Stealing the Wind

Taren Laxley, born into a life of slavery, is offered a chance at freedom when a pirate captain enslaves him, leading to moments of unexpected pleasure and adventure. After a storm at sea, he is rescued by the mysterious captain of a rival ship, Ian Dunaidh, and discovers that he is part of a hidden world of shape-shifting merfolk. As their connection deepens amid a looming war, Taren must navigate new identities and fierce passions that could change his life forever.