Wattys 2022 shortlist "I love it!!!! Can't wait for more!!!!" - ligabu2004 A Loria Tale #3 Lydia is the wild fourth daughter in the royal family of the West Isles, hoping to one day sail away and see the world. Wilder is the son to the Commander of the Royal Guard, destined to take his father's place, knowing that his role will forever keep him from being with the girl he loves. Alwyn is the daughter of a pirate captain and finally in command of her own ship with her brother Cyrus, but as a young woman she faces opposition to her command. Zavier never wanted the throne but as a prince still faces the duty of being betrothed to the West Isles' Princess. When disaster strikes the kingdom of the West Isles, these four will find themselves thrown together and faced with the challenge of working together to save a kingdom. "This book is absolutely incredible! It has outstanding character growth and is full of a lot of twists and turns! You won't be disappointed with this one." - littleE4 "Loved it so so much❤" - malekhu- "VERY EXCITED!!!" - Rayane2332004 "Oh my goodness I can't even. I absolutely love the journey all the characters have to take. It really shows a lot of growth for them and I really can't wait to see how they end up" - fashionista203 "I'm loving it! I know I'm going to love this story and every character in it✨" - isa__books "I love all of the characters! Seeing the action and adventure through each of their perspectives is so engaging!" - _spalsh_ #1 in Rebel

A FANTASY ADVENTURE ROMANCE ✯ Avara and her sister, Aadya, daylight as healers in the quaint village of Fern's Glade - the perfect mountain haven for those seeking the refuge of a simple, quiet life. Perfect for two witches for that matter. Their world is abruptly upturned when danger threatens their livelihood and very magic. Equipped with new unfamiliar powers, Avara is forced to flee her home and embark on a journey that will test her strength, will and even her very soul. Further fanning the flames of Fate, her escape from Asteria is not easy, with the King having decreed the eradication of witches. She therefore must harbour her secret and escape the land without falling into the hands of murderous Royal soldiers. Whilst fleeing, she encounters the mysterious and alluring Dayden, who seems to be avenging his own demons. Having struck a bargain with the handsome stranger, she finds herself a reluctant ally to a fiery group of rebels. In a world where ogling thieves, seducing sirens and blood-thirsty witches are all set out for evil, it just may be that Avara's secret may be the key to illuminating enemy shadows once and for all. ✯ "Follow your heart, trust you sense, have faith in the Fates, and you'll find yourself exactly where you should be."

Princess Amelia had always preferred wildflowers over neat cut roses. She had always dreamed of an adventure. She gets more than she bargained for when she is suddenly kidnapped by an intriguing, wicked and incredibly cheeky pirate captain and his crew. What do they want from her and how will she be able to stand her ground under these circumstances?

[FREE STORY with exclusive chapters] Tragedy has struck the kingdom of Iride. The crown prince has disappeared and rumors claim pirates have taken him. But, even if the news is tragic, Kat Devieux has other, much more urgent things on her plate. Her financial troubles and the unrealistic expectations of her father has her family on the brink of starvation and her only way out seems to be marriage to a man who sees her as nothing more than a pretty face. When in order to save her father, she becomes the unwilling prisoner of a cursed beast, the running of the kingdom becomes even less important to her. Until she finds herself entangled in rogue politics and magic use. Because the Beast is guilty of more than misuse of magic in a kingdom that has expressly forbidden it. He holds a secret that could be the undoing of the entire country. And for Kat, knowledge opens a door to a life where she is so much more than just another bystander. A life she never thought could be. 🥀 Book 1 of the Fairy's Gambit series *Beauty and the Beast retelling* Fantastic cover by @pennywithaney

Tales of a fearsome group of pirates have spread like wildfire in the island archipelago of Stramtor. Tales whispered of a ship that sails under a cruel captain who kills all he meets. Tales whispered to young children in the dead of night of adventure and glory. Tales that cannot possibly be true. A prince whose heart sings for the sea who is willing to destroy himself for his people. A prince whose heart has been promised to a woman who he has never met. A prince who will let his country chain his heart to the land if it means they are safe. What happens when tales are true? What happens when not all tales are what they seem?

The last thing Serena expected was to be taken aboard by some unknown sailors. There she meets the first mate Ky. When Ky's father retires from sailing, he has Ky take his place, with Serena as his first mate. As they spend more time together, they start to like each other less and less. To get rid of her, Ky gets another ship and a crew for her and tells her to leave. She agrees. Eventually, they cross paths once again and trouble starts to cut loose. An evil pirate lord, and his crew are roaming the waters and Ky and Serena must team up in order to save themselves and their crew from the evil pirate lord...

When Whitley winds up on the top of a pirate hit-list thanks to her con-artist father, she must hide her identity and board another pirate ship, trusting in one shape-shifting pirate named Bluff to help her escape. Too bad you can never, ever, trust a pirate.

Bethany's mother was killed by a pirate when she was only 12 by Captain Bones, the pirate everyone feared. 6 years had past and Bethany took over her mother's inn where she meets Captain Liam Stone, who kidnaps her. Will Bethany return Liam's feeling? Will her best friend Tianna find her before the blood thirsty Captain Bones does? read and find out.

Evanora Lockett got more than she bargained for when she dreamed of sailing with pirates. Scarred one night by the poison ink of a pirate’s pen, she finds herself as the key to a malevolent curse, an ancient rivalry, a realm of fantasy…and perhaps the heart of one roguish young man. The pirate is untamed, with captivating green eyes and a wild air of adventure. But the mysterious shadow-boy possesses a cheeky smile and an intriguing set of secrets. And it’s hard to keep your distance when the treasure they all seek is tattooed across your skin.

Arabella Cartridge had her heart stolen and it wasn't metaphorically. Driven by the need for revenge against the sea witch who stole it, Arabella has turned to piracy in an attempt to steal back her heart and kill the witch. There's just one problem: a curse that keeps Arabella from dying also keeps her from finding or remembering what the witch looks like. It's this curse that gives Arabella strange abilities. These abilities lead one man to question her very existence aboard his ship: Captain Kaden Lockes Suddenly Arabella and Kaden find themselves surrounded by dangerous and otherworldly creatures. Now the two of them must team up along with a wary Leviathan and Arabella's overeager brother to fight not only the sea witch, but also a nasty navy admiral with a grunge against Arabella. Witches, secrets and myths make themselves known as Kaden learns why Arabella is so jaded and why her heart was so valued. Too bad, the truth could kill them. Highest Ranking: #1 in Adventure NANOWRIMO novel 2014