Review: Seaborn

Seaborn by Lena North
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lottie (Charlie) flees an abusive ex-boyfriend and a co-worker helps her to escape to the Islands. to stay with her parents Pauline and Nicholas.

Joao is the Chief of Police on the Islands. He has seen most of his friends fall in love and settle down and he wants what they have. So even though he doesn't have any strong feelings for his girlfriend Mimi he is going to propose, until a call from his uncle Nick demanding his immediate presence interrupts him. When Joao meets Charlie he is immediately drawn to her, but also realises that based on her colouring she is originally from the islands - but who was her father?

Charlie can't believe she has escaped her violent ex, a cop, the son of a Senator and nephew to the President - he thinks he is untouchable. Everyone on the Islands is so nice, they all seem to be related to each other and now it seems as though she's one of them.

But the Islanders have a big secret, three of the original families have special abilities and Charlie seems as though she has inherited them too.

I always struggle to define these books and this one was no different, until I realised that it's really just a paranormal romance featuring shifters - it's just that the shifter element isn't front and centre like it normally is.

As long as you embrace the paranormal aspect this is a fantastic romance. Despite her harsh life Charlie is a wonderful character, principled, kind, helpful and full of fun. Joao takes his role seriously but he is blown away by this resilient woman who doesn't let anything get her down. Okay she argues with him constantly, challenges his authority and laughs at him - but somehow he loves it.

If the idea of a sexy Police Chief with dreadlocks and a paranormal ability on beautiful islands floats your boat then this is definitely the book for you. There's laughter, romance and a little suspense.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

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