This is a romance that will sweep you away. It has it all: superb
writing, intriguing plot, a tortured (but strong) hero and a heroine who won't
give up. Oh yes, did I mention pirates?
Set in 1818, this is the story of Aurora Dayne, raised in an
orphanage where she stayed on to become a teacher (think Jane Eyre), until the
day she received an offer to become a lady's companion in Jamaica. Desperate
for a new life, she leaves behind her past and strikes out for adventure, never
knowing the invitation came from a pirate named Vashon.
Vashon was the heir to Blackmoor but his twisted half
brother sought to kill him and steal the title. At 13, Vashon was sold into
white slavery in Algiers and that experience forged the dragon that lives
within him. He has grown wealthy as a merchant seaman though he is not above
piracy. He has lured Aurora to the Caribbean because her father, a thief, gave
her the key to finding a cursed emerald he stole, the Star of Aran--an emerald
Vashon's half brother is desperate to have.
Much of the story takes place on the high seas where
innocent Aurora is taken captive by Vashon, who will use any method, including
seducing Aurora, to get the clues to the emerald. But Vashon doesn't bargain on
Aurora's fierce goodness that sees the lost goodness in him.
A great story of lost innocence, unrequited love and
passionate moments that won't be denied...all set aboard ship and turquoise
Caribbean seas. You will not be disappointed.
However, I must say that it was most unfortunate McKinney
engaged in disparaging Christianity and the message of William Wilberforce (who
was truly a great man who fought slavery all his life). It was also unnecessary
to the story. If you can overlook the author’s obvious bias, it’s otherwise a
wonderful historical romance.
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