The Kraken's Caribbean Series by Maureen O. Betita

Captain Alan Silvestri is a man haunted by a strange curse. Good luck is his to command, but it comes at the cost of any place to call home or people to reckon as family. Resigned to die and shunned by all, he is forced to sail every three days, until he begins to dream of a special woman. Treated by our youth-oriented society as invisible and sexless, Emily Pawes is ready to move on with life. She attends a pirate festival, hoping to recapture the make-believe magic she knew as a young woman... moreCaptain Alan Silvestri is a man haunted by a strange curse. Good luck is his to command, but it comes at the cost of any place to call home or people to reckon as family. Resigned to die and shunned by all, he is forced to sail every three days, until he begins to dream of a special woman. Treated by our youth-oriented society as invisible and sexless, Emily Pawes is ready to move on with life. She attends a pirate festival, hoping to recapture the make-believe magic she knew as a young woman. Lucky to win an interesting bit of booty at a brick-a-brac stand, she finds herself transported by the Kraken's mirror through a magical portal to a land of Hollywood piratitude, where swashbuckling heroes own iPods. With little choice, Emily embraces the madness. Playing pirate has to be safer than falling into the arms of handsome Captain Silvestri, right? When they meet, sparks fly, passion flares. He needs her to be free, but more than that, he needs her to be whole. Setting sail and uncertain of who actually controls the wheel, they seek ways to defeat his curse of good luck and discover the Kraken's mirror has plans for them. Will Emily stay in this pirate haven to fight alongside him or will he lose her because of his curse? less

Nothing is ever dull in the Kraken's Caribbean, at least not for very long. Emily is settling into life with her new husband in this strange new world when things heat up again! A zeppelin sighting opens the door into another realm and unlocks the gate to Captain Jezebel's past, barricaded for decades... moreNothing is ever dull in the Kraken's Caribbean, at least not for very long. Emily is settling into life with her new husband in this strange new world when things heat up again! A zeppelin sighting opens the door into another realm and unlocks the gate to Captain Jezebel's past, barricaded for decades. The denizens of Tortuga must band together to save their world from an invasion that threatens to destroy everything they hold dear and when Jezebel disappears, Emily and the motley crew of the Cursed Quill risk everything to travel to a world where greed is king and lives chattel for the Directors and their pet scientists. Jezebel is thrust back into the horror of her childhood, and the carefully constructed walls protecting her mind crumble. Her life in the Caribbean, her relationship with Mick...her very sanity, hang in the balance. Novan has come for their lost daughter and all her stolen inventions. What can a 17th century pirate ship do against a military airship? Even with the great Albino Kraken at their side? ""A highly imaginative combo of paranormal, steampunk, fantasy, adventure, romance, and best of all--pirates! Maureen O. Betita serves up an innovative romantic adventure featuring a motley crew of pirates, deadly adversaries, courage and romance, and goggles with some very special powers. Settle in for a good night's read!" Jennifer Ashley, NY Times Bestselling author of Wild Cat" less

Bosun Janey knows who and what she is. A pirate. And a damned good one at that. Living a life of excitement, adventure, and sailing the seas of the Kraken’s Caribbean is enough for her. But when the Quill is stuck in dry dock, Janey is left to search for distraction along Tortuga’s waterfront. How does a pirate occupy herself? Certainly not by making friends with a six-year-old boy or mooning after the boy’s father... moreBosun Janey knows who and what she is. A pirate. And a damned good one at that. Living a life of excitement, adventure, and sailing the seas of the Kraken’s Caribbean is enough for her. But when the Quill is stuck in dry dock, Janey is left to search for distraction along Tortuga’s waterfront. How does a pirate occupy herself? Certainly not by making friends with a six-year-old boy or mooning after the boy’s father. That’s not how a pirate behaves! Widower Benjamin Silvestri arrived in Tortuga seeking a fresh start. At first, the pirate haven doesn’t seem like a safe sanctuary for second chances, but life is full of surprises. The sun breathes life into his little boy, and new freedoms help his errant niece embrace her true nature. And then there's Janey. A pirate and most unconventional woman, she stirs feelings in Benjamin that are far from proper—but who’s to say what is proper in Tortuga? However, before he and Janey can explore the possibilities, Benjamin's son and niece disappear onto the high seas. Together, the couple set out to rescue them—because only a loving father and a cutthroat pirate stand a chance against the dangerous Pirate Circus. less

It’s been a very long 25 years for Lee Silver. He secured his true form from the ill-fated adventure with the Pirate Circus, and learned how to be a man from his uncles. But when it came to the promise of satisfying women, he failed to rise to the challenge. Ever. But the Kraken sent a dream to stir him…his heart’s desire lay on the shores of the Pacific, so that is where he heads... moreIt’s been a very long 25 years for Lee Silver. He secured his true form from the ill-fated adventure with the Pirate Circus, and learned how to be a man from his uncles. But when it came to the promise of satisfying women, he failed to rise to the challenge. Ever. But the Kraken sent a dream to stir him…his heart’s desire lay on the shores of the Pacific, so that is where he heads. Desperate to escape the humiliation of another idiot romance, Karen Silvestri is simply looking for some time away from home. When Lee plans his trip, seeking a ship to take him south, then west, she tags along. As good a sailor as her cousin, she hopes to keep an eye out for him. Yes, he’s older, but she’s not always sure he’s wiser. What awaits them is a journey through time, searching for the truth of the Kraken’s Promise. less