Finding Tess

A runaway bride and unruly mariners sail into adventure at the dawn of the Golden Age of Piracy.

1695 - Desperate to escape a wretched arranged marriage, Scottish highlander Tess Campbell sees no way out until an unexpected chance to flee miraculously arises. The lofty galleon is right there, docked in Aberdeen Harbour. No one is watching. Impulsively, she stows away and thrills as the tall ship heads out to sea. But what has she got herself into?

2024 - Newly wed in Scotland, Innis Bree Blyth becomes enthralled with the elusive story of a young woman named Tess from long ago. Having found letters Tess wrote bemoaning an arranged marriage, Innis Bree is desperate to find out more. What happened to the lass? Did she wed the man she despised and live a horrible life?

As the captivating tale of Tess unfolds, pirates, new world natives, colonial settlers, and the one man Tess can passionately love come to life. Inspired by the courageous lass who lived in the past, present-day Innis Bree is emboldened to rekindle the fire in her own troubled life and to break free from a lingering curse cast upon her family by a nemesis of Tess.

Come aboard to embark on this enchanting journey brimming with romance and adventure. It's an exhilarating voyage you won't soon forget.

This is part of the Highland Legacy Romance trilogy with Waking Innis Bree and Loving Adeline, although each story stands alone.