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Rising Tides

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fantasy magic merchant piracy

Daveed Fitzjames has had one desire his entire life, to get revenge on the woman who spurned him to marry another. So when he comes across the Westendesire, her family's merchant vessel, he takes no time at all in capturing it, sending her husband adrift with the knowledge of just who stole their ship.

Stowed away behind some cargo is Constance Westendesire. Younger sister and wavewitch, Constance offers him a deal. She will cast water magic for him until he can buy a ship of his own, then he will let her have her family's vessel for herself. A rising tide raises all ships. 

As they voyage together, they enjoy crossing wits as much as they drive one another crazy. 

When he finally makes enough money for a ship of his own, will he be able to let Constance go?All Rights Reserved

fantasy magic merchant piracy

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Whispers Of The Bloodline

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