The Lady and The Dragon
by Shayla Black, Shelley Bradley

A Runaway Heiress

Lady Christina Delafield was as bold as she was beautiful. When her overbearing grandfather threatened to tame her in a Swiss finishing school, Christina stowed away on the first ship leaving London harbor, determined to make her own way in life. But the mysterious captain of the Dragon’s Lair was a seductive reason to relinquish her independence—and embrace desire.

A Gentleman Pirate

Drexell Cain had lived for four years as the merciless Black Dragon, the scourge of the seas. Bent on rescuing his brother from the British Navy, Drex would do anything to return him to his wife and son in Louisiana—even kidnap the Lord Admiral’s granddaughter for ransom. A lovely blonde stowaway was an unexpected complication, until he discovered her real identity—and her passionate claim on his lonely heart.

Originally published January 1999 in mass market paperback as A Zebra Precious Gem Historical Romance #7.

Shayla Black's Bio

You know what they say about curiosity and the cat...but if you still want to know, read below.

The author of sizzling contemporary, erotic and historical romances, Shelley Bradley (aka Shayla Black) lives in the south with her husband and daughter, juggling the many roles in her life: writer, mother, wife and all around laundress. In her "free" time, she is a reality TV junkie, enjoys reading, obsessively studying all things Harry Potter, doing step aerobics, and listening to an eclectic blend of music.

Shelley has won or placed in over a dozen writing contests, including Romance Writer of America's Golden Heart. With previous releases, Romantic Times has awarded her a Top Pick and a KISS Hero award.

A writing risk-taker, Shelley enjoys tackling writing challenges with every book, as well as writing emotionally-based relationships and hot love scenes from the heart.