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Don't go in the water; Never go out at night.
For in the seas and darkness, are creatures that will bite.
I've always been drawn to the water, sneaking away to swim in the hidden cove. I know the dangers, but the water calls to me, its song luring me into the depths.
All my life I've been home by dark, but just once I want to swim in the moonlight. The vampires haven't come to our isle in years anyway, it's a stupid precaution to stay inside.
How could I know that the one night I choose to take a moonlit swim, the waters around our island would run red with blood?

* 17+
* Vampire Pirate Reverse-Harem

236 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2018

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Cece Rose

42 books714 followers
Cece Rose is the proud owner of one dog, two cats, two turtles, and one annoying boyfriend.

She hails from Devon in the South-West of England, but dreams of sunny skies and sand between her toes. Although, whenever abroad, she'll moan about the heat and the sand that gets everywhere.

She has largely convinced all who know her that she's a vampire, mainly due to her nocturnal habits and tendency to bite. In reality, it's because her creativity only ever strikes when the sky is dark and the stars are shining. (Plus, it's actually quiet enough to concentrate on writing when everyone else in the world is sleeping.)

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Profile Image for Monty Cupcake ☠ Queen of Bloodshed ☠.
952 reviews254 followers
August 18, 2019
Short and sets up for an interesting story, but then when you go to find book 2 in the series, it’s not there. So I’m left with a cliffhanger story here. GR shows two more books in this series but can’t find anything on Amazon, etc. for obtaining them. Guess they’re not released. Annoying.
Profile Image for S.R. Harris.
Author 5 books69 followers
March 22, 2018
I liked it, I didn't love it.

If I am being honest, I will be reading book 2 because I still don't know what is really going on. It is short but interesting enough that you want to read the next book.

I gave it 4 stars because it is entertaining enough and it has enough action to keep you interested..
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1,387 reviews99 followers
May 2, 2018
KU

If you are a black and white movies fan, you may liken this with an Ollivia d’Havilland and Errol Flynn pirate movie. So, the big question is, how is this a reverse harem novel? Well, we don’t know yet.
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Author 42 books714 followers
September 8, 2018
***Note from author - please read!***

Hey everyone,

There was an issue with Amazon and a lot of people got a copy with only the first ten chapters.

The correct file with the full 25 chapters has been uploaded to Amazon now. However some people are still getting the incorrect file when they download.

Unfortunately there's nothing I can do to push the update, I've requested Amazon to push an update to all customers multiple times and they've not completed the request.

You'll need to contact them directly and ask for an update on the file. Luckily they actually do that when the customer requests, they just seem to ignore author requests.

Anyone that reviewed before the 7th of March has the incorrect file, and I hope you'll take that into consideration when deciding to read the book or not ❤️

Thank you,

Cece Rose ❤️
92 reviews9 followers
March 7, 2018
This book was absolutely amazing!! Vampires AND pirates? What else could you possibly ask for? Make sure you clear your schedule because this book will suck away all the time of your day and steal your attention away from everything else
Profile Image for Ashley Martinez.
152 reviews3 followers
March 7, 2018
Soooo good

I love this book pirates vampires sirens oh my lol azula is fierce and Sebastian i love him new book boyfriend material and the end with James sooo didn’t see that coming cece always good for a surprise ending with a twist to it such a good read and i couldn’t put the book down.
Profile Image for Ashley B.
366 reviews4 followers
March 7, 2018
I liked it

I most of Ceces books and this is no exception. I hate how short it was. But that's because i want more. I have a bad feeling about poor James and the red head.....
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577 reviews6 followers
March 10, 2018
Good start to the series. I like how Zu doesn’t hold back with Captain Blake but I would love to see more RH action soon. The captain doesn’t act like he is in love with her.
449 reviews62 followers
January 16, 2019
2.5 stars, DNF at 40% because I just was not engaged. This read a lot like Pirates of Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl but with vampires instead of immortal ghost things: The rich girl ends up on a pirate ship after a raid on her home island, and the boy who loves her struggles to find her and bring her home. Although I love that movie and vampire pirates sound cool, the familiarity and strong sense that I already knew this story kept me from ever really engaging in it.

