Tempest's Embrace

Tempest's Embrace

A.C. Laris

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"Free me and I will save you," he promised. ~*~*~*~*~ A Pirate in peril... Pirate Justin O'Shea is finally captured by his enemy, he had no choice but to sit and wait for his men to come to his aid. But, when his captor decides to bring aboard captives from another raided ship, he is stunned by the beautiful young girl that is willing to set him free. An exquisite Treasure to be had.... Tempest Whitwell, the young daughter of an admiral is finally returning to London from the Carribean. But, when her fathers ship is raided by ruthless pirates she is taken captive. Now aboard the Dead Nave, she's mystified by the man chained to the ships mast. A prisoner she befriends and later frees. Never trust a pirate.... Her sweet, trusting nature lands her in an impossible scrape. After freeing the captive that promised to help her, she suddenly finds herself the prisoner of the pirate "The Black Scourge", the irresistible Justin O'Shae. An undeniable attraction forms between them. One he must deny to protect her. Caught between his loyalty to the sea, a dreadful past and the forbidden desire for the young impetuous beauty, he knows she is not safe by his side and reluctantly returns her to her family. Now tormented with his forbidden desire he vows that she will be his. But betrayal, revenge, misunderstanding, heartache and fierce love are soon to follow. It's a love as temperamental as the sea where it all began and he would weather any storm to have her.

Tempest's Embrace Chapter 1 Read First

Ladies and Gentleman,

Landlubbers and Mateys,

Cowardly Swabs, Pegleg crooks, Ruffians, and Scurvy dogs...

Welcome...

I invite you into a world that is not for the faint of heart.

Between these pages there be Pirates!!!

Oppression and Tyranny may be their plight but raiding and pillaging is their life.

On the briny deep they have complete disregard for authority, they plunder with impunity, they are ruthless and deadly.

"Dead men tell no tale"

Therefore, hide your maidens, your rum, and your prized possessions.

As you go further beyond these pages, you will not only witness mutiny, vile unspeakable acts, and terror but also forbidden love, heartache, betrayal, and fierce passion.

There is no gentleness here.

Before we proceed I hereby present The code of Tempests Embrace

Before we leave these pages there are rules ye scalawags will be following.

There will be no copying this story, this tale belongs to the Author, you will be courteous on these decks and mind your manners. What your eyes be reading is not for gentlefolk so don't torment the Author with your blimey complaints.

A standard compensation of alike is greatly appreciated.

But, ye comments will do bloody good for a poor soul...

Any who do not follow these rules will be thrown overboard.

If you agree to these terms comment below Aye, Aye....

If not....piss off...

Very well then, anchors away!!!

But be warned....

Ye who enters here,

Abandon all hope...

Yours truly,

First Mate Quinn

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“"Free me and I will save you," he promised. ~*~*~*~*~ A Pirate in peril... Pirate Justin O'Shea is finally captured by his enemy, he had no choice but to sit and wait for his men to come to his aid. But, when his captor decides to bring aboard captives from another raided ship, he is stunned by the beautiful young girl that is willing to set him free. An exquisite Treasure to be had.... Tempest Whitwell, the young daughter of an admiral is finally returning to London from the Carribean. But, when her fathers ship is raided by ruthless pirates she is taken captive. Now aboard the Dead Nave, she's mystified by the man chained to the ships mast. A prisoner she befriends and later frees. Never trust a pirate.... Her sweet, trusting nature lands her in an impossible scrape. After freeing the captive that promised to help her, she suddenly finds herself the prisoner of the pirate "The Black Scourge", the irresistible Justin O'Shae. An undeniable attraction forms between them. One he must deny to protect her. Caught between his loyalty to the sea, a dreadful past and the forbidden desire for the young impetuous beauty, he knows she is not safe by his side and reluctantly returns her to her family. Now tormented with his forbidden desire he vows that she will be his. But betrayal, revenge, misunderstanding, heartache and fierce love are soon to follow. It's a love as temperamental as the sea where it all began and he would weather any storm to have her.”
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Chapter 1 Read First

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Chapter 2 Tempest

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Chapter 3 The Dead Knave

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Chapter 4 Port Royal

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Chapter 5 Caught

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Chapter 6 Freed

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Chapter 7 The floating Vengeance

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Chapter 8 Captured

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Chapter 9 Prisoner

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Chapter 10 The Jump

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Chapter 11 Swim

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Chapter 12 Sick

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Chapter 13 Fever

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Chapter 14 Delerium

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Chapter 15 Confined

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Chapter 16 Outrage

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Chapter 17 One too many cups

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Chapter 18 Sober

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Chapter 19 Land Ahoy!!!

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Chapter 20 Booby Traps

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Chapter 21 Sailing

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Chapter 22 Ambush

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Chapter 23 Azores

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Chapter 24 Temperament

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Chapter 25 Atlast!!!

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Chapter 26 Bliss

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Chapter 27 One and half days

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Chapter 28 Not ready

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Chapter 29 Home

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Chapter 30 Tomorrow

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Chapter 31 Solicitor

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Chapter 32 Tea & Garden party

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Chapter 33 The Ball

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Chapter 34 A visit

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Chapter 35 Stepmother Dearest

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