Sweet

Tempest

Victoria Aveyard · 2026

The Lyrian Sea · Book 1

Cat Rose knows what it is to live in two worlds, in two times. Before—as Lady Catrine Rose of the Meridian Empire, chained to a loathsome lord with a dwindling fortune. And after—as the Widow Rose, queen of a pirate tavern in the Lyrian Sea, determined to be the master of her own fate.

But tides turn and winds change. The Meridian Empire looms on the horizon, the full weight of her navy falling on the Lyrian, bent on reclaiming the wealthy colonies and crushing the pirate republic once and for all. Ship after ship is captured, save for one, captained by a pirate who continually evades both noose and blade: the legendary Valerian Kane.

With his fearsome ship and uncanny connection to the song of the sea, Valerian is the only man who might rally the pirates who remain. The only man who threatens the Empire. And the only man Cat has ever loved, blazing in and out of her life like a star.

Desperate for victory, the Empire offers Cat a devastating choice: bring them Valerian or hang. In truth, no choice at all.

But Cat Rose is nothing if not a survivor.

A storm is rising on the Lyrian. What will it leave in its wake?

romantasy epic

Tropes

pirates enemies to lovers feminine rage forced proximity slow burn island setting political intrigue

Spice Level: 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶 Sweet

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Perfect for fans of Pirates of the Caribbean!

Who Is This Book For?

If you love romantasy with pirates, enemies to lovers, feminine rage, you prefer a clean or sweet romance without explicit scenes, then Tempest by Victoria Aveyard is the book for you. It's the first book in the The Lyrian Sea series, so it's the perfect place to start.