The King of Tides & Ruin
A Dark Pirate Romantasy
by Draven Moore
Pairing: MF
Heat: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Scorching
Tropes: Curse Breaking, Captive Romance, Morally Gray Hero
He is the curse. She is the cure.
Rourke Thorne was once the Empire’s most feared witch-hunter. Now, he is the Salted King—a pirate captain slowly turning into a statue of living crystal. For seven years, he has felt nothing. No warmth. No pain. No hope. Until her.
Sera Blackwood is a healer with a dangerous gift—she can cure any curse, but only by taking it into herself. When she’s captured by the Salted King’s crew, she discovers that breaking his curse might be the only way to save herself.
But the magic binding them together demands a price neither expected: each touch that heals him pulls her closer to destruction. And the man beneath the crystal is nothing like the monster she expected.
You’ll love this if you enjoy:
✓ Pirate romantasy with real stakes
✓ Morally gray heroes who earn redemption
✓ “Touch her and die” possessive energy
✓ Magic systems with meaningful costs
✓ Captive romance done right
The King of Tides & Ruin is a dark romantasy featuring a cursed pirate captain, a powerful healer, enemies-to-lovers tension, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The King of Tides & Ruin dark?
Yes! This is a dark romantasy with a morally gray hero, captive romance elements, and mature themes. The hero has a violent past and the story deals with curses, sacrifice, and redemption. Heat level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (Scorching).
Is this fantasy or romance?
Both! This is romantasy—a fantasy romance where the love story is central but the worldbuilding and magic system matter too. Expect pirates, curses, magical healing, and a fully realized fantasy world alongside the romance.
Is there a happily ever after?
Always. Even our darkest romances end with a guaranteed HEA. The journey might be intense, but the destination is always worth it.
Is there bonus content available?
Yes! There’s an exclusive bonus scene available for readers. Check the back of the book for the link to access extra content featuring Rourke and Sera.
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