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Book Review of The Pirate and the Pagan

The Pirate and the Pagan
The Pirate and the Pagan
Author: Virginia Henley
Genre: Romance
Book Type: Paperback
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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 irrestistible acts of love, she had to hesitate. Would this arrogant, handsome lord be her ticket to heaven or hell? 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 gentlman but as only a pirate could.