She married for duty. She smuggles for freedom. Lady Arabella has a secret. Posing as Captain Ara--a fearless smuggling captain, running contraband along the wild Yorkshire coast, her heroic exploits at sea have earned her the respect of her crew and other captains alike. But when she accepts an arranged marriage to a wealthy Earl to save her beleaguered estate, Arabella must balance her smuggling persona with her role of demure young bride. Theo, Earl of Pembroke, believes he has found an ideal wife in beautiful and gentile Lady Arabella. He soon realizes he got more than he bargained for in…mehr
She married for duty. She smuggles for freedom. Lady Arabella has a secret. Posing as Captain Ara--a fearless smuggling captain, running contraband along the wild Yorkshire coast, her heroic exploits at sea have earned her the respect of her crew and other captains alike. But when she accepts an arranged marriage to a wealthy Earl to save her beleaguered estate, Arabella must balance her smuggling persona with her role of demure young bride. Theo, Earl of Pembroke, believes he has found an ideal wife in beautiful and gentile Lady Arabella. He soon realizes he got more than he bargained for in this marriage. As his passion for the ferociously independent Arabella grows, so does his suspicion all is not as it seems with his new bride. As Arabella struggles to relinquish her powerful life on the sea for her new role as Countess of Pembroke, a dangerous threat to the smuggling community arises. Her loyalties are divided. Theo and Arabella are forced to battle both a renegade revenue Captain with his conspirators, and the secrets and ambitions driving a wedge between them. Together they face a deadly storm of danger and intrigue in search of a safe harbor where their love can flourish. _______________________________________ Praise for Cynthia Keyes ★★★★★ I read the whole book in one day. ★★★★★ Definitely recommend for anyone who loves Historical Romance. ★★★★★ Anyone who loves a good love affair, mystery and an ending that leaves you wanting more. Would enjoy this book. ★★★★★ Perfect mix of romance and historical information. ★★★★★ I enjoy regency romance and this book didn't disappoint. ★★★★★ I like the combination of mystery, intrigue and romance.
I wish I could say that I wanted to be a writer my whole life, that it was my dream. But it wasn't. I fell into it on a whim and discovered to my surprise that I enjoyed it. What I always have been is a reader. I will read anything. During the times I could not afford books, I read whatever sat on the shelves of the secondhand store. Sometimes it was History, sometimes Romance, and sometimes it was how to make macrame hangers. But I am getting ahead of myself. I grew up in Brightsand Saskatchewan, in an immigrant family with six siblings. We were a hard-working troop, scraping a living out of a rocky mixed farm. I look back on those busy years fondly. I have plenty of stories about walking through miles of snow to school, uphill both ways! I went to the University of Saskatchewan, studying History and English, which I converted into a career in teaching. I love my job. I teach a wild crew of junior high students. There is never a dull moment. It has been a passion of mine which has truly made life worth living. Much of my time is committed to coaching. I can be found most mornings in the gym by six thirty, spending time with my teams. We have had some memorable seasons, winning basketball districts against all odds. I was lucky enough to marry the love of my life. My husband and I share another passion, gardening. He does the vegetables and I do the flowers. Together we spend many peaceful evenings, enjoying the beauty and bounty we have created. I squeeze my writing into the bits and pieces of the day that remain. In many ways it is my personal time. I have been surprised by the writing process. Though I start with a plan, my characters always surprise me with their antics. I look forward to every new book, with its host of characters leading me into places unknown.
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