Miss Marleigh's Pirate Lord — Mindy Burbidge Strunk

For six years Alex Bellingham has pretended to be a pirate. But when his crew discovers his ruse, Alex is forced to run. His only way out of Portsmouth and away from his pursuers is in the carriage of two unsuspecting ladies.After an unsuccessful Season and several house parties without any assurances, Abigail Marleigh knows this house party is her last chance. If she is unable to secure a match for herself, her uncle will make good on his threats and arrange a match for her.Alex arrives at the house party intending to use it only as a place to hide. To his shock, one of the ladies attending not only knows who he is but also piques more than just his interest. When his crew discovers his whereabouts, Alex knows he can't risk her safety, even if it means living with a broken heart.