Trade Winds: An utterly breathtaking and spellbinding historical romance (The Kinross Family Sagas Book 1)

The passionate story of a feisty merchant’s daughter fighting for her freedom and a striking Scottish rogue determined to prove his worth.Fiercely independent Jessamijn van Sandt dreams of breaking free from her gilded cage. Trapped under her stepfather's oppressive control, he chases away potential suitors to keep her unwed and under his thumb.When she meets Killian Kinross — a roguish and strikingly handsome Scotsman with abundant charm — Jess finds herself intrigued and infuriated by him. And the feeling is mutual for Killian.With nothing to his name but a battered ship won through a game of chance and a fierce determination to rebuild his life, Killian has been banished by his estranged but powerful grandfather.Drawn together by their shared misfortune, Jess proposes a marriage of convenience. First she must follow Killian as he sets sail on a daring voyage to the Far East to make his fortune.But this is a treacherous path filled with scheming rivals and the unpredictable tides of fortune. And, as their initial intrigue soon turns into a fiery attraction, Jess and Killian are plunged into uncharted territory.Grappling with the passionate love she feels for a man she must learn to trust, the winds of fate pull Jess in a new direction, where she will have to fight for what her heart truly desires . . .Woven with rich historical detail, from the windswept Scottish Highlands to the bustling harbours of Sweden, this sweeping historical romance of love, betrayal and daring self-discovery is perfect for fans of Poldark, Outlander, Tracy Rees, Victoria Cornwall, Susie Murphy or Jessie Burton.FINALIST FOR THE ROMANTIC NOVELISTS’ ASSOCIATION’S PURE PASSION AWARD FOR BEST HISTORICAL FICTION.Praise for Trade Winds:‘A lush setting, vivid characters and a wonderful romance make this a delicious treat!’ Nicola Cornick, bestselling historical romance author‘Courtenay has created a well-researched background for the romance . . . It's a good book to snuggle up inside with.’ News of the World⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I made the mistake of starting this at bedtime. Before I knew it, it was 3 in the morning! A very unputdownable book indeed.’ Val C.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Delightful escapism.’ DeeDee⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Stayed with me for ages after reading it.’ Gillian⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It transports you to another world.’ Katriona M.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘BE PREPARED TO READ IN ONE SITTING, THIS IS A HISTORICAL ROMANCE YOU WON'T WANT TO PUT DOWN UNTIL THE END!!!’ Bookworm⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This has everything anyone could want in a romantic novel.’ Mary S.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I felt as if I were right in the book. Magical.’ The Enchanted Book Reader Read more