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Captured by Beverly Jenkins
She was the most irresistible treasure of all . . . Dominic LeVeq, the most notorious privateer ever to command the high seas, has just captured a coveted prize: a British frigate. On a dangerous mission against the Crown, Dominic should be thinking only of his ship's safety. But the rebel captain is utterly entranced by Clare Sullivan, the stunning slave on board... -
![A Killer in the Crystal Palace by Deb Marlowe]()
A Killer in the Crystal Palace by Deb Marlowe
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA grand showcase for technology, art, design and . . . murder. London, 1851, and the Great Exhibition is on. A soaring success despite months of dour predictions, it is the event of the year, on front pages and wagging tongues the world over—and Miss Kara Levett is thrilled to be in the middle of it... -
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![Wings of the Morning by Lori Wick]()
Wings of the Morning by Lori Wick
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsVictoria “Smokey” Simmons stands silently on deck as her father’s body is lowered into the Atlantic, asking God for the strength she will need to command the Aramis alone. Not wanting to remain at sea forever, Smokey dreams of the time when she can trade her life aboard ship for a home and family. When she meets another captain, Dallas Knight, Smokey believes her dream will finally come true... -
![My Name Is Resolute by Nancy E. Turner]()
My Name Is Resolute by Nancy E. Turner
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsNancy Turner burst onto the literary scene with her hugely popular novels These Is My Words, Sarah's Quilt, and The Star Garden. Now Turner has written the novel she was born to write, this exciting and heartfelt story of a woman struggling to find herself during the tumultuous years preceding the American Revolution... -
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![The Dagger Dance by Elizabeth Bailey]()
The Dagger Dance by Elizabeth Bailey
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLady Fan returns in another twisty murder case! For fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Barbara Erskine and Jane Austen.Can Lady Fan unravel another mystery…?1793, EnglandAfter a not-so-relaxing holiday in Tunbridge Wells, Lady Ottilia and Lord Francis Fanshawe have returned to their home with a young orphaned girl, Pertesia ‘Pretty’ Brockhurst... -
![Charity's Cross by MaryLu Tyndall]()
Charity's Cross by MaryLu Tyndall
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom the Winner of 2015's Inspirational Readers Choice Award for The Ransom comes a new romantic adventure ! Suspected of killing her husband, Charity Westcott flees on the first ship out of Portsmouth, England heading for the colonies. Loathing all men after her abusive marriage, she hopes to reunite with her family in Charles Towne, but the ship’s destination is Nassau... -
![The Ransom by MaryLu Tyndall, M.L. Tyndall]()
The Ransom by MaryLu Tyndall, M.L. Tyndall
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPort Royal, Jamaica 1692 Living in a city deemed the wickedest in the world is no easy task for Miss Juliana Dutton. To make matters worse, with an ailing father and a drunken fool for a brother, she is forced to take over the running of the family business in order to survive... -
![Scandalous by Minerva Spencer]()
Scandalous by Minerva Spencer
"Have you no decency?" Straight-laced missionary Sarah Fisher has never met a man like Captain Martin Bouchard. He is the most beautiful person—male or female—she's ever seen. Overwhelmingly masculine, elegantly attired despite months at sea, he is in complete command of everyone and everything around him: everyone, that is, except Sarah... -
![His Make-Believe Bride by Cynthia Wright]()
His Make-Believe Bride by Cynthia Wright
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsGUARDED HEARTSA French pirate of smoldering passions, Justin St. Briac has vowed never to marry. However, when his manipulative mother beckons him to her deathbed in Cornwall, he succumbs to her plea that he take a bride – devising an elaborate charade to appear to grant her dying wish... -
![The Redemption by M.L. Tyndall, MaryLu Tyndall]()
The Redemption by M.L. Tyndall, MaryLu Tyndall
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 24 ratings2006 Christy Award Nominee! The Redemption is a rousing pirate adventure filled with sea battles, chases, arrests, and betrayal. Tyndall expertly interweaves history with fiction to create a spellbinding tale any lover of pirate romance will enjoy... -
