The Rising of Blackshore

by Tamara Rector

(Built for Small-Town Supernatural, Romantic Thriller, and Gothic Fantasy readers)

September 2016.

Almost twenty years after a summer that changed everything, the kids of Blackshore come home.

Once infamous for missing children and pirate legends, Blackshore has spent years turning its dark past into a tourist attraction. No disappearances. No sightings. No reason to believe the stories were ever real.

Until now.

When old friends reunite, unresolved emotions surface and a spark ignites between two of them—one that seems to awaken something buried deep within the town itself. Eras begin to bend into their reality. And the dead start to rise, drawn to a love story they refuse to miss.

As past and present collide, Blackshore reveals the truth it has always nothing here is accidental. When love sparks in this town, legends don’t stay dead—and something long asleep is beginning to wake.

A small-town supernatural thriller filled with romance, ghostly legends, and dark coastal folklore—perfect for readers who love atmospheric mysteries, emotional slow-burn relationships, and haunted seaside towns.

392 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication March 10, 2026

About the author

I’m Tamara Rector, a self-published author from Canada who loves writing about complicated people and the type of stories that keep you up at night. My books include the Skyeholm series, House on a Hill, and my newest, The Legend of Blackshore. When I’m not writing, I’m usually chasing after my two daughters, curled up with coffee, or daydreaming into different worlds.

Reviews

[Natalie]

Omw Tamara this novel was beyond what I was expecting. It's a fantastic read. I love how you brought Jamie, autumn, Felix, tanner and Jessie back 20years later now they grow up. The plot and setting the stage for this novel was breathing. One can imagine each and every scene, emotion they felt. My heart ached for everything autumn had to endure at Jessie's hand. But like the fighter she was she got through it scars and all and became the doctor she was destined to be. I loved how the love Jessie had for autumn all those years just grew and grew. And finally she saw it for herself. I can imagine how breathtaking she was in her dress at the ball. No wonder Jessie felt his heart stop. And the scene in the cave between them the loving words melted my heart. I can't say more Tamara cause I want readers to experience the novel for themselves. The joy, sadness and love story and the way the sea came to life. It's like you breathed life into each character and scene please tell me this is not the end. This series should be a movie really I can see it. Thank you again for allowing me to be part of your writing journey. Look forward to reading many more of your novels.

[Victoria Znajewski · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Rising of Blackshore is dark, emotional, and deeply unsettling in the best way. This is not horror built on jump scares. It is horror rooted in trauma, memory, and what happens when a town refuses to let its past rest.

Autumn’s story is heartbreaking and honest. Watching her return to a place that turned her pain into folklore was genuinely hard to read, but it never felt exploitative. Her growth, especially learning that love does not have to hurt to be real, is powerful. Jamie was such a grounding presence, and their relationship felt safe, steady, and earned.

Jesse’s storyline is devastating. There is no easy redemption here, just the reality of a man shaped by addiction, guilt, and something darker that never fully lets him go. It is painful, but incredibly well done.

The town of Blackshore might be the most disturbing part of the book. The way it commercializes trauma and feeds its own legends makes the ending hit hard, especially when it becomes clear the curse is not truly broken, just waiting to rise again.

Heavy, haunting, and emotionally rich. Read the content warnings, take your time, and expect this one to stick with you long after you finish

[Beckreadz25 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so privileged to receive this book ascan ARC. It was phenomenal and even better than the the first one.

Autumn, Jamie, Tanner, Noah, Felix, and Jesse are all back in Blackshore 20 years after the events that forever altered their lives. They are not the same people. There has been tragedy, heartache, loneliness, and a need for belonging. Old friendships are rekindled, old loves gone, and new loves burn bright. However in Blackshore, nothing is as it seems.

I absolutely kicked my feet reading this book, and I have solidly moved from team Jesse to team Jamie. He is absolutely everything and more in this book.

The tide called to me, and once again I answered. 5⭐️ to Tamara for this immersive world she's created. The suspense for book 3 is going to be crazy!

[Michelle Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book. The storyline was so smooth that I got further in the book than i thought I did.

I didn't want to put this book down. I love the chicken names Jamie came up with I laughed so hard at them then had to share them with my friend.

I love that this book further explains the legends of Blackshore. All the aspects of this book are so believable.I loved getting to know the characters more and seeing what they did with their lives.

I would and will recommend this book. Along with the first one in the series, I can't explain how amazing this book was.

I'm so excited for book three.

[Hayleigh Huntley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was honoured enough to receive an arc of this book!

Now this story hit every nostalgic, broken down bone in my body. The way everyone suddenly appears back in the very place where it all went down when they were teens? Phenomenal. Bringing together the two people I wanted together the most in book one? Incredible. Bringing back the horrific legends and tales of the pirate, bringing the ex back from the dead, AND LEAVING IT AS A ENDING THAT MAKES ME WANT MORE?!

The Rising Of Blackshore is a must read book for anyone who loves old ghost stories coming to life. It had me crying, laughing, cooing and also screaming.
You have been warned. May the tide of whisper your name as you read. 😉🌊

[Jine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet baby Jesus! I knew this one was gonna take me on a rollercoaster of emotions but damn! I was very blessed to receive an arc copy of this book and I was so excited to start
This story gives us love and sorrow and tragedy and of course an outstanding ending leading into the next book!
I felt so torn between Jamie and Jesse
You want to root for both you want both to get their happy endings but it’s difficult to choose a side and I refuse! I can’t wait to see how this whole thing ends it’s truly an amazing story

[Mandi · Rating 5 out of 5]

The mystery of Blackshore goes deeper.

Tamara continues to hook readers with her writing. The way these stories build then unfold are a work of art.

The level of intrigue in Book 2, wondering where we're going but enjoying the ride, doesn't fall short as the tide rises.

Tamara gave me everything I wanted from this story; gentle romance, humour, suspense until the end.

I'm already wanting Book 3 to see how this Trilogy concludes.

[Marissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite quote from this book is. “I’d kiss every scar a thousand times if it meant you’d only remember how it felt when I kissed them.”

Such an easy fun read. I truly enjoyed reading about the 6 grown adults after 20 years come back together. They don’t know why only the pirate does!(: I receive this as an arc. And I am grateful i could read book 2(: now I can’t wait for book 3 to come out and see what happens.

[Marianne Antonichuk · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was able to read this book and this author never disappoints you you see all the kids years later when they are adults coming back to blackshire where things had happened to them now there are triggers this author was able to hit one of mine so please watch your mental health but it didn’t stop me I had to read this new book by the author and yes she left me with wanting more thank you so much Tamara for some awesome reading hard to put down books

[Chloe Rowley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book. The slow build completely hooked me and now I’m desperate for book three. Autumn and Jamie are so easy to love, and the relationships in this story really shine. The emotional moments hit just right, and I finished the book wanting more. I can’t wait to see where the story goes next.

[Laura Lindemulder · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is just as amazing as the first one of the series. It will have you switching teams quickly. The book is not long enough, I need to learn more! Im hoping for a third one. Im hoping this series gets enough love for a movie!

[Kimberley Lindof · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tamara has done it again with giving us all the different feelings in The Rising Of Blackshore. This story was just as amazing as the first book and I can’t wait to see how Tamara will conclude the story of Blackshore in the third book. Hopefully we won’t have to wait too long.

[Mackenzee Leonard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was not prepared for that ending 😭 this book gave me so many good emotions and yet I still cried