As a child, Sapphire had been abused by her mother and her endless stream of boyfriends. With 3 small children, Anastasia, Christopher, and Leah also getting the same treatment as her, Sapphire needs to get away and soon. Now, a very mature 17 year old, she finds her courage and sneaks away into the night with the kids in tow.
To get to safety, the group needs to survive the harsh desert of Arizona, the lack of food, and.. love?
This story will grab you, put you on a terrifying hellish roller coaster, and won't let you go until the end.
Join Sapphire, Anastasia, Christopher, and Leah as they run away from hell, just as they're running towards it.
Saving the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, catapults Jessica Red into a sea of magic, jewel heists, and world-saving adventure.
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After years of watching pirates fighting with the king's navy off the coast of Harvest Island, Jessica Red saves the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, and the two become fast friends. Little does she know, Ruben Kirk is only the first of three rookie pirates she'll meet during a whirlwind of sea-faring adventures - but when Jessica learns the corrupt King Mordred has plans to destroy her island home, can she convince them to help her save it?
("The Rookie Pirates" is Book 1 in "The Adventures of Jessica Red" trilogy.)
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