![No Rest for the Wicked by Lauren Smith]()
No Rest for the Wicked by Lauren Smith
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA wicked pirate, a lady-turned cabin boy and a love reaching the distant horizon. Your next Pirate Adventure awaits You! A lady’s guide to surviving aboard a pirate ship: 1) Dress as a cabin boy. 2) Avoid drinking too much rum when the handsome captain is around. 3) Do not let the captain kiss you…again... -
![Beautiful Tempest by Johanna Lindsey]()
Beautiful Tempest by Johanna Lindsey
#1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey now reveals the tempestuous story of Jacqueline Malory whose furious desire for revenge leads to a confrontation with the handsome pirate who abducted her—and sparks a much steamier kind of desire... -
![Down Weavers Lane by Anna Jacobs]()
Down Weavers Lane by Anna Jacobs
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Madge Carter goes back to her home town of Northby, she takes her daughter with her, but continues to live from immoral earning. Unfortunately, as Emmy grows up she catches the eye of Madge's protector, who tries to force her down the same path as her mother. Then a wealthy gentleman becomes obsessed by her and pursues her, though Emmy seeks only to earn an honest living as a maid... -
![The Secret of Love by Cynthia Wright]()
The Secret of Love by Cynthia Wright
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA STOLEN HEARTWhen Lady Isabella Trevarre first set eyes on Gabriel St. Briac, she announced to her best friend: “That is the man I will marry!” Now a woman grown, Izzie has traded her girlish dreams for the independent life of an artist, but she never quite forgot the dazzling Frenchman who captivated her young heart. When he appears again in Cornwall, sparks of desire kindle between them.. -
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![Highlanders Never Surrender by Julie Johnstone]()
Highlanders Never Surrender by Julie Johnstone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOn the path of vengeance, he unwillingly collided with love. No one desires retribution against their enemy more than Highlander Cormac MacLean. Yet his foe has the favor of the king and Cormac lacks irrefutable proof of the man’s nefarious deeds, so revenge must be planned with calculated care...Categorized as:
abduction historical medieval ancient times highlander forced proximity virgin heroine -
![While Angels Slept by Kathryn Le Veque]()
While Angels Slept by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings1139 A.D. – When her husband perishes in a skirmish, the Lady Cantia du Bexley Penden is distraught. Her husband was assisting the mighty Viscount Winterton in the battle for the throne between Empress Matilda and Stephen of Blois, caught, like most men, in a vicious struggle for the rightful ruler of England... -
![The Duke's Privateer by Amy Jarecki]()
The Duke's Privateer by Amy Jarecki
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen it comes to women, the Duke of Danby is an audacious rake, but when it comes to ridding the kingdom of smugglers, he’s leading the charge. The Prince Regent has bankrupted the country more than once, and Danby isn’t about to go down with a sinking ship... -
![The Heart of an Earl by K.J. Jackson]()
The Heart of an Earl by K.J. Jackson
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA lady willing to do anything to escape death. A long lost earl determined to stay adrift. Fates meet and a cursed journey begins, sparking to life an attraction that will consume both of them in this newest novel from USA Today Bestseller, K.J. Jackson. A lady willing to do anything to escape death... -
![The Far Horizon by Marsha Canham]()
The Far Horizon by Marsha Canham
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe Far Horizon is the fourth and final installment in the Award-Winning Pirate Wolf series. The series follows the Dante family through forty years of turbulent sea adventures, beginning with the patriarch fighting alongside Sir Francis Drake, and ending with Jonas Dante's pursuit of revenge.Jonas Dante is the eldest son of Simon Dante, the infamous Pirate Wolf... -
![Lord of the Sea by Danelle Harmon]()
Lord of the Sea by Danelle Harmon
A Sea Devil Who’s Reckless At Heart...Captain Connor Merrick’s thirst for danger has brought him fame and fortune as one of the most brazenly successful privateers of the War of 1812. But deep beneath his swagger, derring-do and charm, the handsome American captain is hiding a devastating secret, and he’ll go to any lengths to protect it . . .A Beauty Who Gets More Than She Bargained For.. -
