About Scourge of the Shores by Lauren Lee Merewether
The tide bore their names long before love made them a legend.
A closed-door, slow-burn pirate romantasy set in a dark world of pirate crowns, sea dragons, and dangerous desire.
A pirate king. A sea dragon’s curse. And an island captain who would rather drown than surrender.
Danna Chadwick knows the sea’s price—and she’s paid it in blood. Heiress to a royal pirate lineage and battle-hardened commander of her island’s fleet, she carries scars from an endless war against a mythic sea dragon whose fury shattered her home and left her mother crippled. Now, with her island one strike away from ruin, she faces an alliance she never wanted—with the North Sea’s most feared ruler.
Robert “The Ruthless” Jaymes inherits a crown carved from the sea. Since his father’s death, every pirate lord watches for weakness—and Robert refuses to give them any. He could have razed Danna’s island and taken what he wanted. Instead, something in her defiance stays his hand and pulls him into a tide that could cost him far more than his throne.
He’s the pirate king who takes what he wants.
She’s the captain who refuses to kneel.
One oath will bind them. One choice could drown them both.
In a world of prophetic beasts, blood-bound legacies, and tides ruled by fate, trust can be more treacherous than treason. If Danna surrenders her heart, she may lose her island. If Robert chooses her, he could shatter the kingdom he swore to rule.
Miss this voyage, and you’ll never know whether they’ll conquer the seas—or vanish beneath them.
For readers drawn to slow-burn, no-spice romance between loyal captains navigating a lawless sea—and torn between legacy and longing—Scourge of the Shores is a richly woven epic steeped in sea dragons, nautical lore, and mythic intrigue. It stands alone as a tale of forbidden love, vengeance, and fate, and launches The Shadow Sails saga, where every tide carries the weight of destiny.
Will the tides crown them—or claim them?
★★★★★ “a beautiful tale of daring leadership, pirate alliances, and fragile trust…The pacing remains steady, solidly harnessed to a world shaped by prophecy, loyalty, and the fight for control… a romantic fantasy with a lot of action and even more heart. Very highly recommended.”
– Asher Syed, Readers’ Favorite
★★★★★ “a thrilling fantasy story that unfolds in a vividly crafted world. It poignantly explores themes of healing, love, legacy, rulership, sacrifice, and the journey to atonement, drawing readers into a memorable tale.”
– Makeda Cummings, Readers’ Favorite
★★★★★ “Scourge of the Shores is an invigorating and entertaining pirate fantasy that immaculately blends romance, tension, adventure, and the gravity of pirate leadership. There’s never a dull moment in the book. Its pages overflow with action-packed events, emotional junctures, and genuine human moments… Pirates of the Caribbean fans will love this impressive tale.”
– Keana Sackett-Moomey, Readers’ Favorite
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Author Bio:
Lauren Lee Merewether spins hauntingly romantic sagas set in ancient worlds, fantastical realms, and shadow-drenched landscapes. Her stories, steeped in forgotten myths and whispered curses, blur the line between love and ruin, fate and defiance.
A multi-award-winning author, Lauren writes emotionally charged historical fiction and fantasy threaded with slow-burn romance and lyrical intensity. Her books are closed door but never light—rich with ache, peril, and passion.
Known for her immersive style and romantic tension, Lauren crafts stories where violence always carries emotional consequence, and love is never without cost—but always worth it.