Love the Captain Series by Amanda Sandton, Elizabeth Macpherson

This New Adult Romance continues the story of a wounded young woman and a charismatic ship’s captain. Does their love stand a chance? Eighteen-year old Meredith Roxley is on a long sea cruise from England to Australia and back via the Cape of Good Hope. She is attempting to escape from the clutches of Kempton, the man who preyed on her when she was in her early teens... moreThis New Adult Romance continues the story of a wounded young woman and a charismatic ship’s captain. Does their love stand a chance? Eighteen-year old Meredith Roxley is on a long sea cruise from England to Australia and back via the Cape of Good Hope. She is attempting to escape from the clutches of Kempton, the man who preyed on her when she was in her early teens. During the first part of the voyage she met Captain Raphael Maynard, who took an interest in her, an interest which is far from platonic. Meredith has fallen in love with the Captain, but their relationship is threatened by her aunt's probable disapproval of their age difference,and Meredith's fear of sexual intimacy. Although the Captain knows nothing about Meredith's unfortunate past, he has to date been considerate and patient with her. At the end of Book 1 - "Love a Sailor" - we left Meredith in a state of distress after she had run away from the Captain during their love-making. She is now so ashamed of her behavior that she won’t leave the cabin she shares with her best friend Kate. The Captain has tried his best to reach her, but to no avail. Meredith has shrunk back into herself again. Only an event of unexpected drama can free her from her self-imposed imprisonment. Will the Captain continue to try to breach her defenses? Will fate give him a helping hand? This is the second part of the story of Meredith and the Captain, and ends with a cliffhanger, but the eventual end of the story will be a Happy Ever After (The adult content of the story makes the series suitable for those of 18 and over.) less

This New Adult Romance (Part 3) continues the story of a wounded young woman and a charismatic ship’s captain. Does their love stand a chance? Eighteen-year old Meredith Roxley is on a long sea cruise from England to Australia and back via the Cape of Good Hope. She is attempting to escape from the clutches of Kempton, the man who preyed on her when she was in her early teens... moreThis New Adult Romance (Part 3) continues the story of a wounded young woman and a charismatic ship’s captain. Does their love stand a chance? Eighteen-year old Meredith Roxley is on a long sea cruise from England to Australia and back via the Cape of Good Hope. She is attempting to escape from the clutches of Kempton, the man who preyed on her when she was in her early teens. During the first part of the voyage she met Captain Raphael Maynard, who took an interest in her, an interest which is far from platonic. Meredith has fallen in love with the Captain, but their relationship is threatened by her aunt's probable disapproval of their age difference, and Meredith's fear of sexual intimacy. Although the Captain knows nothing about Meredith's unfortunate past, he has to date been considerate and patient with her. At the end of Book 2 – "Perilous Seas" – the Captain and Meredith had overcome Merry’s shame at running away from the Captain, and they are getting on well together. The Captain is now taking his time with Merry, coaching her in the art of love-making in the hope of freeing her from her psychological imprisonment. All is going well until the jealousy of a female passenger lets the cat out of the bag. Will the lovers be able to surmount the fall-out? And what about Tony? We last saw him walking off into an African market, just before a bomb went off. And poor wounded Albi. Will he recover and find a bird sanctuary willing to take him in and respect his nobility? This part ends with a cliffhanger but the eventual end of the story will be a Happy Ever After. (The adult content of this story makes it suitable for 18 and over.) less

What is Kempton planning now that he’s caught up with Meredith in Perth? How is Meredith going to carry on now that the love of her life, Captain Maynard, has sailed away out of her life? This exciting and sexy New Adult Romance (Part 4) continues the story of eighteen year-old Meredith Roxley, a young American from Vermont. During her early teenage years she was abused by Kempton... moreWhat is Kempton planning now that he’s caught up with Meredith in Perth? How is Meredith going to carry on now that the love of her life, Captain Maynard, has sailed away out of her life? This exciting and sexy New Adult Romance (Part 4) continues the story of eighteen year-old Meredith Roxley, a young American from Vermont. During her early teenage years she was abused by Kempton. She escaped his clutches, but he has hunted her ever since, trying to find her and re-establish his control over her. Her personal history so traumatized her that she buried her natural sexuality behind an imaginary wall. She, herself, wanted to breach this wall and be a normal teenager, but every time she tried she would be overcome by a terrifying gray miasma. While on a long voyage aboard the luxurious cruise ship the "MV Albion", Meredith met Captain Raphael Maynard and fell in love with him. Although knowing nothing of her past, he was patient with her and eventually broke through her inhibitions to show her how pleasurable and joyful sex can be. When her Aunt Clara found out she whisked the family off the ship in Perth, Western Australia. However, waiting there in Australia for Meredith’s arrival was Kempton. This book starts with Meredith left behind in Perth with Clara, Sukey and Kate, while the Captain has sailed on to South Africa. Clara’s decision to leave the ship has put Meredith in danger from Kempton, and broken Meredith’s heart. Full of unexpected twists and turns, the story continues. "Deep Blue Sea" ends with a cliffhanger but the eventual end of the story will be a Happy Ever After. (The adult content of this story makes it suitable for 18 and over.) less

