Rivals on the sea. Partners in survival. A love as turbulent and deep as the ocean itself.
Captain Rhys Vance trusts data, discipline, and control. Captain Elara “Storm” Reed trusts her gut, the wind, and wild intuition. As solo sailing legends, their rivalry is the stuff of maritime legend. So when a last-minute rule change forces them to crew the same boat for a treacherous transatlantic race, it’s a disaster waiting to happen.
Trapped together on a fifty-foot yacht for weeks, every clash over navigation and sail trim is a battle of wills. He sees her methods as reckless; she sees his as soulless. But when a storm destroys their electronics and leaves them adrift, they must rely on each other to survive. In the terrifying, beautiful isolation of the open ocean, their fierce rivalry transforms into a desperate, essential partnership—and a passion as unpredictable as the sea.
As the finish line approaches, they face the ultimate choice: return to their separate worlds as champions, or chart a new course together, knowing that the greatest risk isn’t the next storm, but the heart they’ve entrusted to one another.
A high-stakes, sizzling forced proximity romance set against the breathtaking and perilous backdrop of elite ocean racing. Perfect for fans of adventure, enemies-to-lovers, and love stories that are tested by fire and water.