The Restitution by MaryLu Tyndall
Reviewed by Amber Stokes
Genre: Christian Fiction, Historical, Romance
Publisher: Barbour
Publication Date: August 2007

What if the man who destroyed your life was the only one who could help you find it again? Isabel Ashton’s world was blown to bits when Kent Carlton – a powerful pirate captain – kidnapped her and stole her virtue. Now she is free from his obsessive hold but is forced to rely on the kindness of a reverend in Port Royal in order to raise her son, as her parents want nothing to do with the child.

Yet when her son is kidnapped by another pirate, Captain Carlton appears to be the only man who can help her save him. He seems to have changed his ways, but Isabel doesn’t trust him.

Kent regrets the pain he caused the woman he now loves, and he’ll do anything to restore her faith in him. But as their journey at sea becomes more perilous, so does the journey of their hearts – especially when the nobleman Richard Sawkins vies for Isabel’s attentions as well.

Will Isabel and Kent ever find their son – and the love they long for? And can restitution ever be made for all that they have lost?

This epic conclusion to the “Legacy of the King’s Pirates” series is full of romance and secrets. With important lessons on forgiveness, understanding, and true treasure (not the glittering-gold kind), The Restitution is both inspiring and meaningful.

From the dirty streets of Port Royal, to the wind-swept and battle-filled seas, and deep into the jungle, MaryLu takes the reader on an exciting adventure. This is a great continuation of The Reliance, as it offers a hopeful side to the uncertainty and sorrow of Kent’s and Isabel’s story introduced in book two. A grand read for those who love a sweet romance story with deeper themes!

Rating: PG-13 – Pirate violence and mild sensuality.