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Crimson Sails #2
Blood on the Tide
Set sail for adventure and love in the next spicy fantasy romance from Katee Robert, the New York Times bestselling author of the TikTok smash hit Neon Gods .
As a bloodline vampire, Lizzie has never had a problem taking what she wants, and right now what she wants are the family heirlooms that were stolen from her and a portal home. Too bad even that short list is impossible to accomplish on her own—and her allies have bigger things to worry about.
When they rescue a selkie from captivity, it’s the perfect solution to her problem. Lizzie needs a guide through Threshold and the selkie needs someone to help her get her skin back. Maeve didn’t choose to give up her skin—it was stolen from her. Now she’s in an uneasy partnership with a dangerous woman who seems more apt to kill than to share a kind word. It’s terrifying…and a bit alluring. Even though she knows it will end in heartbreak, Maeve can’t help being drawn to Lizzie and her all-too-pleasurable vampire bite.
Unfortunately, the danger to Maeve’s heart is the least of her worries. The ship Lizzie’s chasing belongs to the Cŵn Annwn, and they don’t take kindly to people who steal from them. Not even Lizzie’s viciousness or Maeve’s selkie strength will be enough to save them if the Cŵn Annwn seek retribution…
As a bloodline vampire, Lizzie has never had a problem taking what she wants, and right now what she wants are the family heirlooms that were stolen from her and a portal home. Too bad even that short list is impossible to accomplish on her own—and her allies have bigger things to worry about.
When they rescue a selkie from captivity, it’s the perfect solution to her problem. Lizzie needs a guide through Threshold and the selkie needs someone to help her get her skin back. Maeve didn’t choose to give up her skin—it was stolen from her. Now she’s in an uneasy partnership with a dangerous woman who seems more apt to kill than to share a kind word. It’s terrifying…and a bit alluring. Even though she knows it will end in heartbreak, Maeve can’t help being drawn to Lizzie and her all-too-pleasurable vampire bite.
Unfortunately, the danger to Maeve’s heart is the least of her worries. The ship Lizzie’s chasing belongs to the Cŵn Annwn, and they don’t take kindly to people who steal from them. Not even Lizzie’s viciousness or Maeve’s selkie strength will be enough to save them if the Cŵn Annwn seek retribution…
336 pages, Paperback
First published May 14, 2024
About the author
Katee Robert
155 books31.5k followersKatee Robert is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of spicy romance. Entertainment Weekly calls her writing “unspeakably hot.” Her books have sold over two million copies. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, children, a cat who thinks he’s a dog, and two Great Danes who think they’re lap dogs.
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June 9, 2024
este mes me propuse leer libros donde solo haya parejas lesbicas/sáficas (como ustedes prefieran llamarlo) y protagonistas femeninas bisexuales (porque acuerdense chicos: seguimos siendo bisexuales independientemente con quien terminemos) y esta fue mi primer lectura: empecé de diez!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
como me vas a poner a una vampira super hot pseudo pirata que siempre tiene cara de orto y quiere matar a todos con una selkie que se ve super cute inocente y se ruboriza por todo pero en realidad es parte de la rebelión y esta decidida a hacer todo lo necesario para que se lleve a cabo.... hot aparTE SU DESCRIPCION FISICA ES LITERALMENTE PENELOPE DE BRIDGERTON!!!!!!!!!! dios me convertí en un hombre promedio disculpen
yo leo mujeres enamoradas hot y les tengo que dar cuatro estrellas no hay otras chicas
como me vas a poner a una vampira super hot pseudo pirata que siempre tiene cara de orto y quiere matar a todos con una selkie que se ve super cute inocente y se ruboriza por todo pero en realidad es parte de la rebelión y esta decidida a hacer todo lo necesario para que se lleve a cabo.... hot aparTE SU DESCRIPCION FISICA ES LITERALMENTE PENELOPE DE BRIDGERTON!!!!!!!!!! dios me convertí en un hombre promedio disculpen
yo leo mujeres enamoradas hot y les tengo que dar cuatro estrellas no hay otras chicas
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September 5, 2023You know I don’t even care what’s this about, it’s sapphic and there’s vampires and it’s written by Katee so i will just eat it up
April 15, 2024
Ice queen vampire who’s gorgeous meets soft, wholesome selkie who makes the big bad vampire feel safe and loved. 🥹
✔️ Ice Queen
✔️ Grumpy x sunshine
✔️ Touch her and die
✔️ Forced proximity
✔️ She’s mine x2
✔️ Badass heroine x2 😍
✔️ Morally grey FMC
✔️ Hurt/comfort
Spice was minimal - this is mostly plot. The orgasmic vampire bite sounds fun. 😅
I don’t think reading the first is a requirement before reading this, but probably helpful for some context.
