Becket's Last Stand

October 15, 2007
As loyal readers of Michaels long-running series know, the Becket family has lived peacefully in England for many years while preparing for the final confrontation with their enemy, Edmund Beales. Edmund was Ainsley Beckets former privateer partner in the Caribbean. When Ainsley wanted to return to England, Edmund killed Ainsleys wife and most of his crew, leaving Ainsley with a hodgepodge group of adopted children and his own infant daughter, Callie. The Beckets know that soon their enemy will attack, and all Courtland can think about is Callie, whom he promised to protect. She has been in love with Court her whole life and everyone knows it, but Court still thinks of her as a child. During the ensuing battle, however, Court realizes that his love has changed. But will they survive to have a happy ending? The conclusion of the Becket saga is filled with action and romance, leaving Michaels fans feeling elated, satisfied, and not just a little sad to say farewell to such beloved characters.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2007, American Library Association.)