Escaping her arranged marriage was risky enough—falling for the pirate who holds the key to her freedom might be deadly. Isabella Montgomery has always longed for adventure and freedom. But her family sees her as little more than a means to secure wealth and status through marriage. Refusing to surrender to a future she didn’t choose, Isabella makes a bold escape—stowing away on a merchant ship bound for Port Royal, determined to take control of her destiny. But freedom doesn’t last. Caught and dragged back toward the life she fled, Isabella’s hope fades—until her ship is attacked by a ruthless crew of women pirates. Among them is Anne Marie, a woman she remembers from Port Royal, whose quiet kindness once pierced the fear. Now trapped in a world ruled by secrets and steel, Isabella must figure out who she can trust—before she loses her last chance at freedom. To survive among the pirates, Isabella will have to be more than a girl on the run. Life at sea is brutal, thrilling, and nothing like the world she left behind—especially with Anne Marie watching her every move. But some risks are worth taking… even when both your life and your heart are on the line. Because sometimes, the fight for freedom leads to a love that defies all odds.