I LOVE Lizzie, but I have a thing for morally grey women. 😮💨 I’ll add more to the review once I’m able to read the published copy! Some things felt rushed, and I feel like it could definitely be longer and more fleshed out so I’ll have to read the final result before delving into that too much.
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing group for providing me with the ARC in exchange for an honest review. ❤️
✔️ Ice Queen
✔️ Grumpy x sunshine
✔️ Touch her and die
✔️ Forced proximity
✔️ She’s mine x2
✔️ Badass heroine x2 😍
✔️ Morally grey FMC
✔️ Hurt/comfort
Spice was minimal - this is mostly plot. The orgasmic vampire bite sounds fun. 😅
I don’t think reading the first is a requirement before reading this, but probably helpful for some context.
I LOVE Lizzie, but I have a thing for morally grey women. 😮💨 I’ll add more to the review once I’m able to read the published copy! Some things felt rushed, and I feel like it could definitely be longer and more fleshed out so I’ll have to read the final result before delving into that too much.
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing group for providing me with the ARC in exchange for an honest review. ❤️
May 4, 2024
Didn’t love this one as much as the first- just found d it much harder to connect to the characters- it wasn’t bad, but the pace was slower and I just wanted something more. Definitely looking forward to the next one though
June 25, 2024
-Brenda, stop picking up books set at sea! You hate books set at sea!!!
-But vampire :D
-FUCKING STOOOOOP!!!!
-But vampire :D
-FUCKING STOOOOOP!!!!
January 14, 2024
This book blew me away! I was hesitant on it after book one in the series, but diving into Blood on the Tide, I fell in love with Katee's story telling again and Maeve and Lizzie. This book transported me back into the world and into a romance and story that just felt so real and so perfectly written on Katee's part!
The spice, as always, was impeccable and literally jaw dropping in moments I could not put this book down because I desperately needed to get to the end of it, and I wasn't disappointed. This book was perfection and truly so much fun to read!
Katee and pirates and sirens and vampires? What more could a gal want!
Thank you NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
The spice, as always, was impeccable and literally jaw dropping in moments I could not put this book down because I desperately needed to get to the end of it, and I wasn't disappointed. This book was perfection and truly so much fun to read!
Katee and pirates and sirens and vampires? What more could a gal want!
Thank you NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
June 30, 2024
3.5⭐️ easy, fun read, this little series on sea has been a good time so far
i got to listen to this book on audio (thank you PRH for the ALC) sadly i did only enjoy one of the narrators and i feel like that did affect my overall feelings towards the book, definitely would be willing to give this a reread in the future
i got to listen to this book on audio (thank you PRH for the ALC) sadly i did only enjoy one of the narrators and i feel like that did affect my overall feelings towards the book, definitely would be willing to give this a reread in the future
July 10, 2024
4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️
There were many aspects of this story that I enjoyed! I loved Lizzie’s narrative and her growth over the story. Liiiived for it actually. I also loved the care taking. I also loved the selkie mythology in here! Never read a shifter story quite like it!
I think the chemistry between Lizzie and Maeve was so high, very steamy! Their story is different from what I expected but I like their dynamic together. I did feel like the pacing was a little bit odd which I noticed in the first book too. With how short these are, there is a slower pace at the beginning that increases more and more toward the end… I wanted there to be more of the couple as a couple instead of spending as much time with them fighting it.
Overall, I did enjoy this one and would recommend it to those who are reading this series. I don’t know if I would recommend it as a complete standalone though.
3/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️
There were many aspects of this story that I enjoyed! I loved Lizzie’s narrative and her growth over the story. Liiiived for it actually. I also loved the care taking. I also loved the selkie mythology in here! Never read a shifter story quite like it!
I think the chemistry between Lizzie and Maeve was so high, very steamy! Their story is different from what I expected but I like their dynamic together. I did feel like the pacing was a little bit odd which I noticed in the first book too. With how short these are, there is a slower pace at the beginning that increases more and more toward the end… I wanted there to be more of the couple as a couple instead of spending as much time with them fighting it.
Overall, I did enjoy this one and would recommend it to those who are reading this series. I don’t know if I would recommend it as a complete standalone though.
May 31, 2024
Lesbian pirates are already great but throw in a vampire and that’s the actual perfect cup of tea. This book was so good but what can you expect from Katee if not a beautiful romance.
