A Wraith Beneath the Tides
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Esmyra Blackwood is a woman of mystery, raised in the shadows by the sea’s most feared pirate and burdened with strange, latent powers she barely understands. Her life of piracy takes a desperate turn when she kidnaps Draevyn Rowe, the second-born son of a tyrannical king and the realm’s only known fire-wielder. Esmyra’s goal is simple: use the prince as leverage to secure her captain's freedom. However, when the king cruelly refuses to bargain, the kidnapper and her hostage are forced into an unlikely alliance. Tasked with unearthing a lost kingdom submerged for a thousand years, Esmyra and Draevyn must navigate a treacherous labyrinth of ancient secrets and shifting loyalties. As they venture deeper into the unknown, they find themselves entangled in a web of divine interference and cutthroat politics. Featuring an enemies-to-lovers dynamic fueled by sharp banter and intense slow-burn tension, *A Wraith Beneath the Tides* is a high-stakes fantasy adventure. With gods plotting in the wings and their own hearts on the line, Esmyra and Draevyn must decide what they are truly willing to sacrifice. In a world where trust is a liability, Esmyra faces a haunting ultimatum: save their fractured realm or become its ultimate reckoning.
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Image 107: A 1x1 image, likely be a tacker probe Amazon Customer](javascript:void(0)) 5 out of 5 stars Wildfire and Waves: Pirate Girl Summer 2025 “She is the sea. The storm. The depths. The monster within.” Today’s the day!! A Wraith Beneath the Tides is officially out in the world, and I am beyond honored to have been on the street team helping support this incredible launch. Emilia Jae is my favorite indie author, and honestly, the fact that she is doing all of this herself? Writing, publishing, marketing… and delivering absolute excellence every time? It’s unreal. She deserves every flower. And this book? It’s her best yet. If you’re drowning in romantasy titles and looking for something truly fresh, this is the book you’ve been waiting for. At the end of last year, I declared 2025 my Pirate Girl Summer, and Em DELIVERED. Tenfold. We follow Esmyra Blackwood—pirate, siren, first mate to the feared immortal Captain Blackwood (her adopted father), and a deadly force of nature. She’s morally gray, powerful, sharp-tongued, and completely unapologetic about it. She’s served on the seas for centuries, conquering the seas for her father with the full depths of her abilities until one fiery prince steps into her path. Enter Prince Draven Rowe, the captain of the mortal kingdom’s armada, known across the realm as the Phoenix. A powerful fire wielder, fearless warrior, and... kind of infuriating in the best way? He’s the strait-laced “golden boy” to Esmyra’s chaos and fury… and he falls first. 😉Their dynamic is perfection: enemies to reluctant allies to lovers (to enemies again, because of course), with delicious banter, constant tension, and a very hot “f it” moment that had me feral. Oh…and he calls her “wildfire.” swoon This book is like Pirates of the Caribbean meets Atlantis: The Lost Empire with all the darkness, magic, and yearning your romantasy heart craves. There are vengeful gods, ancient curses, sea monsters lurking in the deep, and a sunken kingdom tied to Esmyra’s mysterious past. And the SLOW BURN?? It aches. It’s full of tension, longing, pain, and feminine rage. I was giggling one minute and yelling at the page the next. 🗡️ Tropes & Perfection You’ll Find: - Pirate FMC with siren shifting & water magic - Fire-wielding MMC (who is soft only for her) - He falls first - Enemies → reluctant allies → lovers → enemies - Bi main character - Elves, shifters, mortals, gods - Morally gray woman - Spare Heir - Tattoos, curses, kidnapping, revenge - The slowest of slow burns with maximum payoff Emilia Jae has truly created something special here. If you’re ready to dive headfirst into a sea of magic, monsters, passion, and rage, A Wraith Beneath the Tides is calling. Indie romantasy has never looked this good. 💙 SUPPORT INDIE. SUPPORT MAGIC. READ THIS BOOK. More)Hide) * !Image 109: Customer Image Thank you for your feedback Close Sorry, there was an error Close Sorry we couldn't load the review Try again Filtering customer reviews Loading customer reviews There was a problem filtering reviews. Please reload the page.
