ALL THAT GLITTERS When Damien Straith, captain of the Sally, first met Amethyst, named for the rare color of her bewitching eyes, she was no more than a thin child with a tongue sharper than the icy winter wind cutting through Charleston Harbor. Upon their chance meeting eight years later, Damien could see she was a child no more, but a raven-curled, intoxicating woman, fiery-tempered and ripe for love. Amethyst tried not to be affected by Damien's piercing gray gaze and muscular body, but her passion burned fiercely. Delirious with longing, yet afraid of the consequences, Amethyst hated the power Damien held over her body and let the mysterious captain turn pirate and plunder her heart.
Author
AKA Elaine Rome Elaine Barbieri wrote over thirty historical novels that have been published worldwide. She was certain young adult readers would enjoy the excitement of historical romance if given a chance, and she welcomed the opportunity to write Miranda and the Warrior for this new audience. Elaine lived in northern New Jersey with her husband and family, and with Harrison, a demanding male who she is sure would be the ultimate hero—if he weren't a cat.
