First published 2022
Kade Caruthers faces every Pirate's worst nightmare when her cousin gets captured during the annual Rivalry Week competition. The hostage situation lands the cousin in enemy territory, where Hunter Caruthers stands guard. Kade and Hunter share a complicated past. They were close once, but now they're on opposite sides of a bitter feud. The Pirates mobilize to bring their girl home, but the rescue mission grows complicated. The captive cousin refuses to play the helpless victim. She won't run when given the chance. Meanwhile, Kade must navigate the dangerous territory between loyalty and attraction. Hunter represents everything she should hate, yet their shared history creates undeniable tension. The rivalry that divides their communities becomes personal as old feelings resurface. Family loyalty demands one choice while her heart pulls toward another.
Genres: romance, adventure, contemporary, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Little, Brown Book Group Limited