Tidebound hearts I

the sea does not choose lightly. Captain Rowan Blacktide lives for freedom, steel, and the endless horizon. Captain Elara Waveborne trusts only her ship, the wind, and her own command. Feared across the open waters, both are legends in their own right—and sworn rivals who were never meant to sail side by side. When an ancient ocean magic binds their hearts, the sea forces them into an alliance neither wants and neither can escape. Storms rise with their anger. Calm follows their trust. And with every mile sailed together, the bond between them grows stronger, deeper, and far more dangerous than either expected. Hunted by pirate lords, tested by betrayal, and challenged by a power that demands balance over conquest, Rowan and Elara must decide what kind of captains they will be—and what they are willing to sacrifice for love, freedom, and the future of the seas. Because some bonds are forged by the tide. And some loves are chosen. Tidebound Hearts is a sweeping fantasy romance filled with fierce captains, slow-burn passion, ancient magic, and a love powerful enough to challenge fate itself.