Cirrus@Austlit

'Crackskull Jack is a fearsome pirate with a serious problem: One big fear of birds! Without a parrot, Jack is in danger of being ridiculed rather than feared, a fate no self-respecting pirate wants for himself. Deciding to find a cure for his terrifying fear, Jack sails to the Cove of Paradise to seek out a reputed healer who can help him regain the respect of his crew. When Jack meets the mysterious Penny Darkling, mystical healer, he soon discovers she is a woman not to be messed with! Join Crackskull Jack on his quest to cure his crippling ornithophobia, and uncover what lies ahead when the fearsome pirate finally meets his match.' (Publication summary)

'Penny, Crackskull Jack’s new wife, is making a few changes on board The Eye of the Storm, and the crew of the ship aren’t happy!

'Determined to teach these scallywags some manners, Penny plans to take them to a ball to make them more civilised. Captain Crackskull Jack is pampered with fine clothes and bubble baths by his wife as his crew look on, who are half-shocked, half-amused. However, the crew find that they actually quite enjoy the ball after all!

'Is it possible that the romance of the ball can make Crackskull Jack and Penny fall in love all over again?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Crackskull Jack is back for another exciting maritime adventure! The life of a pirate can be tiring so when Jack has a bit of spare time, all he wants to do is relax and enjoy some leisure time. Alas, it does not take long for his plans to be interrupted with the unexpected arrival of a stork who stops by and leaves him a bundle. To Jack's dismay—and Penny's delight—they discover the bird has delivered them a baby. Life on board a pirate ship is no place for a baby ... Or is it? Join Crackskull Jack as he tried to come to terms with this new addition to the family!' (Source: TROVE)