THE SHIFTING SEA by LAUREN SANATRA

During the golden age of piracy, "The Shifting Sea" follows Captain Charles the Dread and his crew aboard "The Grey Siren" in search of the legendary sea serpent in hopes that the markings along its back will lead them to the fabled treasures of wonder. Amongst the crew is Daniel, son of Captain Charles as well as the next in line to inherit his title and ship, something Daniel has no desire of claiming. After reaching their destination and locating the sea serpent, after hours of cannon blasts and attacks, the beast is gone. Under the clearing smoke, floats an unconscious woman. Against his father’s orders, Daniel dives in to save her. Allowing her to stay, Charles has one condition, she must stay in the prison cells below and out of the way. Daniel cleans the mysterious beautiful young woman’s wounds and over time, the two develop feelings for each other. All seems to be fine until one night Charles notices strange markings on the woman’s back. They match that of the sea serpents. They are one and the same, but due to her weakened condition, she is unable to transform. Daniel will stop at nothing to protect her from his father, even if it means choosing her over him. Take a dive into this mysterious sea of love as legends and fables become real.