Guardians of the Caribbean: Isla Esperanza

A hidden island. A new mission. A sanctuary where the lost can finally come home. When the captain of the Guadalupe and her loyal crew discover an uncharted Caribbean island, they realize they have found more than paradise. With freshwater, fertile land, and natural defenses, Isla Esperanza could become a refuge for those who have nowhere else to turn. But creating a village is only the beginning. Guided by the mysterious Aurelon, the Guardians of the Caribbean embark on dangerous missions to rescue children from ruthless traffickers. As new families form and survivors begin rebuilding their lives, the island fills with friendship, unexpected romance, mischievous children, homemade rum, and two unpredictable pelicans named Pete and Mrs. Pete. Yet a powerful enemy is watching--and the Guardians have only begun to uncover the reach of his network. Filled with daring rescues, tropical adventure, found family, humor, and heart, Isla Esperanza is the first book in the Guardians of the Caribbean series.