Beloved Counterfeit — Kathleen Y'Barbo

Pursued by Lies, Overtaken by Love

Washed ashore on Fairweather Key, Ruby O'Shea and her three nieces -- the offspring of the pirate Thomas Hawkins and Ruby's late sister -- have a chance for a new beginning as Ruby takes a job in a boardinghouse and the girls are passed off as her daughters. But will Ruby be able to confess all when she falls for Micah Tate, a widower, wrecker, and soon-to-be preacher? Micah is determined to marry the young woman who has captured his heart despite knowing she has something to hide. But will he be able to remain true to his vows when his lady love's shady past comes to light? Captain Thomas Hawkins will go to any length to discover the whereabouts of his daughters. What will his determination conceive? When Ruby finds herself bereft of her newfound love and protector, she is fair game for foul deeds. Will she run away in an attempt to escape her present as she did her past? Will Micah's love cover the multitude of Ruby's sins? Or will Ruby's duplicity cost her everything?