Really like Andrew's character and Carly's spunk. it wasn't a perfect book and probably doesn't deserve a 5 star review, but I couldn't put it down. When I think of pirates, I'm expecting some swashbuckling adventure. This doesn't really fit in that genre . And you do have to suspend disbelief for the beginning and the end, but it's worth it for the entertainment value. Quick, fast-paced, read. Thoroughly enjoyable. Carly Callahan is a 21st Century Air Force pilot who is thrown back in time when her jet gets caught in a lightning storm. She is rescued by Sir Andrew Spencer, English nobleman turned pirate. Unfortunately, Andrew doesn't believe she's from the future; instead, he's convinced she's the fiance of his detested (and detestable) cousin and he abducts her for ransom and revenge. As they are chased down by the cousin, Andrew and Carly find themselves falling in love. True love fails to run smooth of course, but a happy ending is assured. This is a pleasant enough little story, but it isn't exactly mind-blowing. It is well saved by a clever twist at the end, which raises it up a notch from the usual run-of-the-mill time travel romance. I think Grant's later work has certainly improved from this beginning, but Once a Pirate is a very pleasant read without any major faults.[Copied across from Library Thing; 25 September 2012]
