Pirates have been a part of history and storytelling for hundreds of years, with stories from all around the world about blundering, treasure, and adventure. If you are looking for a captivating pirate story, here are some of the best romance novels filled with piracy, swords to throats, and enemies-to-lovers!
Nightweaver by R.M. Gray
Cursed, powerful, dangerous — those are Nightweavers for you. Six hundred years ago, they claimed continents, making the ocean a safe place for humans as they began to claim their piracy. Aster Oberon is included in the group of pirate families, but when her brother is killed in a battle against Nighweavers, Aster and her family are forced to begin a new life on land. It doesn’t take long before an unbelievably attractive Nighweaver called Will offers Aster and her family protection and work at his estate.
While Aster’s suspicions are clear as day, the handsome right-hand of the prince begins to show kindness, and she cannot ignore the bubbles of emotion when she is near him. Will, as evil as she thought him to be, slowly opens her eyes to a new world that she knew nothing about, where monsters worse than Nighweavers haunt. This brings to her realization that the monsters behind the death of her brother must be rid of once and for all, before they destroy everything she holds dear. Step into the journey of this novel, and make sure to stay tuned for R.M. Gray’s sequel in the Nightweaver series!
Daughter of Tides by Kit Rocha
Determined to complete his final quest before he dies, the god of love, Aleski, must make a diplomatic visit to a late adversary. The Lover is joined on this journey by a Kraken called Einar and Naia, a water nymph. While Aleski vows to play the matchmaker, setting aside his own desires, he is thrown into a game of lust and attraction. As the trio plunders through the seas, there come political issues in the Ice Queen’s court, leading to secrets, tragedies, and epic destiny.
When Aleksi’s power spirals out of control as emotions run wild, enemies are lurking in every corner, forcing the god of love to choose whether he will sacrifice his heart for all he loves. Daughter of Tides has all you could possibly want and need in a pirate romance novel. This is the first novel in the Born to Sea and Storm series. Be sure to check out Kit Rocha’s other fantastic novels regarding love, lust, and adventure.
A Wrecking of Salt and Fire by E.K. Condos
Trigger Warning: Please read the CWs/TWs prior to purchasing.
Katrin Drakos has lived, plagued with fear and haunted by her past, but as she approached turning twenty-five, she tries to focus on falling in love and marrying Kohl. Plus, she must prepare for becoming the Queen of Alentus. As she tried to forget what King Nikolaos of Nexos did to her, the demons began to creep into her mind, ready to strike her. Well, he would’ve if she were not captured by the noxious pirate, claiming to save her from all of the lies Katrin has grown up with.
Now, Katrin must decide if the enemy she hated so much has really been trying to help her this whole time. She must decide before the world she knows and loves is gone forever, including all of her own power and the power of the gods. This book has it all: one-bed tropes, Greek Mythology, forced proximity, a sexy pirate MMC who speaks Greek, found family, and so many other wonderful attributes! There are heavy issues in this novel, so please make sure to take a look at the list of sensitive topics on E.K. Condos’ website.
Beneath Black Sails by Clare Sager
A sea witch wanted for murder, and a pirate hunter desiring to capture her, easy enough, right? With the magic of controlling the weather, Vice plagues the seas, yet she cannot captain a ship of her own. If she can prove her worth, then finally she will be able to control her destiny, but Knigh Blackwood has dealings of his own. To pay off his family’s debt, Knigh hunts pirates for the Royal Navy. He is determined to capture Lady Vice, as she realizes the bounty for her has grown.
The two are forced to work together, and the pair’s tension seems to become undeniable as they grow closer. From battles at sea, testy shipmates, and the treasure hunt of the century, the two form a cosmic connection, which doesn’t bode well for Knigh’s debt issue. Only one gets to win it all, but what happens when loving and losing go hand in hand? Make sure to grab a copy of this unbelievably enticing series, starting with the prequel!
A Sea of Song and Sirens by Whit Stanfield
Maren never cared for men, especially the rude boy who didn’t even thank her for rescuing him. As she tended to the island of Neris, she indeed found herself becoming the rescuer of the Prince of Calderan, Kye, from drowning. Maren, despite her hesitations, falls under the handsome prince’s spell. Then, he uses her, plays her, and fools her. Kye betrays Maren to her most ferocious enemies, and is the reason for her lost freedom. She is willing to do anything to get it back and refuses to be fooled again, even if that means killing him. The girl she thought she was is now lost to the seas, and there’s no telling if she will ever be the same again.
This debut novel features intense world-building, complex characters, and a politically intriguing magical plot, mermaids, and pirates! If this sounds right up your alley, then this book should be your next purchase! This is the first book in The Naiads of Julie series, so make sure to check out the second one as well! Happy reading!
We hope you get the chance to enjoy at least one of these amazing novels, and fall in love with the pirates that plunder their mythical seas. There are many more novels within this fascinating subgenre, so make sure to stay tuned for more wonderful recommendations.
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