Captains Bride

Elsa Anders's dream of marrying Peder Ramstad is about to come true. But as this independent, strong-willed woman discovers her own creative gifts--a love for travel, painting, and the sea--can she find happiness with a captain who insists upon leaving her safely on shore? Leaving their home in Norway behind, Elsa and Peder embark on a voyage to a new life in America with their closest friends, including: Kaatje Jansen, a woman seeking a new beginning for the sake of her marriage and for the child growing within her; Elsa's sister Tora, a sly young vixen who knows exactly what she wants--and exactly how to get it; and Karl Martensen, a man torn between his friendship for Peder and a forbidden, secret love for Elsa that threatens to ruin them all. From the gentle hills of Bergen, Norway, to the rocky coast of Camden, Maine, and across the crashing, danger-filled waves of the open sea, experience an epic saga of perseverance, passion, faith, and fidelity in the Northern Lights series.

Bound by duty, torn by desire—can love heal the wounds of war? Eleanor Fairchild Pembroke, a determined young woman from a once-prominent aristocratic family, is thrust into an arranged marriage with Captain Arthur Pembroke, a war hero haunted by the shadows of his past. Their marriage, born out of necessity, is marked by an icy distance and unspoken fears. But as they settle into life at Pembroke Manor, Eleanor begins to see the man behind the uniform—an artist with a tortured soul—and Arthur starts to recognize the strength and kindness that Eleanor brings into his world. Their fragile connection is soon tested by the weight of societal expectations and the lingering pain of Arthur’s war experiences. As the couple faces increasing pressures from both within and outside their marriage, they must decide whether to remain bound by duty or to fight for the possibility of love. In a world where reputation is everything, Eleanor and Arthur must navigate the treacherous waters of Regency society, confront their own pasts, and discover what it truly means to be a family. With themes of love, healing, and the courage to defy convention, The Captain’s Bride is a captivating tale set against the grandeur of Regency-era England—a story where the greatest battles are fought not on the battlefield, but within the heart. If you're a fan of authors like Julia Quinn, Mary Balogh, or Tessa Dare, you’ll fall in love with The Captain’s Bride.

Captain Blackwell, devilishly handsome, a rake and rogue; Glory Summerfield, spoiled and pampered, breathtakingly beautiful. Marriage was the last thing on either of their minds...but still, the captain vowed he'd teach this insolent girl a lesson...a lesson in lovemaking she'd never forget. "Highly entertaining...a lively love story unfolding against a vivid backdrop of high seas adventure and passionate romance." RT Book Reviews

Elsa Anders's dream of marrying Peder Ramstad is about to come true. But as this independent, strong-willed woman discovers her own creative gifts--a love for travel, painting, and the sea--can she find happiness with a captain who insists upon leaving her safely on shore? Leaving their home in Norway behind, Elsa and Peder embark on a voyage to a new life in America with their closest friends, including: Kaatje Jansen, a woman seeking a new beginning for the sake of her marriage and for the child growing within her; Elsa's sister Tora, a sly young vixen who knows exactly what she wants--and exactly how to get it; and Karl Martensen, a man torn between his friendship for Peder and a forbidden, secret love for Elsa that threatens to ruin them all. From the gentle hills of Bergen, Norway, to the rocky coast of Camden, Maine, and across the crashing, danger-filled waves of the open sea, experience an epic saga of perseverance, passion, faith, and fidelity in the Northern Lights series.

Alexis is furious with Captain Tanner Cloud when she wakes up to discover that she is on a ship sailing for America instead of at home preparing to take revenge on those who killed her family. Alexis does what she has to do to escape. She reinvents herself as Alex Danty, captain of a notorious pirate ship. But when her path once again crosses with Tanner's, she is unable to forget the unexpected passion that consumes them both.

Before Captain Ahab encountered Moby Dick, he met the woman who would capture his heart--Hannah Oldweiler. This voyage back to 19th Century Nantucket completes the portrait of the man who ruled the sea with an iron will, and introduces to the woman who had a spirit and determination to match. When Ahab becomes obsessed with settling a score with the great whale, Hannah is left alone to raise their son and to oversee her husband's estate. Waiting and praying for his safe return, Hannah is faced with loneliness--a deep longing in her soul that not even her husband can meet. Will Hannah become as independent as Ahab? Will she take her future into her own hands? Who will fill the emptiness in her heart? Click Here to Meet the Author Download the Readers' Guide.

While trading in London, America sea captain Joshua Fairbourne seeks a genteel wife to bring home to Massachusetts. He sweeps away Miss Anabelle Crosbie on an ocean crossing aboard his ship. And just as Anabelle navigates among the secrets of her captain's past, a treacherous storm tests the strength of their newfound love--and Anabelle's dream of a triumphant life in a new land.

Rafferty's Bride by Mary Burton released on Oct 25, 2002 is available now for purchase.

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