. She's put 3,000 miles between herself and Kempton, her one-time abuser, but he's so obsessed with her, he's followed her from Vermont to Oxford in England. Escaping his clutches again, she seeks refuge on a sea cruise to give her wealthy Aunt Clara the chance to have him dealt with. On board the "MV Albion", Merry meets a danger of a different kind: an attack on the protective cocoon she's built around herself against her horror of sexual intimacy. The charismatic Captain Maynard, a man well-seasoned in the art of love-making, intrigues her. She finds herself falling for him. He's a good teacher, and she wants to learn, but her past trauma threatens her chance to enjoy consensual sex. Meet the Captain and see what you think of him. Will you love him or hate him? Will he persevere and bring them both happiness, or will he decide Merry's fear is too great a challenge even for him? And as for Kempton, will he manage to track Merry down again? This is the story of a young woman coming to terms with her past and seeking the happiness all women deserve. This compilation includes: and . The last three books in the series, , are available in , when Merry will find her Happy Ever After. (The love scenes in this book make it suitable for 18+.)