Vengeance ruled his days . . . and nights.
An infamous sea captain of the British Royal Navy, Devlin
O'Neill is consumed with the need to destroy the man who
brutally murdered his father. Having nearly ruined the Earl
of Eastleigh financially, he is waiting for his moment to
strike the final blow. And it comes in the form of a
spirited young American woman, the earl's niece, who is
about to set his cold, calculating world on fire.
Pride inflamed her spirit
Born and raised on a tobacco plantation, Virginia Hughes is
determined to rebuild her beloved Sweet Briar. Daringly,
she sails to England alone, hoping to convince her uncle to
lend her the funds. Instead, she finds herself ruthlessly
kidnapped by the notorious Devlin O'Neill. As his hostage,
she will soon find her best laid plans thwarted by a
passion that could seal their fates forever.
Love conquered them both
Against the backdrop of a turbulent war between England and
America, Devlin and Virginia are torn apart by duty, pride
and honor. Their private battle is one that Virginia must
win-for at stake is Devlin's heart. But as the war rages
ever closer to Sweet Briar, each must make the ultimate
sacrifice-and surrender to the healing power of their
consuming love.