The Red Siren by M.L. Tyndall

Age Level: Adult
Format: Book

Five years ago, Dajon Waite’s ship was seized by a woman pirate off the coast of England. Now stationed in Charles Towne in the Carolinas, he receives a request from Admiral Westcott to safeguard his three daughters while the admiral ventures to Europe on naval business. Dajon is reluctant to take the position, not only for personal reasons but also for the notorious behavior of the daughters. The eldest, Faith, seems extremely headstrong and independent. Faith happens to be a pirate, secretly sailing the seas and plundering merchant ships of their goods. As Dajon begins to fall in love with her, Faith must fight between her feelings for Dajon and her love of pirating. The Red Siren is the first in the Charles Towne Belles series.

I have read very little inspirational fiction, but I did enjoy this book. Taking place in the early 1700s in America, this has the perfect mix of romance and historical fiction with a strong Christian message. As I mentioned above, Faith Westcott is headstrong and independent; her sisters are not very different. The Westcott girls resemble rebellious teenagers of today, pouting when they do not get their way and defying direct orders that would keep them safe from harm. For me, that was a tad bit annoying. Though the plot line was predictable, like just about any romance novel, it was easy for me to get lost in the narrative and lose track of time. The ending of the book sets up perfectly for the second book in the series.

Reviewed by Jessica