice is telling me “Forget it, you’re not going to win” But another one is saying “Take part and try it” :angel7:
So the :angel7: won and I’m entering the contest. Now, I’m praying :pray: and wishing and hoping that the winner is … me.
Wish all of you plot and everybody else out there a great and safe weekend

Comment by Vero — September 14, 2007 @ 1:11 pm
I don’t have a pirate book on my favorites list, probably because I have never read one. I can talk like a pirate, though, “SHIVER ME TIMBERS, ARRRRR”.

Keep good thoughts today for me. Meeting with son’s teachers…..yes, it is only day 9, 171 to go….hopefully, we’ll get some stuff figured out . I am also illin’ so this is going to be interesting. I am missing my honey, Keith Urban tonight because I feel so miserable. My mom is visiting and she’s sick, too. Joy of joys!

Comment by katie — September 14, 2007 @ 1:16 pm
I too have to pick Julie Garwood’s The Gift. fantastic book. thanks for the chance to win as always

Comment by catslady — September 14, 2007 @ 1:42 pm
I loved Katie MacAlister’s book Blow Me Down. For me it was one of I can’t put this book down.

I love the shirt..I need the shirt…

Comment by Vicki — September 14, 2007 @ 1:45 pm
It has been years since I have read a “pirate romance”. These days I rarely read a historical. My favorites from long ago are Fern Michaels series Captive Passions, Embraces, Splendors & Secrets. Those were very good when I read them.
Love the T-Shirt, great prize as always. Thanks Carly.
Have a great weekend everyone.

Comment by Donna M — September 14, 2007 @ 2:18 pm
I haven’t read any pirate romance books I’ll have to start with some of your favorites !! Have a great weekend everyone

Comment by erin — September 14, 2007 @ 2:54 pm
It has been a long time since I read a pirate romance so I don’t have a favorite.Have a great weekend everyone!

Comment by Emma — September 14, 2007 @ 2:57 pm
Don’t have one, sorry. Love the T-shirt-cute monkey.

Comment by RobynL — September 14, 2007 @ 3:00 pm
I HAVE READ SOME PIRATE BOOKS A LONG TIME AGO, BUT
CAN’T REMEMBER THE NAMES.
WOW–SOME OF YOU HAVE READ QUITE A FEW OF THEM–
WROTE THOSE DOWN THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN
MENTIONED, SO MAYBE CAN FIND SOME OF THEM IN THE
FUTURE.
LOVE THE T-SHIRT.

ALICE IN TEXAS

Comment by ALICE — September 14, 2007 @ 3:08 pm
What a cute T-shirt!!!!
Hope everyone is enjoying cooler temperatures outside! It is finally fall!

Comment by Kathleen — September 14, 2007 @ 3:16 pm
I talk like a pirate day!!! It’s my favorite day of the year.

Favorite pirate book, by far, is The Princess Bride.

Comment by Jamie — September 14, 2007 @ 3:33 pm
I have yet to read a pirate novel. I don’t often read historicals, but I’ll have to give the ones listed a try!
Have a great weekend.

Comment by Georganna — September 14, 2007 @ 3:47 pm
Jamie, great call on Princess Bride! I never thought of it that way. I have the book, too…must read.

I cannot believe no one else has mentioned Canham’s book. It was glorious! Unfortunately, I don’t have my copy anymore and it’s currently selling for over $35 on ebay!!!

Comment by Julie Leto — September 14, 2007 @ 3:54 pm
I have read several pirate novels, but don’t have a favorite.

Comment by Estella — September 14, 2007 @ 4:07 pm
Thanks for the suggestions guys!!! I really don’t have a favorite pirate one either! Have a great weekend!!!

Comment by carolanne — September 14, 2007 @ 4:14 pm
I’ve read a number of pirate romances but I couldn’t recall any particular one as a favorite. Maybe I should re-read some of them to refresh my memory.
Have a great weekend everybody!

Comment by Sue A. — September 14, 2007 @ 4:20 pm
Windflower by Laura London. I love this novel

Comment by Phyllis Lamken — September 14, 2007 @ 4:41 pm
What a great T-shirt!

Have a good weekend

Comment by Shelley — September 14, 2007 @ 4:49 pm
I don’t think I’ve gotten around to reading about pirates yet! Sounds like fun though :

Comment by Jen — September 14, 2007 @ 4:51 pm
Currently, I don’t have one. I will have to check out some of the ones mentioned.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Comment by Stephanie S. — September 14, 2007 @ 5:04 pm
I just added a note to the top of Carly’s blog post for today, but if you are interested in writing, please stop by tomorrow for a guest blog by superstar Karen Rose!!!

