Swept Away by a Kiss

By Katharine Ashe

        Lady Valerie Monroe is sailing home to England after an extended stay in the States. Viscount Steven Ashford is posing as a priest to bring down a thief and murderer. When his ship is captured both he and the Lady Valerie are taken hostage. When the Pirate Captain takes an interest in Valerie the Viscount, posing a priest, tries to convince him it's best for all to avoid her. The Captain decides to hold them in the same room. Valerie fell for Ashford at first sight so when they end up rooming together she lets him. But Ashford's only interest is fulfilling his duty. When they part ways, Ashford gives Valerie his bible -- written in French. They meet again in England at his aunt's house party where Valerie learns who Ashford really is and what he's up to. Valerie decides she still wants him and wants in on the adventure. But Ashford continues to reject her.

It's a story of pirates, spies, and frustrated romance. You'll swoon at the author's description of Ashford. And experience Valerie's heartache as she pursues him only to be rejected again and again. It's swift moving, swash buckler/spy adventure with great dialogue and historical detail. This is one pirate romance I highly recommend. Oh, and Viscount Steven Ashford really is hot, hot, hot.

Reviews of other titles by Katharine Ashe

Swept Away by a Kiss
Captured By A Rogue Lord
In The Arms of a Marquess
The Rogue (devil's duke #1)
The Earl (devil's duke #2)
The Duke (devil's duke #3)
The Prince (devil's duke #4)