Across the StarKissed Sea, Arlem Hawks
Across the StarKissed Sea, Arlem Hawks
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Across the Star-Kissed Sea

Author: Arlem Hawks

Narrator: Shiromi Arserio, Liam Gerrard

Unabridged: 9 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/01/2024


Synopsis

When May becomes a lady's maid at sea, she's hoping for an innocent adventure but instead must navigate rought waters, deadly combat, and unexpected love.   Mediterranean Sea, 1811   May Byam grew up following her father to his work at the ropemaking factory and listening to her uncle’s tales of life aboard a Royal Navy ship. After tragedy and scandal shatter her family, May is desperate to escape the shame that follows her. Despite her mother’s pleadings against it, May signs on as a lady’s maid to the young wife of a naval captain. If she’s going to run, she may as well do it in honor of her late uncle and cousin and where there is food, shelter, and perhaps even adventure. But the frosty reception she receives from the ship’s clergyman makes her feel far from welcome.   Heartbroken young Chaplain Elias Doswell returns to a harsh life at sea, but preaching to disinterested sailors isn’t the escape he’d hoped for—until a captivating young woman boards the ship. However, a case of mistaken identity ensures that he starts o on the wrong foot with the newly hired lady’s maid, who clearly wants nothing to do with him. But the close quarters of the ship force the pair together, and May begins to see a side of the handsome clergyman she didn’t expect. As they struggle to navigate their deepening feelings, the danger of war with the French looms on the horizon, threatening their lives—and their love.

About Arlem Hawks

ARLEM HAWKS began making up stories before she could write. Living all over the western United States and traveling around the world gave her a love of cultures and people and the stories they have to tell. She has a bachelor’s degree in communications, with an emphasis in print journalism, and she lives in Utah with her husband and four children.

About Shiromi Arserio

Shiromi Arserio is a stage actor, voice talent, and audiobook narrator. She holds a BA in theater from Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance. In addition to narrating dozens of audiobooks, her voice can be heard in documentaries, e-learning projects, and video games such as Nancy Drew: The Shattered Medallion. A native of London, England, she currently resides in the Seattle area with her husband and her two fur babies.

About Liam Gerrard

Liam Gerrard is an award-winning voiceover artist who has spent over ten years working in the industry. A highly acclaimed stage and screen actor, he has narrated over thirty audiobooks and was nominated for an Audie Award.


Reviews

Goodreads review by ♥Milica♥ on October 13, 2024

This romance on the high seas had me giggling and kicking my feet the whole time, May and Elias were SO adorable. That scene where he was taking care of her hair? My life was forever changed. Across the Star-Kissed Sea is a sequel to Georgana's Secret, and if you haven't read that, you're missing out......more

Goodreads review by Rose | Adventurous Bookworm on November 05, 2024

This is something I rarely say, but I am so glad the author wrote this companion novel. First thing's first, this book is a companion novel to Georgana's Secret and I would highly recommend reading it first, however, you don't have to. A lot of the characters from Georgana's Secret made an appearanc......more

Goodreads review by Lauren on November 25, 2024

When it comes to maritime stories of the historical variety, Arlem Hawks definitely excels! She definitely does her research and I enjoy reading her books and coming away having learned something new. Across the Star Kissed Sea is a companion novel to Georgiana's Secret, a book I read some years ago......more

Goodreads review by Tiffany on March 24, 2025

I loved this high-sea Regency Romance! Arlem Hawks’s knowledge of ships and life at sea is obvious, and I made me feel like I was there. I loved May’s fiery spirit and Elias’s steadiness of spirit. I highly recommend this book!......more

Goodreads review by Cait | GoodeyReads on October 17, 2024

Thank you to Shadow Mountain for the ARC. A SWEET STORY. BLOG || INSTAGRAM I love a good story set out on the sea and this was another amazing book from Arlem Hawks. I enjoy her historical stories so much and she’s a must read author in this genre. I adored May and Elias. I loved that May had to work th......more