Restless Sea Lord

Legendary Bastards of the Crown #1

by Elizabeth Rose

Book 1

Rowen the Restless is one of the bastard triplets of King Edward III. At birth, the king ordered them killed, fearing the superstitions of triplets being evil spawns of the devil who would only bring him bad luck. However, someone didn't want the babies to die, and the boys' lives were saved in secret.

Now, over two decades later, Rowen and his brothers, Rook and Reed, are out for vengeance on the man who sired them and wanted them dead. Finally finding out the truth of being the English king's bastards on the night of Burnt Candlemas ten years earlier, the young boys' lives changed drastically as they were split apart in the turmoil that devastated their homeland of Scotland. Being stolen and raised by pirates, Rowen now commands a ship and works with his brothers who live in the crypts and the hills, to steal from the king and bring the riches to the Scots instead. No one knows that the legendary Demon Thief who manages to always disappear before he is caught, and who can even change his hair color from blond to red to black, is not one man, but three brothers, each with a small army of their own.

Lady Cordelia of Whitehaven is a young widow who wants nothing more than to have children. She happens to end up in the wrong place at the wrong time and before she knows it, she's been taken captive by a pirate who has stolen her dowry that she plans on using to convince the king to let her marry a new husband of her own choosing. The sea captain is handsome and exciting, and protects her from being ravaged by his crew. While he's mysterious, Cordelia realizes he is very restless and has deep, dark secrets that disturb him. She hopes to uncover the secrets of the restless sea lord because she sees a noble man trapped inside, making him more of a prisoner than her.

Be sure to pick up the rest of the series - Destiny's Kiss (Prequel), Ruthless Knight - Book 2, and Reckless Highlander - Book 3.

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Medieval, Historical Fiction, Historical, Pirates, Adventure

289 pages, ebook

First published October 3, 2016

About the author

Elizabeth Rose is the author of medieval, paranormal, fantasy and contemporary novels. While based on romance, her novels have complex plots, action and suspense. She loves writing bad boy tortured heroes and empowered feisty heroines.

Her books have won rave reviews, and been seen on The History Channel as well as Wild Chicago. Elizabeth's books have won and been finalists in many contests. Here is a partial list:

Highland Spirit - Highland Chronicles WINNER of the Raven Award.
Bedeviled - Portals of Destiny, WINNER Creme de la Cover Contest
Beguiled - Portals of Destiny, WINNER - Creme de la Cover Contest

RONE Award finalists include:
Doubting Thomas - Bad Boys of Sweetwater
Highland Steel - Highland Chronicles
Tristan - Pirate Lords
Igniting Andrew - Bad Boys of Sweetwater
Highland Secrets - Secrets of the Heart
Seductive Secrets - Secrets of the Heart
Forgotten Secrets - all Secrets of the Heart
Summer's Reign - Seasons of Fortitude

Kindle Book Review Awards finalist and semi-finalist:
Highland Secrets
Forgotten Secrets

International Digital Award finalist:
Highland Spring - Seasons of Fortitude

Golden Palm Finalist:
Mary, Mary - Once Upon a Rhyme

Raven Awards Best Cover finalist:
May Queen - Holiday Knights

Raven Awards Runner-Up:
Lady and the Wolf - Tangled Tales

Books and Benches Reviewer's Choice:
Restless Sea Lord - Legendary Bastards of the Crown

Sapphire Award Finalist:
Kyros' Secret - Greek Myth Fantasy Series

Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice:
Thief of Olympus - Greek Myth Fantasy Series

Seen on the History Channel:
The Oracle of Delphi - Greek Myth Fantasy Series

And More!

Elizabeth is known for her many series which include:

Below the Salt Series
Highland Outcasts
Portals of Destiny
Legacy of the Blade
Daughters of the Dagger
Elemental Magick Series
Bad Boys of Sweetwater: Tarnished Saints Series Greek Myth Fantasy Series
MadMan MacKeefe Series
Legendary Bastards of the Crown
Seasons of Fortitude
Secrets of the Heart
Second in Command
Pirate Lords
Highland Chronicles
Barons of the Cinque Ports
Tangled Tales Once Upon a Rhyme
Holiday Knights
Dark Encounters
Cowboys of the Old West
Working Man Series, and more!

Someday Elizabeth hopes to visit the castles of Scotland and England personally. However, she has been to the jungles of Peru and Machu Picchu which inspired her novels, Curse of the Condor and Bistro Bachelor.

Visit her website to view her latest books and to read excerpts of her work. http://elizabethrosenovels.com.

Reviews

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[HR-ML · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gave this 3 of 5 stars.

