1st place winner of the Cygnus Award for Women's Fantasy/SciFi "The Maiden Voyage of the Maryann by Linda Reed is an enjoyable read for anyone looking for a tale of adventure, ancestors, pirates, treasures, but with a deeper meaning of discovery. I can see this book dotting beaches everywhere this summer!...The story moves well and keeps the reader engaged and enchanted…" - Judge, 23rd Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards Emily learns she is adopted, pregnant, and a descendant of Black Beard the pirate in the span of a few weeks. After being time-napped into the 1700's she and her ancestors must come together to fight pirates and recover Black Beard's lost treasure.