I don’t remember the MC’s name now, but I didn’t like her. She seemed self-absorbed and manipulative. For example, when she’s kidnapped with some other people and put on a vampire pirate ship, she realizes that she recognizes the girl next to her: “I don’t know her well, but I'm glad to see an at least somewhat familiar face.” So what she’s saying is that she’s fine with the fact that a girl she knows is in danger, just as long as she doesn’t need to be in danger alone. Also, she knew James loved her, so she knew he would go along with whatever she asked of him, no matter how dangerous. She never seems to reciprocate his feelings, though. She hardly ever thinks about him when he isn’t right in front of her, and when she does, she thinks about how much he loves her rather than how much she loves him. Of course, she doesn’t owe him love just because he loves her, but it seems like James is supposed to be a member of her harem, and I prefer the feelings of my love interests to be on more equal footing. The relationship already seemed unfair to James, so I really wasn’t looking forward to him realizing he would need to share her (as this is an RH).

The writing itself was rough as well. It had tons of malapropisms, problems with word choice (e.g., “his” instead of “him”), question marks after statements, and other issues. At one point, the author wrote “an attempt to/at escape,” which just seems like a leftover from an earlier draft, like she forgot to choose which phrase she wanted to use there. I also noticed inconsistencies in whether the author wished to include a period after “Mr” (the convention changes depending on whether you use British or US English).

I also thought it was odd that the MC was able to have a drawn out farewell with someone who died in the vampire battle while the murderous vampire apparently just stood to the side and let her finish. There was no mention of him leaving the scene, but then the author talks about him returning, so the whole scene was odd.

This just wasn’t for me.

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13% I can honestly say that, until now, I never read a book that contains the word "vampirate."
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1,759 reviews30 followers
March 10, 2018
Blood Sea is part one of a serial that centers around Azula, and what a name that is. She and her father live on an island, never going out at night nor near the water. With her best friend James, she ventures out one night to swim in the ocean. Little did she know that this small act of defiance would change her life forever. Tragedy strikes, and Azula is taken. She thought it was vampirates who took her, but when her ship is attacked the real Vampirates board. Singled out by the captain Sebastian, who realizes what she is, he takes her in to protect her. Thus begins her journey on discovery, what is she? With danger all around, Azula has to rely on her strength and will to make it through. She wants to make it back to her home, and James, settle down and be safe. But life has a different plan for her.


I really enjoyed Azula as a character. She is strong and determined and willing to do what it takes to return home and to James. And James, my heart breaks for him. He loves her so much, and is willing to follow her to the ends of the earth. Sebastian, oh man, he is hiding secrets that I want to know about. That ending will leave you going What just happened?!!!!! Well done CeCe, I cannot wait to see how everything plays out.
Profile Image for Sosha.
25 reviews
March 7, 2018
Another amazing book



Cece Rose just gets better and better. In this book we meet Azula who has been protected her whole life by her father from whom non other than Vampirates! The female MC Azula is feisty This book is beautifully written and captivating you’ll be hooked into the plot with twists and turns wondering who is good or who is bad and more! Don’t hestiate one click this amazing book to learn more about Azula and Vampirates and her journey

5.0 out of 5 starsAmazing

March 7, 2018

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Cece does it again with this book. If you want a book that will lead you on a journey of intrigue and full of emotion you'll love this. Azula the MC is feisty, stubborn and strong someone we can be proud of and not your typical damsel in distress. The story is beautifully written full of twists and will keep you hooked until the end and I can't wait to learn more about Azula and her Vampirates. Brilliant story great characters and hot Vampirates what more could you ask for. Get your copy now so worth it
Profile Image for Katie.
427 reviews1 follower
February 20, 2019
Possible spoilers

It's a pretty quick read. This first book isn't RH even though it is billed as such. There was a lot of inane chatter between some characters and not really enough w others. I disliked that there was a fight on the vampirate ship that absolutely was unnecessary but rather felt like it was included to further the story.
The book is about a girl who doesn't know she is a siren, gets kidnapped by pirates, saved\kidnapped again from vampirates, let go, taken back by the candidates for her safety and then when she is about to be saved by her beau on the ship, there is the fight and that's the end of the first book.
The writing is fine besides a few grammatical errors but I didn't care for the chatter; somehow it didn't really flow for me. I also wasn't into the characters and there was no real premise or buildup. It didn't pull me in. I did think that calling the vampires "vampirates" was unique (they can't step on land during the day). I just wish there was more depth.
If rate it PG if there wasn't a curse word or 2 thrown in.
482 reviews7 followers
March 9, 2018
A brand new series from Cece Rose which was an exciting new read containing Vampirates! That's right, Vampirates which are pirates who are Vampire's. Now I love me some pirates, Vampire's I'm more "meh" about, however the two put together worked really well and I found myself liking them (well some of them anyway). I thought that there was a really good story to accompany these creatures and it's very well written by the author. The harem for the main character, Azula, isn't clear in this book so this is definitely a slow burn reverse harem, but I like that as I love the build up to any romance. Does this book and on a cliffhanger? Yes, it does but you know what I like cliffhanger as it holds my interest for the next book and I also find them exciting. I'm very much looking forward to reading the next book in this series and finding out more about Azula, James and Sebastian. Five stars from me.
1,257 reviews
March 15, 2018
I need to find me a man with eyes like Sebastian!

