A Pirate's Life for Tea
06 November 2025Synopsis
The heart-warming sequel to Rebecca Thorne’s instant Sunday Times bestseller, Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea. For fans of Bookshops & Bonedust and Our Flag Means Death.
Queer pirates will discover if enemies actually can become lovers . . .
Kianthe and Reyna are hunting for dragon eggs to save their hometown. To secure their prize, they must strike a deal with the local lord – who in turn wants Serina, notorious river pirate, and scourge of his supply chains. Surely, they can handle one small abduction in the name of justice?
Begrudgingly, the couple join forces with Bobbie, one of the lord’s constables. Bobbie is determined to capture Serina, but lawmaker and lawbreaker have a complicated history – and it might jeopardize everything. As Bobbie and Serina become reacquainted, Kianthe and Reyna watch this relationship-wreck from afar. Luckily, matchmaking is Reyna’s favourite pastime. The dragon eggs may just have to wait.
Take a break with this gloriously cosy sapphic fantasy rife with mischief and steeped in fun.
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The Tomes & Tea Quartet is everyone's cup of tea! Readers agree:
‘The perfect blend of coziness and action’
‘An utter delight’
‘I could not put this book down’
‘I would die a million times over for these lesbians’
‘The perfect book for cosying up with a hot drink’
The Tomes & Tea Quartet:
- Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea
- A Pirate’s Life for Tea
- Tea You at the Altar
- Alchemy and a Cup of Tea
Can't Spell Treason without Tea was a Sunday Times HB fiction bestseller w/c 06/05/2024
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06 November 2025
9781035031115Reviews
I absolutely loved this sequel. I think I actually like it even more than the first! The LGBT representation was on point. The pirates and adventure were fantastic without ever making it feel like the stakes were high. You always feel safe with these characters which is why I love themChad, from Goodreads
Mist floating over a river at dawn, golden light filtering through pine trees, late-night auroras, mountainscapes, and two women utterly devoted to each other adventuring through it all by griffon, ship, and horseback (though begrudgingly the latter for poor Kianthe), A Pirate's Life for Tea was a heart pounding and delightful sequel to Can't Spell Treason Without TeaT., from Goodreads
It's wonderful, cozy queer joy. It is truly specialEmma, from Goodreads
