A divorced fisherman with ancestral tide-reading gifts enters a contract marriage to save a struggling restaurant.
Ethan Cole, heir to the Children of the Tides, loses his wife and reputation in one morning. That same day he pulls restaurant founder Margaret from the water, revealing his ability to hear ocean currents and underwater songs. A practical marriage to ambitious Claire follows, binding their futures. Ethan deploys his birthright to locate massive schools and dares the forbidden Siren's Cove for rare catches, turning the failing business around overnight. A local fishing monopoly and his vindictive ex-wife apply mounting pressure, forcing the couple to unite in defense of their livelihood and the town's fishermen.
Markers
- 1Hidden heritage powers
- 2Contract marriage alliance
- 3Monopoly opposition
Audience
Audiences who want a grounded fantasy where ancient gifts meet modern business stakes.
