Pirate Captain

In the heart of New York City, the NYPD never sleeps—and neither do its secrets. Detective Jocelynn Sanchez is all sharp edges and silence. Closed off, cold, and constantly on guard, she’s built walls few have dared to climb. Her time at the academy left her scarred, thanks to a group of recruits who made it their mission to break her spirit. Now, years later, she’s forced to join a new unit—led by none other than Andrei Smirnov, friends with the men who put her through hell. Andrei has always wanted to work with Jocelynn, though she has no idea. Unlike his friends, he saw her strength back then—and admired it. Her arrival on his team feels like fate. But earning her trust proves harder than expected. She barely speaks, avoids everyone except her one friend, and seems to carry a past she’ll never share. Still, Andrei is patient. An open book with a big family and an even bigger heart, he slowly begins to break through Jocelynn's defenses. And in doing so, he discovers the truth: she’s not cold—she’s protecting herself. Jocelynn sees that Andrei isn’t like the men who hurt her. He’s kind, steady, and genuinely wants to understand her. But there are secrets she won’t risk exposing—not even to him. Like the fact that her godfather is their precinct captain, or the real reason she cut ties with her family. As cases grow more dangerous and their bond deepens, Jocelynn must decide if she can finally let someone in. Shadows in Blue is a slow-burn detective romance about trauma and trust, told from both perspectives.

Alma, seorang copywriter berbakat di Paper&Pixel, awalnya berseteru dengan Gio, art director baru yang suka mengubah karyanya. Namun, setelah sering bekerja lembur berdua, ketegangan romantis mulai tumbuh. Hubungan mereka diuji ketika Reina, mantan kolega Gio dari Singapura, datang dengan tuduhan yang mengancam. Konflik memuncak saat kebakaran di kantor membuat Gio menyelamatkan Alma, mengorbankan dirinya sendiri. Di rumah sakit, kebenaran tentang masa lalu Gio terungkap, membersihkan namanya. Memulai agency bersama, Alma dan Gio merencanakan pernikahan, tetapi segalanya berantakan—undangan salah cetak, cincin hilang dibawa kucing, dan listrik padam. Di tengah kekacauan, mereka menyadari bahwa selama mereka bersama, memulai dari nol pun tak masalah. Cinta, pengorbanan, dan komitmen di uji dalam perjalanan berliku mereka dari rekan kerja menjadi partner hidup.

Award-winning Author Marie Lavender brings a captivating, passionate love story about a young heiress and a devilishly charming ship captain. All set in two coastal French towns… After being raised to believe that love is a frivolous endeavor, French heiress Fara Bellamont has always kept her dreams of adventure and discovering a soul-searing passion to herself. So, when Captain Grant Hill makes his grand entrance into her life by way of rescuing her one fateful night, she knows she’s in trouble. He completely steals her heart. But, as far as society is concerned, he’s also not a suitable husband. Grant Hill, a mysterious, rugged ship captain, is just as enthralled with Fara as she is with him, but he too knows such things aren’t so simple. Not only must they overcome social expectations to be together, but wars and lies, as well. And with a long-time yearning neither has managed to achieve, the pair must fight to attain their deepest desire: Happiness. If you love steamy, romantic tales by Tessa Dare, Julia Quinn, and Christi Caldwell, then you’ll adore this exciting and intricate Historical Romance set by the sea.