In this romance by the New York Timesbestselling author, a noblewoman is taken captive by a vengeful English pirateand learns a shocking secret. The daughter of a wealthy Virginia planter, Lady Rose Woodbine curses fate for leading her to the court of the British King Charlesand into an unwanted marriage with the handsome and dangerous Lord Pierce DeForte. His desire for Rose blinded Pierce to the dangerous machinations of his enemies. Banished from England, he lives the life of a pirateseeking vengeance on those who betrayed him, including the woman he once called his wife. Pierce, now feared as the notorious pirate Dragonslayer, captures a ship carrying Rose. Once his bride, now his prisoner, shes determined to escape from him once and for all. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Heather Graham, including rare photos from the authors personal collection.