Princess of Death: A Fantasy Romance. Curse of the Pirate, #1

She crossed an ocean for a cure-now, her heart is torn between love and duty. Princess Caliana's people are dying, and the only cure lies in a distant, magical kingdom where deception is the only way to survive. Disguised as the kingdom's princess, Cali agrees to marry the infamous pirate prince, Bae-a man as dangerous as he is captivating-in the true princess's place. The marriage is the only way she can secure access to the cure, but it also binds her to a life she never wanted.
Now, Cali must navigate the growing tension between duty and desire as her heart begins to betray her mission. Though she planned to escape after accessing the cure, sparks fly between her and the ruthless pirate, and she discovers there's more to Bae than she ever expected. With time running out and the fate of her people hanging in the balance, Cali must choose between the love she never anticipated and the responsibility she cannot forsake.
Can she outwit the forces that threaten both kingdoms or will she be forced to sacrifice everything for a man who was never supposed to be hers? If you like the tension of Daughter of the Pirate King and the dark enchantment of Caraval, then you'll devour this heart-pounding, imaginative escape. Buy PRINCESS OF DEATH, book one in USA Today bestselling author Cortney Pearson's Fantasy Romance Series, to enter this swaggering, vibrant world today! Publisher's Weekly called Princess of Death, "A fast-paced fantasy romance with a strong female protagonist.The main characters in this tale are true to themselves in the face of unending surprises and plot twists."