English noblewoman Emily St. Simon wants nothing more than to escape the constraints of a society that demands she turn in her breeches and secure a husband. She cares nothing about men or love until she encounters daring sea captain Noah Sandleton, a man who steals her heart and her innocence with searing kisses and bold touches. Noah Sandleton sails the sea avoiding anything that resembles commitment--until he meets the golden-haired temptress with a will to match his own. One night of passion binds them together, but a debt of honor forces Noah to abandon his bride. When he discovers Emily is caught in a dangerous game of intrigue, Noah devises a secret plan to return to her side, where he will risk his life to protect her and earn the chance to rekindle the greatest love either has ever known.