A sea captain's marriage ploy leads to unexpected adventure with a Caribbean heiress in this sexy historical romance.

Caribbean Islands, 1800. When Captain Zack Fitzgerald sails into the island of Santamaria, the arrival of his ship causes a stir among the inhabitants. For Shona McKenzie, whose father rules the island—and her life—with an iron fist, the ruggedly handsome captain offers an appealing ticket to freedom. But her sister-in-law's scheming places them in a highly compromising situation.

Although Zack is mesmerized by Shona, marriage would destroy his plans to obtain guardianship over his child, so he devises a plan to make sure the forced wedding stays a sham. But weeks later Shona shows up on his London doorstep, and Zack must learn to deal with a very unexpected, very defiant wife. . . .