Rapture of the Deep

I don't know how L.A. Meyer does it, making Mary Jacky Faber once again beloved hero to all. This, the 7th of the Bloody Jack series, finds "Jacky" on her way down the aisle to wed her love, Jaimy. Of course, she doesn't make it though. She is captured (once again) by British Intelligence and told she is going to Spanish territory to dive in a new invention (a sort of bell) to search for hidden treasure. She will do this with her old friend, Dr. Sebastian, under the cover of scientific exploration. Jaimy isn't left out because he will be on the HMS Dolphin following Jacky's crew to collect treasures as they are brought up.
I thought this book was excellent. I loved how L.A. Meyer continues to weave new characters into the stories while constantly bringing in characters from past stories. I feel like I need to go back and read all the books to refresh my memory!
Some highlights of this book: Jacky's crew being attacked by alligators, Jacky's purchase & setting free of a slave woman named Jamimah, Jacky galavanting "starkers" along the deck with sword in hand as she fights pirates, Jacky's training of the rooster (El Gringo Furioso) for the purpose of cock fighting & many kisses shared between Jacky and all her suitors! GREAT!
***One complaint~ the two big curse words were not necessary, and I think I'll write Mr. Meyer about just that! I'm sure this language would not be tolerated at the Lawson Peabody School for Young Girls!!!