May 30, 2024
I had a blast with this one. Vampires and selkies are two of my fav mythological creatures, make one of them a murderous ice queen and one of them a stubborn kind hearted woman and you’ve got a sapphic story ready for me to have a great time. Add in pirates, basically, and im delighted. I loved both Lizzie and Maeve (I loved Maeve’s narrator waaaaaayyyy more than Lizzie’s, unfortunately) and their dynamic was a lot of fun. From the looks of things, this author mostly writes het romances and not many sapphic ones, but I’ll keep a lookout for more sapphic ones from them in the future, bc I had a lot of fun with this one!!
May 13, 2024
3.5 rounded up to 4
I didn’t enjoy this book as much as the first installment, Hunt on Dark Waters. I felt that the two FMC’s were both incredibly whiny and unlikeable at times. It was also incredibly tame for a Katee Robert book. That being said, it’s a nice, easy read, and a solid follow up to the first book in the series. The main relationship is FF and there were some really sweet moments between them. I think I would have enjoyed more spice.
I didn’t enjoy this book as much as the first installment, Hunt on Dark Waters. I felt that the two FMC’s were both incredibly whiny and unlikeable at times. It was also incredibly tame for a Katee Robert book. That being said, it’s a nice, easy read, and a solid follow up to the first book in the series. The main relationship is FF and there were some really sweet moments between them. I think I would have enjoyed more spice.
February 1, 2024
3.5 stars
I really enjoyed the first book in this series, but this one fell a little flat for me. I think the issue is that Lizzie has been a “bad guy” in the other books she’s been in, and her falling in love with Maeve just didn’t feel really true to me. Their relationship left me a bit cold honestly. Maeve herself is fairly great.
The other thing that worked for me in the first book was that we had a whole cast of characters, but in this book, we’re pretty isolated to Maeve and Lizzie. And since I’m meh on Lizzie, I didn’t have as much fun with this installment.
I’ll definitely keep reading though! Gotta see what those rebels get up to!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the preview. All opinions are my own.
I really enjoyed the first book in this series, but this one fell a little flat for me. I think the issue is that Lizzie has been a “bad guy” in the other books she’s been in, and her falling in love with Maeve just didn’t feel really true to me. Their relationship left me a bit cold honestly. Maeve herself is fairly great.
The other thing that worked for me in the first book was that we had a whole cast of characters, but in this book, we’re pretty isolated to Maeve and Lizzie. And since I’m meh on Lizzie, I didn’t have as much fun with this installment.
I’ll definitely keep reading though! Gotta see what those rebels get up to!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the preview. All opinions are my own.
May 13, 2024
- Vampire with an orgasmic bite
- Mythical Creatures
- Sapphic Romance
- Forced Proximity
- Badass Heroines
- Orgasmic bite
This is the second book in the Crimson Sails series and could probably be read as a standalone, but I would recommend reading Hunt On The Water first to get more of the overall backstory.
Blood On The Tide follows Lizzie as she continues her quest on locating her lost jewels and she recently saved Maeve who is searching for her stolen pelt.
I personally love the author's writing style, I find it very descriptive, captivating and she sure knows how to write some spice🥵. I really enjoyed Lizzie and Maeve’s story and I cannot wait to see what happens in the third book!
Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Pub for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
- Mythical Creatures
- Sapphic Romance
- Forced Proximity
- Badass Heroines
- Orgasmic bite
This is the second book in the Crimson Sails series and could probably be read as a standalone, but I would recommend reading Hunt On The Water first to get more of the overall backstory.
Blood On The Tide follows Lizzie as she continues her quest on locating her lost jewels and she recently saved Maeve who is searching for her stolen pelt.
I personally love the author's writing style, I find it very descriptive, captivating and she sure knows how to write some spice🥵. I really enjoyed Lizzie and Maeve’s story and I cannot wait to see what happens in the third book!
Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Pub for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
May 16, 2024
A vampire and a selkie? ARE YOU KIDDING?! Yes please! And this did not disappoint. A kind, meeker soul and a ruthless killer vampire was the combo I never knew I needed until I read this wonderful book. I loved being back in Threshold and though I did miss the characters from the previous book, I was quickly swept away and thinking Evelyn who?! This book had beautiful descriptions and such creative world building, and yes now I am even more terrified of the ocean thank you very much! Seduction, steam, but also the tenderest emotions and careful care of each other's feelings, needs, and wants. And seriously heart-pumping danger! I HOPE there is more to this series!
Note: I listened to the audiobook with dual POV narrators and it was well done!
Note: I listened to the audiobook with dual POV narrators and it was well done!