I really enjoyed Blood Sea by Cece Rose! I liked the back story she gave us and with Azula. I liked how Azula was stubborn but still vulnerable, Cece is good with making you fall in love with her MCs and getting sucked into the story. I felt for her with the big tragedy in the story, it gutted me! I really enjoyed Azula's time on the ship and on the island in between the ship adventures haha. I thought Kenna was a funny cameo/addition to the story. Now, I absolutely fell for Sebastian in this book and am hoping we see more of Crawford 😍😍!! I could see Sebastian slowly opening up to her (when he made her cry, I couldn't stop smiling and thinking oooooh here is where they start being closer ❤️). I can't wait to see what happens to James and Oliver...just have to wait almost to my birthday to find out!

Definitely pick this book up if you want to get lost in an adventure with vampires and pirates!
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Author 48 books926 followers
March 8, 2018
I was pleasantly surprised when I got to the end of this book. I have read this authors co written stuff and her other non co written book and it has been a bit hit and miss. But this book is interesting and the story sucked me right in. The MFC is relatable and I liked that she was brave and got on with it, not the usual oh poor me you see so often in RH. I liked how there was no Insta love in this book and how she has weaved the story that keeps you guessing. I still have no clue who the love interests are going to be. Well I have an idea but it still has an air of mystery. My only complaint was it is very short. It was just starting to get exciting and bang it finished. Though it did leave you with a teasing end. Look forward to see where she is going with this series. Recommended.
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310 reviews
March 8, 2018
Two words.. Vampire Pirates. Two awesome concepts only made better by being combined :)
This book was such a fun read and very different from anything I've read recently, rh or otherwise. The heroine isn't some simpering girl but tough and willing to fight for herself and her family. This is definitely a slow burn reverse harem and as far as I can tell we've only been introduced to two of the guys in her harem so far. The author did a great job of setting up the story, introducing the main characters and the creatures that exist in their world. I can't wait to learn more about Azula, her world, and the guys that are coming into her life.
Profile Image for Carli Liles.
75 reviews1 follower
March 9, 2018
I love that Reverse Harem authors are taking on more obscure mythical creatures. Then you've got geniuses like Cece Rose who decides to rock up to VamPIRATES! It's brilliant.

I love it.

I love Azula, the name, the way she behaves, what she is, everything. I love what we learn about how she was raised and why she behaves the way she does.

There's James. He and his family are their own set of interesting.

And don't even get me started on the Vampirates. Oh the intrigue!

We just get a good taste test of everything this world and these characters have to offer in this book. You'll be salivating for the next one.
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332 reviews2 followers
March 10, 2018
Vampirates!

Ms. Rose took to of my favorite character types, Vampires and Pirates, and mashed them together so seamlessly that it seems like they've always been one. Vampirates!

Azula is a strong female lead who gets kidnapped by pirates after her father is killed in front of her. James, her best friend and the man she loves, will stop at nothing to save her. And Captain Sebastian Blake is all things yummy and the Captain of the Vampirate ship that stops the original pirate ship and saves her because he knows a secret...Azula has Siren blood.

This is a great book and I can't wait for Blood Moon to see what happens next!
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1,563 reviews
March 11, 2018
Cece Tose is a great writer and she creates a different world everytime she starts a new series..something different to what everyone else is writing. This new series is no different, who would have thought putting everyone’s favourites together, Vampires and Pirates! This is such an interesting story where you love the FMC, Azula, from the very first page! She is strong, independent and just a bit cheeky! Combine her with Vampirates and here is s story that all Cece Rose book lovers out there will absolutely enjoy! I think this series will get better and better with each book. Can’t wait for book 2...the ending had me yelling for more immediately!! Highly recommended
177 reviews
March 12, 2018
I thought this was a great start to a series, we get lots of action and adventure through out this book! I love the MC, Azula, who is strong and determined to not appear weak even though she still expresses how the vampirates scare her which I prefer real emotions than a robotic non emotional MC. I like how the mix between the vampire and pirates work here in this story. It's a very interesting match up and I can't wait to see more of it. I do like how the book ends, it leaves you to think about how the rest of this will play out and when and how new information will come about for the characters with this new life altering ending for James. I seriously can't wait to read more!
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Author 47 books170 followers
March 25, 2018
Do you ever read a book, and then just die inside when you can't immediately read book 2? Yep, that's my problem right now.