![The Georgian Romance Collection: Ask for It / Passion for the Game / A Passion for Him / Don't Tempt Me by Sylvia Day]()
The Georgian Romance Collection: Ask for It / Passion for the Game / A Passion for Him / Don't Tempt Me by Sylvia Day
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFour Georgian romance novels from No. 1 bestselling author, Sylvia Day, now available in one exclusive e-bundle Ask For It - Agent to the Crown, Marcus Ashford has fought numerous sword fights and dodged bullets. Yet nothing arouses him more than his hunger for former fiance, Elizabeth. Years ago, she'd abandoned him for the charming Lord Hawthorne... -
![God of the Seas by Alexa Aston]()
God of the Seas by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to the Pirates of Britannia Connected World. GOD OF THE SEAS brings Poseidon’s Legion to life during the 13th century and is full of adventure and passion. 1263 A.D. – Melisent Winchester grew up in a convent, orphaned at so young an age that she can’t remember her parents... -
![Lady of the Mist by Elizabeth Rose]()
Lady of the Mist by Elizabeth Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGarrett is a baron of the Cinque Ports fleet, and has sworn allegiance to King Edward III to keep the channel safe from marauders. But when he stumbles across the pirate ship that has been evading him, his life changes.Echo is the daughter of an infamous pirate and raised as the son the man always wished for... -
![The Bride He Stole by Jayne Castel]()
The Bride He Stole by Jayne Castel
He stole her to hurt his enemy. He never planned to fall for her. A vengeful warrior abducts the proud daughter of the man who murdered his father—only to discover she is his soulmate. Vengeance and epic love collide on Medieval Isle of Mull.Jack Maclean wants revenge against the man who butchered his father... -
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![Once Upon a Pirate by Merry Farmer, Amy Rose Bennett]()
Once Upon a Pirate by Merry Farmer, Amy Rose Bennett
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAs perilous battles, treachery and revenge give way to sinful kisses, no heart is safe. Set sail to the lush heat of the Tropics, the storm-tossed Northern realms, the wild Barbary Coast, and the hazardous waters of the South Seas, for tales of scandalous adventure and smouldering desire. Masterful pirate lords. Courageous heroines. Defying danger in pursuit of all-consuming love... -
![Thief of Hearts by Teresa Medeiros]()
Thief of Hearts by Teresa Medeiros
From the storm-lashed decks of a pirate schooner to the elegant grounds of an English estate comes a spellbinding tale of love and deception...as only the remarkable bestselling author, Teresa Medeiros can tell it...Categorized as:
pirates abduction regency historical georgian virgin heroine sassy heroine strong heroine -
![Blue Enchantress by M.L. Tyndall, MaryLu Tyndall]()
Blue Enchantress by M.L. Tyndall, MaryLu Tyndall
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHow does a British Admiral’s daughter end up being sold as a slave on the auction block in St. Kitts? Could it be the loss of her mother, the verbal abuse of a strict father, the violation by a family member? Or maybe that her sister is a pirate! All these things and more drove Hope Westcott to seek love and value in the arms of unscrupulous men and hence into this dire situation... -
![Miss King's Rescue by Audrey Harrison]()
Miss King's Rescue by Audrey Harrison
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsShe is under threat and turns to the only man she's ever loved...He's a damaged war hero who can't allow anyone to get close.Miss Susan King is an heiress, who doubts her own worth because of the harsh treatment she receives from her family. Constantly belittled, she can't turn to them when she is faced with danger.Lord Miles Longdon, has returned from fighting in the Napoleonic Wars... -
![Ruined by Jess Michaels]()
Ruined by Jess Michaels
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen Claire found out a devastating secret about her family, the famous Woodley clan, she ran straight into the arms of a criminal and disappeared for years. But now she’s desperate to escape his clutches and get back what he’s stolen from her: her child. She turns to longtime family horse master Warrick Blackwood, knowing his secrets can get her close to her target... -
