ISBN: 978-1419916274

Fox's Bride Cerridwen Press Genre: Historical Romance May 29, 2008 Format: e-Book Lord William Foxton wants his wife, and will do anything to protect her from the hands of those who want her to hang for piracy, and those who want the Plantation in Montego Bay and his wife for their own. Lady Madeline Foxton, known as the dread pirate Captain Meg, will do anything to save as many slaves as she can, even if it means she’s putting her life at risk. When she decides she’s had enough, the Commodore of the King’s Navy decides Captain Meg will not disappear. He will see Madeline Middleton hang for piracy, no matter who he has to kill to get her there. Read Excerpt | Read Reviews | BUY (E-book) | BUY Print

Not your typical pirate story, Fox’s Bride has cast a courageous and stunning woman as the pirate and doesn’t miss a beat on a new twist of an old plot. Madeline is a woman out of time that believes in human rights and, the underlying story of freeing the slaves is refreshing. The heat between Madeline and Fox is exciting and kept me eager to turn the page to see what would befall them next. Fox is funny and witty, he interacts with the other characters in a winning way. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and can’t wait to read other stories from Ms. Ruttan.
~ Fallen Angel Reviews, 5 Angels

Stephanie of Simply Romance Reviews gave Fox’s Bride an A- and Outstanding Read, here’s what she said:
Fox’s Bride is filled with intrigue, romance and wonderful characters. Fox and Madeline are perfect foils for each other, neither is what the other expected. Their falling in love, though fast, was completely believable and the reader is rooting for them to defeat the greedy villains out for Coral Reef, Madeline or money. If you enjoy historical's, pirates, and an occasional laugh – you’ll love Fox’s Bride.
~ Simply Romance Reviews, A- Outstanding Read

She turned her back on the man she just threw overboard. She was laughing to herself as she casually cleaned and reloaded her pistol. She put the pistol back into her holster and then faced her captives, the mirth all gone. Her face stern, her cold eyes trained on them. What would those grey eyes look like glazed with passion?

Fox shook his head, he couldn’t believe the was thinking these thoughts about a pirate—a pirate who should, for all intents and purposes, hang from the gallows. He had been at sea far too long, he needed a woman, and he needed one soon.

“As you can see, I do not tolerate disobedience. If you all cooperate and remove your valuables I will spare your lives.” She motioned to John and the men stepped forward with bags in their hands.

Fox cursed as he removed his cuff links and his family signet ring. He saw that the pirates who went below decks were ushering passengers and crew upstairs, including his valet who looked visibly shaken and highly affronted.

“I tried to stop them my lord, but they sacked all your trunks.”

Captain Meg turned to him then, overhearing his valet address him by his rank. She smiled cunningly as she looked him up and down.

“Well, well, a lord of the realm here on this ship.” She bowed with a flourish and several of her crew, including John, laughed. “Maybe I should ransom you to your relatives.”

Fox scoffed. “You could but they’ll never pay. I’m an outcast my dear.”

She cocked her eyebrow, seemingly intrigued by his response.

“Tsk, tsk and what about your poor wife? I’m sure she would be lost without you.”

“You can try her, she is quite wealthy. Although, you may find her hesitant, she’s never met me.”

“Ha, I find that hard to believe.” Captain Meg unsheathed her rapier and pointed it at his heart. “Her name my lord, or I will run you through.”

Fox smirked, thoroughly enjoying his repartee with this enchanting vixen.

“Happy to oblige my dear. My wife is Lady Madeline Foxton of The Coral Reef plantation in Montego Bay.

Captain Meg’s eyes flew open in horror and she quickly turned away. Fox was confused by her response.

“Sorry, did I say something to offend?”

She turned around abruptly, the blunt end of her pistol raised, his last thoughts before all went black was, why was she angry?

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