Mabel and her friends are police recruits in Leicester, England, where they are currently receiving their training in this particular area of work. But, on one occasion while on patrol, Mabel happens to come across a stranger, who, after performing introductions, makes one such proposition to her, which she is unable to resist, irrespective of her current commitments.
When she begins the new job, she discovers that she is starting to love her new charge. The only problem that presents itself before her is the disturbing influence of her employer, who causes in her principled and normal existence many avoidable complexities.
The events that follow thereafter bring forth many facts into the open, thus creating a series of unfathomable situations, which not only surprises Mabel but also brings out a completely different facet to her personality.
The Strange Encounter takes you on a journey of a strong tidal wave of emotions that invade her simple existence, followed by days and months of anguish, intensity, uncertainty, and frustration.
Delve deeper to witness a climax when she begins to discover, with the passage of time, that her tender feelings are not unrequited.
Marcus Thorne wears several masks in his life-playing retired pirate, Captain Hawk, is his favorite, but if his secret is discovered, he could die. Captivated by his enemy's daughter, Marcus kidnaps her, but in turn, she captures his heart... until he discovers Isabelle is one of Napoleon's spies with the power to endanger his life and the lives of his friends.
After her release, Isabelle can't stop thinking about her masked abductor and how he'd stolen her heart before ridding her of his presence. Betrothed to a man who strangely reminds her of the man whose kisses set her ablaze, she marries him, only to discover he's not who he seemed to be and is withholding secrets. But then, so is she.
Content warning: This story contains a mild amount of violence and kidnapping... along with plenty of falling in love.