To Command A Heart

When Elira Vane, a sharp-witted noblewoman, is taken hostage aboard the infamous Crimson Wake, she plays the part of a pampered captive while quietly earning the crew's respect and unraveling the ship's secrets. But Captain Rafe Thorne - feared, unreadable, and bound by his own ghosts - sees through her act. As storms rage and alliances shift, Elira and Rafe are forced into an uneasy partnership that crackles with tension and buried desire. What begins as a battle of wills becomes a dangerous dance of trust, vulnerability, and longing. In a world ruled by salt and steel, commanding a heart may be the most treacherous conquest of all.