Black Pearl

Martin Dominguez has been fascinated with Katherine ever since he spied on her while on shore leave. To keep her from his lecherous shipmates, he marries the beautiful herbalist, knowing he's been in love with her ever since he saw her frolicking in the woods with her friends.

Though forced into marriage with the handsome West Indian stranger, Katherine knows he's the only man in the world for her. But tragedy, voodoo and Martin's past threaten the very foundation of their fledgling marriage.

- Cheryl Ferguson, Romantic Times Book Club