Treasured Embrace — Marsha Bauer

INNOCENCE CAPTURED

When terrified, untouched Marisa awoke aboard a ship of bloodthirsty pirates, all she could think of was staying alive. The curvaceous beauty could only play for time before they slaughtered her, too, so she started to perform a striptease, hoping to mesmerize the bandits, then jump overboard. But the naive blonde never guessed that her act would catch the attention of the buccaneer captain, and that he'd want her to complete the show in his cabin. Marisa shuddered with revulsion ... then as his dark gaze warmed her lush form, her movements became more sensuous -- until she hoped for the wicked fate she'd first so wanted to avoid!

PASSIONS AROUSED

Kent was shocked to find the half-dressed Marisa on the deck of his vessel entertaining his crew, especially when the golden-haired creature was just about the most exquisite woman he'd ever laid eyes on. Furious that the wench would be so free with her charms, he banished her to his private quarters. Such creamy smooth skin was meant only for his pleasure; her slender shapely limbs would feel his bold caress alone. Kent wanted to punish the enchantress for making him weak with desire. But the moment his lips crushed hers, all he could think of was filling her with his love, and cradling her in his treasured embrace.