The Lady and the Pirate by Bernadette Rowley

Author:Bernadette Rowley
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: fantasy romance, paranormal fantasy, sex scenes, pirate fantasy, wildecoast saga
Publisher: Bernadette Rowley

Esta rose from her bed on the Cosara estate and stretched her arms above her head. The two weeks since her betrothal had flown by in a haze of decisions, dress fittings and snatched moments with Reid. Now she was having a much needed break before returning to Wildecoast to complete the preparations. She smiled at the sheep in the rich late summer pastures, realizing how much she had missed the rural life. Lucky for her, her husband-to-be intended to move to her estate after the wedding.

They had decided to marry on the Aranati estate, making the whole process easier for her mother to attend. Paurella was making a new gown for Lady Aranati senior, who, when Esta had visited her last week, said she was overjoyed that her daughter was finally to marry. Reid had made funds available to prepare the estate for the event so a team of painters, carpenters and gardeners would labor night and day for the next two weeks so that her home was presentable.

Reid had accommodated her every wish, asked her opinion in all decisions and given her a magnificent ruby and diamond engagement ring. It sparkled in the early morning sun, reminding Esta of her new life which was about to start. She was so fortunate to have family, property and a man to love and take care of her. Her life had been completely turned around and now she might finally live like a normal person.

Why then did she have a nagging dread within? Over the last two weeks, she had ruthlessly pushed all doubts aside, determined to have everything that life had promised but never delivered. She had no reason to fear the future. Except that she didn’t love Reid. Perhaps she could grow to love him and already she cared very deeply for the gentle goldsmith, but he didn’t move her. And whenever she had that thought, her mind flew to Sam and his unruly ways, his sudden smiles, his passion and zest for life.

Esta had had passion once, before life weighed her down. Her time with Sam had made her see there was more to life than duty, that true passion might be possible. If only she could truly be free to love and be loved by her one true soul mate. What if it were possible? Was she deluding herself that a love match would lead to greater happiness than would a marriage of convenience? Her mother had loved her father desperately and his loss had left her a shell of a woman. It was sad. Perhaps Reid was a safer option than a passionate, fiery romance that would leave her desolate when it ended?

And where was Katrine? Esta had sent letters everywhere she could think of and had heard nothing. At this rate, she would miss the happy event, though she would be furious that Merielle had appointed herself matron of honor.

Ahh! Her life was still much too complicated.

Esta opened her wardrobe and surveyed the gowns Merielle had hung there.

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