A Distant Magic by Mary Jo Putney

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Though not a great mage herself, Jean Macrae belongs to one of the most powerful families of Guardians, humans whose magical powers come from nature. On a visit to Marseilles, Jean is confronted by a handsome stranger who uses magic to kidnap her onto his pirate ship. Captain Nikolai Gregorio believes that Jean's father abandoned him, as a child, to slavers. Now he seeks vengeance against the Macraes. But Jean finds Nikolai's raw, untrained magical gifts far more dangerous than his thirst for revenge, especially when they intensify her own powers to an unthinkable--and enticing--degree. Jean and Nikolai's irresistible connection summons a force that will lead them on a crusade for freedom and sweep the pair into fantastic realms. And when ultimate disaster threatens, they will stake everything on a shattering test of love that could secure the fate of generations . . . or destroy them and all they cherish.

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