Mixed feelings about this medieval, at times the romance
came in 2nd to the adventure. I wanted to enjoy this, but...
I seldom comment on cover art, but this man's head seemed
too small compared to his huge body.

Sea captain (& pirate) Rowen & Lady Cordelia were thrown
together. While he was taking revenge on his father the
King. 22 yrs earlier, King Edward's beloved mistress died
in childbirth, leaving him triplet sons. B/c of a superstition
about triplets, the King ordered these 3 sons killed. Someone
instead ordered these boy babies hidden and not killed.

Rowen + his 2 bros made it their business to steal from the
King's ships, with proceeds going to the Scots. Each brother
had a special trained bird. At age 12 they learned the King
was their true sire, so they rejected the couple who raised
them (huh?) & their 3 younger sisters. One sis Lady Summer
eventually became the h's lady-in-waiting.

Lucky (not!) Cordelia got in the middle of this revenge plot.
H + h made unwise decisions, and at times didn't even like
each other. But lust they felt. Ending seemed too convenient/
too perfect.

[Lynn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fine, but not great. Well, the title...Legendary Bastards...it sorta says it all, right?

[Lori D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Imagine being a triplet and finding out at 12 that you were the bastard son's of the king. Three brothers now grown up only seek revenge against their Sire. But as this pirate tale goes, Rowan and his brothers, Rook and Reed, were split up by forces prevailing in their homeland of Scotland. Rowan our hero, is now commanding his own ship and working with his brothers who he found. Stealing from the king and bringing the riches back to Scotland, they are termed the Demon Thief.. Nobody knows that it is actually 3 different lads! Bring Lady Cordelia of Whitehaven in to the picture when she is taken captive by Rowen. This story is full of adventure, intrigue, pirates. strong characters and romance that develops as Rowen and Cordelia are thrown together. Elizabeth Rose is a master at drawing in the reader to a story and not letting go. Looking forward to the stories of Rook and Reed to see what adventures they get into!!

[Elin Eriksen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Medieval Romance

The first book about King Edwards triplet bastards was s thrilling and engaging read but the resolution was unbelievable. Otherwise, the book was well written and kept my attention when Rowan the sea lord abducted Lady Cordelia and her fortune from right under the King's nose.

Recommend

Rated: Mature

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

***AUDIO***

This Sea Lord is a bit salty... and I love it!! Lots of intrigue, miscommunication, adventure and a healthy dose of romance! Rowan is the first of the triplets to have his story told, and I'm looking forward to the rest!

[Lesley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had no idea that children of multiple births were considered cursed during the Middle Ages and so it was fascinating to read a story about a set of triplets; bastard sons of the King of England. The prologue sets the scene for the 12 year old boys to find out the truth of their lineage and how they come to be separated. It would have been interesting to have had a couple of chapters about Rowan's life as a pirate in the intervening years between the prologue and chapter 1 and how the triplets managed to find each other again as adults. This however is glossed over, perhaps the reuniting of the siblings will be covered in subsequent stories.

I enjoyed the story and really felt for Rowan about the decision he had to make in order to be with Cordelia. I very much look forward to reading about Rook and Reed.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.

[Sydney · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ve read a lot of historical romances and this one was so incredibly unrealistic.

Women did not discuss pregnancy so openly back then. It was a “condition”.

The king would not have caved.

The triplets were just a few of many bastards. Nothing special or especially deserving of the kings love.

And Cordelia was rotten for deciding she took precedent over his brothers. I don’t like that he had to give them up for her.

And their love came out of nowhere and did not seem that developed.

But the end never would have happened in a million years.

[Lauralee Wiltsie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved Cordelia and Rowen's story. I felt that the king was doing the triplets a very big disservice by not legitimizing them. I also believe that Rook and Reed shouldn't have Bland Rowen for accepting an alliance with the King, particularly since he really didn't have a choice. He should never have been put in a position where he had to choose between his family and the woman he loved. This is part of a boxed set that's called legendary Bastards of the crown. I still have to read the other three stories but if this one is anything to go by, the other three story should be very good.

[Maxine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gotta Read This Book

The title of the Series drew me in and I pre-ordered all 3. I have not been disappointed. I have read the books in order and so glad I did. So love the storyline. Love all the characters. I get suspense, romance and humor all rolled up into each book.

Love your books Elizabeth Rose. You were a new author when I first started with this series and since then I have purchased many of your other books. Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us.

