Cirrus@Austlit

'Four officers of the Crown, aided by Bastion Club members and Cynsters alike, fight to bring down a dangerous enemy -- and win the loves of their lives.

'A bold, courageous, determined ex-officer of the Crown, Captain Rafe Carstairs is the final hope for thwarting the evil traitor known only as The Black Cobra.

'A roguish charmer but possessing inner steel, he races to complete his assignment against impossible odds -- a mission made suddenly more perilous by the proud English rose he must now protect from villainous hordes.

'As brave as she is beautiful, Loretta Michelmarch dares not trust the enigmatic stranger who guards a secret behind his rake′s smile -- though her heart insists she follow him into danger′s jaws.

'Thrown together by chance but united by fiery need, they draw strength from their shared passion -- as they embark upon the most breathtaking adventure of all.' (From the publisher's website.)

'Four officers of the Crown, aided by Bastion Club members and Cynsters alike, fight to bring down a dangerous enemy - and to win the loves of their lives.

'Logan Monteith′s mission got off to a shaky start. Wounded in battle, he jumped from his ship rather than risk losing the evidence that would bring down a traitor. As he recuperates in a tiny village, he finds his respect for the villagers grows - as does his fascination with his rescuer, Linnet Trevission. Unwilling to risk putting the village in greater danger by remaining, but unable to travel on his own, Logan reluctantly accepts Linnet′s offer of help.

'Linnet′s strength and wisdom have made her a respected leader at home. That′s why she knows she′ll be invaluable to Logan - if only he′ll let her in. Linnet has no doubt that Logan is the man for her. Her only battle now is convincing him that the connection they feel is real and everlasting - before it′s too late.' (From the publisher's website.)