Cover of An Uncertain Destiny

An Uncertain Destiny

Jannine Gallant

historical romance(75)

A woman with haunting visions hides as a cabin boy — and wins the heart of a man already promised to another.

Content Warnings
violence/gore

Description

Haunting visions have plagued Megan Pendrake for years, a dire promise of a turbulent future. When Megan and her brother are forced to flee England aboard a ship bound for the colonies, trouble looms. In 1692, Salem, Massachusetts is a hotbed of suspicion and persecution where the mere hint of witchcraft is a death sentence. Remaining in Salem is courting disaster, but Megan's heart won't allow her to leave the man she has grown to love.Nicholas Thayer is mesmerized by the beautiful, unconventional young woman who boards his ship posing as a cabin boy. But his future is predetermined, including a fiancée waiting for him at home. When Megan faces inconceivable peril, Nicholas must make the ultimate choice between family and faith or a love he can't deny. But will he be able to save them both from An Uncertain Destiny?

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