Böcker av Elva Cobb Martin

An exposed family secret changed her life forever and blindsided his Marine heart.From the day Hannah was abandoned as a newborn, her adoptive parents have kept the truth of her origin from her and her siblings. But when that secret is exposed, a threat arises which forces her to leave the only family she's ever known and the adoptive brother she adores. She must start her life anew in Charleston.U.S. Marine Lieutenant Adam White, harbors a secret-more confidential than patrolling the Caribbean for French corsairs, more threatening than the fight against Barbary pirates in the Mediterranean. Adam carries a personal, burning secret in his heart. He's fallen in love with Hannah since discovering she is not his blood sister. And the thought that she might only ever see him as her loving big brother may be the greatest threat to him yet.As the Charleston men seek to win Hannah's heart, she never loses touch with the man who had been her older brother. The man her heart can't help seeing him in a whole new light. But when Adam's squadron sets out for the Mediterranean on the most dangerous mission of his life, only God can keep him-and their love-alive.

Can childhood sweethearts find their way back together with pirates, intrigue, and an ocean between them? Samuel Vargas has been in love with Georgia Ann Cooper since their youth. But so has his brother, who already has the means and stature in society to support her. While Samuel can't compete with his brother's elegance, he can do what he does best-sailing and sword-fighting. He's determined to make his fortune as a privateer and prove he can provide a secure future for Georgia Ann...if only she'll wait for him. Georgia Ann Cooper's heart races when she thinks of Samuel Vargas, even while his brother-a dashing lawyer and perfect gentleman- is clearly the better choice. When Samuel heads off for the high seas, should she give in and marry the man she doesn't love? Maybe it's time for her to seek an adventure of her own... But danger lurks on the high seas. When Georgia Ann's ship faces the unthinkable, Samuel must fight his way through pirates, slave traders, and the sultan of Tripoli to rescue the woman he loves...or die trying.