Young Henry Morgan is obsessed with his plan to follow the wake of his ancestor Sir Henry Morgan’s ships and to find the buccaneer’s long lost snuffbox. The plan is imperiled by Hector Torres, a wealthy, aging Cuban who has designs on Isabella, the girl Henry intends to marry. When Isabella’s uncle sends her temporarily back to Spain, Henry and his friend, Jan, commence their voyage in a small fishing boat. They sail the Caribbean, touching land at the scenes of Sir Henry’s conquests and visit his home base of Port Royal. Having concluded the voyage Henry awaits Isabella’s return. Both he and Torres are at dock-side to greet Isabella. Torres reaches her first. After a brief glance he abruptly hurries away. Henry is also shocked by her appearance but accepts her the way she is. Isabella then reveals that she has been cleverly disguised to frighten Torres away. Learning of the deception, Hector uses his influence to have Henry discharged from his employment. Henry decides to emigrate, with his wife Isabella and infant daughter, to America, providing he can finance the journey. A surprising development involving the jeweled snuffbox results in Torres’ downfall and for the Morgans’ first class passage to America.

A broken engagement prompts Julia Morgan to move to San Francisco in search of a new life. The first letter at her new address is from her Aunt Ada of Pensacola, Florida, pleading for help. She believes there is a conspiracy afoot to deprive her of her antique collection. Out of work and low on funds Julia wonders how to respond. Over the years Aunt Ada has gifted her with a few ancient items. An appraisal proves them to be valuable and a source of funding for a trip to Pensacola. Julia enters the world of antiques expecting boredom. She encounters excitement, danger, and romance.

Nivea is determined to convince Lord Landis love and betrayal are not synonymous. The only tangible benefit Dare Landis has of finally claiming the title of Marquis of Raynsforth will be that the current marquis has finally gone to the Devil where he belongs. Until then, Lord Landis will continue to enjoy life on his own terms. . .as a heartless rake who's beholden to no one. Nivea Horsham knows there's more to Dare than he reveals to the world. She's loved him since her older brother brought his ridiculously handsome friend home from school all those years ago. But getting him to notice her has proven to be an impossible endeavor. Is it possible for Nivea to shatter Dare's carefully crafted facade and show him how to love? 97,879 Words