Caitlin is beautiful, talented and smart.. An elite debutante in London's ton. When misfortune strikes and she is put in a very compromising position Alexi, the young boy she'd grown up with her whole life decides to rescue her in her time of need and they begin a journey filled with twists and turns, love and loss, pirates and magic.. and Caitlin learns what it takes to be The Duke's Bride.

Mother may I go out to swim, Yes my darling daughter, Hang your clothes up neat and trim But don't go near the water.

~~And no, this is NOT a Vampire Diaries FanFic.~~ Clara is arranged. Arranged to marry Damon. Damon is arranged. But loves someone else. Dathan is just the brother. But he is the brother that will show the couple how to life together. He will show Damon his faults. In sickness, and in health. Are main words in this marrage, for when Damon is injured, can Clara stand him long enough to nurse him back to health? And with Damon learn to love Southern bell, Clara?

What would happen when an English lady who has never known love or affection, who was held responsible for the death of her mother crossed paths with a handsome Scottish Laird who hated all things English? Lady Thalia Herbert dreams that one day her champion would ride through the gate of Somerset Castle and whisk her away. Lachlan Macgregor thinks the English cannot be trusted. Can this girl break down the walls surrounding his heart and can he let go of his hate and surrender to the deep emotions of unexpected love.