A lovely romance woven into swashbuckling action that will keep you enthralled for many a dark night. It is 1821 and smuggling is rife on the English coast. Lucy Yorton, dragged away from her privileged early life, must slave on a bleak, run-down farm. Those around her suspect she is a spy and treat her accordingly. Her problems increase when two men enter her life:- Lieutenant Karl Thorsen, sworn to avenge the murder of his father, is a King's man. He is determined to stop the violent smugglers, hang them, and hang and gibbet one in particular. Daniel Tynton has smuggling in his blood. Undaunted by Thorsen's threats, he is respected and feared. The choices we make determine our futures and Lucy is torn between two determined men. A romantic thriller mystery, dark and intriguing.

Winner in the Best Historical Fiction category in the Bards and Sages 2018 eFestival of Words. In 1823, on an island off the south coast of England, there are activities worse than smuggling and all the conflict points to one cruel and ruthless man. The women on the island call him the Dark Star. Lieutenant Karl Thorsen enlists the help of his old enemy, reformed smuggler Daniel Tynton who infiltrates the gang to defeat the evil that brings poverty to ‘the diamond isle’. Karl, entranced by a mysterious French woman, rescues her from the captivity of the Dark Star. The Dark Star takes his revenge. "I loved all the period detail (think Poldark!) and the stories of the smugglers, all totally believable and fascinating. It is an exciting story which grips you right to the end, which leaves you wanting more." Amazon Customer U.K. “I can’t stress enough how reading this book was like gazing through a window to a bygone era filled with smugglers, scoundrels, gentlemen, and heroes.” Amazon Customer All that it takes for evil to flourish is for good men to do nothing. Book Two of The Dark Moon trilogy – Can be read as a Stand Alone (Also includes Questions possibly useful for Book Clubs)

Perfect for fans of Poldark By 1825 Lucy has escaped from poverty and found true love married to a good man. Knowing Lieutenant Karl Thorsen still feels a hopeless passion for her, Lucy hopes he will find happiness with Elizabeth, a feisty young American. Karl is engaged in a fervent fight against the slave trade so when he discovers her father is a slave owner he rejects her. Once again, Karl faces a lonely future. Lucy has hopes for Elizabeth when a charming and talented artist comes into their lives. Intrigued, she does not see the signs of impending tragedy stealing towards them. When she disappears, the clues point to one man. Her husband, Daniel, fights to the end to save her but something is not quite right. He and Karl suspect there is a piece of the jigsaw missing. Revenge rears its ugly head. A journey into one dark, wounded heart. Also includes questions possibly useful for Book Clubs