A Smuggler's Heart — Danielle Thorne

The murky waters of the marsh are haunted by smugglers and pirates...There are whispers the Savannah coast is home to the deadly pirate, Alligator George, but Christine Fryer needs a peaceful escape from her father's disapproving stare.Captain Nathaniel Butler knows it's time to put his smuggling operation to bed now that the American Revolution is over. He needs to make one last expedition to pay off his remaining debt, but his plans are threatened by the meddlesome sister of his best friend.As Savannah society throws a privileged young woman and a desperate man together, the marsh will reveal their secrets and their hearts. Christine will do anything to stop the rogue captain from influencing and ruining her brother, but she never expects the crew of Alligator George is watching and waiting...Can she save her family from his wicked influence without falling in love?This is a clean & wholesome historical romance with echoes of American history and Regency charm.Read all of the Gentlemen of the Coast Books1. A Smuggler's Heart2. A Captain's Bride3. A Buccaneer's DealOr Classic Jane Austen-inspired RomancesProper AttireA Pirate at PembrokeJosetteThe Privateer of San Madrid