Publisher's Synopsis
Celebrated writer and historian Maria Graham must make the treacherous voyage from Brazil to London to deliver her latest book to her publisher. Having come to terms with the loss of her beloved husband, Maria now has renewed hope for the future. For a woman travelling alone it's a dangerous journey. The only ship prepared to take Maria belongs to roguish smuggler Captain James Henderson. Onboard, all is well until Maria makes two shocking discoveries - the first a deadly secret, the second an irresistible attraction to the enigmatic captain. He and Maria grow close, but can Henderson escape his illicit past or will his scandalous secret ruin them both?
