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The Leviathan has risen.
The pirate is back.
And Blackshore's most beloved fairytale was never telling the truth.
For centuries, the Tide-Bound Lovers were believed to be sacrifices to the sea.
But the tide never wanted them dead.
It wanted to use them.
Now Jamie Rhodes is becoming sicker every day. Black spreads through his veins while the Leviathan feeds on him night after night. Still, Jamie is fighting with everything he has left to survive it.
Autumn Quinn is losing her grip on her own mind. Because the pirate is done sleeping, and he wants revenge on the girl who poisoned him twenty years ago.
And Jesse Ryder is determined to kill the Leviathan before it destroys any chance of life returning to normal for him and Autumn.
Because Jesse refuses to believe the invisible string tying them together disappeared the day he died. He fought his way back to her once already, and he refuses to lose her now—especially not to the Leviathan's son.
Even if that means killing Jamie himself.
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What Readers Are Saying
“This was an amazing ending to this trilogy! This just wrapped everything up perfectly with all of the characters! Loved this so much!”
Angela
on The Curse of Blackshore
“The Curse of Blackshore by Tamara Rector
⭐ Rating: 5/5
I genuinely don't know how to feel now that I've finished this book. 🥹
Reading The Curse of Blackshore felt like watching a supernatural thriller and action movie unfold in my head. The paranormal elements were SO good, and I loved how the story embraced the supernatural instead of holding back. It was adventurous, intense, and honestly, such a terrific ride.
One thing I particularly loved was watching the characters grow from children into adults and eventually into senior citizens. There's something about witnessing an entire lifetime unfold through the lives of characters you've grown attached to that hits differently. It felt like time was moving so fast, and before I could even process it, Pajamies was almost 60. 🥲 Like, excuse me, when the hell did we get here?!
And then there's Jesse. 💔
When the Leviathan's body was found, I genuinely thought Jesse was still alive. Even with his body flickering through the different ages he was when they fought the monster, I thought the magic might still be in his system and that there was a chance he had survived. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case, and I'm still a little heartbroken about it.
This book gave me so much to experience. The supernatural horror, the action, the adventure, the characters, and the passage of time all came together to create something that felt bigger than just a story. It felt like I had travelled alongside these characters and watched their lives unfold.
I can't even fully explain how I feel about the ending yet, but I know I loved the journey. It was wholesome in a way I didn't expect, and finishing it feels like saying goodbye to people I've known for a long time.
The Curse of Blackshore was a terrific, adventurous ride, and I'm so glad I signed up for the Arc reading. ❤️”
Munah
on The Curse of Blackshore
“Arc Reader
I totally underestimated this book. I enjoyed the thrill and how smooth it rolled through after the beginning chapters. It's not exactly fast paced but it's worth reading.
The romance gives the story its heart, but the mythology gives it its teeth.”
Munah
on The Rising of Blackshore (The Blackshore Trilogy Book 2)
“From the beginning to the end I was left wanting more. If it was not for life responsibilities (sleep, eat, work) I would have finished in a day. I would recommend to read the books in order you will not be disappointed. This was my favorite book in the series all the questions of The Who and Why are answered, I thought I had it figured out, I was wrong. The ending will tug on heart strings sad the series is over. I cannot wait to see much more writing from Tamara Rector.”
Melissa
on The Curse of Blackshore
“My heart feels broken and complete all at once. I have loved this journey from start to finish. It feels so wholesome. The history and journey they all go through. I couldn't have imagined a better ending!”
on The Curse of Blackshore
Erica
on The Rising of Blackshore (The Blackshore Trilogy Book 2)
“This is an excellent continuation of The Legend of Blackshore! Once friends as teens, this book brings them back together as adults who can't seem to stay away from Blackshore. IYKYK! Are you Team Jaime or Team Jesse? Only time will tell. Can't wait for the 3rd and final (I think) installment. Great character development and Tamara does an amazing job of drawing you in and keeping your interest. You don't want to put it down.”
Christina
on The Rising of Blackshore (The Blackshore Trilogy Book 2)
“If you love ghost stories/folklore, adventure, and pirates, this is a book for you. Group of high school teens get caught up in the folklore of the town they live in and try to survive the tide. It always comes back for more. Grab yourself a copy and hold tight for the ride.”
Christina
on The Legend of Blackshore
About the Author
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Tamara Rector writes romantic suspense and horror stories about complicated relationships and the choices people make when things start to go bad. She lives in New Brunswick with her husband and two daughters, where she spends most of her time writing, thinking about stories, and getting distracted by new ideas for the next book.
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