On These Black Sands - Vanessa Rasanen

\n An awkward stowaway. A troubled pirate captain. Is she the key to his quest or will she be his ruin? \n Aoife wants nothing more than to fulfill her duty and serve on the Council. But a spilled secret reveals a deadly truth she never suspected. Plagued by guilt and wanting no part in the Council's methods, she panics and runs, stowing away on a pirate ship. \n Declan doesn't have time to deal with an irritating stowaway, and this job is already dangerous enough without having her underfoot. With less than a month to bring the enchanted dagger to the rebels, he needs to find a way past the bloodthirsty creatures guarding it. \n In a world of secrets and legends, a lost dagger may be the key to saving a nation. But it will take far more than wit and a cutlass to retrieve it. Can an heir and a pirate work together--or will their secrets drown all hope? \n This enchanting tale of deceit, magic, and love on the high seas featuring slow-burn romance (with fade-to-black level steam), snarky banter, found family, and close friendships is perfect for fans of Adrienne Young, Tricia Levenseller, and Danielle L Jensen. \n \n He doesn't mind killing people...he just prefers to do it on his own terms. But the pirates have no say in who they kill on this island. The council orders. The pirates obey. This arrangement has kept Declan from setting foot on these shores for years...until a bit of bad luck forces him to return. But it may prove a lucrative stop, if the rebel's information is true. Find the dagger. Escape this life. But only if this damn stowaway doesn't ruin everything first. ____________ This high seas tale of deceit, legends, and love delivers a deliciously gray hero, a relatable heroine, and a found family you'll root for. An enemies-to-lovers story with a slow-burn romance and one bed, this is book one of a trilogy and ends on a cliffhanger. But it's worth it. \n He doesn't mind killing people...he just prefers to do it on his own terms. But the pirates have no say in who they kill on this island. The council orders. The pirates obey. This arrangement has kept Declan from setting foot on these shores for years...until a bit of bad luck forces him to return. But it may prove a lucrative stop, if the rebel's informatio \nIn a world of lies and betrayal, trust can be dangerous and alliances can turn deadly. One of three heirs, Aoife has prepared her whole life to step into her mother's seat on the Council and to help maintain the peace. So