Blood Sea is a WHIRLWIND journey from islands, to pirates, vampire pirates and SO much more! There's danger, romance, fantasy, and so much mystery I'm DYING to know what's going to happen!

The pacing was great, POVs spot on, writing good, characters great, though it could use another proofreader, the story had me so captivated I easily looked past most of the mistakes.

5 stars, HIGHLY recommended to pirate fantasy lovers! VERY promising start to the series!

Now can I have book 2? Please?
Profile Image for Bella Suarez-Ramirez.
512 reviews5 followers
March 8, 2018
So you have vampires and pirates.... an interesting combination. For a start to the series this book did a good job at laying things down. Throughout the book it had me asking questions and trying to find the answers through puzzle even though I know I am wrong and the story will fall into another unexpected twist and turn. The ending is left with so many questions that I can’t wait to read the next in the series to see how they are answered. Very interesting read.


Received ARC for honest review
Profile Image for Casey.
96 reviews
March 9, 2018
Rose blew me away with Blood Sea.

I had been over vampire books recently but I absolutely loved Blood Sea. It was such a fun new take on Vampires and I had never read a story of Vampirates!!!!

I loved that the book keeps you guessing what will happen on the next page.

Azula made one choice that forever changes her life as she knows it. Sebastian is such an interesting character and I can’t wait for the next book to learn more about him!!!

Blood Sea is a must read if you like sow burn RH.
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30 reviews1 follower
March 11, 2018
I’ve always had a thing for pirates. And boy, does Cece Rose know how to write them. I tried to put this book down to do some work and failed miserably. I loved the mc, Azula, from the first page. She reminds me a bit of Elizabeth Swann in Pirates of the Caribbean. Badass, and not afraid to speak her mind. Captain Blake has his hands full with her! Can’t wait to see where this story is going but I am absolutely sure it is going to be bloody amazing. Cece, you have done it again. You write exactly what I want to read and please, never stop doing that.
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113 reviews1 follower
March 17, 2018
Great read

As always Cece Rose delivers. I don’t think I have come across a book she has written that I don’t love! Her well built characters are engaging and exciting to get to know as well as her settings. Azula is thirsting for adventure outside of her small yet loving home. James is her “beau” that would follow her to the ends of the earth. Trouble occurs and both end up leaving the island on different ships. In my head I am building Azulas harem and I can’t wait to find out if I’m correct 😊
323 reviews
August 14, 2018
Vampirates....enough said.

Seriously though. This book is a really entertaining twist on your typical vampire story. I loved this unique concept so much. The only thing I felt it lacked was better character development for Azula. I think we got to see a lot more of what’s going on in James’ head then we did with Azula.

Funnily enough, I was not a fan of this book the first time I picked it up. I read maybe 20% before I put it down. So glad I picked it back up!

Either way, I am immensely looking forward to the second book whenever it’s available!
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1,091 reviews120 followers
March 10, 2018
Waste of my brain cells

Can someone, anyone tell me what the point of this book was? And what is the plot? Finding zu? And to top it all off nothing is answered in this book, and I mean nothing ppl! is this chick a siren? Who the heck is the sea witch who cursed the vamps, how did the vamps become vamps? What happened to the brothers? Who is Marissa? What happened to zu's mom? it's just a book that literally went no where.
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1,442 reviews52 followers
March 10, 2018
Vampirates! Enuf said :)

Azula is awesome. She is strong and keeps moving forward, even as things get crazy. James and Sebastian are great. Rose keeps you guessing as to what will happen next. This is a slow build RH, so while there is attraction in this story, it isn’t steamy. I like that we are seeing relationships develop. I can’t wait to learn more about what Azula is, and to see where the story goes.
188 reviews8 followers
March 11, 2018
Plot twist!

There were quite a few plot twists in this book that I wasn’t expecting. I find Azula to be exactly who I want in a heroine. She’s sassy, headstrong if not a bit stubborn but there were several times she’s could have pulled a whoa is me saga but she didn’t. She planned and executed which I appreciate it. It might just be me but there was something weird about the word vampirate. But I loved everything else in the story.
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