As You Wish (Dead Maidens #1)

Kidnapping is what brings us together.

As the second son of a wealthy shipping merchant, Draven Westley was never meant to amount to anything special. Seen as more of a burden than a blessing by his father, Draven spent his childhood days as he wished by roaming the kingdom with the maid's daughter. During their childhood, he and Alanna were inseparable, but as time sailed onward, so did their relationship, becoming so much more than friendship.

Until tragedy struck and she was lost to him.

Dead Maidens Tell No Tales.

Ten years later, Draven finds himself saddled with an unfortunate betrothal, and on his way to a new life he doesn't want. But before wedding bells can ring, pirates arrive to relieve him of his matrimonial duties by way of kidnapping. Now at the mercy of the Vicious Pirate Lowe, Draven must face his greatest enemy. The man responsible for murdering the two people he cared for the most.

Only this notorious pirate isn’t a man at all, and when faced with several shocking revelations, Draven must face the fact that everything he’s ever known has been a lie.

As You Wish sails the seven seas with a blend of Pirates of the Caribbean and The Princess Bride. This enemies-to-lovers standalone romantasy features seductive sirens, swashbuckling pirates, mythical beasts, and a raccoon first mate prepared to steal your heart.