Royal Navy Series by Lee Rowan

It's 1796 and not only is love between men taboo, it is punishable by death. Lt. David Archer is an officer in His Majesty's Navy and a gentleman of Regency Society. He is also hopelessly in love with his shipmate, Lt. William Marshall. David is certain that his feelings, if expressed, would be met with revulsion. Afraid of losing the strong friendship that he has forged with William, he vows to never speak of or act on his desire, promising himself to take the secret to his grave... moreIt's 1796 and not only is love between men taboo, it is punishable by death. Lt. David Archer is an officer in His Majesty's Navy and a gentleman of Regency Society. He is also hopelessly in love with his shipmate, Lt. William Marshall. David is certain that his feelings, if expressed, would be met with revulsion. Afraid of losing the strong friendship that he has forged with William, he vows to never speak of or act on his desire, promising himself to take the secret to his grave. Although William is young, his innate talent has allowed him to quickly rise above his humble background and gain a reputation as a promising officer. The Royal Navy is his world, and in that world there is no room for anything as frivolous as romance. Then, in a twist of fate, the two men are abducted by a ruthless pirate who finds pleasure in toying with his captives. Thrown together in close quarters and wondering if they will survive, they're are faced with some difficult choices. William struggles with his growing feelings for David and, try as he might to dismiss them, he can't. When David makes the ultimate sacrifice to protect the man he loves, the reason for it is clear and the passion that the men have denied for so long is realized for the first time. Before the lovers can have any sort of life together, they must first escape. After that, they face an even greater challenge is their love strong enough to survive a clandestine life under the ever-present threat of the Navy's implacable Articles of War? less

The ruggedly handsome Lt. William Marshall of His Majesty's Navy carries a secret close to his heart, one that is more important than either his loyalty to England or his devotion to duty. His shipmate, Lt. David Archer, is not only his best friend, he's been his lover for over a year. The penalty should their relationship be discovered? Death, by hanging... moreThe ruggedly handsome Lt. William Marshall of His Majesty's Navy carries a secret close to his heart, one that is more important than either his loyalty to England or his devotion to duty. His shipmate, Lt. David Archer, is not only his best friend, he's been his lover for over a year. The penalty should their relationship be discovered? Death, by hanging. Both men control their passions and exercise discretion aboard ship as best they can, but the ship's quarters are close, shore leave is infrequent, and in the military. . .nothing is permanent. A transfer to a new ship leads to danger as Will and David are caught in a web of intrigue. Ordered to masquerade as lovers in order to flush out and help capture a saboteur who is known to use blackmail to achieve his ends, they face possible discovery of the truth. Then a murder attempt leaves Davy near death while Will is sent off, without knowing his lover's fate, to command a captured French vessel. Will and David have always known the risks, known that death might take either of them at any time. Their chances of staying together were never high...could it be that their luck has finally run out? less

November, 1802. A truce holds in the war between England and France, but the conflict has moved into the lives of Commander Will Marshall and Lieutenant David Archer. Separated for nine months after Davy was wounded, they are now reunited in His Majesty's secret service-only to find that their relationship is still in troubled waters. With Will in command, he silently wrestles with the fear that his next order may send Davy into the path of another bullet-a fatal one... moreNovember, 1802. A truce holds in the war between England and France, but the conflict has moved into the lives of Commander Will Marshall and Lieutenant David Archer. Separated for nine months after Davy was wounded, they are now reunited in His Majesty's secret service-only to find that their relationship is still in troubled waters. With Will in command, he silently wrestles with the fear that his next order may send Davy into the path of another bullet-a fatal one. Davy has no idea why his lover has grown distant, but he does know that Will walked away once before, and never even answered his letters. Should he have returned? Their reunion was passionate, but Will's evasiveness makes him wonder if he has made a serious error. If their love is to survive, they must face and overcome their misunderstandings, before the tide of war sweeps over them once more. Eye of the Storm, the third in the Royal Navy Series by Lee Rowan, travels from England to France with Will as Commander in charge of a covert mission. He and Davy are forced, once again, to confront the fears that both separate and join them and find a way to share their love in a time when it was more than just forbidden-when it was a crime. "Eye of the Storm--A bold, adventurous tale of two courageous British seamen in love in 1802, risking their lives at sea and on land, told by Lee Rowan, who never disappoints!" --Ruth Sims, author of The Phoenix, & Counterpoint: Dylan's Story less

Sequel to Winds of Change/Eye of the Storm Royal Navy Series: Book Three The Royal Navy meets the Stately English Manor Murder Mystery, and if it were only a matter of Colonel Mustard in the library, things would be so much easier. After an ambush by the French while on a routine surveillance mission, Will Marshall and David Archer are advised to retreat to the English countryside to avoid Bonaparte's animosity for a time... moreSequel to Winds of Change/Eye of the Storm Royal Navy Series: Book Three The Royal Navy meets the Stately English Manor Murder Mystery, and if it were only a matter of Colonel Mustard in the library, things would be so much easier. After an ambush by the French while on a routine surveillance mission, Will Marshall and David Archer are advised to retreat to the English countryside to avoid Bonaparte's animosity for a time. Upon their arrival, they discover that David's eldest brother has died after a mysterious accident and this puts his other, very unsuitable brother in line for the title. David's suspicions—that the new heir had a hand in his brother’s death—seem so unreasonable that even Will finds it difficult to believe his fears are valid. If Davy thought his lover was hard to convince, his autocratic father, who still sees him as the inept youngest son, won’t even listen to him. Davy and Will are thrust into the role of sleuths, trying to determine the truth behind the mystery. All the while Will has concerns of his own: his fear of losing Davy is still stronger than his desire to keep Davy beside him on the quarterdeck… but he knows no other life than the Navy. First Edition published by Cheyenne Publishing/Bristlecone Pine Press, 2010 less

The Captain's CourtshipFor Cynthia Lancaster and Captain Paul Smith, it's love at first sight, but Cynthia has been promised to her father's protégé, the lackluster Mr. Evelyn Humboldt. A lengthy courtship is what's expected, but will Paul have enough time to claim his ladylove and get back to port to take command of the Seahorse? There seems to be more than one revolution brewing in the American colonies! See Paris and LiveChristopher St... moreThe Captain's CourtshipFor Cynthia Lancaster and Captain Paul Smith, it's love at first sight, but Cynthia has been promised to her father's protégé, the lackluster Mr. Evelyn Humboldt. A lengthy courtship is what's expected, but will Paul have enough time to claim his ladylove and get back to port to take command of the Seahorse? There seems to be more than one revolution brewing in the American colonies! See Paris and LiveChristopher St. John hadn't planned on staying in Paris, but then he met the unforgettable Zoë Colbert. Unable to pull himself away, Christopher loses his heart to Zoë and finds himself embroiled in the turmoil of the French Revolution. Will passion save them from the ravages of war, or lead them down a path of inescapable danger? CastawayIn a time when their love is forbidden and a place where privacy is impossible, the love between Lieutenants David Archer and William Marshall has remained hidden, even from each other. But when a terrible storm at sea leaves the two stranded on a desert island where their fantasies are just within reach, will they be able to deny their desires, or will their true feelings be revealed? less