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On These Black Sands: A Slow Burn Romantic Fantasy (Aisling Sea Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 1,330 ratings

In a world of lies and betrayal, trust can be dangerous and alliances can turn deadly.

Declan’s years as captain have earned him both a ruthless reputation and a slew of enemies. Add in the Council which lords over the pirates and the painful past that haunts him, and he’d do anything to be free of these seas–even search for a legendary dagger with the power to grant victory to the one who wields it.

When a chance stop back home brings him the information he needs to finally find the blade, nothing will stop him from claiming it for himself.

Until an irritating Council heir stows away on his ship…

Despite his crew’s pleas, Declan can’t shake his protective nature and agrees to see her safely to the next port. But when she turns out to be the key to his quest, he’ll have to set aside his hatred for her and her family… or throw away his one chance at freedom.

On These Black Sands is the first book in a romantic fantasy trilogy, pulling you into a unique world of heart-rending betrayal, deadly legends, and swoon-worthy love. This pirate adventure offers political intrigue with a side of slow-burn romance between a reluctant hero and the woman who could save him…if she doesn’t wreck him first.

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"Fans of fantasy, pirates, banter, slow-burn romance, and morally grey characters are going to be ALL over this book." - Rachel Schade, author of the Silent Kingdom series


"This book is a masterpiece of wonderful characters and a world that will carry you away." - Miranda Lyn, author of the Fae Rising series


"Easily the best seafaring book I've read and easily one of my favorite reads." - Goodreads review


"The slow burn romance, hidden past, secrets, betrayal, magic, and unexpected twist held me captive to the very end.." - Goodreads review


"5 freaking stars... you are going to flip when you read this." - Goodreads review


"...witty and sarcastic as hell. Who doesn't love a snarky pirate tale?!" - Goodreads review

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08Y78F5K8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crab Apple Books (10 August 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2229 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 440 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 1,330 ratings

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Vanessa Rasanen
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Vanessa Rasanen writes new adult fantasy romance filled with sassy attitudes, relatable characters, and slow-burn. She loves a good cliffhanger, judges books by their covers, and wishes she could write faster. Her books include a smidge of salty language, a bit of blood, and a serving of swoon-worthy, sometimes spicy romance.

She lives in southeast Wyoming with her pilot husband and four kids. When she's not writing you can find her mixing up a gin & tonic, rewatching New Girl, running a small business, and wasting time on Instagram.

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Customer reviews

4 out of 5 stars
1,330 global ratings
Amazing new adult pirate fantasy!!
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing new adult pirate fantasy!!
This book is so good! You want a new adult pirate fantasy series to read? Check this one out. It is definitely one of my favourite books of 2021. It was one of my most anticipated read and most anticipated release of 2021 and I am so glad that I got an arc of it. It was such a captivating read. I tried to read slowly because I didn't want it to finish because I knew that if I finish it I'd end up wanting for more but I finished it fast and now I want the sequel.The book has everything. Some chapters are intense, some are fun, some are heartbreaking, some are heartwarming etc. The smirks, the sarcasm, the tension. AAAH! It's all written so well. I must admit that the author has got a lot of talent.I am definitely team Declan. I will always pick the morally grey character with a dark past over the sweet cinnamon roll sidekick. I am sorry Tommy but I still love you. Aoife is the badass but awkward one and I am all for it.There is much more that hasn't been revealed yet so I am waiting patiently for the next books. I think this is enough for now because I don't want to spoil it for you all. I hope that I have hyped it up enough to go get this book.
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Reviewed in India on 12 August 2021
This book is so good! You want a new adult pirate fantasy series to read? Check this one out. It is definitely one of my favourite books of 2021. It was one of my most anticipated read and most anticipated release of 2021 and I am so glad that I got an arc of it. It was such a captivating read. I tried to read slowly because I didn't want it to finish because I knew that if I finish it I'd end up wanting for more but I finished it fast and now I want the sequel.

The book has everything. Some chapters are intense, some are fun, some are heartbreaking, some are heartwarming etc. The smirks, the sarcasm, the tension. AAAH! It's all written so well. I must admit that the author has got a lot of talent.

I am definitely team Declan. I will always pick the morally grey character with a dark past over the sweet cinnamon roll sidekick. I am sorry Tommy but I still love you. Aoife is the badass but awkward one and I am all for it.

There is much more that hasn't been revealed yet so I am waiting patiently for the next books. I think this is enough for now because I don't want to spoil it for you all. I hope that I have hyped it up enough to go get this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing new adult pirate fantasy!!
Reviewed in India on 12 August 2021
This book is so good! You want a new adult pirate fantasy series to read? Check this one out. It is definitely one of my favourite books of 2021. It was one of my most anticipated read and most anticipated release of 2021 and I am so glad that I got an arc of it. It was such a captivating read. I tried to read slowly because I didn't want it to finish because I knew that if I finish it I'd end up wanting for more but I finished it fast and now I want the sequel.

The book has everything. Some chapters are intense, some are fun, some are heartbreaking, some are heartwarming etc. The smirks, the sarcasm, the tension. AAAH! It's all written so well. I must admit that the author has got a lot of talent.

I am definitely team Declan. I will always pick the morally grey character with a dark past over the sweet cinnamon roll sidekick. I am sorry Tommy but I still love you. Aoife is the badass but awkward one and I am all for it.

