Rating 4.5 At the age of ten, Daniel's father kicks him out after the death of his mother. After three years on his own, he spies Captain Winters returning home from a stint at sea to celebrate his daughter Ellie's tenth birthday. That only saddens Daniel, wishing he had a loving father like Ellie's. So Daniel decides to shed his sealskin and ask Captain Winters for a job on his ship. Ellie has always wanted to be a privateer like her father. And although Michael Winters knows how much his dau...

This isn't my usual type of book, but that cover is absolutely gorgeous, and I just HAD to read it. When there was a posting for ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) reviews, I jumped at the chance and was lucky enough that Rebecca Hart sent me a copy.Honestly, Call of the Sea was everything I don't usually go for – it's written in the third person and set way back in the 1600s. However, I absolutely LOVED IT!! I completely fell in love with Elysandra. I can't even imagine what it would be like to be a yo...

BLURB from Goodreads Elysandra Winters has always yearned for a life of adventure on the rolling seas and is willing to do whatever it takes to fulfill her dream. When her Privateer father continually refuses to allow his only daughter to sail, Ellie defies him, disguises herself as a boy, and goes in search of a captain who will give her a chance to prove her worth. Thanks to the cursed selkie blood coursing through his veins, Daniel O'Rourke needs the sea to survive. After giving up on his hu...

You can read all of my reviews at Alluring Reads.Actual rating is 3.5.I have to be honest here, I went into this not expecting much; that cover was a total turn-off for me. I'm still not a fan of the cover, and it's really too bad because I do think that it will be a turn-off for potential readers (covers matter!) The story within *Call of the Sea* by Rebecca Hart was exceptionally good; I'll admit I had a hard time walking away from it to get stuff done around my house. Within these pages is a ...

One word for this book: WOW! This was absolutely amazing. It stood out as a very different paranormal romance from all the trends I've been reading lately. *Call of the Sea* by Rebecca Hart truly offered me some peace and comfort during a dark time this past week. It's a remarkable book, and I'm so glad it's being published; it's a wonderful romance story. The main characters, Ellie and Daniel, strongly reminded me of Elizabeth Swann and Will Turner from Pirates of the Caribbean. If you're int...

While I am still in the process of reading the final version (my sister, Rebecca Hart, happens to be the author – so I may be a little biased) – she had me read it prior to sending it in for publication. I was hooked immediately. Normally, these types of books are not to my liking – I prefer Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and other 'horror' type books. I just want to say 'congrats' to my 'big sis' and to let everyone know that *Call of the Sea* by Rebecca Hart is a wonderful, exciting read! This boo...

Equal parts romance and adventure, Call of the Sea is 100% kick-ass! As a reader who appreciates strong female characters, I instantly fell in love with Ellie's determination and tomboy stubbornness, as well as her vulnerabilities--especially her weak spot for her family. Call of the Sea is well-plotted, perfectly paced and the voices are spot-on. All the historical details ring true, yet the story is completely accessible to a modern audience. And although the story centers on the pirating life...

So, what did I think? Awesome. This book made me smile. Rebecca Hart expertly combines all the best ingredients for an engaging story with a satisfying end (though I wanted more!). First, there's the headstrong, independent heroine, Ellie, who knows who she is, what she wants, and doesn’t mince words about it. Next is Daniel, our hero. He’s handsome, intelligent, and tough, but with a good dose of integrity and a hint of vulnerability to round him out perfectly. The pair starts out as childhood...

What an absolute pleasure it was to read **Rebecca Hart's Call of the Sea** without a week or so between chapters! Yes, I was blessed to be an early beta reader, catching a glimpse of *Call of the Sea* in its rough form. Not that it was truly rough to begin with – unpolished, perhaps, if you will. ;)Yummies: I thought I was caught up in the story before, but **Rebecca Hart** truly outdid herself! The simplicity of Ms. Hart's writing makes for a super rich yet incredibly easy read. No endless par...

As Rebecca Hart, author of the new book 'Call of the Sea,' I wrote it... and I truly love it!

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