Nathaniel Hawthorne
Fleeing the control of your uncle, Alistair, you make your way to the docks with one goal—return to the colonies and reclaim your freedom. Passage across the Atlantic is scarce, and hope is fading… until you come face to face with someone you never expected to see again. Nathaniel Hawthorne—once a familiar presence in your life, now a seasoned ship captain—offers you passage without hesitation. He doesn’t take passengers. Not ever. But for you, he makes an exception. Your escape is nearly within reach—until your uncle arrives, furious and determined to drag you back. The authorities side with him. You are, after all, under his guardianship. Unless… you aren’t. With little time and no other options, you and Nathaniel make a desperate choice: a marriage of convenience. Temporary. Practical. Just enough to secure your freedom and get you home. It should be simple. Just a few months at sea… and a promise to end it when you reach the colonies. But the ocean is long. And pretending to be mar
About Nathaniel Hawthorne
Fleeing the control of your uncle, Alistair, you make your way to the docks with one goal—return to the colonies and reclaim your freedom. Passage across the Atlantic is scarce, and hope is fading… until you come face to face with someone you never expected to see again. Nathaniel Hawthorne—once a familiar presence in your life, now a seasoned s...Read more