Thursday, January 12, 2017

Swoon Thursday (#207): Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller


- From the book you’re currently reading, or one you just finished, tell us what made you SWOON. What got your heart pounding, your skin tingling, and your stomach fluttering

- Try to make the swoon excerpt 140 characters (or less), if you are going to tweet about it. Use the hashtag #YABOUND when tweeting


This week, my swoon is from Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller!


Though I'd die of embarrassment if anyone on my crew knew I said this, I add, "Please, Riden. I want this. Don't you want this?"

That does the trick. I finally feel movement under own lips. It's soft, unsure. Curious to be coming from Riden, who has always seemed so sure of himself. Perhaps he needs more encouragement.

I trace his upper lip with the tip of my tongue. 

The change is instant. Before I know it, he's got his hand at the back of my head, the other on the side of my thigh. I move my lips down to his neck, teasing him in just the right places to get his heart pumping even faster.

But he's done with letting me having the all the fun, With a hand at my chin, he brings my lips back up to his. He takes control of the kiss, setting his own rhythm and pace. 

- ARC, pages 200-201




I liked this book a lot! It was entertaining, and the romance was sweet (though I definitely wanted more). I can't wait to read the next book!

24 comments:

  1. This is definitely swoon-worthy. <3 Love how you decided to choose an excerpt from this book - pirates aren't popular enough in YA literature. Riden seems like such an interesting character. :) Great excerpt Alyssa! :)
    ~ Pendragons 

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    1. Pirates really aren't prevalent! This book was unique in that sense, but also really good. Thank you, ladies!

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  2. Awesome swoon! I love banter, and I'm dying to read this book!

    Alyssa, I've nominated you for The Mystery Blogger Award. You can find out more here

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  3. Sooooo, yeah--this sounds delicious! I have heard of this one before. But, now I REALLY want to read it!

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    1. I hope you get the chance to read it, Christine! :D

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  4. Hallelujah! That was kinda hot for a YA and I'm all here for it!! *nods excitedly*
    Genesis @ Latte Nights Reviews

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    1. Riiiiiiiight??? And I cut off the scene too! ;)

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  5. Great swoon!! I can't wait to read this one!

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  6. Aww does sound sweet! I've been thinking of reading this! Glad you enjoyed tihs! Thanks for sharing (:

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    1. If you read it, I hope you like it, Cyn! It's a good one. :D

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  7. Ohh Wowza This book looks and sounds absolutely fantastic, and great swoon Alyssa I absolutely love it my friend!

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    1. I'm glad you liked the excerpt! The book is really good too. =)

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  8. Oooh, the romance definitely makes me even more intrigued with this one! Thanks for sharing this!

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    1. You're very welcome! I hope you enjoy the book if you read it, Lisa! ^_^

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  9. Eee, I loved the romance in this book too :D Lovely swoon sweetie. <3 Thank you for sharing :)

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    1. Yaaaassss! Here's hoping for more romance in book two. :D

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  10. That is one sweet moment! Glad he decided to take the plunge!

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