SALTWATER & SIBLINGS

"Two things define a Pogue: the blood in your veins and the saltwater in your soul."

For seventeen-year-old Jade Routledge, life on the Cut has always been defined by the rhythm of the tides, the fierce loyalty of her brother John B, and the constant struggle to survive on the wrong side of the island. Being a Routledge means looking out for your own, no matter what. But as a sweltering North Carolina summer rolls in, the currents in the marsh begin to shift, bringing dangerous secrets and a heat that threatens to burn down everything they've built.
Enter JJ Maybank-reckless, fiercely loyal, and completely off-limits.

JJ has been John B's best friend since childhood, a permanent fixture at the Chateau, and the one person Jade knows she shouldn't crave. He's a live wire, walking a fine line between Pogue freedom and self-destruction. But beneath the chaotic grins and stolen boat rides, an undeniable, magnetic pull forms between Jade and JJ. It's a secret that could fracture the Pogues forever, especially with John B's protective instincts on high alert.

When the island's old rivalries ignite and a hunt for the truth pushes the crew into dangerous waters, Jade and JJ are forced to decide how much they're willing to risk. From stolen midnight kisses on the HMS Pogue to high-stakes runs across the Atlantic, their romance is forged in the wild, unpredictable waves of the Outer Banks.

Saltwater & Siblings is a gripping story of survival, chosen family, and a fierce, enduring love that proves no matter how rough the storm gets, the tide will always carry you home.

- JJ Maybank x OC