Journey of the Wind — Charlotte Boyett-Compo

When Rylee McCourtland's sexy body isn't enough to make Alsandair Farrell give up his military life, Rylee runs off with gambler Kyle Striker. Taking a ship to Midworld, she hopes Sandair will come after her and do her bidding.

Alsandair is broken-hearted when Rylee leaves him. He decides to see the world -- soothe his aching heart. But fate deals Alsandair an unexpected card for the ship upon which he sails is the same ship Rylee and her supposed new man are also taking. And things are about to get even more complicated for the lovers.

Dashing pirate Andre Corsair attacks the ship and claims Rylee for his own! He abandons Alsandair and the crew on a deserted island and sets off for his pirate stronghold. Rylee is being forced into marriage with Corsair.

The card drawn from the deck of Rylee's life will surprise her too when she discovers she is falling in love with the swashbuckling pirate. Torn between love for both men, she can only wait for the last card to be laid on the table.