There is much more that hasn't been revealed yet so I am waiting patiently for the next books. I think this is enough for now because I don't want to spoil it for you all. I hope that I have hyped it up enough to go get this book.
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Reviewed in India on 15 August 2021
As someone who's obsessed with pirates, this book easily became one of my top favorites. I freaking love this world and the characters. I mean, pirates, fae, sirens, enchanted dagger - it’s everything I love in a book. And it Delivered! It was action-packed with myths and murder and betrayal and magic at every turn, keeping me on my toes!!

I loved the world described here. And obviously, I loved the pirate life. I fell in love with the characters easily. They were diverse and rich and so so adorable! Aoife Cascade and Declan McCallagh had me engaged the entire time. They showed different forms of bravery and love, that I can’t get enough of!!!

And the banter between these two, OMG! So many of my favorite tropes in one beautiful setting…. It’s the best!

I found so many quotes I loved:

​He laughed in return, a pleasant sound, hearty and full, not at all similar to the tinkling bell-like laughs she’d heard all her life. “I am the kind of person—”... “—who doesn’t give his name to just any stranger he meets.”
She huffed. “That isn’t exactly polite, is it?”
“Who said I was one for politeness?"

​"And these are the sleeping quarters.”
She peered in through the open door before looking back at him.
“It’s so small,” she said.
“Not something any man likes to hear from a lady, miss.”

"​Looking into her eyes felt like returning to the home he desperately missed. And the shock of that realization threatened to suffocate him, ripping the breath from his lungs."

"We weren't meant to be alone. We weren't meant for solitude. But what's the point of being among people if you can never be comfortable. Be yourself."

I am desperately waiting for the sequel right now!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars An incredibly magical adventure on the sea
Reviewed in India on 15 August 2021
As someone who's obsessed with pirates, this book easily became one of my top favorites. I freaking love this world and the characters. I mean, pirates, fae, sirens, enchanted dagger - it’s everything I love in a book. And it Delivered! It was action-packed with myths and murder and betrayal and magic at every turn, keeping me on my toes!!

I loved the world described here. And obviously, I loved the pirate life. I fell in love with the characters easily. They were diverse and rich and so so adorable! Aoife Cascade and Declan McCallagh had me engaged the entire time. They showed different forms of bravery and love, that I can’t get enough of!!!

And the banter between these two, OMG! So many of my favorite tropes in one beautiful setting…. It’s the best!

I found so many quotes I loved:

​He laughed in return, a pleasant sound, hearty and full, not at all similar to the tinkling bell-like laughs she’d heard all her life. “I am the kind of person—”... “—who doesn’t give his name to just any stranger he meets.”
She huffed. “That isn’t exactly polite, is it?”
“Who said I was one for politeness?"

​"And these are the sleeping quarters.”
She peered in through the open door before looking back at him.
“It’s so small,” she said.
“Not something any man likes to hear from a lady, miss.”

"​Looking into her eyes felt like returning to the home he desperately missed. And the shock of that realization threatened to suffocate him, ripping the breath from his lungs."

"We weren't meant to be alone. We weren't meant for solitude. But what's the point of being among people if you can never be comfortable. Be yourself."

I am desperately waiting for the sequel right now!!!
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Top reviews from other countries

Lisa M
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read pirate romantasy
Reviewed in the United States on 4 July 2024
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I love this book! This was my first pirate romance and it did not disappoint. The descriptions were vivid and the storyline was binge worthy!
Jaclyn
5.0 out of 5 stars ONE BILLION STARS FOR THIS BOOK!
Reviewed in Canada on 31 December 2023
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Unique characters. Unique world. Incredible writing.

I enjoyed reading this book sooo much! I was in a massive reading slump and it pulled me right out of it.

The characters are so well written and so relatable. They seem like real people. Declan is definitely book boyfriend material. Haha!

The world building was the perfect amount for me. And the writing?! Oh my goodness, the writing! It’s so good! The author truly has a gift.

Looking forward to reading book two!
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Luíza Seara Schiewe
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in Brazil on 6 January 2022
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This book is so good! Full of adventure, romance, friendship, found family. Very well made characters and well build world. The cliffhanger at the end was expected.
Oh so good! I think people who read Dark Shores from Danielle L Jensen would like it very much. Pirates! Of course it is worth it!
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Chiara @wordsbychiara
4.0 out of 5 stars a great pirate romance!
Reviewed in Italy on 2 August 2023
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ON THESE BLACK SANDS has been on my tbr for eons, and I'm so happy I picked it up in the summer. It's the perfect season to join a crew of lovable characters on a high-sea adventure. This is definitely a book that I'd recommend to fans of character-driven stories, slow burn romance and pirates (or those looking to try a similar read). Fair warning, these pirates aren't quite as dark or malicious as others in pirate fiction.
EllaTheFella
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 January 2023
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The storyline is interesting and captivating, as are the characters. I fell in love with Declan at his first appearance and the slow burning romance between him and Aoife got me feeling all kinds of ways.

I expected there to be more fantasy elements, but there was little mention (although the Fae do play a large part in the overall plot, we don’t see much or hear much of them) but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

The only negative thing I have to say about this book, is I didn’t enjoy the POV changes all too much. While I didn’t mind the switching between Aoife and Declan, it became a bit boring on the times it switched to Cait, but that didn’t happen many times which is good.

The book ended on a cliffhanger which immediately sent me back to Amazon to purchase the part 2, not realising that there’s also a book 3 coming later this year which I’m already excited for, despite not starting the second yet!

Anyway, off to read the next in the series. Thank you for a delightful read. 🤩🤩🤩
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