{"id":16791,"date":"2016-12-01T09:00:56","date_gmt":"2016-12-01T15:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=16791"},"modified":"2016-11-23T14:54:45","modified_gmt":"2016-11-23T20:54:45","slug":"wotr-releaseday-historical-novella-captivated-by-the-captain-by-amanda-mariel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=16791","title":{"rendered":"#WOTR #ReleaseDay #Historical #Novella- Captivated by the Captain by Amanda Mariel"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Captivated by the Captain<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amanda Mariel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Release Date: December 1, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Length: 30k\/ novella<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heat Rating: 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Genre: Historical Romance, Regency<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What happens when an American heiress to a shipping company crosses paths with a pirate?<\/p>\n

Miss Prudence Drake desires nothing more than to return to America and pick up the pieces of her life. After being held captive on the Black Dawn and witnessing her papa’s murder, the last thing she wants is to find herself in the hands of another pirate-even if he is handsome and honorable.<\/p>\n

Captain Jasper Blackmore has forsaken his past, walking away from England’s shores in search of a new adventure after the war left him physically scarred and jilted by the one lady he dared to love. An American hoyden could never fit into his world despite his attraction to her.<\/p>\n

Can two people whose life paths are at odds find common ground?<\/p>\n

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At the rustle of a key turning in the lock, she let go of the map and turned in the chair to face the entrance. The door swung open and Jasper stared at her. She fought the urge to look away but, instead, met his gaze. It would not kill her to be amiable. Perchance it may even benefit her. \u201cThank you for sending me the change of clothes.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe ship\u2019s gunner will mend your gown so you have it when you depart.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat is not necessary. Discard it.\u201d She smiled at the surprise her words ignited in his ice blue eyes. Had he expected her to be vexed over her new wardrobe?<\/p>\n

\u201cAs you wish.\u201d He leaned his hip on the edge of the desk.<\/p>\n

\u201cCan you tell me where we are exactly?\u201d She pointed to America on the map. \u201cI would like to know how far I am from home.\u201d<\/p>\n

He glanced from her to the document. \u201cYou know how to read maps?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am an educated woman, Captain.\u201d<\/p>\n

He chuckled. \u201cI do not doubt it, and, as I told you previously, you have leave to call me Jasper when we\u2019re alone.\u201d A mild irritation laced his voice.<\/p>\n

She nodded but had no intention of ever using his given name. The act was far too intimate. He was a pirate for God\u2019s sake. She had no desire to befriend him. Pirates murdered her father and Louisa. She traced the puckered scar on his cheek with her gaze. Had he received any new injuries saving her?<\/p>\n

Captain Blackmore murdered the pirates who captured her\u2014avenged her father and rescued her. He risked his life in battle. Still, she could not allow herself to see him as more than the enemy, not even if she wished to.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has been my experience that women generally do not read maps. Who taught you?\u201d He opened a drawer and retrieved a bottle of amber-colored liquid along with two glasses.<\/p>\n

She watched as he poured some into a glass all the while attempting to decide whether she should answer his question. It would not do for a pirate to know she was a wealthy shipping company owner. She certainly could not allow him to discover that her company was without protection. He must not learn of her father\u2019s death. If he did her company would be vulnerable to him and his crew.<\/p>\n

Jasper offered her a glass. \u201cThirsty?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo.\u201d She held up a hand in protest. \u201cThank you.\u201d<\/p>\n

He pressed the glass into her hand anyway. \u201cHave a little. After the day you\u2019ve had, I am sure you are parched. Besides, spirits are good for drowning one\u2019s sorrows.\u201d<\/p>\n

She accepted and took a small sip. The liquor burned down her throat but she did not choke on it. \u201cWhat is it?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBrandy. Have you never drank it before?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo. I have had watered down wine and champagne on occasion, but Papa never allowed me liquor. It is not proper for a lady to imbibe in stronger drinks, but then I do not suppose a pirate would care about propriety.\u201d Emboldened, she took another sip before setting the glass aside. \u201cNow answer my question. Where are we?\u201d<\/p>\n

\"about<\/a><\/p>\n

Bestselling author Amanda Mariel dreams of days gone by when life moved at a slower pace. She enjoys taking pen to paper and exploring historical time periods through her imagination and the written word. When she is not writing she can be found reading, crocheting, traveling, practicing her photography skills, or spending time with her family.<\/p>\n

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Website: http:\/\/www.amandamariel.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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