On the way to her wedding, a hurricane strands Roxana Maria DeSantos Sevilla on a deserted island in the Caribbean. She isn’t alone. The storm also traps Garrick MacKenzie, a Scottish privateer and enemy to the Spanish. Accused of a murder he didn’t commit, Garrick roamed the sea until he was betrayed and turned over to the authorities. To survive, he has to fight not only nature, the Spanish, and his hidden enemy, but also the desire Roxana stirs within him.
Accustomed to shielding herself from others behind a harsh exterior, Roxana becomes enmeshed in Garrick’s life. But can she trust a pirate? And can he keep her safe enough to let her heart shine through?