Karly Bane, the daughter of a private, holds the key
to the treason investigation led by the
Marquis Barry. Karly has secrets which could lead not only
to her own death, but also to the death of her father's
crew. When the governor of Bermuda lifted her father's
letter of marque, Karly's life was irrevocably changed.
Her father's death led to her imprisonment and banishment
from the only home she had ever known. When her uncle
brings her to England and threatens to sell her to Baron
Langdon, Karly is forced to steal back something that
belongs to her and make her own way in life. What Karly
doesn't know is that, Langdon doesn't want her body but
rather her skills in piloting ships around Bermuda. Karly
knows every inlet and cove and the ways through the reefs
that protect them.
Warrick Barry catches Karly as she tries to steal something
which she claims is hers. Warrick and his brother are
privateers out to capture the pirates who are
attacking British ships and killing the crew members. He is
stunned by the fragile appearance of the young woman he has
captured. While she attracts him in unexpected ways, he
can't let his growing feelings interfere with his
investigation. He will use her to expose the identity of
the traitor.
The story was engrossing and well-plotted but left me
somewhat disappointed. Karly is a good character in that
she is secure in her abilities as a pilot; a confidence that
is inconstant with her inability to defend herself. I found
the villains to be just a little too evil. Warrick starts
off with a strong sense of moral superiority
which is reflected in his determination to use Karly to
discover what she knows without remorse. That feeling
mellows as he develops feelings for Karly and learns to
trust her.
Persuasion Always Wins... On a mission to investigate treason, Privateer Marquis Warrick Barry believes he'll have no trouble getting the information he seeks from Karly Bane—the dark-haired beauty the Crown has ordered him to marry. But none of Warrick's tactics work. Unable to deny the hunger the fiery temptress elicits in him, Warrick realizes he must use seduction to persuade his new wife to trust him—both in and out of the bedroom... When Passion Is The Prize... As the daughter of a pirate, Karly knows she has nothing in common with the aristocratic Warrick—except an overwhelming mutual attraction. And though Warrick's intentions appear honorable, Karly cannot bring herself to reveal her closely guarded secrets. But when danger threatens to tear them apart, she must decide if she can share herself fully with the man who is now her husband—and if she wants a love that can last forever...
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