Once a Scoundrel

Gabriel Hawkins, a former Royal Navy officer branded by disgrace, now captains his own ship and is involved in risky endeavors, both legal and illegal, to survive. He is enlisted to ransom Lady Aurora Lawrence, a noblewoman terrified of a life as a slave, who sees him as her only chance of escape. As they navigate treacherous waters on a daring mission, their growing attraction adds another layer of danger to their journey.