Set against the backdrop of a divided nation, Brandt Michaels navigates perilous territory while serving the Union. Amidst the threats of Confederate forces, he becomes entranced by a captivating woman whose allure masks a sinister agenda. As their passionate connection deepens, he discovers her true intentions involve a treacherous plot to ensnare him, blending romance with danger in a tale of deception and desire.
A love kindled behind two masks... A wealthy woman of mixed blood, Aurélie Fentonot has few options for marriage, but she also carries a burden: she must break a curse placed on the land of her ancestors. She sells herself to an American planter to reclaim the land he stole, though he stirs a deep, burning passion that could too easily distract her. But her American has dark secrets that threaten her plans . . . and could shatter her heart. A curse that demands their unmasking... Jordan Kincaid must marry the Creole beauty or face arrest as a pirate before he completes his dire mission. Though he’ll risk everything for revenge, Aurèlie’s soothing and seductive ways remind him there's more to life than vengeance. But he's not as he pretends, and when danger closes in on them, Jordan soon learns . . . neither is she.
His secrets could destroy her... New Orleans, 1817Colette Kincaid once knew such love and delicious passion in the arms of her pirate husband, Donato de la Roche. Yet Colette could not continue to live as the wife of a pirate, when reunited with her family. So she fled, taking their son with her and reconciling herself to never seeing her husband again...Until their son is taken.Donato is convinced his wife is behind his son's disappearance-just as she is convinced he is the villain. Now they're unable to leave each other's side as they seek their child, forced to confront the desire that still smolders between them. But Donato knows that soon he must face the secret about Colette he's been hiding for so long. And it's a secret for which there is no forgiveness...
In a quest for gold, the protagonist uncovers a treasure that transcends material wealth, leading to profound revelations about life and purpose. This journey transforms his understanding of value, as he encounters unexpected experiences and relationships that redefine his priorities. The narrative explores themes of discovery, personal growth, and the true meaning of treasure beyond riches.