Scorned & Craved

She defied her world for freedom… England, 1812: Lady Juliet Edwards' life changed forever with a stolen kiss from Henri Duret, a dashing French privateer known for his roguish smile and captivating green eyes. That single moment of passion led Juliet to forsake a loveless engagement, casting her into society's shadows. Now, she yearns for a future unbound by the strict confines of English propriety.

…he'll defy the seas to reach her. Haunted by the kiss that ignited her desires, Juliet risks everything for a new beginning far from the oppressive rules of the ton. Meanwhile, Henri, equally ensnared by the memory of their forbidden encounter, finds Juliet's spirit impossible to forget. When her quest for freedom results in her capture at sea, Henri faces a critical choice: turn away or risk everything to save the woman whose spirit calls to him across the waves.

Can a stolen kiss lead to a stolen heart? As time presses and dangers mount, Henri's daring attempt at rescue could either doom them both or offer a chance at a love that defies war, society, and fate itself. Will this bold privateer reclaim his English lady? Can love truly conquer all?