Saving the Selkie's Heart (The Selkie Seas, #2)

by Ella Rose

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Saving the Selkie’s Heart by Ella Rose is the second book in The Selkie Seas series. The events of this installment occur a few weeks after the events in book one, Stealing the Selkie’s Heart. Book one gave me my first taste of the author’s work, which left me wanting more of the world she created. So I immediately jumped at the chance to read book two and it delivered all I expected and more.


At the end of Stealing the Selkie’s Heart, Lyall discovered that her parents, whom she believed were human, were actually selkies. Selkies are seal shifters, but they can only shift when they put on their seal skins. Now, at the age of twenty -two, she would inherit her seal skin, enabling her embrace her heritage. However, her first attempt at shifting met with failure, leading her to believe herself unworthy of her family’s legacy. Then she learns that her father, a revered leader of the selkies, had contracted a fatal illness. Shifting into his selkie form would save him. Unfortunately, his skin was damaged several years ago by a vengeful siren.

Lyall joins the upcoming migration to visit the Great Elder, whom she believes possesses the power to repair her father’s seal skin. However, having recently discovered her selkie abilities, she needed help to survive the rigors of the migration. Because of his position as a top ranking Anchor, Ceannas would be the best person to assist her.




The engaging characters combined with a compelling storyline made Saving the Selkie’s Heart an entertaining read. Lyall’s decision to join the migration took guts in light of her lack of experience as a selkie. She took the journey to help her father, and in the process, she found love. She also discovered abilities which would make her revered among her people. 

Ceannas was first introduced in Stealing the Selkie’s Heart. He struck me as aloof and disinterested in finding a mate. Besides, his position as Anchor prevented him from choosing a mate. Saving the Selkie’s Heart showed him in a different light. He’s playful in nature, at least when in the presence of Lyall. The more time he spent in her company, the more he wanted to be with her. The story also revealed his reasons for his dedication to his role as Anchor. His abusive past played a significant role, and it made me ecstatic to see him stand up to his abuser. 

Ceannas and Lyall’s journey was fun, flirtatious, and sexy. However, it was not without its challenges, which came in the form of betrayals, deceit and jealousy. Their romance warmed the heart and will move one to root for their happily ever after. I loved how it all worked out for them to be together without Ceannas having to give his post an Anchor.

Now, while I enjoyed how the events unfolded, getting Lyall’s parents’ reactions to her relationship with Ceannas as well as her newly discovered abilities would have made a great conclusion to the story.

Other than my disappointment with not getting the reaction of Lyall’s parents to the new development… Saving the Selkie’s Heart was an absolutely enjoyable read! My favorite part of the story were the characters. They were fun, hilarious, and authentic. This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading