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Pirate And The Pagan

Virginia Henley (1990)

SubgenreHistorical Romance
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SettingHistorical Earth
CSM age18+
Goodreads4/5 (2147)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentSteamy
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Dubious ConsentManipulationOn-Page Sex

Positive tags

redemption archappy endingslow burn

Tropes

Court IntrigueEnemies to LoversForbidden LoveForced ProximityHistorical RomanceInstant AttractionMorally Gray HeroPossessive HeroProtectorStrangers to Lovers

Themes

Class DifferencesIdentitylove vs dutypolitical intriguepower and corruption

Synopsis

A HELLCAT BEAUTY SCHEMING FOR LOVE: Wild as a pagan goddess, Lady Summer galloped her stallion along the Cornish coast. She had dabbled in the smuggler's game to save her family estate, but a wealthy marriage would better serve her purpose now. Lord Ruark Helford seemed the answer to her reckless prayers. But as his hot, hungry kisses drew her toward deception and irresistible acts of love, she had to hesitate. Would this arrogant, handsome lord be her ticket to heaven--or hell? A BOLD LORD WITH ONLY SEDUCTION IN MIND: Both a ruthless privateer and King Charles II's confidant, Lord Helford was a mysterious and dangerous man. Lady Summer's sensual innocence captivated him. When she suddenly appeared at court, he thought she'd be an easy conquest, a willing student of his brazen, skillful desire. But when she managed to steal his heart he vowed she must submit, obey, and never deceive him, or by God's tears, he'd tame her not as a gentleman but as only a pirate could....

Tags

Adventure Romancepirate romanceRestoration England