THE PIRATE LORD: American pirate captain Gideon Horn got his nickname The Pirate Lord by plundering British lords. But when he and his crew discover a hidden island paradise, they dream of abandoning their lawless ways to build a peaceful colony. There's just one problem: their utopia needs wives. So when a convict ship bound for New Zealand crosses their path, the pirates see the perfect solution and seize their brides-to-be... Miss Sarah Willis has other plans entirely. The spirited reformer and earl's stepsister is traveling in disguise aboard the convict vessel, documenting the shameful treatment of transported women. Swept up in the pirates' scheme, she refuses to let these vulnerable souls become unwilling brides. Sarah strikes a bargain with the infamous Pirate Lord: give the women a fortnight to choose their own fates. He counters with one week. She stirs rebellion below deck. He silences her protests with searing kisses that leave them both breathless. But as secrets surface and danger threatens their island haven, Sarah and Gideon discover that the greatest treasure isn't gold or safety—it's a love passionate enough to transform even the most notorious pirate into a man worth surrendering to...