Nola's own flesh and blood turned against her, vowing to bind her to a marriage brokered in secrecy and bribery. Finding herself bound to a fate worse than death from a mermaid, Nola's new life aboard a ship is stressful with her new husband.

Jax swears to never love again. The more time he spends with Nola, the more he finds himself intrigued by a beautiful woman who loves the sea with the same passion as himself. However, loving a woman may prove more treacherous than a storm.

Will Nola turn her hardened sailor's heart?

Come back to the land that makes you crave more. This daring and explosive short story will have you glued to your chair for the entirety. You'll laugh, love, and relate to Nola as she finds her way through life and marriage.