Comment by Julie Leto — September 14, 2007 @ 5:23 pm
I frist started reading romances with a pirate theme when someone gave me a copy of Kathleen Woodwiss’ SHANNA. And I really liked Virginia Henley’s THE PIRATE AND THE PAGAN and THE HAWK AND THE DOVE.
For those interested in a list of pirate romances go to http://www.RomanticTimes.com and click on Books and then click on Themes where you will find a long list of these kinds of books and their authors.

Comment by JOYE — September 14, 2007 @ 7:07 pm
I’ve read pirate novels and I like them but I can’t really name my fav.
Have a great weekend.

Comment by KIMMY — September 14, 2007 @ 7:26 pm
My favorite pirate books are the Captain Kells trilogy and Captain Van Ryker series both by Valerie Sherwood.

Comment by Terri W. — September 14, 2007 @ 7:57 pm
I’m afraid I don’t have any favorite pirate story

Comment by Jeanette Jackson — September 14, 2007 @ 9:06 pm
One of my favorite pirate stories was Johanna Lindsey, Gentle Rogue.

Comment by Darla — September 14, 2007 @ 9:10 pm
Unless I missed a post (which I’ve been known to do), I can’t believe no one else has mentioned THE PIRATE PRINCE by Gaelen Foley. That man was hot!

Comment by Karen Lingefelt — September 14, 2007 @ 9:14 pm
Arrgghh, maties! Shiver me timbers, but me fav-o-ryte pirate book be Kinley MacGregor’s “A Pirate of Her Own”.

Comment by Angie T — September 14, 2007 @ 9:17 pm
OH MY!!! I love pirates!! I want a pirate monkey shirt! I haven’t read any pirate books but maybe I will start now hee

Comment by Melissa — September 14, 2007 @ 9:52 pm
Count me in Carly!!!

Comment by Mary — September 14, 2007 @ 9:56 pm
I can’t say that I have a fav pirate book, but am sure I would enjoy reading one so I will have to remember to look when I am at the bookstore tomorrow. Plan to jot some of the names down of the ones listed above.

Comment by Jennifer — September 14, 2007 @ 10:06 pm
Haven’t read one in a long, long time. Tee would be a good conversational piece.

Comment by susie — September 14, 2007 @ 10:19 pm
I’m probably the last one to post and I dont even know if the winner was chosen but I figured I’d comment anyways. Did I mention I ?? The running joke in my family is that I was supposed to be a monkey because when I was born I seriously looked like one with all my dark hair. And then when I was old enough I climbed EVERYTHING!!

Well I dont have a favorite pirates romance novels but I do love YOUR books. Thank you so much, they are wonderfully written. Keep up the fantastic work, the fans love it.

Comment by Emily — September 14, 2007 @ 11:15 pm
I really liked a story in a Novella called April Moon,but can’t remember the story title. My favorite full lentgh pirate story is OF NOBLE BIRTH by Brenda Novak,it was her first book and only historical.

Comment by Dena — September 14, 2007 @ 11:58 pm
Love those pirates! One of my favorite stories is The Pirate Lord by Sabrina Jeffries.

Comment by KimW — September 15, 2007 @ 3:31 am
I don’t have a favorite! It would be impossible to pick just one.

Comment by Minna — September 15, 2007 @ 5:12 am
AAArrrggghhhhh. I can’t think of one. On the other hand, dauthers car is named Jack after capt Jack Sparrow and she now sports a pirate tatoo on the inside of her ankle.

I didn’t get to post yesterday, we have been busy- my sil died thursday morning and this is my first time on in 2 days. I hope it counts.

Comment by ev — September 15, 2007 @ 8:21 am
Hmm Pirates, I can actually say i haven’t read a Pirate Novel yet. What am I missing!!!!! UGH!!!!

Sign me up!

Everyone have a great weekend!

Comment by Tricia — September 15, 2007 @ 12:20 pm
My favorite pirate movie, book is “Pirates of the Caribbean.” that Johnny Depp is one good looking pirate. A very talented actor. Now Blackbeard is another whole different story.

Comment by Gwyn R — September 15, 2007 @ 10:59 pm
I enjoyed Katie Macalisters blow me down..I like her lighthearted tales.

Comment by kendra — September 15, 2007 @ 11:25 pm