The world of the sea is filled with many mysteries, though few would say that the most interesting of those mysteries are the people. Explore the world consumed by water in this debut adventure and romance novel, to see those youths come of age and find what it means to be a family and oppose fate, Heart of Nix. Dagger is a young man barely old enough to be considered an adult, but for the last four years, he has been more independent than any adult could ever imagine being. He has never possessed any notable skills aside from those that helped him survive, spending those years stealing just so he could live another day. Four years ago, he left his family ship behind, leaving everything he knew, but no matter what anyone told him, he knew that he didn't need any family or anyone for that matter. Dagger never had any goals or ambitions for himself, aside from living; that was until one night while floating on his raft, he spots a young girl unconsciously floating in the water. Quickly diving in, pulling her out of the water, and treating her many unusual wounds, he realizes something then, how much he has failed at his promise from all those years ago. That next morning he swears to bring the girl, Avery, back to her home and family, no matter what it takes. Neither truly knows anymore what a family is, but maybe on this journey, they'll find what it means to be a family before they are both branded as criminals. A story focused on the characters traveling the world to find what it means to be close to someone, while at the same time learning more about themselves.