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Branded Ann
Released January 2008 from Bold Strokes Books
No pirate on the high seas is more bloodthirsty or feared than the notorious Branded Ann, a woman with eyes like ice and a face marred by a mysterious cross-shaped scar. When she raids a merchant vessel bound for Jamaica, her only objective is to obtain the map that will lead her to a legendary treasure. But she hadn't bargained on taking Violet, the merchant's young widow, on board her ship as a prisoner. In spite of her childlike appearance, Violet has a dark side of her own and Ann finds her fearlessness both infuriating and endearing.
As Branded Ann sails in search of treasure, her task is made more difficult by a stowaway child, a saboteur, and the treacherous seas of the Devil's Triangle; to make matters worse, she finds herself falling for her not-so-innocent but altogether charming captive. But will Violet be able to overcome the demons of her past and accept Ann's love? And will they survive the treasure hunt that has already claimed the lives of hundreds before them?
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Praise for Branded Ann:
Lesbian protagonists are not usually featured in pirate exploits, so this extremely well told novel is a treat not soon to be forgotten...
~Kathi Isserman, Curve Magazine
Daring, bold and suspenseful are just a few words to describe the latest novel from Merry Shannon... Shannon keeps the story moving swiftly along with traumatic plot twists and turns... Overall a great second novel...
~Cecelia Martin, Lambda Book Report
Branded Ann is an exciting, edge of your chair read. It keeps pages turning right to the satisfying conclusion.
~RLynne, Just About Write
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