A DARING ESCAPE, AND AN EVEN MORE DARING ATTRACTION! Melina's discovery of a priceless statue is her one hope of saving her family from ruin, if she can only persuade the Earl of Warrington to grant her safe passage on his ship to London. But Melina knows she's gone too far when he takes her for a lady of easy virtue! Thrown together during the voyage, he shockingly comes to realize his mistake. Now he's honor-bound to keep her safe. But thrust into London's social whirl, how long will it take before she discovers his scandalous, dark past?

Captain Benjamin Forrester's mission is travel to the Greek island of Melos and recover a mysterious statue. Thessa Cherroll desperately needs Ben's help, so with the wind at their backs they set sail for the horizon. But at such close quarters can either resist the temptations that surface during those long, hot days - and nights - at sea?

The expectations of a duke are simple: 1\. Secure a suitable marriage. 2. Produce male heirs. For Rhys Rolleston, Duke of Harling, however, it's not so black-and-white when he catches Bellona Cherroll trespassing on his land. He's captivated by this exotic beauty, but Rhys knows she's the very antithesis of what a "suitable" duchess should be. What should he do? Avoid her at all costs. What does he do? Invite her to live under his roof!