Shelved as 'dnf'
May 15, 2024Dnf @ 37%
I wanted to love this new sapphic romance SO BADLY. Lizzie intrigued me so much in book 1, and I was curious how katee was going to spin the sorta villain to fmc, but I just don’t think sea-faring novels are it for me. I need to stop trying 😭
I wanted to love this new sapphic romance SO BADLY. Lizzie intrigued me so much in book 1, and I was curious how katee was going to spin the sorta villain to fmc, but I just don’t think sea-faring novels are it for me. I need to stop trying 😭
June 4, 2024
I feel silly bow for being so invested in them finding her family jewels. This a love story first and the hunt for the jewels ended up taking a backseat to the main characters feelings for each other. Will they ever find them?
June 28, 2024
The second book in Katee Robert’s Crimson Tide series, this book had many of my bookstagram friends interested when I posted the dedication on my story: “For fans of Pirates of the Caribbean who wished that there were more lady characters and that those lady characters kissed a bunch.” This is a love story between a vampire and a selkie, with lots of spice and adventure!
Although this has a slow start, I ended up liking this more than book one. I really liked Lizzie and her love of bloodshed. The black cat/ golden retriever energy is strong, and Lizzie is unabashedly and confidently murderous. Maeve is her counter balance, with an open heart and a strength hidden behind smiles. My first selkie character I’ve come across in my fantasy reads! (I am open to more fantasy monster romance book recommendations). I don’t think this book works well as a stand alone since the characters and the world of Threshold require some explanation, but these are quick reads and it will be worth catching up on because next up in the series is Nox!
Although this has a slow start, I ended up liking this more than book one. I really liked Lizzie and her love of bloodshed. The black cat/ golden retriever energy is strong, and Lizzie is unabashedly and confidently murderous. Maeve is her counter balance, with an open heart and a strength hidden behind smiles. My first selkie character I’ve come across in my fantasy reads! (I am open to more fantasy monster romance book recommendations). I don’t think this book works well as a stand alone since the characters and the world of Threshold require some explanation, but these are quick reads and it will be worth catching up on because next up in the series is Nox!
July 1, 2024
I liked this a lot better than the first book. Already knowing the world allowed for a more detailed focus on these characters’ development, as well as their own relationship compared to the first book. While some adventure was lacking, I am now committed to this series. Thank you Katee 🫡
May 6, 2024
3.5/5⭐️
2/5🌶️
This was such a sweet book full of mutual pining. Sunshine selkie and grumpy vampire, such an unusual pairing but it works quite well. I really enjoyed this book, even though it doesn’t compare to the first, it was an easy read and I’m excited to see what the next book brings.
2/5🌶️
This was such a sweet book full of mutual pining. Sunshine selkie and grumpy vampire, such an unusual pairing but it works quite well. I really enjoyed this book, even though it doesn’t compare to the first, it was an easy read and I’m excited to see what the next book brings.
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December 20, 2023I GOT THE ARC BABY LETS FUCKIN GOOOOO, blood on the tide you are MINE after i finish divine rivals 🤭🤭
god bless u berkley for this one idk if i wouldve made it till next May
god bless u berkley for this one idk if i wouldve made it till next May
May 19, 2024
It was so fun to dive back into the fantasy water world of mythical creatures and pirates in this second book in the Crimson Sails series, which can be read as a stand-alone.
Blood on the Tide is a sapphic romantasy story between Lizzie, a morally grey vampire who we were introduced to in the first book, Hunt on Dark Waters, and a beautiful selkie with a big heart that she helps save, named Maeve. While Lizzie continues her search at sea for missing family heirlooms, Maeve is on the hunt to find her stolen pelt, which aids in her powers.
Bonded on their journey, this grumpy x sunshine friendship turns into more with just one orgasmic bite from Lizzie, making it hard to resist one another, and I loved their spice! With Lizzie being such a hard character to like in the last book, I love a redemption story.
WHAT TO EXPECT
-fantasy romance
-mythical creatures
-sapphic romance
-non-binary rep
-opposites attract
-forced proximity
🎧I paired the book with the audiobook format and really enjoyed the dual narration which was performed by Alix Dale and K.C. Sheridan. The accents really pulled me into the story even more.
*many thanks to Berkley Romance and PRH audio for the gifted copy for review.
Blood on the Tide is a sapphic romantasy story between Lizzie, a morally grey vampire who we were introduced to in the first book, Hunt on Dark Waters, and a beautiful selkie with a big heart that she helps save, named Maeve. While Lizzie continues her search at sea for missing family heirlooms, Maeve is on the hunt to find her stolen pelt, which aids in her powers.
Bonded on their journey, this grumpy x sunshine friendship turns into more with just one orgasmic bite from Lizzie, making it hard to resist one another, and I loved their spice! With Lizzie being such a hard character to like in the last book, I love a redemption story.
