Georgette, a pirate captain, grapples with dark desires as she contemplates murdering her deceitful husband and fleeing Hallow Manor. The narrative explores themes of betrayal and the high stakes of ambition, as she faces the potential repercussions of her violent intentions against the king. The tension between her dreams of freedom and the reality of her dangerous choices drives the story forward.
Eighteen-year-old Georgette Baine is a young pirate captain raised with utter disdain toward royalty. But when she and her twin brother, Captain Elias Baine, make a precarious deal with a King to gain access to a long-lost treasure, they find themselves in an untenable position. The King has tasked them with procuring stolen cargo under the watchful eye of his army commander, and Georgette is convinced they've been misled. Mercy Landlight is a nineteen-year-old princess who has been sent to wed a king to secure political peace with his country and hers. A dutiful daughter of the crown she would never question her brother's decree until on her way to her new home, and husband, her journey is thwarted. The sparks of an unfamiliar romance cause Mercy to question everything she's been taught about herself. While Georgette strains to decide if she should continue the life path she was destined for or to entangle herself in a relationship that wouldn't offer her the same freedoms. With enemies at every bend, this harrowing journey will alter the course of their lives and change the very foundation of who they are and what they've always believed. Follow their sea-faring pirate adventure in this YA Fantasy Romance!
The story revolves around Briar, who enters a fake dating arrangement with Darcy, her school's star basketball player, despite their contrasting personalities. As their charade unfolds, Briar discovers Darcy's shocking secret—he drinks blood with his lunch—and realizes her ex-boyfriend poses a threat to his kind. This unexpected twist plunges her into a dangerous situation, forcing her to navigate the complexities of their relationship while confronting external dangers.
Struggling to leave her past behind, Birdie, a tailor, relocates to the friendly town of Fairvein. Despite the warm welcome from the locals, she faces challenges in fully integrating into the close-knit community, highlighting themes of belonging and the impact of one's history on personal connections.