A Gentleman 'Til Midnight

A Gentleman 'Til Midnight
Alison DeLaine

THE EARL AND THE CORSAIR COUNTESS1767 – The Straits of GibraltarLady Katherine Kinloch, the notorious sea captain, refuses to let anyone jeopardise her hard-won freedom; she survived captivity once, but she couldn’t do it again. Reluctantly returning to England to claim her family’s endangered estate for the sake of her daughter, Katherine unknowingly rescues celebrated naval captain James Warre… a powerful, virile man who represents the rigid society she despises.Regretting his role in her past, James is determined to be more than a ruthless, cold naval officer and will add his support to her fight for her inheritance. Katherine and her seduction are rapidly becoming his obsession. And the scorching attraction between them masks a secret that could force the two of them apart forever!

Praise for ALISON DELAINE (#ulink_778b633e-903a-5e6a-8fa4-c1707e57fa8f)

‘DeLaine’s dynamic debut is a high-seas adventure/lovers’ banquet with all the drama of a pirate voyage and the passion of a battle-of-wills romance. Not only is the cast of characters superb—with an unconventional heroine, wounded hero and little Alice—but the adventures are exciting, the action non-stop and the love story intriguing. DeLaine’s powerful storytelling will keep romance readers enthralled. Watch for more from this newcomer!’

—Romantic Times (Top Pick)

‘DeLaine’s feisty, give-as-good-as-she-gets heroine shares an explosive sexual chemistry with a hero who could give Tyrone Power a run for the money.’

—Booklist

‘An unusual and engaging debut … DeLaine keeps the pages turning.’

—Publishers Weekly

‘A fearless debut! Alison DeLaine pens a stand-out romance.’

—New York Times bestselling author Julia London

ALISON DELAINE lives in rural Arizona, where she can often be found driving a dented old pickup truck out to her mining claim in the desert. When she’s not busy striking it rich, waiting on spoiled pets, or keeping her husband in line, she is happily putting characters through the wringer. Visit her online at her website, www.AlisonDeLaine.com (http://www.AlisonDeLaine.com).

Alison DeLaine

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

For my husband, Tom.

I love you.

Contents

Cover (#ue036ea9c-c1e5-5e46-a278-0e97db04a19c)

Praise (#u87bee081-e589-5e7a-80e0-683458d8f4fe)

About the Author (#u0f5becca-748c-568e-950e-008d6a72d6db)

Title Page (#u7bc39f9e-dcf2-58f0-bd60-12ff366e2e20)

Dedication (#u1fa46c69-b532-5937-bc2e-5e6b14976be3)

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