Nicholas, heir to the Duke of Rutland, has been kidnapped. Imprisoned aboard a Portuguese slaver, Nicholas learns that his family members have been either captured or slain—but a mysterious woman allays his despair.Fellow prisoner Alexandra has overheard that his family is safe. But can he believe her? She claims to be a woman of status, but as she cannot prove her story, Nicholas assumes she is … Nicholas assumes she is a thief. They are in the same predicament, however, and he and Alexandra form a friendship.
When a hurricane destroys the ship and Alexandra rescues Nicholas from certain death, he must discover the truth about her. They wash up on a deserted island, where her survival skills come to the fore. As an aristocrat, Nicholas feels unequipped to handle the situation, but he watches Alexandra with growing admiration—and hears her account of how she, the daughter of a baron, came to be so resourceful.
Nicholas yearns to leave the island and seek revenge on his captors, yet he can no longer deny his growing passion for Alexandra. Of noble birth herself, she is an appropriate match for Nicholas. Yet Alexandra has more secrets—and one of them could doom their love.
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Only You sweeps from the shores of England to a deserted island in the Caribbean. This captivating tale surrounds Lord Nicholas Rutland, and Alexandra Sutherland, both kidnapped and imprisoned aboard a Portuguese ship bound for Brazil to be sold into slavery.
Alexandra Sutherland has lived a life of privation with her mother and fisherman father in a remote village in the south of England. When it is revealed she is not who she is, but someone with a different history and status, she rebels, making a tragic mistake that costs her. Alexandra possesses vulnerable secrets, and falling in love with a member of the aristocracy is a thing she cannot do.
Lord Nicholas Rutland, duty-bound and honorable vows to please his father to make a perfect duke even marrying a woman he does not love. Recovering from a great tragedy that had befallen his family, Lord Nicholas Rutland, heir to the Duke of Rutland has no compassion, his life devoted to vengeance.
Threatened by slavers, a hurricane and killers all around, Lord Rutland is forced to acknowledge he cannot do without the confident Alexandra. Working side by side for their survival amid long and sultry tropical nights, Nicholas’s desire for the enchanting beauty sparks into a wildfire of passion he can no longer deny, and both must risk confronting their pasts for a chance at a future in each other’s arms forever.
This story jumped out in the first chapter – and did a great job holding my attention though out the book. A timeless love story, but there is a lot going on. Suspense on several levels, danger on almost every turn – but there is also love, family and romance. When Nicholas and Alexandra are both captive on a ship that is hurled into a hurricane – they are washed up on a deserted island as the only survivors thanks to the genius of Alexandra. They will need each other to survive…and to fall in love.
I’m not giving anything away, but you have a cruel stepmother, a dashing heir to the Dukedom, and his wonderful family, a deserted island with its own secrets and it reminds me a lot of a mix of Cinderella meets Robinson Crusoe. The only negative to the story is the multiple grammatical errors, but it didn’t detract from the wonderful story. Reviewed by Cyrene
‘Only You’ written by Elizabeth St. Michel, is fascinating with her endearing and charming characters, Nicholas and Alexandra. They’ll have to share spicy moments in a perfect setting! This is a classic adventure, that I’m sure you’ll love. This author is a very descriptive writer and a talented storyteller, which makes it fun to read!
I have read her two previous stories and enjoy them very much. I’m not disappointed with ‘Only You’! The two main characters do share a beautiful chemistry. Some steamy scenes! This story tells us about Nicholas and Alexandra who are kidnapped and held captive on a ship, which will be wrecked during a storm. These prisoners will be free and land on a beach in the Caribbean isles. That’s when the fun began. Lots of twists and turns. Their journey will be filled with trust and romance
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and gave it a 5* review. It’s the 3rd book in the series but is easily read as a stand alone. I haven’t read the others but will do so. The story was engaging and there was more than one plot line. Even when I thought it was finished, it wasn’t. An excellent read, just the thing for a cold winters day.
I liked the characters, and the pace was good. In all it was an easy read, kept my attention and that’s what I want from a book.
Loved all 3 of these in the series have read all.
This was an entertaining fast read for me.
The author made most of the story believable. (That deserted island is definitely where I would like to end up shipwrecked with my “shipmate”). Good book, interesting characters and a different story. I recommend it with pleasure.