Book 1

From Tormented Tides

by Val E Lane

Published 25 July 2022

Unravel the past. Break the curse. Pass midterms.
And don’t fall in love with dead pirates…

Katrina Delmar has no idea that Milo, the charming guy she meets at a college party, was supposed to have died at sea 300 years ago. She only knows that she's drawn to him right away. But she’s also caught the attention of his crewmate, Bellamy, whose mysterious allure is hard to resist.

Falling for undead pirates is the least of her worries when there seems to be something sinister lurking beneath the surface. And when the ruthless captain of the ship discovers Katrina may hold the key to breaking the crew’s curse, he's hellbent on taking it from her at whatever cost.

With time running out, Katrina must learn who she can trust and unlock the mysteries of the past before she and those she loves are pulled under by a curse of her own.

FTT is a Contemporary Pirate Fantasy with a slow burn romance. Suitable for most upper YA readers.

Please note some elements contained in this book include: Mentions of Suicide, Attempted Suicide, Alcoholism, Nightmares/Hallucinations, Drowning, Very brief implied SA threat, Violence, Death of a loved one, Brief torture, Case of a violent murder


Book 2

On Twisting Tides

by Val E Lane

Published 27 March 2023

Relive the past.
Learn the truth.
Find the trident.
And don't get on the mermaid's bad side.

The curse is broken, but Katrina is still plagued by the haunting note left behind as a new semester begins in the coastal town of Constantine. And she's still not sure how to admit to herself that she may never be the same after that night on Valdez's ship.

Meanwhile, Milo adapts to his second chance at life, but the heavy conscience of a pirate's past still weighs on his soul. When Katrina receives another chilling letter, she's tasked with a burden that will require a journey across the sea...and he's determined not to let her face it alone.
But as Milo's world unravels and Katrina battles newfound inner demons, holding back the ocean's wrath may prove to be the least of their problems...and the shadows of the past may not be as distant as they seem.

With more romance, seafaring adventure, siren magic, and swashbuckling in this second installment of the From Tormented Tides series, even the calmest waters will become a little...twisted.

Perfect for fans of Pirates of the Caribbean, The Little Mermaid, Outlander, and Outer Banks.