num_pages: 84
description: 1748Lieutenant Conrad Herriot and Seaman Tom Cotton have been master and servant for over a decade and friends for almost as long. When Tom is injured during a skirmish Conrad forgets himself and rushes to Tom's side arousing suspicion about the true nature of their relationship. All Tom wants is the chance to consummate their love and embark on a new life together outside the law that condemns them. Yet he fears Conrad won't risk his career and his honor to become Tom's lover. Conrad believes his lust for Tom will damn his soul. There's also their difference in classa gentleman doesn't socialize with a common tar. As Conrad struggles to refute the gossip on the ship he must decide whether to commit the crime the crew's already convicted them of or part from Tom for good to save both their necks...25000 words
language: English
title: By Honor Betrayed
publisher: Carina Press