Fortune's Bride

As revolution's flames engulf the Colonies, fiery Caroline Steele must feign loyalty to the Crown in order to safeguard her Maryland plantation. But she is in danger of losing everything when an arrogant fugitive from British justice chooses her bedroom as her hiding place. And now that Garrett Faulkner has effectively ruined her reputation, Caroline demands satisfaction. First, to save her from an unwanted wedding, the dashing rebel sea captain must marry her himself -- and then accompany her to the Caribbean to search for missing treasure. But Caroline's bargain with the handsome devil could prove to be her undoing. For in magnetic and mysterious Garrett, the sensuous, strong-willed young widow has finally met her match...and her heart's most fervent desire...