The bluest of blood; the boldest of hearts; the de Montfortes will take your breath away." Irish Captain Ruaidri O' Devir has no love for the English. Taken from his family and pressed into the Royal Navy at a young age, he is now a commander for the fledgling American Continental Navy, hand-picked by John Adams himself to steal a potent new explosive from the British. Ruaidri expects to be successful in his mission. What he doesn't expect is to fall in love with the sister of the man he's crossed an ocean to abduct... Beautiful Lady Nerissa de Montforte is the youngest sibling in a powerful and aristocratic English family. Fiercely guarded by her overprotective brothers, she pines for love after a longtime betrothal was cruelly cut short. When she accompanies her brother to a demonstration of his new explosive, she never dreams that her wildest longings to find love and freedom are about to be fulfilled ... by a man who is wrong for her in every single way except the one that matters most... The spectacular conclusion to the internationally bestselling DE MONTFORTE series by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Danelle Harmon! **Review PRAISE FOR THE WAYWARD ONE:  "One of my all-time favorite authors!"  JULIA QUINN, #1 NYT Bestselling Author of The Bridgertons 5 STARS: "Totally riveting ... rich in history, full of action and suspense and with the added layer of romance ... perfection!" Booktalk With Eileen blog A 5 STAR HIT:  "Explosive ... rich ... an impressive read ... long awaited and well worth the wait!" - Karen Simpson, Alwyztrouble's Romance Book Reviews & More 5 STARS: "Ms. Harmon is a master at weaving her story so that this reader was compelled to read from the first page to the end without turning off the eReader, thus watching the sun come up without having slept. That, along with such interesting characters, made this a winner for me." -- Book Obsessed Chicks Book Club 5 STARS: "A terrific conclusion to the series! Grabs you from the start with its spiritedness and competence!" - Jenerated Reviews 5 STARS:  "Full of excitement and adventure ... just perfect!" - AnnMarie Spiby, Goodreads Reviewer 5 STARS for Danelle Harmon and her roguish Irishmen!" *- Erin Anfinson-pirani, Goodreads Reviewer * "This avid historical romance reviewer is absolutely thrilled to see the return of the de Montforte family in this wonderful series by Danelle Harmon." - A, Goodreads Reviewer "A swashbuckling tale full of daring and romance!" J.J. Stout, Goodreads Reviewer "The author did a great job ... the nautical feel was fun." - Whiskey in the Jar Likes to Read blog

Nobly-born Royal Navy Captain Christian Lord finds more than he bargains for with a beautiful Irish stowaway and a crew on the brink of mutiny in this unforgettable, emotional tale by the bestselling author of the critically acclaimed de Montforte Brothers series.

The bluest of blood; the boldest of hearts; the de Montfortes will take your breath away." Irish Captain Ruaidri O' Devir has no love for the English. Taken from his family and pressed into the Royal Navy at a young age, he is now a commander for the fledgling American Continental Navy, hand-picked by John Adams himself to steal a potent new explosive from the British. Ruaidri expects to be successful in his mission. What he doesn't expect is to fall in love with the sister of the man he's crossed an ocean to abduct... Beautiful Lady Nerissa de Montforte is the youngest sibling in a powerful and aristocratic English family. Fiercely guarded by her overprotective brothers, she pines for love after a longtime betrothal was cruelly cut short. When she accompanies her brother to a demonstration of his new explosive, she never dreams that her wildest longings to find love and freedom are about to be fulfilled ... by a man who is wrong for her in every single way except the one that matters most... The spectacular conclusion to the internationally bestselling DE MONTFORTE series by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Danelle Harmon! **Review PRAISE FOR THE WAYWARD ONE:  "One of my all-time favorite authors!"  JULIA QUINN, #1 NYT Bestselling Author of The Bridgertons 5 STARS: "Totally riveting ... rich in history, full of action and suspense and with the added layer of romance ... perfection!" Booktalk With Eileen blog A 5 STAR HIT:  "Explosive ... rich ... an impressive read ... long awaited and well worth the wait!" - Karen Simpson, Alwyztrouble's Romance Book Reviews & More 5 STARS: "Ms. Harmon is a master at weaving her story so that this reader was compelled to read from the first page to the end without turning off the eReader, thus watching the sun come up without having slept. That, along with such interesting characters, made this a winner for me." -- Book Obsessed Chicks Book Club 5 STARS: "A terrific conclusion to the series! Grabs you from the start with its spiritedness and competence!" - Jenerated Reviews 5 STARS:  "Full of excitement and adventure ... just perfect!" - AnnMarie Spiby, Goodreads Reviewer 5 STARS for Danelle Harmon and her roguish Irishmen!" *- Erin Anfinson-pirani, Goodreads Reviewer * "This avid historical romance reviewer is absolutely thrilled to see the return of the de Montforte family in this wonderful series by Danelle Harmon." - A, Goodreads Reviewer "A swashbuckling tale full of daring and romance!" J.J. Stout, Goodreads Reviewer "The author did a great job ... the nautical feel was fun." - Whiskey in the Jar Likes to Read blog

Note to readers:  This e-book is an extensively revised edition of the 1994 paperback; all reviews posted prior to August, 2012, do NOT reflect the current book.A hot, new, award-winning release from the bestselling, critically acclaimed author of  the de Montforte Brothers series!Proud Pirate Queen. With her feisty band of warrior women, Maeve Merrick, the notorious Pirate Queen of the Caribbean, commands the seas in her beautiful schooner Kestrel. Burned by the treachery of men and nursing a painful betrayal from her past, Maeve wants for nothing ... until the sea delivers a handsome castaway to her remote island. High Stakes and Betrayal. Nothing is as it appears. Maeve's prisoner has a dangerous secret - a secret that could very well change the fate of nations ... but from the moment the fiery she-pirate lays eyes upon her gift from the sea, she finds her most precious possession - her heart - in danger of becoming a pirate's plunder in this fast-paced, passionate tale of love set in the summer of 1805.ReviewK.I.S.S. AWARD and CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE for Historical Love & Laughter:  "A lively, sexy, humorous, and action-packed adventure that will keep readers rapidly turning the pages. Readers will truly delight in this fast-paced, and uniquely wonderful pirate yarn."                                             -- Romantic Times Magazine5 STARS! One of the best alpha heroes I've ever read about! You can't go wrong with this read. I highly recommend it!   -- Melanie Friedman, RCJR ezine and reviewer for RCJR Ezine "Danelle Harmon's style is as bold and sexy as her unforgettable characters!"                                               -- Loretta Chase, New York Times Bestselling Author"A sexy, rollicking, romantic adventure on the high seas! ... An exciting new read from the gifted pen of Danelle Harmon."          -- Susan Wiggs, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author 4.5 STARS!  "Winner of several writing awards, Harmon's fourth seafaring historical romance may be headed in that same direction... The sea-faring adventures and battles keep the reader enthralled as the author takes us through that period of England's history with the ultimate death of their greatest naval hero of all time, Admiral Horatio Nelson."                                                                            --  Affaire de Coeur Magazine "Danelle Harmon has once again taken us on a majestic adventure on the high seas. This time we plunge into uncharted waters with the all-female crew of the Kestrel, captained by the Queen of the Caribbean, Maeve Merrick... You'll love My Lady Pirate!"                                                         -- GEnie Romance Reviews