Author:Johanna Lindsey
Perfect for fans of Bridgerton, Georgette Heyer and Jenny Hambly, this scintillating page-turner from #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey is the perfect historical romance to settle down with...
"First rate romance" -- NEW YORK TIMES
"A dreamspinner extraordinaire" -- ROMANTIC TIMES
"Lindsey has mastered her craft, she creates fantasy...You want romance - you got it!" -- INSIDE BOOKS
"What a whirlwind of passion, misunderstanding and adventure!" -- ***** Reader review
"Superb writing and an amazing love story!" -- ***** Reader review
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WHEN PASSIONS RUN HIGH ON THE HIGH SEAS, WHO IS THE CAPTOR AND WHO THE CAPTIVE?
When her mother's death leaves her devastated, Gabrielle Brooks sets sail from England to a Caribbean island in search of her estranged father - who, she is shocked to discover, has become a pirate.
Three wonderful years follow, sailing and treasure hunting with her father, until he decides that she must return to London to find a proper husband.
In London, Drew Anderson, a dashing American sea captain, is drawn to Gabrielle's fiery beauty. Anxious not to be tied down, he feigns indifference, and determined to win his attentions, Gabrielle vows revenge. Enlisting the help of her father's pirate cronies, Gabrielle commandeers Drew's ship and takes him prisoner.
But as passion runs high on their sea voyage, it becomes difficult to tell who is truly the captor and who is the captive...
Praise for Johanna Lindsey:
Deliciously sexy historical romance with a twist.
She understands a woman's secret fantasies ... Johanna Lindsey creates fairytales that come true.
—— Romantic TimesLindsey has mastered her craft, she creates fantasy ... you want romance - you got it!
—— Inside BooksHigh-quality entertainment ... the charm and appeal of her characters are infectious.
—— Publishers WeeklyA social-media literary phenomenon.
—— ObserverThe shocking bestseller we can’t stop talking about.
—— Entertainment WeeklyThe biggest selling novel of the moment.
—— Daily ExpressA phenomenon.
—— TelegraphWomen will undoubtedly be discussing it for years to come.
—— TelegraphThe huge erotic breakout novel of the digital download revolution.
—— GuardianWomen who’ve read it talk about it with reverence and awe ... a runaway hit ... marks the biggest advancement of the women’s sexual revolution in decades.
—— Fabulouse MagazineThe market-leader.
—— Evening StandardA literary sensation.
—— IndependentA word of mouth blockbuster.
—— Daily MailIt’s the book everyone’s talking about.
—— HeatThe book that made women want to have sex again.
—— Mail on SundayThe fastest selling book of the year.
—— GuardianThe world’s bestselling paperback.
—— SunOne of the year’s most talked about books.
—— Mail OnlineLike a lighthouse, [The Light Between Oceans] shines a light in dark places, and its emotional resonance will stay with you for days
—— Irish ExaminerA thought-provoking debut novel . . . this beautifully delineated tale of love and loss, right and wrong, and what we will do for the happiness of those most dear to us, is moving without being maudlin
—— Boston GlobeAn extraordinary and heart-rending book about good people, tragic decisions, and the beauty found in each of them
—— Markus Zusak, author of THE BOOK THIEFMesmerising...the sheer passion and poetry of Stedman's prose carries us on a wave of emotion and heartbreak.
—— Women's WeeklyThe Light Between Oceans unfurls in small acts, at first feeling slight to touch, then building in emotional substance. Into the spaces between words, Stedman breathes an anxiety and pulsating intensity that roils with the ocean and the lighthouse beacon.
—— Sydney Morning HeraldPick of the month: The memorable and moving tale of one couple’s search for happiness
—— Woman and HomeA description of the extraordinary, sustaining power of a marriage to bind two people together in love, through the most emotionally harrowing circumstances.
—— Daily MailThe characters are beautifully drawn...A completely unique read. ****
—— Heat MagazineBook of the Week. Critics are buzzing about The Light Between Oceans, the gripping debut from M L Stedman.
—— Grazia Magazine