On the day of her arranged marriage, Princess Ahrin Caldwell is stolen from the altar-not by an enemy fleet or a jealous rival, but by pirates. Among their ranks is their daring captain, who turns out to be Maura, Ahrin's presumed-dead childhood friend.
Forced aboard the ship, Ahrin is thrust into a world she's only dreamed of-a life untamed by courtly rules, filled with danger, wit, and the irresistible lure of the open sea.
As they navigate treacherous waters, evade royal privateers, and face the tempestuous truths that lie between them, Ahrin must decide who she is meant to be: a dutiful princess bound by tradition or a woman bold enough to claim her freedom.