The Emerald flew across the seas, its black hull teasing the waves, its
sails whipping on the wind. Aboard was the pirate Pagan despised by the
ton, whose riches this scoundrel plundered: beloved by the poor, whose
plight was eased by the pirate's gifts.
The Marquess of Cainewood vows to hunt down the pirate wretch in revenge
for his brother's death. But when Jade, an enchanting vision of rippling
red hair and eyes of fire green, appears at his door to beg desperately
for his protection, the Marquess agrees to keep her safe from the
villains who want her dead. Jade is infuriating, exasperating and
gorgeous; Caine is noble, strong-willed and powerful. No woman has ever
befuddled him so, nor so deeply roused his desire. But as Jade responds
to his knowing caresses with an innocent, wild abandon, they are drawn
into a web of treachery that will test the very heart of their love!