The Captain's Bride

by Miranda Jarrett

While trading in London, American sea captain Joshua Fairbourne takes on the heart's business as well: he seeks a soft-spoken, genteel wife to bring honor and elegance to his Massachusetts home. Miss... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671003399
• ISBN13: 9780671003395
• Release Date: August 1997
• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.1" x 6.7"

Customer Reviews

Good

I liked this but it was not quite as good as I was expecting. I loved Joshua but thought Annabelle was harder to like. I got kind of tired of he la's. I also thought there would be more to the chase and rescue. But I have the next book and I am ready to read!

A book that manages to be both funny & poignant

I loved this book. The heroine was funny without being stupid, and the hero was great, a real to-die-for guy. The story feels kind of like a regency, though with a lot more "high seas" adventure and a lot hotter romance. I bought this book because it's supposed to take place in Massachusetts, and part of it does, though not till later. But that was OK. This was the first book I've read by this author, but it won't be the last.

The queen of colonial romances has another winner

In 1720 London, sea captain Joshua Fairbourne decides to return to his home in the Massachusetts Colony with a spouse. His criteria for a wife requires her to be a refined, gentle lady, who will adorn his home. He has found the perfect prospect until he meets Annabelle Crosbie, an obstinate, independent fireball. .....Joshua resolves to marry Annabelle, who is already engaged to wed a fortune hunter. Joshua convinces Annabelle to sails across the ocean with him. On the high seas, both are in for a shock because neither seem to behave the same on the ship as they did on land. Still, the couple has fallen in love with each other. Now all they have to do is survive a nasty Atlantic storm and her fiance who has given chase if they are to enjoy a lifetime of happiness together in the colonies. ......Miranda Jarrett is the admiral of the historical sailing romance and her latest novel, THE CAPTAIN'S BRIDE, is at her usual level of excellence. The story line is superb and filled with non-stop action and the lead protagonists are a delightful, intrepid couple. The surprise ending is simply a pleasure to read. Another great tale that is on an even keel with the top of the Sparhawk series .....Harriet Klausner