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Captive Passions
Captive Passions
Captive Passions
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A pirate captain plots to end the man who killed her sister in this classic lusty tale of romance and revenge at sea by the #1 New York Times bestseller.
 
Boldly commanding a sleek Spanish ship, Sirena Córdez possesses a headstrong and impatient demeanor that inspires both shock and respect from her male crew. But when a band of marauders attacks the vessel, killing her beloved sister, Sirena vows to destroy the man she believes is responsible for the assault.
 
Ruthless and impossibly handsome, Regan van der Rhys will stop at nothing to ensure his company’s success in the Spice Islands. Blaming Regan for her family’s tragedy, Sirena poses as his demure bride and plots revenge. Yet he stirs her blood as no man has before. Desperate to expose his treachery, the lady captain lures her husband on a fateful journey at sea, where each will fall under an enticing spell of burning passion as the truth is uncovered . . .
 
First in the series!
 
Praise for the Novels of Fern Michaels
 
“There's enough melodrama in Michaels's newest offering . . . to quench the thirst of soap opera devotees.” —Publishers Weekly on About Face
 
“Michaels knows what readers expect from her and she delivers each and every time.” —RT Book Reviews on Perfect Match
LanguageEnglish
PublishereClassics
Release dateFeb 6, 2014
ISBN9781601830777
Captive Passions
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Fern Michaels

New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels has a passion for romance, often with a dash of suspense and drama. It stems from her other joys in life—her family, animals, and historic home. She is usually found in South Carolina, where she is either tapping out stories on her computer, rescuing or supporting animal organizations, or dabbling in some kind of historical restoration.

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