The Story
Two enemies bound by danger-and undone by desire.
Savannah socialite Samantha Warstein has finally been given the chance to earn her place within her family's secret pirating legacy. Her first obstacle as a captain? An ambitious-and annoyingly handsome-navy lieutenant tasked with destroying the pirate trade. And she's not sure which challenge appeals more: proving her worth or putting him in his place.
Having lost his parents to pirates, Lieutenant Christian Thompson takes his assignment seriously, determined to spend his life married only to the sea. But when a mysterious, red-headed beauty bests him in battle, the mission becomes personal. He'll see her brought to justice, no matter how her laughter haunts him... or how her courage stirs something he thought long buried.
When a notorious pirate kidnaps Samantha, her uncle hires Christian to track her down. Little does he know, the woman he's chasing and the woman he's rescuing are one and the same. Bound together by danger and deception, they must work together to take down the most ruthless man on the seas. But as treacherous waters and buried secrets close in, their greatest peril may be the desire neither can resist.
When the truth comes to light, Christian will have to choose between duty and desire-and Samantha must decide if her dreams are worth risking the hangman's noose.
Tropes you'll love:
- Enemies to lovers
- Gender-bent pirate romance
- Strong female heroine
- Passion vs duty
- Independent woman
- Forbidden love
- Secret identity
- Opposites attract
- High seas adventure
- Kidnapping
Author: Lauren Everly
Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
Published: 01/02/2026
Pages: 334
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781969349607
About the Author
Everly, Lauren: - Lauren Everly first discovered her love for historical romance at the age of twelve, when she stumbled upon a hidden box of Johanna Lindsey novels in her mom's closet-an accidental find that sparked a lifelong passion for dashing heroes and bold heroines. Now living in the heart of Middle Tennessee with her husband and three children, she's a flight attendant by day and a writer of sinfully delicious stories by night. When she's not jet setting around the country or putting steamy words to pages, you'll find her tending an expansive garden, baking something wonderfully sweet, or out exploring the beautiful scenery of TN. Her love for travel, both in real life and through the pages of history, continuously fuels her imagination. For Lauren, the best romances-like the best adventures-are the ones that leave you breathless and longing for more.
This title is not returnable
Description
Two enemies bound by danger-and undone by desire.
Savannah socialite Samantha Warstein has finally been given the chance to earn her place within her family's secret pirating legacy. Her first obstacle as a captain? An ambitious-and annoyingly handsome-navy lieutenant tasked with destroying the pirate trade. And she's not sure which challenge appeals more: proving her worth or putting him in his place.
Having lost his parents to pirates, Lieutenant Christian Thompson takes his assignment seriously, determined to spend his life married only to the sea. But when a mysterious, red-headed beauty bests him in battle, the mission becomes personal. He'll see her brought to justice, no matter how her laughter haunts him... or how her courage stirs something he thought long buried.
When a notorious pirate kidnaps Samantha, her uncle hires Christian to track her down. Little does he know, the woman he's chasing and the woman he's rescuing are one and the same. Bound together by danger and deception, they must work together to take down the most ruthless man on the seas. But as treacherous waters and buried secrets close in, their greatest peril may be the desire neither can resist.
When the truth comes to light, Christian will have to choose between duty and desire-and Samantha must decide if her dreams are worth risking the hangman's noose.
Tropes you'll love:
- Enemies to lovers
- Gender-bent pirate romance
- Strong female heroine
- Passion vs duty
- Independent woman
- Forbidden love
- Secret identity
- Opposites attract
- High seas adventure
- Kidnapping
Author: Lauren Everly
Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
Published: 01/02/2026
Pages: 334
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781969349607
About the Author
Everly, Lauren: - Lauren Everly first discovered her love for historical romance at the age of twelve, when she stumbled upon a hidden box of Johanna Lindsey novels in her mom's closet-an accidental find that sparked a lifelong passion for dashing heroes and bold heroines. Now living in the heart of Middle Tennessee with her husband and three children, she's a flight attendant by day and a writer of sinfully delicious stories by night. When she's not jet setting around the country or putting steamy words to pages, you'll find her tending an expansive garden, baking something wonderfully sweet, or out exploring the beautiful scenery of TN. Her love for travel, both in real life and through the pages of history, continuously fuels her imagination. For Lauren, the best romances-like the best adventures-are the ones that leave you breathless and longing for more.
This title is not returnable
