The year is 1799 and midshipman David Archer is in love with his shipmate, Lieutenant William Marshall. After that, they face an even greater challenge-is their love strong enough to survive a clandestine life under the ever-present threat of the Navy’s implacable Articles of War?įans of M/M historical romances should enjoy this story, which features an atmospheric 18th century setting and a sweet, yet forbidden, friends-to-lovers romance between two young English naval officers. Before the lovers can have any sort of life together, they must first escape. When David makes the ultimate sacrifice to protect the man he loves, the reason for it is clear and the passion that the men have denied for so long is realized for the first time. William struggles with his growing feelings for David and, try as he might to dismiss them, he can’t.
Thrown together in close quarters and wondering if they will survive, they’re are faced with some difficult choices. Then, in a twist of fate, the two men are abducted by a ruthless pirate who finds pleasure in toying with his captives. The Royal Navy is his world, and in that world there is no room for anything as frivolous as romance. Although William is young, his innate talent has allowed him to quickly rise above his humble background and gain a reputation as a promising officer. Afraid of losing the strong friendship that he has forged with William, he vows to never speak of or act on his desire, promising himself to take the secret to his grave. David is certain that his feelings, if expressed, would be met with revulsion. He is also hopelessly in love with his shipmate, Lt. David Archer is an officer in His Majesty’s Navy and a gentleman of Regency Society. Only then will they find out if they can preserve their love without losing their lives.It’s 1796 and not only is love between men taboo, it is punishable by death.
He's in love, for the first time in his life, and he wants to know all about this new emotion.īut first they must escape. When Marshall learns of Archer’s sacrifice, he discovers what he feels for Davy runs stronger and deeper than friendship. To protect the man he loves, David Archer chooses to face his own demons of past abuse returned in a different form. When they and their captain are abducted, Archer and Marshall become pawns in a renegade’s sadistic game. While others spend shore leave carousing, he curls up with a navigation text.
To Marshall, the Navy is his one chance to move beyond his humble beginnings. David Archer realizes how hopeless his attraction to his fellow midshipman is from the moment a newly-arrived William Marshall challenges a sexually abusive shipmate to a duel – and shoots him dead. The first two earn him honor and respect, the third may cost him his life.
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