The Tides Between Us

In the sultry heart of 17th-century St. Domingue, Esmée has learned to survive by keeping her distance from the men who take what they want without a second thought. The daughter of an enslaved healer, she’s lived a life of quiet defiance, her every move a silent resistance to the cruelty of the world around her. But when fate throws her into the path of Ronan MacTavish, a dangerous privateer on a mission to save his brother, Esmée’s world is turned upside down. 

Ronan, a man hardened by his past, is no stranger to taking what he desires. Yet, the quiet strength in Esmée’s gaze unsettles him. Unlike the other women who fall at his feet, she keeps her distance, and it drives him mad. When an accident leaves his brother gravely wounded, Ronan is forced to bring Esmée aboard his ship, not just for her healing touch, but for the enigmatic pull she has on him. 

As their journey to Bristol unfolds, what starts as a reluctant partnership begins to stir something far deeper. The walls they’ve built against each other start to crumble, but with danger closing in, trust is a fragile thing. Esmée must confront her past, her mistrust of men, and the undeniable attraction growing between them. But will she ever be able to believe that Ronan can offer her more than just an escape from slavery? 

In a world where power and freedom are inextricably linked, The Tides Between Us is a story of resilience, forbidden love, and the struggle for a future where the tides of fate no longer have the final say.