Raven and the Banshee

It's the early 1700's and sixteen-year-old Julia Farrow, spirited daughter of a shipping company owner, lives and loves on her own terms. With a sharp mind and sharper tongue, she constantly defies family and society expectations with no regard for the consequences. Branna Kelly, only child of an Irish immigrant sailor, is hopelessly in love with Julia and imagines their life together as captains of their own fate. Left brokenhearted after Julia's rejection, she embarks on a journey to chart a new shipping route to the Caribbean. Before Julia can explain her decision, Branna's ship is overrun by merciless pirates. All hands are presumed lost. Fifteen years later, Julia is running the Farrow Company and sailing with the crew on her newest ship when an encounter with pirates leaves her the lone survivor to be rescued by the infamous Raven, hard-hearted captain of the mercenary ship, Banshee. Julia is shocked to discover her rescuer wears a familiar face. “The Raven and the Banshee” is a passionate tale of vengeance, forgiveness and second chance love in a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas. Content note: the book contains one brief scene of sexual assault and one mention of rape.

Haunted by a vengeful past, Captain Branna Kelly embarks on a redemption quest with the Banshee's new officer, Julia Farrow. They face a dangerous mission in a neighboring port, battling the merciless Ferryman and its captain, Isaac Shaw. When Julia proves herself in combat, her prowess stirs both pride and concern in Branna. But their fiercest challenge isn't their enemies, it's the growing love between them. Ghosts from Branna's past and Julia's mysterious behavior weave a web of mistrust. Both love and loyalty are tested as Captain Kelly and Julia Farrow navigate treacherous waters, where their greatest threat may lie within.