Beneath Black Sails

Beneath Black Sails, Book 1

By: Clare Sager

Narrated by: Amelia Hugh, John Hartley

She's a sea witch wanted for murder. He's a pirate hunter determined to capture her. But in a world of hidden treasures and deadly secrets, their attraction may be the most dangerous thing of all.

With weather magic on her side, Vice is the bane of the high seas, but she isn't the captain of her own ship. Yet. If she can prove herself and get a command, she'll be in charge of her own fate at last.

To pay off his family's debts, Knigh Blackwood hunts pirates for the Royal Navy. When the bounty on Lady Vice grows, he's determined to make her face justice, even if that means beating her at her own game.

Forced to work closely, neither can deny the tension that crackles every time they're together. As they face battles at sea and scheming crewmates, they find hints of a long-lost treasure that could be the answer to both their problems.

But treasure isn't the only thing buried. Secrets best-forgotten lie in wait that could blast them apart forever. And the closer Vice and Knigh grow, the greater the threat—to her life and to his family. Because for one to succeed, the other must fail.

If you love cunning heroes, feisty heroines, and steamy enemies-to-lovers romance, you'll love this new adult fantasy series that's perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas and Raven Kennedy.

©2020 Clare Sager (P)2025 Podium Audio

Awesome voice actors/good plot and spice

I really like this book. My only complaint is that the male character has to narrate both the male and the female and vice versa. This is a really good balance of spice and plot and I’m immediately diving into the next book.

Another Great Listen

Great story. Hate all the miscommunication, but that’s just me. Love the angst and pull back and forth between Knigh and Vice. Again, Amelia Hugh and Jeff Hartley’s performances are chef’s kiss.

Weird knocking in Ch 28

Chapter 28, around 8:15 there is a weird knocking sound that cuts off the narrator.

Odd knocks, clicks, and sounds in recording

Starting at chapter 27, knocking sounds cut out the narrators then they continue at random times through the duration of the book. This needs to be fixed. Loved the story.

Absolutely fun first book

Satisfying and great adventure. Good back-and-forth between the main characters, the right amount of romance and spice. Super excited to get into the next one.