While emptying chamber pots she's attacked by a Union Soldier, and in the process of defending herself against his unwanted advances Zalenthea kills him accidentally. She knows unless she flees she'll be dead by morning; so, she steals the town drunk's clothes to disguise herself as a boy. Zayla knew that if she could just reach the large ships at the harbor, her troubles would nearly be over.... Imagining her a lad 1st Captain Wooldridge offers her work on-board his ship. Wooldridge swears the lad looks as if he hasn't eaten in weeks; and since the cabin boy they had went AWOL, Wooldridge figured Stone could use another and offeres the lad the job. Zayla's surprised when Wooldridge delivers her to the captain, and she realizes just why he's been dubbed the name Stone. The piercing gray eyes say all that he doesn't....and never in her life had she seen a more beautiful man! t would take all her concentrations to remain a confounded boy...lest she give herself away...especially due to the fire she knew was underneath his cold exterior... This is an Interracial Historical Romance; meaning a Black Woman and a Caucasian Man. The Female characters in this compilation all consist of Biracial Black/Black women from the 1600s to the late 1800s. These books contain Strong Language, Mild Violence, Mild Profanity, Sexual situations; and are not meant for those under 18. Reader Discretion is Advised 18+