The ocean claimed the land long ago. Now, the Drift claims the rest.
Dylan is a ghost in the slums of King’s Cove, a rope-hauler who survives by keeping his head down and the salt out of his lungs. In a world of black water and tar-stained nails, he knows the sea’s only law: the water always gets its due. But his carefully guarded silence shatters the moment he pulls a girl from the wreckage of the trade waters.
Seren isn’t just another survivor. She is sharp, secretive, and carries a power that feels more like a predator than a gift. Dylan knows that getting involved with her is a death sentence—especially with the King’s Hand tightening the noose and pirates circling the Cove like sharks. Yet he cannot ignore the visceral pull of a woman who might be more monster than human.
When Liora, a ghost from Dylan’s past, emerges in the silk-draped halls of the Salt Throne, the secrets he’s buried begin to surface. As royal bloodlines and ancient grudges collide, the sea itself begins to stir. Beneath the waves, the Undertide is watching—and they are hungry.
In a world of silk and steel, loyalty is a wound and desire is the sharpest blade.
A high-tension, “He Falls First” dark ocean romantasy. Perfect for fans of Game of Thrones and Waterworld who crave a raw, immersive First-Person Male POV
