Kade and Hunter Caruthers.

Brothers. Twins.

My cousins.

In some ways, they’re my family—fiercely protective, a little indulgent, and my closest friends. But as I got older, I couldn’t ignore the quiet reminder that we weren’t actually related by blood.

The three of us were once inseparable. Not anymore. I don’t know why Hunter walked away, why he joined a rival team in Weston—that rebellious town across the river—turning his back on his brother to stand on the opposite side of the field. But Kade isn’t letting it go. He wants payback, and for the first time, Hunter is ready to fight back.

Rivalry Week.

Parades. Parties. Pranks.

And the Prisoner Exchange.

Weston will send a hostage to our school, and in return, they’re taking me. For the next two weeks, I belong to Hunter. Trapped in a rundown brownstone on a nearly deserted street, with almost no supervision.

Ten days at an enemy school. Fourteen nights in a town ruled by bullies, where curfews don’t exist and rules are just suggestions.

Hunter isn’t looking out for me anymore.

And the Pirates won’t sit this out. They’ll come for me—how could they not? A Pirate never backs down from a challenge.

But I don’t need rescuing. I never have.

Because a Pirate never runs.

Pirate Girls is a new adult romance recommended for readers 18+.