Barbary Coast Affair

Fiction & Literature, Short Stories, Romance, Historical
Cover of the book Barbary Coast Affair by Cynthia Breeding, Highland Press Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Cynthia Breeding ISBN: 9781301233113
Publisher: Highland Press Publishing Publication: September 30, 2012
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Cynthia Breeding
ISBN: 9781301233113
Publisher: Highland Press Publishing
Publication: September 30, 2012
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

A Regency Novella -

Alexander Haines had a mission—recapture the USS Philadelphia from Barbary Coast pirates. Coddling a pampered daughter of an English earl had no part in that mission.

Not, that is, until Katherine Alcott became a hostage.


“Are those Jean Lafitte’s pirates turned patriots?” Michael asked Katherine as he handed her a glass of punch in the crowded ballroom.

“They are Americans, that is obvious,” Charles said. “Chaps have not tied their cravats correctly.”

“They do look a bit out of place,” Edward added.

“At least they are not half-naked with gold loops in their ears,” Adam sniggered.

Katherine tapped Charles’ arm with her fan in admonishment and then turned to smile at Adam. In that instant, she allowed herself a glance at the two men standing near some potted palms and then inhaled sharply at the boldly penetrating look the tall man with inky-black hair was giving her. His eyes were golden and as predatory as any of the big cats at the London zoo. A small smile lifted the corner of his mouth and she suddenly felt much too warm. The slightly shorter man with auburn hair standing beside him grinned too. Katherine quickly looked away, hoping her hand did not shake as she brought the cool liquid to her suddenly dry throat.

“I cannot imagine why my father chose to have the Americans aid us,” she managed to say. “The Barbary pirates cannot be that much of a threat to us in England, can they?”
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A Regency Novella -

Alexander Haines had a mission—recapture the USS Philadelphia from Barbary Coast pirates. Coddling a pampered daughter of an English earl had no part in that mission.

Not, that is, until Katherine Alcott became a hostage.


“Are those Jean Lafitte’s pirates turned patriots?” Michael asked Katherine as he handed her a glass of punch in the crowded ballroom.

“They are Americans, that is obvious,” Charles said. “Chaps have not tied their cravats correctly.”

“They do look a bit out of place,” Edward added.

“At least they are not half-naked with gold loops in their ears,” Adam sniggered.

Katherine tapped Charles’ arm with her fan in admonishment and then turned to smile at Adam. In that instant, she allowed herself a glance at the two men standing near some potted palms and then inhaled sharply at the boldly penetrating look the tall man with inky-black hair was giving her. His eyes were golden and as predatory as any of the big cats at the London zoo. A small smile lifted the corner of his mouth and she suddenly felt much too warm. The slightly shorter man with auburn hair standing beside him grinned too. Katherine quickly looked away, hoping her hand did not shake as she brought the cool liquid to her suddenly dry throat.

“I cannot imagine why my father chose to have the Americans aid us,” she managed to say. “The Barbary pirates cannot be that much of a threat to us in England, can they?”

More books from Highland Press Publishing

Cover of the book Deception by Cynthia Breeding
Cover of the book The Snowflake Ball by Cynthia Breeding
Cover of the book Room for Two by Cynthia Breeding
Cover of the book Bad Moon Rising by Cynthia Breeding
Cover of the book All I Want for Christmas Is A Hula Hoop...and A Mother by Cynthia Breeding
Cover of the book Peach Blossom Brides by Cynthia Breeding
Cover of the book A Cry From the Cold by Cynthia Breeding
Cover of the book Almost Denied by Cynthia Breeding
Cover of the book The Pianoforte by Cynthia Breeding
Cover of the book A Dragon's Tale by Cynthia Breeding
Cover of the book Love Under A Faery Blue Moon by Cynthia Breeding
Cover of the book Reluctant Betrayer: A Claddagh Book, Book 5 by Cynthia Breeding
Cover of the book In Sunshine Or In Shadow by Cynthia Breeding
Cover of the book Heartfelt by Cynthia Breeding
Cover of the book Do You Believe? by Cynthia Breeding
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy