Nicholas Randolph is sailing home to England after doing business in America, a profession chosen for him by his father, when his ship is attacked by pirates.  Captain Emma Sullivan of the Lucifer captures Nicholas and holds him for ransom.  Life at sea is the only life Emma has ever known, and when her captain father died, she took over the ship.

And A Star to Steer Her By is an adventure on the high seas.  Philippa Grey-Gerou creates a story of love with a little intrigue and humor that I enjoyed.