WHAT TO EXPECT
-fantasy romance
-mythical creatures
-sapphic romance
-non-binary rep
-opposites attract
-forced proximity
🎧I paired the book with the audiobook format and really enjoyed the dual narration which was performed by Alix Dale and K.C. Sheridan. The accents really pulled me into the story even more.
*many thanks to Berkley Romance and PRH audio for the gifted copy for review.
May 17, 2024
3.5⭐️ rounded-up.
Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Disclaimer: going in, I didn't know this was a sequel, but after reading reviews where other reviewers mentioned that it can be read as a standalone, that is what I did. I think the worldbuilding and character backgrounds from the first book would've given me more context, but this has not altered my review.
This sapphic read follows a sweet selkie named Maeve and a broody vampire (Lizzie) as they join together to search for Maeve's lost pelt and Lizzie's family heirlooms. What they don't expect is to grow in their undeniable attraction to one another.
I love how the author used inspiration from folklore (like the Selkie Wife) for this story. The journey was interesting, but I felt like some of the problems and conflicts that our characters faced were solved a little too easily. Maeve and Lizzie are both a little frustrating at times, too, but I love how they grew in their understanding of one another. I also loved the nautical pirate aspect of this romantasy story.
Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Disclaimer: going in, I didn't know this was a sequel, but after reading reviews where other reviewers mentioned that it can be read as a standalone, that is what I did. I think the worldbuilding and character backgrounds from the first book would've given me more context, but this has not altered my review.
This sapphic read follows a sweet selkie named Maeve and a broody vampire (Lizzie) as they join together to search for Maeve's lost pelt and Lizzie's family heirlooms. What they don't expect is to grow in their undeniable attraction to one another.
I love how the author used inspiration from folklore (like the Selkie Wife) for this story. The journey was interesting, but I felt like some of the problems and conflicts that our characters faced were solved a little too easily. Maeve and Lizzie are both a little frustrating at times, too, but I love how they grew in their understanding of one another. I also loved the nautical pirate aspect of this romantasy story.
June 23, 2024
i went into this during a mild book slump and finished it in two days.... which fr healed something in me☝🏼🙂↕️ i picked up this book on a whim, knowing nothing about it other than it was sapphic and fantasy and had vampires??? and mermaids? maybe??? i had no expectations whatsoever and this book surprised me so much!! it very quickly unraveled into a story that was so fun and adventurous and atmospheric all while following two very interesting characters (a vampire!!!! & a selkie!!!!) and their love story .......... ngl this is straight out of my sapphic daydream fantasies that i never knew i needed... like????? new favorite book unlocked 🫡
May 22, 2024
I didn't love this one quite as much as Hunt on Dark waters but it was fun to get Vampire Lizzie's story and see her fall for a Selkie in this fast-paced romantasy sequel! I listened to this on audio and really wasn't a huge fan of the narrators which also may have affected how I felt overall about this one. Steamy AF with lots of action and recommended for Sarah J. Maas or Adrianne Young fans. I do love this whole world and hope we get more Threshold universe. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!
July 7, 2024
This book deserved better than be reading this right now. I know I would have enjoyed this alot more had I read it when I wasn't crazy busy, and not able to give it the time it deserved.
I loved Maeve and Lizzie! Maeve is wonderfully brave, strong, and kind. Lizzie is full of passion, lust, and loyalty. The continued story of The Threshold was exciting.
I know I didn't give this book the time it deserved. But, I'm a tired girlie. What can ya do?
I loved Maeve and Lizzie! Maeve is wonderfully brave, strong, and kind. Lizzie is full of passion, lust, and loyalty. The continued story of The Threshold was exciting.
I know I didn't give this book the time it deserved. But, I'm a tired girlie. What can ya do?
May 18, 2024
Another amazing Katee Robert book in my stack! The world building just continues to build in this series and I find myself enraptured by the characters.
Now I have to go read the Court of the Vampire Queen series because it connects to this series and I didn't realize it!
Now I have to go read the Court of the Vampire Queen series because it connects to this series and I didn't realize it!
May 21, 2024
Lizzie is no longer terrible. but i still like her brother more
June 2, 2024
i mean nobody reads these for the plot right
June 19, 2024
Sapphic vampire? ✅
Bi representation? ✅
Shifting into a leopard seal when literally any other land and sea animals exist?❌
Bi representation? ✅
Shifting into a leopard seal when literally any other land and sea animals exist?❌
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May 15, 2024DNF ~150 pages. Really wanted to like this one because the premise is so intriguing. But somehow the writing was so flat it made a sapphic vampire x selkie pairing boring.
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