Across the Star-Kissed Sea (Proper Romance Regency)

ISBN: 1639933212

Author: Arlem Hawks

Condition: New

When May becomes a ladys maid at sea, shes hoping for an innocent adventure but instead must navigate rough waters, deadly combat, and unexpected love.1811, Mediterranean SeaMay Byam grew up following her father to his work at the ropemaking factory and listening to her uncles tales of life aboard a Royal Navy ship. After tragedy and scandal shatter her family, May is desperate to escape the shame that follows her. Despite her mothers pleadings against it, May signs on as a ladys maid to the young wife of a naval captain. If shes going to run, she may as well do it in honor of her late uncle and cousin and where there is food, shelter, and perhaps even adventure. But the frosty reception she receives from the ships clergyman makes her feel far from welcome.Heartbroken young Chaplain Elias Doswell returns to a harsh life at sea, but preaching to disinterested sailors isnt the escape hed hoped-until a captivating young woman boards the ship. However, a case of mistaken identity ensures that he starts off on the wrong foot with the newly hired ladys maid, who clearly wants nothing to do with him. But the close quarters of the ship forces the pair together, and May begins to see a side of the handsome clergyman she didnt expect. As they struggle to navigate their deepening feelings, the danger of war with the French looms on the horizon, threatening their lives-and their love.