Cover of No Rest for the Wicked (Pirates of King's Landing Book 1)

No Rest for the Wicked (Pirates of King's Landing Book 1)

by Lauren Smith

4.5
Published April 23 2021

When Roberta Harcourt is separated from her father during a brutal pirate attack, she finds herself an unwilling captive aboard a ship commanded by the sinfully handsome Captain Dominic Grey. To maintain her dignity and avoid becoming a pawn in his world, she faces a stark ultimatum: either share the captain’s bed or endure the grueling life of a cabin boy. Choosing the latter, Roberta dons breeches and joins the crew, determined to resist the pirate’s undeniable charm. However, sharing a cabin with the brooding, intense captain every night proves to be a challenge she never anticipated. Dominic, a man haunted by a traumatic past as an indentured servant, is focused solely on his future as a pirate. Yet, his resolve falters the moment he captures the feisty daughter of a naval admiral. While he initially aims to protect her from the dangers of the high seas and a marriage he deems unsuitable, her spirit begins to dismantle his carefully constructed walls. This high-seas romance features a classic **enemies-to-lovers** dynamic, fueled by sharp banter and undeniable chemistry. As the lines between captor and captive blur, both must decide if they are willing to risk their hearts for a love that defies their worlds.