by Julia Quinn
First published 2018
Poppy Bridgerton explores a smugglers' cave on the Dorset coast when pirates capture her and drag her onto a ship. She finds herself tied up in the captain's quarters, face to face with Andrew James Rokesby. He appears to be a privateer, but he actually carries out secret missions for the British government. His current voyage to Portugal cannot be delayed, even for an unexpected passenger. Andrew realizes he may need to marry Poppy to prevent scandal, especially since she belongs to the prominent Bridgerton family. Poppy has no idea that Andrew is an earl's son and a neighbor to her aristocratic relatives in Kent. As their ship sails toward Portugal, the two clash repeatedly. Their arguments gradually transform into attraction. Andrew must complete his dangerous mission while protecting Poppy. When she discovers his true identity and his deception, Poppy must decide whether his love confession can overcome her sense of betrayal.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
Setting: Dorset, Kent, Portugal
Period: 19th-century
400 pages · ebook · Avon