Defending Danger by Wendy Vella

From Bestseller Wendy Vella comes an exciting Regency series about legend, love and destiny, with a hint of magic …

When a pirate captures her heart
Running an investigative service with her siblings gives Dorset Sinclair a purpose now she’s lost her twin to love. But trouble steps into her path in the guise of a pirate.
She didn’t expect to save the life of the wickedly handsome stranger, and is shocked at the sparks of attraction that flare between them. Fleeing without giving him her name, Dorset is determined to put him from her thoughts, as he will play no part in her future.
But when the pirate aka Ashford Charlton, appears at her sister’s wedding, her life is turned on its head. His touch makes her shiver and his kisses make her wish for more, but any connection with him will lead to danger for both her and her family. Can she ignore that to follow her heart?
Desire is dangerous
Ash has only one reason to visit London, to find his long lost brother. But when a beautiful fiery woman risks herself to rescue him from certain death, everything changes.
He tracks his brother to Raven Castle, home of their cousin, but finds more than he expected. His beautiful saviour, Dorset Sinclair is there. Gentle, sweet natured, and with a backbone of pure iron, she makes it clear that she wants nothing to do with him, a man she sees as an unscrupulous pirate.
Danger is on his heels, and Ash knows this alone should make him leave those he loves to keep them safe, and yet he feels like he has finally come home in the arms of Dorrie and the family they share.
Can their love keep them safe from a man who is determined to tear them apart, or will Ash pay for his past sins with the ultimate sacrifice, losing the woman he loves?