Captive of My Desires
Malory-Anderson Family
Gabrielle Brooks sails to the Caribbean in search of a husband and ends up a prisoner of Drew Anderson, an American captain. A swashbuckling historical romance in the Malory family saga.
About This Book
Captive of My Desires is a historical romance novel by Johanna Lindsey, first published in 2007 by Pocket. It is part of the Malory-Anderson Family series and runs 440 pages. Readers can expect enemies to lovers, forced proximity.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Enemies to Lovers
- Length
- 440 pages
- Format
- Mass Market Paperback
Where to read or listen
Get Captive of My Desires by Johanna Lindsey
These store links are affiliate links (Amazon, Audible, Bookshop.org and Libro.fm). As an Amazon Associate, Eikna earns from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Learn more.
Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A woman seeking a husband in the Caribbean finds herself a prisoner of a roguish American captain.
- Features Enemies to Lovers
- Established series connection
- Captor/Captive dynamics
This may not be ideal if…
- Very brief description lacks depth on emotional arc
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Unequal due to captor/captive dynamic
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Fans of swashbuckling historical romance and high-conflict relationship dynamics.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Determined to find a husband, Gabrielle Brooks journeys to the Caribbean. Her plans are derailed when she becomes a captive of Drew Anderson, an American captain, leading to a high-stakes encounter in the Caribbean.
Central Conflict
The forced captivity of Gabrielle Brooks by Drew Anderson creates a volatile dynamic between the two characters.
Setting
Caribbean
Strengths
- Established series connection
- Clear, high-stakes central premise
Consider before reading
- Very brief description lacks depth on emotional arc
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 5
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
What Readers Say
No reviews yet
Be the first to share what you thought of this book.
Publication Details
- Publisher
- Format
- Mass Market Paperback
- Length
- 440 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781416505488
- ISBN-10
- 1416505482
Captive of My Desires: quick answers
- Who wrote Captive of My Desires?
- Captive of My Desires was written by Johanna Lindsey.
- When was Captive of My Desires published?
- Captive of My Desires was first published in 2007 by Pocket.
- What genre is Captive of My Desires?
- Captive of My Desires is a historical romance novel, with enemies to lovers, forced proximity.
- How many pages is Captive of My Desires?
- Captive of My Desires is 440 pages long (Mass Market Paperback).
- Is Captive of My Desires part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Malory-Anderson Family series.
Are you the author? Verify your author profile to manage this book.
This is my book — sign inWhere to read or listen
Get Captive of My Desires by Johanna Lindsey
These store links are affiliate links (Amazon, Audible, Bookshop.org and Libro.fm). As an Amazon Associate, Eikna earns from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Learn more.
Want more books like this?
Let Lyra help you discover lesbian romance books that match your exact mood, favorite tropes, and reading style.