Once a Hero — Katherine Sutcliffe

Bronte Haviland was shocked to hear that England's most celebrated hero--Captain Brandon Tremain--ha been imprisoned for treason. For years the dashing captain had been the aristocratic girl's secret passion, but she vowed to ignore her childish infatuation and treat him like the traitor he had become...

Until she came face-to face with the disarmingly handsome man on the sands of Australia. The captain's unwavering pride made her question his guilt--and his shameless flirtations stirred her deepest desires.