Name: Enslaved by the Ocean
ISBN: 9781477825600

Bella Jewel

Indigo temporarily escapes her troubles aboard a private yacht with her best friend Eric. After an onboard fire strands them in the Atlantic Ocean, they are taken hostage by modern-day pirates and Indigo tries to resist her immediate attraction to their captain Hendrix.

Enslaved by the Ocean

Lover of Romance 

I received a ARC copy in exchange for a honest review. 

Indigo, has finally decided to take her life in control, and fight a man who has abused her, a man that she has loved and cared for since she was put in foster care. But now she is on the run, because he is free from jail and she knows he will come after her. So along with her best friend, she goes on a boat to sail to the UK. Along the way though, there is problems with the engine, and they barely escape with their lives. Now they are cast adrift, when a ship comes upon them, but not a friendly one, a ship of pirates They are taken prisoner, and Indigo is informed by Hendrix, the Captain, that she will be sold as a sex slave to a man he owes money to. Indigo is forced to come to terms with her fate, however there is a passion that surfaces between herself and the Captain, and if only she can make him care for her the way she cares for him, will she be able to escape a horrible fate of sexual servitude, and find a happy ending with this man that has her heart.

I have previously read Bella Jewel, with her MC Sinners series, which I adored. So when I was asked to give a review for this newest release and series by Bella Jewel, I couldn't wait to dig into it. I knew going into this one, it would be full of angsty drama and intrigue, and it definitely was. It was not a easy story for me to read, but despite the first half of the story, and how Hendrix treats Indigo, once you really get into the story, you are consumed with needing to finish it and see if these two will find their HEA. I have to say that this was so different than I was expecting, but in good ways. Indigo was a character I always liked, normally I don't with heroines, but she was such a strong character, and she keeps fighting for her freedom, and just never gives up until she gets Hendrix to admit his feelings for her.

Their relationship is not a easy one, and is definitely full of plenty sharks, tidal waves and storms...their road is not a easy one. Henddrix grew on me though, even though in the beginning I did NOT like him, he definitely softens and you start to see the better side to him, and even though he feels he has no choice, he sense the debate within himself to do the right thing. I will warn you though that there is a cliffhanger, nothing directly with the couple, but other characters connected to them, and definitely leaves you hanging, with mouth wide open. You just never see this ending happening and it definitely shocked me. I can hardly wait till the second book comes out in a couple months so I can find out what happens in the continuation of this series of contemporary pirates, steamy romance, and a ever satisfying read that left me with a smile on my face and a giddy attitude!! STUNNING ON EVERY PAGE!!

JoLee

Spoil Free Review

Rating: 3 Stars - Liked It
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Heat: Hot - Fan Yourself
Source: Kindle Unlimited

I have been wanting to try a Bella Jewel novel for sometime now. Thought I would start with EBTO because lately I have been into dark and angsty reads. It started off bit on the dark side but not overly dark to me. That is because I have read more darker reads, but some readers might have not and would consider this on the darker side. 

This is my first Pirate novel and loved the feel of it. Hendrix and his crew were devoted to each other and loved the boys club feel with their teasing and banter. I did not know what to think of Hendrix in the beginning. Loved that Bella Jewel created a character who I was not sure about. He comes off as a jerk and would not want it any other way. After all he is the one who captures Indigo and is to sell her to another man to repay a debt. As the story progress he slowly weaned his way into my heart. Of course loved his alpha male attitude with a dirty talking mouth.

Indigo was a spit fire and admire her strength. I loved her devotion to get off the ship. She was a hoot at times. Some of the stuff she said were on the cheesy side but it worked for me. She had me smiling instead of rolling my eyes. "Shark Week" liner was a giggle moment and I can not believe she went there. 

EBTO started off strong and loved where it was heading but the first twist was not a shocking moment for me. The story kind of went a little down hill for me. I felt the first twist moment was handled too easy needed more time spent on it. But then the ending did pick up with a "What The Fuck Just Happened" moment that I do look forward to see where Bella Jewel is taking Criminals Of The Ocean series with the 2nd installment Where Darkness Lies.

Originally posted at Wickedly Delicious Book Blog

Shawna Gavas

3.5 stars

Bella Jewel gives a whole new image to the traditional pirate! In such a panty-dropping way!....and I have to say....I loved the corny pirate jokes. LOL

Samantha Emery

3 stars.

Ok. I liked it, but it was....erm....odd

The pirates were like a cross between modern day pirates, and swashbuckling "arrrrr" pirates! They had swords! And a wooden boat with a mermaid at the front!! 

I sort of did not get it. Is it meant to be sort of fantasy? 

Anyway, liked the characters, apart from Eric, who I would have thrown to the sharks!

Guessed about her dad early on!

I did really enjoy it, but am still left a bit befuddled by the entire concept! It was all a bit far fetched really.

I mean, who just "falls" into pirating!