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In a Pirate's Arms
They call him the Raven, his black cloak swirling about him like the dark mystery that hides his identity. His pirate ship swoops down on English frigates in tropical seas, and he takes what he wishes. But Miss Rebecca Talbot of Washington, spinster that she is, is either too naive-or too brave-to fear him. Taken captive while accompanying her beautiful sister on a voyage to London, tall, green-eyed Rebecca is stunned when the handsome buccaneer winks at her and presses her delicate wrist to his lips. Outwardly proper but inwardly a little wild, she daringly offers to be the Raven's mistress if he will keep her sister safe. "Yes," he says
Surprising them both, their sudden desire becomes a storm bound by flesh and spirit neither can control. Together they are floating on a sea of passion. But when the voyage ends, the Raven and his secrets are off to another world, another life, leaving Rebecca's heart still captive...leaving her with dreams of love...in a pirate's arms.
Surprising them both, their sudden desire becomes a storm bound by flesh and spirit neither can control. Together they are floating on a sea of passion. But when the voyage ends, the Raven and his secrets are off to another world, another life, leaving Rebecca's heart still captive...leaving her with dreams of love...in a pirate's arms.
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First published March 1, 1996
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Mary Kingsley
39 books11 followersMary Kingsley is the pen name of mystery author Mary Kruger. She is the author of 11 Regency romances, 4 Regency novellas, and 3 historical romances. Her novel "The Rake's Reward" was a finalist for the Romance Writers of America RITA award. Her novella "The Runaway Duchess" won the New Jersey Romance Writers Golden Leaf award.
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July 17, 2015One of my all time favorite books!!!! I've read this book so many times I lost count!!!! It never gets boring.
December 19, 2025
I enjoyed this quite a bit. Rebecca and Brenden/Marcus are fascinating and engaging characters. Brenden/Marcus is a perfect counterpoint to subdued Rebecca, who is emotionally abused by her father. Well written, the story line takes us through the beginnings of the War of 1812.
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Excellent.
December 6, 2023
In a Pirate's Arms
Disliked premarital sex esp during a time when such care was taken to keep the chastity - defiance. Didn't get the conclusion I expected.
Disliked premarital sex esp during a time when such care was taken to keep the chastity - defiance. Didn't get the conclusion I expected.
July 5, 2024
Vacation read. Just what you would expect.
May 11, 2013
I love the idea and plot but I agree with what alot of others have said that the heroin in the story is way to devoted to a family that treats her like garbage. My family does me dirty constantly and If it ever came down to choosing between them and the love of my life I'd so not choose my family.
I dont know why but i still adore the book. Maybe it's the idea and the familiarity of the issues that hit close to home. It's a great starter book for those just getting into romance novels and I don't regret it
I dont know why but i still adore the book. Maybe it's the idea and the familiarity of the issues that hit close to home. It's a great starter book for those just getting into romance novels and I don't regret it
May 17, 2011
Well, it was a good beach read tho i was quite embarrassed reading it on the plane! Same 3 pages over and over again but it said PIRATE so i thought "hey, i'll try anything once!" lol
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