A Captain for Caroline Gray

An unconventional woman finds herself at home at sea in this stirring Regency from Wright (Glass Slippers, Ever After, and Me). Still not engaged after a third season on the marriage market, the independent Miss Caroline Gray’s parents force her to sail from London to India to meet a prospective husband. Aboard the ship, the outspoken Caroline clashes with the other guests and finds herself at odds with headstrong captain Thomas Scott, who struggles to keep his mind off Caroline and on ship matters. But there’s no denying that the pair drawn to one another—no matter how inconvenient they find their connection. Caroline is a worthy protagonist, whose forthrightness contrasts with the strict propriety of the women around her. Caroline’s repeated failures to meet the expectations placed on women of the time are endearing and only enhance her relationship with the captain, who similarly struggles to navigate social norms. And when Caroline learns of a young boy being mistreated aboard the ship, her determination to protect him adds to her growing reluctance to leave life at sea. This adventure is sure to entice fans of historical romance. [em](Mar.) [/em]