Duty forces him to take on the pirate code, but honor brings him back. Prudence, Duchess of Blackmoor, has one desire—to be happy again. After struggling to overcome the horrifying death of her husband, she accepts an earl’s offer of marriage, confident she’s taking a step in the right direction. But demons, refuse to die, and Prudence finds herself caught in an intricate web of deceit that threatens the very foundations of all she holds dear. Tobias, the Duke of Blackmoor, crosses the line when an assassination attempt on him fails. To restore the reputations of friends under attack by the same villain, and ensure his wife’s safety, he stages his own death, becoming The Black Regent, a notorious pirate bent on brandishing justice, never thinking he’d survive. But to his amazement, he has, and now the darkest-kept secrets are not worth losing the duchess his wife has become.

Lady Chloe Walsingham is an enthusiastic gothic romance reader and hopeless romantic focused solely on finding her perfect hero. She also happens to have a penchant for getting into trouble. So when the man she loves disappears after a scandalous duel, she decides to follow him to the ends of the Earth. To do so, however, Chloe must evade her brother, an infamous revenue man, and board a ship bound for Penzance. And nothing in her beloved books can prepare her for the harsh realities of wreckers who ply the coast. After his father destroyed the lives of countless innocent people, Basil Halford, Earl of Markwick is willing to do anything to earn back his honor. Betrayed by his blood and his reputation ruined, Markwick answers the request of a well-heeled duke and dons the Black Regent’s mask to repay the debt. His task? Rescuing a young woman who is chasing down a ghost of a man. But a pirate has plenty of enemies, and Markwick isn’t any different. No matter how diligent a captain he may be, sailing to Lady Chloe’s rescue involves risking not only the Regent’s legacy but the last thing he can afford to lose…his heart.

He lost everything . . . but his duty to her brought him back to life. Innkeeper Oriana Thorpe is a smuggler’s daughter hardened by a legacy she cannot escape. She has risked everything in her attempts to do so, including her safety, going so far as to challenge her evil pirate brother, Charles, in order to save a lady and her maid from his wrath. Determined to atone for his villainy, Oriana decides to distribute the blood money he left behind to the widows and orphans living nearby. As threatening letters promising retribution begin to arrive from Charles, she suspects one or more of her customers may be her despicable brother’s spies. And when one haunted man promises to protect her, she finds herself taking the greatest risk of all—falling in love. Captain Pierce Walsingham should have died when his ship was destroyed by the notorious smuggler Captain Carnage. Instead, Pierce was pulled from the water by the Robin Hood of Cornwall, a pirate known only as the Black Regent. In gratitude, Pierce accepts the Regent’s offer to take over the man’s role, allowing his name to be added to the list of the dead and vowing to protect the beautiful innkeeper who saved his sister Chloe’s life. Unfortunately, Oriana is also Carnage’s next of kin, and the smuggler has sworn vengeance against her and Chloe. While there is no cause dearer to Pierce’s heart than stopping Carnage, the task won’t be easy. Strategic allegiances have replenished his enemy’s power at sea, and he’s moving ever closer to enacting his revenge. Now Pierce must find a way to defeat Carnage, all while fighting his desire for the resilient woman who fiercely defends her roost. What readers are saying… “THE PIRATE’S DUTY is a charming romance, the story is solid and compelling, and the ending is fabulous!” “This was a very exciting story! I love Oriana! She is brave, spirited and so independent she is just amazing!” “The Pirate’s Duty CAN BE READ AS A STAND-ALONE. However, for a total mind blowing read read The Pirate’s Debt AND The Pirate’s Duty – you won’t be disappointed!” “This is one swashbuckling adventure! Your heroine is strong and determined, against all odds, and your hero is bound by duty and propelled by sizzling attraction.” From the Author! Ahoy, me hearties! Pirates rank high in swashbuckle appeal, especially fictitious pirates. Historical pirates and their search for freedom against political strife and a quest to live life on their own terms feeds my muse and gives me a constant thrill. In my new Regent’s Revenge Series, honor, betrayal, sacrifice, and devotion are tested when the Black Regent—a cross between The Princess Bride's 'Dread Pirate Roberts' and Robin Hood—seeks to protect the woman who saved his sister’s life. The only problem is she’s the sister of the cutthroat who sank his ship and killed over half his men. The Pirate’s Duty is a story of courage and determination that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Even better? The Black Regent’s legacy carries on as one hero after another puts on the black mask. Click inside the book to get your FREE sample!