Who is going to rescue Meredith now that she is in the power of the kidnappers? Do the police have the resources to pursue her case? What can the Captain do, tied as he is to his duty as Ship’s Master of the "MV Albion"? This exciting and sexy New Adult Romance (Part 5) continues the story of eighteen year-old Meredith Roxley, a young American from Vermont. During her early teenage years she was abused by Kempton... moreWho is going to rescue Meredith now that she is in the power of the kidnappers? Do the police have the resources to pursue her case? What can the Captain do, tied as he is to his duty as Ship’s Master of the "MV Albion"? This exciting and sexy New Adult Romance (Part 5) continues the story of eighteen year-old Meredith Roxley, a young American from Vermont. During her early teenage years she was abused by Kempton. She escaped his clutches, but he has hunted her ever since, trying to find her and re-establish his control over her. Her personal history so traumatized her that she buried her natural sexuality behind an imaginary wall. She, herself, wanted to breach this wall and be a normal teenager, but every time she tried she would be overcome by a terrifying gray miasma. While on a long voyage aboard the luxurious cruise ship the "MV Albion", Meredith met Captain Raphael Maynard and fell in love with him. Although knowing nothing of her past, he was patient with her and eventually broke through her inhibitions to show her how pleasurable and joyful sex can be. When her Aunt Clara found out she whisked the family off the ship in Perth, Western Australia. However, waiting there in Australia for Meredith’s arrival was Kempton. Merry escapes from Kempton and her aunt Clara takes the family back on board the "MV Albion". The Captain and Merry continued with their romance, but fell out when they reached Cape Town because the Captain was trying to control her lifestyle and her friendships. Merry went ashore with Sukey to collect Kate from the airport, but the three girls were kidnapped on their way back to the ship. Full of unexpected twists and turns, the story continues with "Riptide at Sunset", which ends with a cliffhanger. The eventual end of the story will be a Happy Ever After. (The adult content of this story makes it suitable for 18 and over.) less

This New Adult Romance continues when The Albion docks in Southampton on the Southern coast of England at the beginning of the Easter holidays. Meredith and the Captain parted after the Gala Ball on the last night but one of the cruise. Meredith gave the Captain an ultimatum: she wouldn’t see him again until he had sought treatment for his controlling behavior. Free from the threat of Kempton, Meredith can pursue her degree course at Oxford University... moreThis New Adult Romance continues when The Albion docks in Southampton on the Southern coast of England at the beginning of the Easter holidays. Meredith and the Captain parted after the Gala Ball on the last night but one of the cruise. Meredith gave the Captain an ultimatum: she wouldn’t see him again until he had sought treatment for his controlling behavior. Free from the threat of Kempton, Meredith can pursue her degree course at Oxford University. The Captain still has two years to spend at sea. Will the Captain make good on his promise to reform? Will all be plain sailing if he does? Full of unexpected twists and turns, the story of Meredith and the Captain continues with “Rogue Wave”, which ends with a cliffhanger. The eventual end of the story will be a Happy Ever After and expected to take place in Book 7, provisionally titled “Safe Harbor”. (The adult content of this story makes it suitable for 18 and over.) less

This New Adult Romance picks up from the surprise reappearance of Kempton, Meredith’s uncle and erstwhile abductor. But Meredith doesn’t understand why the Captain doesn’t know who Kempton is. The romance between Meredith and the Captain had already taken a downturn with the death of the Captain’s brother, Mike, in a car accident. Kempton’s presence in the area does nothing to improve their relationship... moreThis New Adult Romance picks up from the surprise reappearance of Kempton, Meredith’s uncle and erstwhile abductor. But Meredith doesn’t understand why the Captain doesn’t know who Kempton is. The romance between Meredith and the Captain had already taken a downturn with the death of the Captain’s brother, Mike, in a car accident. Kempton’s presence in the area does nothing to improve their relationship. In fact, it adds to the mystery and confusion and threatens Sukey’s personal safety again. Full of unexpected twists and turns, the story of Meredith and the Captain continues with “Safe Harbor” which, as promised, ends with a Happy Ever After for Meredith. After all Meredith’s been through she deserves to be happy. (The adult content of this story makes it suitable for 18 and over.) less