Before the lovers can have any sort of life together, they must first escape. When David makes the ultimate sacrifice to protect the man he loves, the reason for it is clear and the passion that the men have denied for so long is realized for the first time. William struggles with his growing feelings for David and, try as he might to dismiss them, he can't. Thrown together in close quarters and wondering if they will survive, they're are faced with some difficult choices. Then, in a twist of fate, the two men are abducted by a ruthless pirate who finds pleasure in toying with his captives. The Royal Navy is his world, and in that world there is no room for anything as frivolous as romance. Afraid of losing the strong friendship that he has forged with William, he vows to never speak of or act on his desire, promising himself to take the secret to his grave.Īlthough William is young, his innate talent has allowed him to quickly rise above his humble background and gain a reputation as a promising officer.

David is certain that his feelings, if expressed, would be met with revulsion. He is also hopelessly in love with his shipmate, Lt. David Archer is an officer in His Majesty's Navy and a gentleman of Regency Society. 'About this title' may belong to another edition of this title.It's 1796 and not only is love between men taboo, it is punishable by death. After that, they face an even greater challenge-is their love strong enough to survive a clandestine life under the ever-present threat of the Navy's implacable Articles of War?

It's 1796 and not only is love between men taboo, it is punishable by death.

Ransom by Lee Rowan