02 4.2 out of 5 stars](javascript:void(0))(1,356) Book 1 of 3: Beyond the Tides Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Try again. See all formats and editions Raised in secret by the sea's most feared pirate, Esmyra Blackwood knows nothing of her past or the origins of her mysterious powers. In the mortal kingdom, Draevyn Rowe is the second-born son of the tyrant king, and the only known fire-wielder of their realm. Esmyra and Draevyn's journeys collide when she kidnaps him to force a trade with the king for her captain's life. But when her barter is refused, she is instead tasked with unearthing a kingdom lost a thousand years prior. Together, the two are forced to navigate a labyrinth of lies and secrets in search of the sunken kingdom. The tides are shifting, and with scheming gods and ancient rivalries at play, alliances will be forged and shattered. The two must decide who to trust, and how far they're willing to go for the ones they love. Esmyra will face a choice: Does their world deserve salvation . . . or will she be its reckoning? Contains mature themes. ) ©2025 Emilia Jae at Em's Bookish Realm Press, LLC Previous slide of product details 1. Book 1 of 3 Beyond the Tides 2. Listening Length 21 hours and 23 minutes 3. Author Emilia Jae 4. Narrator Amanda Dolan 5. Publication date March 31, 2026 6. Language English 7. Publisher Tantor Media 8. ASIN B0FRH6JQL8 9. Version Unabridged 10. Program Type Audiobook Next slide of product details See all details Report an issue with this product or seller](https://www.amazon.com/A-Wraith-Beneath-the-Tides/dp/B0FRH6JQL8/ref=sr1150?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mKnlg-Swg7jqH5GgoBBb8FRNveehdob8e6sd74ksL1ge8j4GbZUz7L59dNzcn-oUHLqA3OdOFmpxVEJW3IV9QbKc0lICaWganJPQOYV3JAz4sEjYnZhLNdg5U-5kVrIiYslWa4IBBKN0hPuR1qyXCfRn5CTAoCGMICDOQMmZDs5TZ8XzV0xvKwIwwGhC4k8nnulla2WWksEgLaeO12oR9zSr3vEZGyTZn9jRY.JGl8ZLnDzEZWo8K5ulXE2xsrzo1wwy1pK9tjPNFxU&dibtag=se&qid=1780245684&s=books&xpid=BtZXy3REumMg) !Image 37: A 38x35 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Read & Listen Switch back and forth between reading the Kindle book and listening to Audible audiobook. Add the audiobookfor a reduced price of $4.93 after you get the Kindle book as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription. ](https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp?actionCode=AMZOR3890414266326&ref=adblpdpbhve26eft) People who viewed this also viewed 1 of 47 Previous page 1. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GH2LZBFS/ref=adblp13nvvxx0im?encoding=UTF8&plink=mwywDt29ShVwBEKG&pdrdw=RzY4m&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=AM6VFZRQAXM6E22CWX7Y&pdrdwg=qoxVI&pdrdr=b620c692-f757-4cb1-ba3e-27a07ac777b5) Scars Beneath a Serpent's Scales Scars Beneath a Serpent's Scales Nicole Platania 487 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$26.38 2. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYK51VX5/ref=adblp13nvvxx1im?encoding=UTF8&plink=mwywDt29ShVwBEKG&pdrdw=RzY4m&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=AM6VFZRQAXM6E22CWX7Y&pdrdwg=qoxVI&pdrdr=b620c692-f757-4cb1-ba3e-27a07ac777b5) Hunted by the Demon's Vow: Immortal Hunters Hunted by the Demon's Vow: Immortal Hunters A. N. Caudle 788 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$21.62 3. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSXWLHFY/ref=adblp13nvvxx2im?encoding=UTF8&plink=mwywDt29ShVwBEKG&pdrdw=RzY4m&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=AM6VFZRQAXM6E22CWX7Y&pdrdwg=qoxVI&pdrdr=b620c692-f757-4cb1-ba3e-27a07ac777b5) Darkness Births the Stars: Darkness Births the Stars, Book 1 Darkness Births the Stars: Darkness Births the Stars, Book 1 Sarah Lee Wohn 893 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$54.99 4. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2NLYDRB/ref=adblp13nvvxx3im?encoding=UTF8&plink=mwywDt29ShVwBEKG&pdrdw=RzY4m&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=AM6VFZRQAXM6E22CWX7Y&pdrdwg=qoxVI&pdrdr=b620c692-f757-4cb1-ba3e-27a07ac777b5) A Flame Among the Seas A Flame Among the Seas Emilia Jae 93 1 New Release in Gaslamp Fantasy Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$27.08 5. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSH382C2/ref=adblp13nvvxx4im?encoding=UTF8&plink=mwywDt29ShVwBEKG&pdrdw=RzY4m&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=AM6VFZRQAXM6E22CWX7Y&pdrdwg=qoxVI&pdrdr=b620c692-f757-4cb1-ba3e-27a07ac777b5) Curses & Keys: Curses & Gods Series, Book 1 Curses & Keys: Curses & Gods Series, Book 1 Stella Brie 390 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$21.62 6. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQCNDCXK/ref=adblp13nvvxx5im?encoding=UTF8&plink=mwywDt29ShVwBEKG&pdrdw=RzY4m&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=A
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