Serena Carlyle knows her shy younger sister would be
happiest if she marries close to her own home, so who better
than their neighbor, the Earl of Savage? Serena has her own
agenda, as well. The depredation of a new band of smugglers
is endangering those who live in the village and no one in
authority will listen to a woman, however sensible. If she
can convince Alex Savage of the validity of her concerns, he
can take action. If only she could find the pirate
Redstone, known for helping those in need despite his
piratical ways, he would be able to pinpoint the interloping
smugglers and put them to the sword as they deserved. At the
ball where Alex is to be presented to gentle Charity she
goes in search of the Earl only to be discovered by a
stranger in a darkened room and kissed senseless.
Alex Savage knew after one brief exchange that Charity
Carlyle was not likely to be the bride he needed, but he was
intrigued to find her older sister was the same passionate
bundle he'd plundered just moments ago. Although finding a
bride was definitely a duty he must fulfill, he had greater
burdens on his mind, like his brother Aaron, wounded in body
and spirit by the war and Alex's own hidden life as the
dread pirate Redstone. Since the war's end, the Royal Navy
was taking a closer interest in matters at home, and it was
becoming more and more difficult to avoid capture.
CAPTURED BY A ROGUE LORD is peopled by interesting
characters in an interesting time and location. It was a
solid casual romantic read made powerful through Ashe's
skillful writing. I would not hesitate to pick up any of her
other books, as her gift with description and dialogue
guarantees hours spent immersed in another time and place.
Serena Carlyle dreams of a happily ever after. Firmly upon
the shelf at twenty-five, instead she's determined to find
the perfect match for her beautiful younger sister. What
better prospect than their neighbor, the wealthy, rakishly
handsome Earl of Savege? Now Serena can beg his help in
halting a local band of smugglers. Then, one night,
stealing away from yet another disappointing ball, Serena
finds herself trapped alone with a stranger...
His kiss was irresistible, his caress unforgettable, and he
hids a devastating secret. A Robin Hood upon the sea, Alex
Savege is the brazen pirate Redstone, seizing the yachts of
spoiled noblemen to settle an old debt. Serena needs a
hero, but her heart is in the greatest danger -- for it is
soon to be captured by a man as skilled at seduction as he
is at plunder.
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