Aisling Sea Series by Vanessa Rasanen

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... moreHe 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. less

Being eaten by a siren queen is at least an interesting way to die.And Declan has little hope of avoiding it while locked in this brig.His captor is ruthless. His guilt is relentless.Everyone he needs is back on his ship, hopefully chasing after him…without tempting death themselves.But if they don’t make it in time, he’ll have to face the queen.And his demons.An heir stole his heart. Now that heart–and the remorse it harbors–may get him killed.Or worse... moreBeing eaten by a siren queen is at least an interesting way to die.And Declan has little hope of avoiding it while locked in this brig.His captor is ruthless. His guilt is relentless.Everyone he needs is back on his ship, hopefully chasing after him…without tempting death themselves.But if they don’t make it in time, he’ll have to face the queen.And his demons.An heir stole his heart. Now that heart–and the remorse it harbors–may get him killed.Or worse._____________Black Sails meets Throne of Glass in this second book of the Aisling Sea trilogy. This story ups the stakes with new dangers and more swoon-worthy romance sure to create fans of insta-love. This is a forbidden love story with multiple POV, a bit of steam, and a cliffhanger ending. less

Every journey must end... one way or another.And in Declan's experience, that usually means death.Death of his enemies. Death of his friends.Their one hope of surviving is in the hands of a man he wants to see suffer... even if it means letting the darkness within take over.But even if he retrieves the dagger, he could still lose everything.He could still lose her.He may not be good enough—he may not deserve her—but he's not about to let her go.Not without a fight... moreEvery journey must end... one way or another.And in Declan's experience, that usually means death.Death of his enemies. Death of his friends.Their one hope of surviving is in the hands of a man he wants to see suffer... even if it means letting the darkness within take over.But even if he retrieves the dagger, he could still lose everything.He could still lose her.He may not be good enough—he may not deserve her—but he's not about to let her go.Not without a fight.______________This is the final book in the Aisling Sea series. Darker, grittier, spicier, this book contains anxiety representation, torture, violence, family drama, and on-page intimate scenes. less