Rakes & Rebels: The Raveneau Family Series by Cynthia Wright

Set in 1781, during the Revolutionary War, SILVER STORM is the passionate tale of Andre Raveneau and Devon Lindsay who are thrown together when she stows away on his privateer after the British burn her home in New London, CT. The irresistible Captain Raveneau agrees to take her to Virginia to find her childhood sweetheart, but fate has other plans. Through intrigue, misunderstandings, and swashbuckling sea battles, Devon and Andre are swept away by a love that won’t be denied... moreSet in 1781, during the Revolutionary War, SILVER STORM is the passionate tale of Andre Raveneau and Devon Lindsay who are thrown together when she stows away on his privateer after the British burn her home in New London, CT. The irresistible Captain Raveneau agrees to take her to Virginia to find her childhood sweetheart, but fate has other plans. Through intrigue, misunderstandings, and swashbuckling sea battles, Devon and Andre are swept away by a love that won’t be denied. Reviews: “Looking for a hero to sweep you off your feet? Look no further… This is romance the way it was meant to be.” Kathe Robin, Romantic Times Magazine “One sexy pirate…one swashbuckler of a tale!” Bestselling Author Jean Brashear (“The Goddess of Fried Okra”) “Heart-stopping romance, thrilling adventure, and a story you’ll never forget!” Bestselling Author Barbara Bretton less

“And they lived happily ever after...” Or did they?Can a rake like André Raveneau truly be tamed into a domesticated husband and father...or will he remain a pacing tiger, destined to break free of his cage?Come into the Raveneaus’ Connecticut home, as Devon struggles to balance the needs of her little children with the demands of a restless, hot-blooded husband. When two people reappear from the past, long-suppressed fears ignite, and St... more“And they lived happily ever after...” Or did they?Can a rake like André Raveneau truly be tamed into a domesticated husband and father...or will he remain a pacing tiger, destined to break free of his cage?Come into the Raveneaus’ Connecticut home, as Devon struggles to balance the needs of her little children with the demands of a restless, hot-blooded husband. When two people reappear from the past, long-suppressed fears ignite, and St. Valentine’s Day becomes a time of reckoning for André and Devon Raveneau. Can this marriage, between two passionate and stubborn people, be saved? less

A marriage begun in deception... Feisty Julia Faircloth is used to managing the lives of her eccentric relatives, so when darkly dangerous Lord Sebastian Trevarre arrives in Bath and proposes to her shy sister Sarah, she switches places with the bride to save her from a shockingly carnal wedding night... moreA marriage begun in deception... Feisty Julia Faircloth is used to managing the lives of her eccentric relatives, so when darkly dangerous Lord Sebastian Trevarre arrives in Bath and proposes to her shy sister Sarah, she switches places with the bride to save her from a shockingly carnal wedding night. Against his better judgment, Sebastian consummates a marriage to the most provoking, appealing woman he's ever known, and then is forced to live with her in his neglected yet enchanting estate on the coast of Cornwall. Life there is turbulent, not least because Sebastian keeps many secrets. Will his reckless pursuits succeed in restoring his fortune...or cost him the lady who holds his heart? Step back in time to magical 1798 Cornwall, England, with Julia and Sebastian - and reunite with Andre and Devon Raveneau, as Andre discovers that his life and Sebastian's are inextricably linked. less

A 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...A STOLEN MASTERPIECEAs Napoleon’s army loots art treasures throughout Europe, Gabriel St... moreA 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...A STOLEN MASTERPIECEAs Napoleon’s army loots art treasures throughout Europe, Gabriel St. Briac’s priceless Leonardo da Vinci painting vanishes from its hiding place. Bent on recovering his family’s prized possession, Gabriel sets sail for the chaos of wartime France—only to find Izzie stowed away on his ship. Though fearful for her safety, he is forced to let her join in his quest. But Izzie harbors a dark secret…a secret that could shatter the tender blossom of their trust. When danger puts them both to the test, will these two guarded souls dare to risk all for love? less

SURRENDER THE HEART. Her name is Lindsay Raveneau, stunningly beautiful and fiercely independent, a schoolmistress who hides a passionate soul beneath a most proper facade.... SURRENDER THE DESIRE. He is the handsome, virile Ryan Coleraine, an adventurer and a spy, a ladies' man at ease in any mileau -- from the hand -hewn planks aboard a ship to the rarefied air of a Regency English drawing room.... SURRENDER THE PASSION... moreSURRENDER THE HEART. Her name is Lindsay Raveneau, stunningly beautiful and fiercely independent, a schoolmistress who hides a passionate soul beneath a most proper facade.... SURRENDER THE DESIRE. He is the handsome, virile Ryan Coleraine, an adventurer and a spy, a ladies' man at ease in any mileau -- from the hand -hewn planks aboard a ship to the rarefied air of a Regency English drawing room.... SURRENDER THE PASSION. Together they will forge a love so strong, so consuming, that nothing can alter it -- not the fact that he is to masquerade as her brother to help the American cause now the breath-stopping game of pretend they must play in front of friend and foe alike.... SURRENDER THE LUST. Together they will wait, embracing the dark of night, fulfilling their desire as they SURRENDER THE STARS. less

GUARDED 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 old woman’s days are numbered, after all, and soon he’ll return to his life of unfettered romantic conquests and adventure.. moreGUARDED 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 old woman’s days are numbered, after all, and soon he’ll return to his life of unfettered romantic conquests and adventure...A PRETEND MARRIAGEMouette Raveneau, once the toast of the London ton, has been ruined by her dead husband’s crimes. When she reluctantly takes refuge in Cornwall with her two adolescent sons, Justin hires her to help carry off his grand scheme.Soon, however their "business arrangement" begins to feel like what Justin has avoided his whole life--a real marriage, one where he could lose something much more valuable than his freedom...he might actually lose his heart. less