![Nor Gold by Kerry Lynne]()
Nor Gold by Kerry Lynne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Nor Gold" picks up where "The Pirate Captain" left off: Cate Mackenzie, a woman who lost everything to the Jacobite Uprising, trying to make sense out of being sold to Thomas, Nathanael Blackthorne’s pirate friend. Once again, Fate has robbed her of both her heart and her home. As Nathan sails off, Cate tries to come to terms with her new situation... -
![The Pirate's Purchase by Elva Cobb Martin]()
The Pirate's Purchase by Elva Cobb Martin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s fleeing the secrets of her dangerous past. A swashbuckling privateer is her last hope. And the Inquisition is closing in…Captain Ethan Becket, a former Charles Town minister, sails the seas as a privateer, leaving behind the God who took everything from him. When his sister is taken by his enemies, he sets off to Cartagena in pursuit... -
![The Guise of a Gentleman by Donna Hatch]()
The Guise of a Gentleman by Donna Hatch
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThough her heart longs for adventure, Elise strives to be a perfect English lady living within the stifling confines of society for the sake of her impressionable young son. Her quiet world is shattered when she meets the impulsive and scandalous Jared Amesbury. His roguish charm awakens her yearning for adventure. But his irrepressible grin and sea-green eyes hide a secret... -
![Ransome's Quest by Kaye Dacus]()
Ransome's Quest by Kaye Dacus
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe pirate El Salvador has haunted the waters of the Caribbean for almost ten years. When he snatched Charlotte Ransome, it was a case of mistaken identity. Now Charlotte’s brother, whose reputation in battle is the stuff of legend, is searching for him with a dogged determination... -
![Kingscote by Linda Lee Chaikin]()
Kingscote by Linda Lee Chaikin
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA Web of Treacherous deceit, and a silk heiress determined to find love in the land she calls home. JACE BUCKLEY, the dashing British officer, has promised to return to Kingscote, bringing with him news of Coral Kendall's missing adopted son. Coral is overjoyed, but her first priority is a mission school for the untouchables on the silk plantation and the handsome Dr... -
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![Never Trust a Pirate by Valerie Bowman]()
Never Trust a Pirate by Valerie Bowman
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe rules of engagement were never so scandalous. . . A rumored pirate and the scurrilous black sheep of his well-to- do family, Cade Cavendish relishes his world of rebellion, deception, and seduction. Nothing and no one can hold him to be the duty-bound, honorable man he is expected to be... -
![The Pirate's Tempting Stowaway by Erica Ridley]()
The Pirate's Tempting Stowaway by Erica Ridley
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCaptain Blackheart leads a simple life of roving the seas, wenching and treasure-hunting. He steers clear of romantic entanglements that could tie him to land... -
![Ammon by Heather B. Moore]()
Ammon by Heather B. Moore
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith the fire of newfound testimony, Ammon and his brethren leave Zarahemla to preach the gospel in Lamanite lands, carrying nothing but hunting weapons and the promises of God. Spotted by an enemy scout, they part ways in the dense jungle with hopes of reuniting at the close of their harvest... -
![My Lady Pirate by Danelle Harmon]()
My Lady Pirate by Danelle Harmon
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNote to readers: This e-book is an extensively revised edition of the 1994 paperback. Proud Pirate Queen. With her feisty band of warrior women, Maeve Merrick, the notorious Pirate Queen of the Caribbean, commands the seas in her beautiful schooner Kestrel. Burned by the treachery of men and nursing a painful betrayal from her past, Maeve wants for nothing .. -
![Windsong by Valerie Sherwood]()
Windsong by Valerie Sherwood
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsADRIFT UPON THE SURGING TIDES OF LOVE... the incandescent beauty Carolina and her dashing buccaneer, Kells, sail from his Caribbean stronghold to her native Virginia there to await his royal pardon and their glorious wedding. But when an imposter masquerades as Kells, savaging British ships, he is once again outlawed... -
![The Pirate Queen by Diana Norman]()
