The Dark Tides Series in Order

About the Dark Tides series

Series Premise

Modern-day heroine Dianna Cobham (or Dianna in early books) accidentally breaks an enchanted ship-in-a-bottle artifact, triggering a time portal that hurls her back to 1707 Newfoundland (early 18th-century pirate era). She is taken prisoner aboard a pirate ship captained by the ruthless and enigmatic Captain Jack "Black Heart" (or similar devilish pirate figure), who is tied to the artifact's dark magic and curse. The series follows Dianna's journey through time as she navigates survival on a pirate ship, forms uneasy alliances (and forbidden attraction) with the captain, unravels the curse's origins, and attempts to return to her own time. Along the way, she encounters sea battles, treasure hunts, rival pirates, supernatural elements (curses, sirens, enchanted objects), and the moral conflict between her modern values and the brutal pirate world. The overarching plot involves breaking a centuries-old curse, finding love across time, and deciding whether to stay in the past or return forever changed.

Main Characters

> Dianna Cobham — Protagonist; modern woman (historian or artifact expert) accidentally time-traveled to 1707. Intelligent, resourceful, brave, and morally grounded; struggles to adapt to pirate life while trying to return home.
> Captain Jack "Black Heart" (or similar pirate captain) — Hero (anti-hero); ruthless, charismatic pirate captain with a tragic/curse backstory. Possessive, dangerous, and deeply drawn to Dianna; his redemption arc is central.
> Supporting crew — Various pirates (loyal first mate, treacherous rivals, cursed crew members) who add adventure and conflict.
> Other time-travel elements — Recurring cursed artifacts, sirens, or supernatural beings that tie into the larger curse plot.

Setting

Dual timelines:
> Modern day — Brief glimpses of contemporary life (often Newfoundland or coastal areas) before/after the time jump.
> 1707–early 1700s — The Golden Age of Piracy in the North Atlantic, primarily around Newfoundland, the Caribbean, and high seas. > Features pirate ships, ports, hidden coves, treasure islands, stormy oceans, and the lawless, brutal world of piracy.
The atmosphere is vivid and immersive — crashing waves, salty air, creaking ships, rum-soaked taverns, and the constant threat of battle or betrayal.

Tone & Themes

Romantic, adventurous, and passionate — historical time-travel fantasy romance with a strong enemies-to-lovers arc, high emotional stakes, and steamy tension. The tone is dramatic and immersive, blending swashbuckling pirate action, danger, betrayal, and suspense with heartfelt romance, redemption, and a touch of dark magic. It’s sensual (explicit scenes in later books), angsty (forbidden love, curses, sacrifice), and ultimately hopeful with satisfying resolutions — escapist and addictive for fans of pirate romance and time-travel tropes.

The series is popular for its time-travel pirate romance, strong heroine, brooding anti-hero, and blend of historical adventure with passionate love — ideal for fans of Outlander-style time-travel romance or pirate fantasy like Daughter of the Pirate King. It has mature content (explicit romance, violence, piracy brutality).