A Pirate's Treasure
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Book 1 in the thrilling new Scottish Rogues of the High Seas series! What happens when a mercenary gets more than he bargains for? Pirate mercenary Lochlan MacLean loves his life on the sea, yet yearns for lands of his own to call home. He chooses his missions wisely, taking care they don't go against his strict moral code. But when a deceitful father hires him for a challenging task - kidnapping a woman - he questions himself and his ethics. The spoils in both land and coin will fulfill his dream, and he can't resist the job or the beautiful lass. Strong-willed Lady Isobel Willys has always been promised her future is hers to choose until her father betrays her by promising her to a widowed Scottish laird under the guise of a peace treaty between their borderland families. While journeying to visit family, her travel party is set upon by a handsome highlander who she believes is her betrothed too impatient to wait. Soon she finds out everything she's ever known is a lie and her family's future is uncertain. Isobel's fierce attraction to Lochlan threatens the promised peace for her family. She must make a choice: go against her family's wishes to live the life she chooses, or lose the man she might be in love with. Lochlan's desire for Isobel could cost him lands and coin. Can he give up the one thing he's always wanted for the one thing he never knew he needed? ***Author's Note: This book was previously published under the title Captured by the Mercenary but has been updated and expanded***
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
A mercenary pirate is hired to kidnap a woman, only to find himself falling for his captive and questioning his own moral code. Pirate mercenary Lochlan MacLean desires land of his own, a dream he pursues through carefully chosen missions that align with his ethics. His resolve is tested when a deceitful father hires him for the challenging task of kidnapping Lady Isobel Willys, a job that promises both the land and coin to fulfill his ambition. However, Lochlan finds himself drawn to Isobel, whose own future has been betrayed by her father's political machinations. The narrative unfolds as Isobel journeys to meet a promised betrothed, only to be intercepted by Lochlan, leading her to discover a web of lies and an uncertain family future.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- Lochlan MacLean, a mercenary pirate, seeks to acquire land and coin to fulfill his dream of a settled life.
- Lady Isobel Willys is promised to a Scottish laird as part of a peace treaty, a future she did not choose.
- Lochlan is hired by Isobel's father to kidnap her, a task that conflicts with his moral code but offers significant reward.
- Isobel is intercepted by Lochlan during her journey, leading her to question her family's motives and her own future.
- A strong attraction develops between Lochlan and Isobel, complicating his mission and her potential marriage.
- The story explores the conflict between Lochlan's ambition for land and his growing feelings for Isobel.
- Isobel must choose between her family's wishes and pursuing a life with the man she is falling in love with.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
The premise sets up a classic enemies-to-lovers romance within a historical adventure context. The narrative appears to focus on the internal conflicts of both protagonists as they navigate personal desires against familial obligations and mercenary duties. The inclusion of a previous publication under a different title suggests a revised and expanded edition, likely aiming to refine the plot and character development for a contemporary audience. The story's blend of piracy, romance, and historical intrigue suggests a pacing that balances action sequences with emotional development.
Page Count:
144
Publication Date:
2021-07-19
Publisher:
Dark Moor Media, LLC
ISBN-10:
1955677018
ISBN-13:
9781955677011
Historical Fiction
Romance
Action & Adventure
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