[Peggy · Rating 5 out of 5]

On the night of a violent attack on Scotland by the army of King Edward of England, twelve-year-old triplets Rowan, Reed and Rook discover they are Edward’s bastard sons. Years later the triplets are determined to get revenge on their father, Edward, not by killing him, but by stealing treasure from him at every opportunity, and making him miserable. In short the “evil” he thought he spawned (superstition that multiples were evil) would give dear old dad Hell. In the first story of the Legendary Bastards of the Crown, Restless Sea Lord, Rowen is captain of the Pirate ship and is known as Rowen the Restless. He leads most of the raids on the kings property. One of their raids is interrupted by Lady Cordelia of Whitehaven. When she overhears too much of the brothers’ plans, she is captured by Rowen to protect the raid and his men and brothers. From here we are taken on an exciting adventure. Rowen and Cordelia are in love, but can they possibly have a future together? The king is determined to put a stop to the brothers’ activities. Can Rowen come to terms with king; can his brothers? Elizabeth Rose gives us a well-written story with strong complex characters and a plot that is full of twists and turns, challenges, and romance, and Brian J. Gill does an outstanding job bringing it to life.

[Diana Aden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Restless Sea Lord is an exciting first book in the series Legendary Bastards of the Crown by Elizabeth Rose. Before I read this book I reread again Destiny's Kiss, which is a prequel novella to this series. While it is not necessary to read it before Restless Sea Lord, it does help lay the groundwork for the series.
In the prologue for Restless Sea Lord, 12-year old triplets, Rowen, Rook, and Reed, survive a bloodthirsty attack on Scotland by King Edward of England. That is the night the boys discover they are bastard sons of the King. Though they end up separated after a secondary attack, they are all determined to find ways to get revenge on King Edward.
Over the years, Rowen the Restless takes his revenge on the king by captaining the fastest and most elusive pirate ship on the seas and making raids on the king's properties and capturing bounties. During one of the raids planned by him and his brothers, Rowen meets the widowed Lady Cordelia of Whitehaven. She happens to overhear too much of the plans of Rowen and his brothers, so he has no option but to capture her.
The story continues with swashbuckling adventure, salty characters, introduction to three different birds belonging to each brother, several twists, and turns, and a growing romance between Rowen and "Cordy." The author has a way of drawing a reader into the story and not letting go until the final chapter. Well Done Ms. Rose. Looking forward to the next in series.

[Susan Harrowa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book one in a fantastic new series!!

Elizabeth Rose has once again written the first book in a new series that will have wishing the other books were already written!!

Restless is Rowen's story. He is the first born of a set of triplets in time when superstition feared twins, let alone triplets. If that wasn't cursed enough, they we're the bastard sons of a king. A king who ordered them killed at birth.

Rowen and his brothers are raised to hate the king not knowing he is their father. Finding that fact out at 12 sets them on a course that will separate them to be raised quite differently and then brought back together, determined to destroy the king and all he holds dear.

Enter one Lady Cordelia into the mix. She makes him question all his preconceived notions of hate and jealousy. And loyalties will be tested.

Looking forward to Reed and Rook's stories. Curious to see the path this tale will follow to its conclusion. Well done Ms. Rose!

[Roslyn Stillman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great start to another great series. Restless Sea Lord is the first in the series of Legendary Bastards of the Crown. This books gets you interested from page1. It starts when the 3 boys are 12yrs old and find out who they really are.
Even though they have all had very different lives, they find each other and work together to do right even though everyone thinks they are no good.
As usual I love the way Ms Rose has written this book, with adventure, suspense and romance. One that will keep you turning the page. I also enjoy they way most of her books are entwined with each other, where you meet new people who will have their own book eventually. This is not a new release so it is a good place to start if you are new to her writing.

[Rosemary Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

The eldest triplet, Rowan, ends up kidnapping the Lady Cordelia from Whitehaven, because she had listen to the discussion between the three triplets, and if left alone, may have given away the secret surrounding the identity of the Restless Pirate.
This turn of events pushed these two together, on board the pirate vessel. He had promised to protect her from his crew, thus forcing them in close proximity to each other. The initial attraction only grew.
I feel that I would not give too much of this little drama away, and it is a story best told in the way the author has penned it.
I did enjoy this episode!

[Anna Bowling · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, this is how to start off a series, especially one where it branches into others, and let me tell you, I am here for all of it. Elizabeth Rose knows how to tell a story steeped in history and romance, and man oh man, that ending. Royal bastard turned pirate? Um, yes, please. A widowed heroine determined to chart her own future? Bring that right over here.

Thankfully, our hero has two brothers (did I mention he's a triplet?) and our heroine has her own kith and kin, so prepare for a smashing good time with the extended fam.

I recieved a copy of this book from the author, in exchange for a fair and honest review.