The Pirate Queen by Diana Norman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStreetwise, light-fingered, Barbary Clampett, whose survival has been filched out of other people's pockets, is wrenched from the stews of London to be groomed as the long-lost heir. But Barbary has a secret ...and the woman who eventually goes to Ireland on the Queen's treasure hunt has allegiance only to herself... -
![An Astronomer in Love by Antoine Laurain]()
An Astronomer in Love by Antoine Laurain
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the best-selling author of The Red Notebook comes the enchanting story of two men, 250 years apart, who find themselves on separate missions to see the transit of Venus across the Sun.In 1760, astronomer Guillaume le Gentil sets out on a quest through the oceans of India to document the transit of Venus. The weather is turbulent, the seas are rough, but his determination will conquer all... -
![As You Wish by Eloisa James]()
As You Wish by Eloisa James
From New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James come two stunningly sensual stories in which gentlemen who rule the waves learn that true danger lies not on the high seas, but in the mistakes that can break a heart…and ruin a life forever... -
![The Spanish Rose by Shirlee Busbee]()
The Spanish Rose by Shirlee Busbee
From the High Seas to the English and Spanish courts, two enemies test the bounds of passion, love, and truth in Shirlee Busbee’s The Spanish Rose. —Caribbean High Seas, 1664— Gabriel Lancaster is her family's bitterest enemy…and now he stands before her, his magnificent body in chains, captured by her brother... -
![The Rogue Pirate's Bride by Shana Galen]()
The Rogue Pirate's Bride by Shana Galen
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThis passionate, action-packed Regency romance by RT Reviewer’s Choice award-winning author Shana Galen features the swashbuckling Sebastien Harcourt, Marquis de Valère, and the nautical genius heroine destined to best him. After escaping France on a privateer’s ship, Sebastien becomes the notorious privateer, Captain Cutlass... -
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![Fire & Ice by Catherine Hart]()
Fire & Ice by Catherine Hart
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSailing from England to her family estate in Savannah, Kathleen Haley meets the dashing and domineering Captain Reed Taylor, whose actions during a rampaging storm at sea determine her fate. Original... -
![His Saving Grace by Sharon Cullen]()
His Saving Grace by Sharon Cullen
Perfect for fans of Mary Balogh, Sharon Cullen’s captivating novel tells the deeply emotional tale of two devoted lovers facing the ravages of war. For months now, Lady Grace Ashworth has mourned the death of her beloved husband—until the day a very-much-alive Michael arrives at her front door. It’s nothing less than a miracle... -
![His Wicked Seduction by Jade Lee]()
His Wicked Seduction by Jade Lee
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratings". . . this is the best Jade Lee novel I've read to date. I laughed, I cried and thoroughly enjoyed myself!" ~eBook Discovery Seven years enslaved by Barbary pirates, Kit Frasier finally earns his freedom and returns to England, his heart hungry for revenge. Rose, flower of the English aristocracy, believes Kit to be dramatic, rich, and the catch of the Season... -
![The Pirate Prince by Connie Mason]()
The Pirate Prince by Connie Mason
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe was a jewel among women, brighter than the moon and stars. Her hair shone like newly minted gold, and her skin was as smooth and iridescent as an exquisite pearl. Her lips were lush and pink, made for kissing...and more erotic purposes. She was a pirate's prize, yet he could not so much as touch her... -
![Elusive Passion by Kathryn Smith]()
Elusive Passion by Kathryn Smith
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWho is the mysterious Varya? On the surface she's a woman who tempts men beyond reason, but no one has touched the heart of the elusive creature.. -
![Love Me, Marietta by Jennifer Wilde]()
Love Me, Marietta by Jennifer Wilde
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHer beauty was power...men fought to touch her, hold her, staked claim to her body and her heart. Derek Hawke, once her master, now openly vowed his love, promising her a place as mistress of his English estate. Red Nick, the cruel pirate, showered her with jewels and challenged her hauteur with his passion...
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