Queen Lucia of Moranth secretly yearns for adventure. Focused on the seriousness and monotony of regal responsibilities, the intelligent royal prepares for war when she learns a cruel cousin seeks her hand in marriage. But her plans are derailed when she’s kidnapped and stolen away on a ship belonging to a striking lady. Alessandra D’Allyon despises the monarchy that killed her mother. Yet the new pirate captain is less than pleased to discover her crew holding the sovereign hostage without her permission. And she can barely resist her saucy guest’s advances when the alluring woman attempts a seduction. Failing to convince the quippy commander into a roll between the sheets, Lucia lands in the midst of a battle after a rival vessel attacks. But when Alessandra ends up marooned with her gorgeous captive, working together to survive on a remote island stokes desires that can no longer be denied.