Gem of the Crown - Paperback

by J. a. Johnson (Author)

With Kelley gone, Gemma's world has been turned upside down.

As her wedding day draws near, she's forced to

confront a future she never wanted, one shaped by duty, loss, and a father's unyielding plan. Working long days alongside Callie at the pub, Gemma

channels her grief into survival, fending off unruly

pirates who refuse to believe a woman has any place behind the bar... or standing her ground.

But no amount of fighting can quiet the storm inside her.

Haunted by the love she lost, Gemma throws herself into a new relationship, her only flicker of light in a darkness that threatens to consume her. Yet moving on proves harder than she ever imagined, especially when her heart refuses to let go of Kelley.

With time running out and expectations closing in, Gemma faces an impossible choice: honor the life chosen for her... or risk everything to claim a life of her own.

Because sometimes, the greatest battle isn't fought with fists, it's fought with the heart.