Revenge, Love, and the Struggle of a Fledgling Nation Collide in The Captain’s Lady by Jo Goodman–Circa 1812, Island of Tortola; Washington–It’s revenge that Alex Danty seeks after British Naval officer, Captain Travers, brings terror and murder to her Caribbean island home. Gravely injured protecting her loved ones, she’s rescued by an American ship’s crew. Devastated by the loss of her loved … crew. Devastated by the loss of her loved ones, Alex swears an oath to find and kill Travers.
Captain Tanner Cloud, understands why Alex doesn’t thank him for his interference, but he refuses to return to her home and begin what he believes is a mad search for Travers. He’s also deeply attracted to the beautiful Alex Danty and takes her from her island home to protect her.
While the attraction between Alex and Tanner grows aboard his ship, she never stops promising to escape while he never stops promising to stop her. She wins, and sets out to do exactly as she’d vowed.
Two years later, Alex has Travers in her sights when Tanner once again interferes, this time at the behest of Washington. Although furious with Tanner, Alex agrees to accompany him to Washington to aid government officials against England.
But a surprise awaits them both in Washington when they discover treasonous schemers. Now, caught up in a fledgling nation’s battle for survival, what tears them apart may ultimately bring them together.
Publisher Note: For new and old fans of Jo Goodman comes one of her classic works, freshly edited by Jo Goodman for today’s audience. Fans of Mary Jo Putney, Kat Martin, Jo Beverley, Courtney Milan and Kaki Warner will enjoy this spirited adventure and romance.
“Delightful and exciting…Goodman holds the suspense as well as the surprises and never lets up on the passion.” ~RT Book Reviews
“Goodman is a thoughtful and intelligent writer who can make her characters live and breathe on the page.” ~All About Romance
“A perfect treat for readers who enjoy smart, sensual love stories à la Amanda Quick.” ~Book List
“A tender, engaging romance and a dash of risk in a totally compelling read.” ~Library Journal
“For the pure joy of reading a romance, this book comes close to perfection.” ~Dear Author
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Alexis starts out her life in a rough place in London. She then pretends to be a boy. She gets onto a ship and gets a job as a cabin boy. Pauley one of the crewmen discover that she is a girl and knows a family that he can take her too. The family adopts her and she becomes Alexis Quinton heir to the Quinton shipping lines. A British Captain who wanted help from Quinton shipping lines was violent in getting what he wanted and killed Alexis’s family and maimed her in the process. She then became Alex Danty Captain of her own ship trying to avenge her parents and Pauley’s death. Captain Tanner Cloud of the American Navy was on the island the same time as Captain Travers. He witnessed what happened and was also injured. He took Alexis from her family home and the island where she grew up and was going to take her to America. She escaped to start her own mission of avenging the deaths she witnessed. She is a revered captain and somehow no one knows but her crew and those who are loyal to her that she is a female and not a male. There is a ton of action and adventure and shenanigans in this book as well as romance.
The people are a little complex to try to explain the book justly. You will have to read it for yourself. I just read the book in the series after this one so I had an idea how it ended I just did not know how it lead up to it.
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The determination and tenacity that drove Alexis to escape her childhood home is the same strength that enabled her to withstand the sadistic treatment she received at the hands of Travers. As she plots her course, Tanner cannot help but respect and admire her courage and strength of will. When her quest becomes his, the simmering attraction between them begins to boil over. The story is well written, adventurous, although brutal in parts. Historical events are woven into the plot as Alexis and Tanner cross oceans to bring about the downfall of their enemy. I could not help but admire Alexis and given her early years, it is a wonder that she has such a strong core. Tanner is a beautiful hero and one that touched my heart. As with other books in this series, this is a standalone and comes to a successful close. Due to explicit scenes of brutality in this novel, it should come with a warning that it may affect sensitive readers. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.
I absolutely love all of Goodman’s stories. She takes time to present and describe both the characters, Alexis and Tanner, as well as their story in stunning detail. Once again there are antagonists trying to keep them apart as well as Alexis’s need for revenge. Only the completion of this task will lead to their reuniting…or will it! I received this book from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.