The Sea Wife

by Holly Cook

Rescued from drowning by Myles Dampier, an Englishman exiled to Australia, Sabina Grey falls in love and marries him while on the high seas. Yet once in London, Myles becomes a stranger, vowing... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0843952075
• ISBN13: 9780843952070
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Leisure Books
• Length: 309 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

More, please!!!

I had given up on reading historical romances - until a friend lent me her copy of the Sea Wife.The characterisation in this book is fantastic. The relationship between the hero and heroine is one of continual tension, making the reader both unable to put the book down, and eager to reach the resolution.The smarmy agent and the delightful imp picked up in the streets of London are bonus characters who add to the story without taking away from the excellent plot.There were some interesting "twists" in this tale which caught me by surprise - a new feeling for this jaded reader!The author obviously has a feel for this period in history, and it shows through in the authentic portrayal of each situation in which the characters find themselves.If Holly Cook can write up to this high standard in her succeeding novels - bring them on. More please - and soon!!!!

A must for du Maurier fans

This debut novel by Holly Cook had me hooked from page 1. I have read so many historical romances where the heroine was a simpering little miss, but not here - Sabina knows her mind and is not afraid to show it.Myles is the archetypal brooding, gothic hero who is eventually won over by an intelligent, loving woman who can match his passion as an equal.I think this book should be categorized as more than just a romance novel. The quality of the writing is up there with the best: there is suspense, addiction and more.I can't wait for the next book by this stunning new author.

What A Tortured Hero...

Oh my. I thought I'd 'read' tortured heroes, and knew them all. Now I'm rethinking. Myles Dampier is a brooding, incredibly tortured hero, unjustly sent first to the stinking hulks on the Thames, then transported as a convict to New South Wales. We meet him when he's on his way back to mother England, full of molten vengeance for his betrayers. Sabina Grey also meets him, when he rescues her from a shipwreck in the wild seas. Theirs is a stormy relationship, as Sabina realizes she's caught a seething tiger by the tail. And Myles? He cannot relinquish his plans for vengeance. Not even for Sabina, who falls in love with him even as she's horrified by his dark side. The romance in this book is stunning. It is lush and sensual, a little dark but very, very mesmerizing. Thrilling, even. I found myself holding my breath as each new scene revealed a little more of Myles' and Sabina's incredible internal conflicts, and revealed more and more of their characters - wow! This will satisfy Gothic romance readers, and fans of Mary Jo Putney, Laura Kinsale, Loretta Chase and Candice Proctor. Bravo, Holly Cook! I can't wait to read your next book.

Myles and His Mermaid

As a voracious reader of Historical Romance, I am delighted to have discovered Holly Cook. Her debut novel The Sea Wife is a credit to the genre.It's been a long time since I've read such an enthralling tale; the story is populated with real 'blood and bone' characters that draw you into their time and trials with consummate ease.Predominantly, this is an intelligent book with tons of quick, dry humour. Ms Cook's dialogue sparkles and the chemistry between her hero and heroine is crackling. Sabina Grey is a sassy, spirited protagonist with great compassion and Myles Dampier a tortured hero to take your breath away.I guarantee it; by the last page you'll be wishing you were Myle's Mermaid. A truly satisfying read!

The Sea Wife: Don't miss this

Who is Holly Cook and where has she been hiding? I read The Sea Wife from cover to cover in one session. I couldn't put it down! She is a breath of fresh air, a new voice that blends humour and lover's angst in a fine balance that holds the reader breathless. The hero and heroine possess wit and intelligence that translates to fast-paced dialogue that leaves us enthralled - and a passion for each other that is truly palpable. That passion just zings! These are people you really love - they demand you stay with them till their story is done - and when it is - you wish you could peek into the future and spend just a bit more time with them. I grieved it coming to an end. The mermaid theme is subtle, even on land, and does not detract one iota from the shivers that rippled down my spine each time that gorgeous alpha hero called his beautiful heroine, 'mermaid'. Even when he is being ironic. Be still my heart! Adding to the overall story, which is colourful both in plot and setting, the intriguing cast of secondary characters is so fresh and so entertaining that if Ms Cook's main charcters were not so strong - they would steal the show. They don't - for which full credit must go to Ms Cook's deft hand. If you want to be truly entertained and satisfied in the full sense of the terms, and drawn into a story that never lets you down, read The Sea Wife. It is a most delightful surprise - a story that completely swept me up and wouldn't let me go. This is an author who convinced me she knows her history and her settings but never once bashed me on the head with either. I'll certainly be looking for more Holly Cook stories. Thankyou Holly Cook!