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.