"Come now, don't tell me you're afraid, little thief."

Power comes at a price. Unless you steal it.

A mysterious orb has washed up on the shores of the most dangerous island in all the Seven Havens. It must be stolen before the bloodthirsty King of Grimhaven learns to harness it.

So, a crew is assembled. But in order to secure one of the members, a marriage alliance is required.

Finnick Valengard and Lucianna Morrowe are not a love match. They're more likely to swordfight than they are to kiss. Too bad their fathers didn't consider that when they arranged their marriage for the good of the kingdom.

In spite of their differences, the newlyweds will have to band together with the rest of their crew to cross the Heartless Tides, infiltrate the mazes of Grimhaven, and steal the orb right out from under the king. Can they do the impossible?

Find out in the first book of the thrilling Hopelessly Bound Trilogy: Veil of Deceit, a slow-burn, no-spice, high-stakes romantasy.