"Wonderful pirate romance!"

The first time Honoria Ardmore met pirate Christopher Raine, she asked for a signature on a pamphlet. He gave it to her, along with a kiss and then some. Nine years later they met again, only this time in his cell as he was headed for the hangman. They came together again, he took her maidenhead and then married her.

Four years after Christopher's death, Honoria is engaged to another. However, Christopher has somehow cheated death, and Honoria is mad as all get out. Christopher has fought his way back to England with the image of his wife the only thing that's kept him going. Obtaining a new ship and most of his old crew, he only has to find his first-mate, claim his wife and be gone.

Christopher is determined to have his wife love him the same as he loves her. He knows she craves his body, but he wants it all. Honoria loved Christopher deeply and was forced to mourn his death. He has a habit of leaving her, so she's determined to give him her body and duty, but not her love. When the unthinkable happens, Honoria is forced to face the fact that she's always loved Christopher and may never be able to tell him.

Oh my, what a wonderful story! Christopher and Honoria have great chemistry. He's such a manly man, he took my breath away. I highly recommend this book.

Reviewed by Tammie Ard
Posted January 14, 2005

What's a lady to do when the pirate husband she thought was dead tries to lure her back into his arms and away from the safe, quiet life she had all planned out?

Summary

Honoria Ardmore is as prim and proper as they come. Her sole moment of indiscretion was when she fell for a roguish pirate. But he died—at least, that's what she assumed—until the night he showed up eager to pick up where they had left off....

Christopher Raine cheated death, and he believes life owes him his just rewards. So he sets out to reclaim the woman of his dreams. And this insatiable pirate is not one to let trivial details get in his way.

Despite her undeniable desire, Honoria claims she cannot be with Christopher. And so they strike a deal: she will allow him to seduce her every night of their journey. If by the end he fails to navigate his way into her heart, she will be free to leave. Honoria is about to learn that a woman should never doubt the cunning ways of a pirate with a plan.