Navy Captain’s Convenient Wife - Carla Kelly

A favour for the Captain...a new life as wife and mother?

Battle-worn Captain John Beattie is dealt another blow on his return from Trafalgar. His motherless young son, Allan, has been heartlessly abandoned by those hired to care for him. Required to return immediately to active duty, John throws himself on the mercy of his late friend’s sister, Anna Fontaine...

Anna can’t say no — the Captain’s desperate struggle to protect his son and his country touches her gentle heart. But temporarily caring for Allan backfires when rumours threaten unwed Anna’s reputation. Honourable John insists on marriage — but will Anna’s place in his family ever be more than convenient?

The Scandalous Lady Mina - Lara Temple

Setting sail with the enemy...and a reckless temptation!

Lady Wilhelmina, once the darling of the ton, fled England in shame after jilting her fiancé. Following a decade in disgrace, Mina’s returning to Society’s ballrooms on a luxury steamship...and encounters her ex- fiancé’s distractingly handsome cousin, Max Cavendish — her once friend, now enemy!

Max’s guard is up, yet being in close quarters with Mina sparks a wave of dangerous attraction that makes him want to discover the truth behind the scandal. Wealthy engineer Max is used to being in command of his world and his emotions, but his complicated feelings for Mina are making him feel decidedly out of control