Special Author's Cut EditionOriginally published by Ballantine Books as BARBADOS1818: Nathan Raveneau is known as “The Scapegrace” in Regency London for his rakish exploits and devastating good looks. He's also a sea captain with an estate on Barbados, where his enemy Xavier Crowe lives. To gain land adjoining Crowe’s, Nathan agrees to act as protector to headstrong Adrienne Beauvisage and keep her safe – and chaste – until her 21st birthday... moreSpecial Author's Cut EditionOriginally published by Ballantine Books as BARBADOS1818: Nathan Raveneau is known as “The Scapegrace” in Regency London for his rakish exploits and devastating good looks. He's also a sea captain with an estate on Barbados, where his enemy Xavier Crowe lives. To gain land adjoining Crowe’s, Nathan agrees to act as protector to headstrong Adrienne Beauvisage and keep her safe – and chaste – until her 21st birthday.Adrienne is both outraged and intrigued by the man who calls himself Nathan Essex. She knows little of the threats that lurk at the English castle of eccentric Lady Thomasina Harms…or of the daring that Raveneau, posing as Nathan Essex, would employ to keep her out of danger.As the powerful attraction between them builds, Nathan is forced to rescue an unwilling Adrienne, boldly spiriting her away to his ship. In a rousing adventure that carries them from Regency England across the sea to magical Barbados, Nathan and Adrienne struggle against a compelling and passionate love while caught in a threatening web of intrigue. less

He was impossible! Yet utterly irresistible…Renowned as a bold corsair and seducer of women, Justin St. Briac has spent the last decade as a married man. He adores his wife, Mouette, but as he ages, he chafes against the constraints of domestication and longs for another reckless adventure on the high seas.Mouette Raveneau’s life among the London ton was in tatters when she fled to Cornwall and married Justin... moreHe was impossible! Yet utterly irresistible…Renowned as a bold corsair and seducer of women, Justin St. Briac has spent the last decade as a married man. He adores his wife, Mouette, but as he ages, he chafes against the constraints of domestication and longs for another reckless adventure on the high seas.Mouette Raveneau’s life among the London ton was in tatters when she fled to Cornwall and married Justin. Now, years later, she has an opportunity to return to Society and repair her broken reputation. For the sake of her adult son, Charles, she agrees…but what of her untamable pirate husband?If the volatile Justin does accompany Mouette to London, she fears he will prove incapable of conforming to the haut ton’s rigid code of conduct. And when Mouette receives assistance from a caring, respectable nobleman, Justin burns to challenge his rival to a duel to the death.As marriage becomes the most reckless adventure of all, will these two lovers dare to join forces...or turn their backs and walk away for good?When a mid-life crisis grips Justin St. Briac in Regency London, his spirited wife, Mouette, strikes back with gusto in this delightful, passionate, and even playful story of true love. -- Carole Tunstall, Amazon readerRakes & Rebels: The Raveneau Family:1 - SILVER STORM (André & Devon)2 - HER HUSBAND, THE RAKE: a sequel novella (André & Devon)3 - SMUGGLER'S MOON (Sebastian & Julia)4 - THE SECRET OF LOVE (Gabriel & Isabella)5 - SURRENDER THE STARS (Ryan & Lindsay)6 - HIS MAKE-BELIEVE BRIDE (Justin & Mouette)7 – HER IMPOSSIBLE HUSBAND (Justin & Mouette)8 - HIS RECKLESS BARGAIN (Nathan & Adrienne)9 - TEMPEST (Adam & Cathy)Rakes & Rebels: The Raveneau Family intertwines with Rakes & Rebels: The Beauvisage Family series:1 - STOLEN BY A PIRATE: a prequel novella to RESCUED BY A ROGUE (Jean-Philippe & Antonia)2 - RESCUED BY A ROGUE (Alec & Caro)3 - TOUCH THE SUN (Lion & Meagan)4 - SPRING FIRES (Nicholai & Lisette)5 - HER DANGEROUS VISCOUNT (Grey & Natalya)"Cynthia Wright always delivers, book after book. If you are a tried and true fan already, you can't wait for another new release. If you are new to her books....well, lucky, lucky you. Let the reading begin!!" ~ Elizabeth Clayton less

A marriage of convenience in the Gilded Age...Newport heiress Catherine Beasley Parrish has been groomed all her life to marry an English duke. However, when she meets Adam Raveneau, the latest in a long line of Raveneau rakes and a newly created viscount, Cathy awakens to a destiny worth fighting for.Although Raveneau insists that he is not marriage material, he is in desperate need of funds to restore Tempest Hall, his crumbling family estate on Barbados... moreA marriage of convenience in the Gilded Age...Newport heiress Catherine Beasley Parrish has been groomed all her life to marry an English duke. However, when she meets Adam Raveneau, the latest in a long line of Raveneau rakes and a newly created viscount, Cathy awakens to a destiny worth fighting for.Although Raveneau insists that he is not marriage material, he is in desperate need of funds to restore Tempest Hall, his crumbling family estate on Barbados. And when Cathy begs him to save her from the toad-like duke her mother intends her to marry, Adam realizes that they may be able help each other.Following a passionate honeymoon voyage on the high seas, Cathy and Adam arrive at their island home to find legends of pirate treasure and face the realities of their complicated marriage of convenience.Can two people who wed for all the wrong reasons discover that a lasting love is the greatest treasure of all? less