[Bettye McKee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rowen the Restless, firstborn of the triplets

The triplets are scattered at age 12 when King Edward III invades their homeland. They run to a monastery for sanctuary, but pirates come in to loot the place. Rowen is captured by the pirates and pressed into service aboard their ship.

Ten years later, Rowen is captain of the pirate ship and stealing as much as he can from King Edward on land and sea. He is joined by his brothers, Rook and Reed, to steal a shipment going to King Edward. In the melee, he takes Lady Cordelia prisoner because she has overheard too much.

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[🦉Maggie Whitworth · Rating 4 out of 5]

❤️❤️❤️❤️
💋💋
Being separated from his family , his brothers Reed and Rook , Rowen is taken aboard ship , much against his will , forced into a crew , no care or love just hard work .
He swears he will come back and someone will pay .
Years later Rowen the Restless as he’s now known is back partly reunited with his brothers and looking for vengeance retribution and payback from his blood father King Edward .
A great book and beginning to this series . Loved it .
I read an advanced copy of this book and chose to submit a review

[Jennifer Yeakel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Triplets, Rowen, Rook and Reed, are the 3 Illegitimate children of King Edward.
They get separated as they try to run from the English.
Rowan gets kidnapped by pirates and grows up aboard a pirate ship.
Years later, Rowen becomes the Captain and renunites with his brothers and start raiding and stealing from the King.

Lady Cordelia, A young window, sees Rowen at a pub and discovers that he is the well known Demon Thief.
She is abducted by Rowen and taken to his ship.

Will Rowen change his thieving ways for the love a good lady?

[Amanda Geard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Have had this in my Kindle for while now but never felt drawn to it. However, being ill and stuck in bed and wanting a light read I thought i'd give it a go and was pleasantly surprised. The book is well paced with some interesting (although not completely accurate!) historical ideas and some good likeable characters.
Enjoyed the (totally unbelievable) HEA and have decided to try the next in the series.

[Anne Blyth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rowen, the first born triplet was raised by Pirates after being separated from his brothers. On the death of the Pirate, Rowen inherited the ship and the crews loyalty. He kidnapped a woman to stop her from alerting the Kings men. This was the beginning of an exciting adventure both at sea and on land. Lady Cordelia was the challenge he didn't know he needed but she was also trouble with a capital T. Elizabeth Rose does not disappoint if you like a great medieval yarn.

[Michelle Dodd]

This is a fast paced story full of adventure and action. It focuses on Rowan, one of the king’s triplet bastards and his meeting with Lady Cordelia. They have an attraction but think nothing can come of it as she is a noble and he is a pirate. It also explains how the triplets were separated and what they have been doing since being reunited. This was an entertaining read. I can’t wait to read the next books on the series

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fast paced story full of adventure and action. It focuses on Rowan, one of the king’s triplet bastards and his meeting with Lady Cordelia. They have an attraction but think nothing can come of it as she is a noble and he is a pirate. It also explains how the triplets were separated and what they have been doing since being reunited. This was an entertaining read.

[Meg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok

I had a problem with the female character in this book. She just seemed selfish through most of the book. Especially at the end. It was all about what she wanted and it didn’t seem like she cared that he would be giving up everything for her. Even his honor.

So what is basically an all right read just disgusted me in the end.

[Me Meshelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Restless no more

What a great read. Lady's Kiss, the first one gave you a great intro into why the triplets who father wanted them killed behave the way they do. And Lady Cordelia of Whitehaven is a great introduction. And the love of a woman can always get you to change your ways. . . Maybe. I can't wait to read the next book.

[Janice Smith-gentry · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read.

I guess my mother would have been shunned because she is a twin and left handed. I never knew that to be a curse on medieval times. I love all the characters. On to book two.

[Cynthia Houser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Restless

This was a good book. I wasn't ready for it to end. I like Rowan as a pirate. I hope the characters show up in the following books. I recommend this book. Look forward to the next book.

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous beginning of an exciting trilogy filled with romance, humor and suspense. I also bought the audio books for this series (be sure to read the prequel) and give 5*s to the narrator for bringing these wonderful characters to life.

[Kbee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audible Romance Package

AUDIOBOOK: Read March 29 2018
7hrs 31min

Narrator: Brian J Gill does a great job.
Do not judge this book by its cover! Which as a pretty ugly guy on it in my opinion sure they could've done better.
It's a great story! Love how the brothers have each others back even though they don't always see things the same way.

[Phil Ellenberger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most intriguing

A series built on legendary bastards has to be investgated.. Ms Rose does the job ..Her writing such a stoty is impeccably entertaining with great and enjoyable characters plus s