Book excerpt: "What began as an unstoppable explosion of passion forged into something pivotal, essential, and more." Not a fan of historical romance? Unsure about reading a steamy pirate romance? To help you decide, this is a taste of the world and characters in SEA OF RUIN. It can be read before or after the full-length, stand-alone novel. It doesn't spoil the main story. "Beautiful, soul-shattering, and utterly delicious." ~ Ilsa Madden-Mills, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and USA Today bestselling author "Elegant writing that paints a romantic picture, swoon-worthy anti-heroes who make aggression oh so seductive, and a plot that balances on brutal and breath-taking." ~ Pepper Winters, New York Times bestselling author "Pam Godwin consumed my heart and soul through the brutal beauty of Sea of Ruin. I was enthralled, not only by the authentic vocabulary and historic references, but by the sheer wonder of this unique tale and the characters like no other. Sea of Ruin is an epic novel that goes far beyond five stars." ~ Aleatha Romig, New York Times bestselling author "Lush and all-consuming, delicious, and so beautifully, beautifully penned. This is one book I will never, ever forget." ~ Mia Sheridan, New York Times bestselling author "Skillfully executed, penned to perfection ... Sea of Ruin will leave you breathless. READ. THIS. BOOK!" ~ Jewel E. Ann, USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author "Sea of Ruin is a masterpiece. From the flawless, evocative prose, to the characters who live and breathe on the page, to the richly drawn world of the high seas, Pam Godwin has created no less than a work of art." ~ Emma Scott, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. "You'll find all the magic and darkly erotic allure in these pages. 5 stars is not enough for how much I enjoyed this wild adventure!" ~ Keri Lake, USA Today bestselling author "Powerful sorcery penned with masterful execution, you will live every page of this epic story. This book is an incredible display of Godwin's unbelievable talent. This novel is a deliciously dark masterpiece, and is now an all time favorite." ~ Kate Stewart, USA Today bestselling author "This book had so much depth, and feeling. I felt as if I could actually smell the sea air with her descriptions. The story captivated me as I literally couldn't stop reading." ~ Alta Hensley, USA Today bestselling author "Utterly devastating, heart-stoppingly compelling, mile a minute masterpiece." ~ Jennifer, Goodreads reviewer "Sea of Ruin is pure gold! I absolutely devoured it. I loved it and would give it a thousand stars if I could." ~ Sue, Goodreads reviewer "I'm telling you....DO NOT let the genre keep you from picking this one up. YOU. WILL. LOVE. EVERY. WORD. ON. EVERY. PAGE." ~ Joanne, Goodreads reviewer Contains: pirates, Caribbean, British literature, dark historical romance, American colonies, American history, Golden Age of Piracy, action and adventure, alpha male, anti-hero, dark romance