Best of
Mermaids

2014

Ice Massacre


Tiana Warner - 2014
    Every year, the island sends its warriors to battle these hostile sea demons. Every year, the warriors fail to return. Desperate for survival, the island must decide on a new strategy. Now, the fate of Eriana Kwai lies in the hands of twenty battle-trained girls and their resistance to a mermaid’s allure.Eighteen-year-old Meela has already lost her brother to the Massacre, and she has lived with a secret that’s haunted her since childhood. For any hope of survival, she must overcome the demons of her past and become a ruthless mermaid killer.For the first time, Eriana Kwai’s Massacre warriors are female, and Meela must fight for her people’s freedom on the Pacific Ocean’s deadliest battleground.

Tears of the Sea


MaryLu Tyndall - 2014
    Every ten years she has a chance to break the curse when she emerges from the sea fully human for one month. The catch? She must find a man willing to die for her. After 300 years, her failures have left her heartbroken and alone.Savion Ryne wants nothing to do with beautiful women. It was one such woman whose betrayal sent him far away to battle Natas’ rebellion. He longs to return to his father’s kingdom in Nevaeh but must first complete an unknown mission. After Savion falls off his ship during a storm, he wakes on the shores of an island with visions of a dark haired mermaid tending his wounds. When a woman similar in appearance begs for his protection, he is suspicious.Perdita has never met anyone as honorable as Savion. Even though he shuns her every advance, she falls for him. But as the end of her time on land approaches, she faces the hardest decision of all, save Savion and remain cursed for all eternity or break the curse and watch the man she loves die.

Triton


Yelle Hughes - 2014
    Reluctantly you might add.Sent by his father to watch a silly mortal, Taz plans to ship her off to No Man’s Land, so he can go back home to max and relax.When blues eyes meet hazel, it’s a done deal. Taz wants to keep the only mortal who can make him laugh and cry at the same time, while Ari gets a dream trip to Greece, to be a model and finally use her self-defense training to kick some butt.Happily ever after can’t be reached without Taz discovering his mortal flaw. Gods can and do die. Ari can’t join the immortal ranks without fighting the crockety Fates for her soul.

Flipping the Scales


Pete Tarsi - 2014
    

Fire of the Sea


Lyndsay Johnson - 2014
    Like the dagger she has worn since childhood, eighteen-year-old Aeva is all three of these things. But there is something else that this mermaid and her prized weapon share – they are both hunted.Hidden within the caves off Iceland’s dark shore, Aeva waits to take her place as the next ruler of the Mermaids. But when Aeva uses her potent and alluring song to save a drowning human, she disrupts a delicate balance. Realizing she has unexpectedly bound herself to Gunnar, Aeva is torn between duty and love.Aeva severs one life to begin another, and soon finds herself not only rejected by the sea, but also stalked by an old enemy. As the worlds of myth and man intertwine, Aeva will challenge fate to protect her own sacred relic and the man she loves.But legend and lies cast an intricate net. With time and safety quickly unraveling for Aeva and Gunnar, there is only one clear course: Find and defeat Delphine before she can shift again.

Dawn of Hope: Omnibus Books One, Two, and Three


L.R.W. Lee - 2014
    With only his wits, his experience as a gamer, an ancient sword and a magic key to rely on, Andy finds collecting ingredients to accomplish the task challenging for such a feat requires battling dragons, deadly serpents, vulture-men and all manner of nasty, vile adversaries. If these encounters are not deadly enough, he quickly discovers these feats pale in comparison to fighting the evil King Abaddon, monarch of Oomaldee's northern neighbor who is bent on conquering the land. Will he overcome grave difficulties at every turn to rescue the land? No pressure, but it's his skill alone that will save - or condemn - the kingdom forever. Additional books in the Andy Smithson series set in the medieval times of King Arthur include: Resurrection of the Phoenix's Grace, Book Four - coming 2015 Books 5-7 yet unnamed

Urchin


S.K. Munt - 2014
     A coming of age story beginning in 1044 B.C and spanning centuries- See how fifteen year old Anna L'Autienne, a french peasant and apprentice apothecary, took the vulnerabilities plaguing the women of her time and wielded them as weapons against everyone who tried to possess or suppress her. The untold story behind the mermaid myth and the origin of feminine wiles are one and the same, born in the name of vengeance but kept alive in the spirit of love and concealed under the surface of the ocean to this very day. Nothing was the same after the first siren sang.

Tales of a Redheaded Sea-Witch


J.E. Hunter - 2014
    When Nessa's dad dies, the last thing she's expecting is to loose everything else too. But when her hair suddenly turns electric red, and her estranged grandma turns up on her doorstep ready to haul her off to an isolated island, that's exactly what happens. In one day, Nessa losses her mother and her friends, and learns that she's a redheaded sea-witch with magical powers. She's one of many Neptunians - magical beings blessed by the sea - which includes selkies, mermaids, and sea nymphs. Nessa doesn't want to live on an island, she doesn't want to be a sea-witch, and she certainly doesn't want to be hunted by humans who harvest Neptunians for their magical powers. But if Nessa wants to live, she'll have to accept her new life and everything that comes with it, including a witty pirate names Caesar, who just might break her heart.

Atlantis Twisting Tides


Allie Burton - 2014
    Not if she risks exposing her existence. Yet Adria can’t help feeling sorry for the poor male left stranded on a sinking sailboat in the middle of a horrific storm. He is awfully cute.Impulsively, stupidly, suddenly, she saves him.Pretending to be stranded on an island with this guy, Adria decides Kai is far more than cute. Funny, wise and appreciative, he’s exactly what she’s always wanted for a mate. But there are two things wrong with him. He’s not Atlantean. And he has nasty friends who hate her and her family. How can she allow herself to fall for Kai when he’s working with the enemy?This is a free prequel to the final book in the Lost Daughters of Atlantis young adult fantasy action adventure novel series. Each of the books stands alone. “Short and sweet, packed with good tension and some fascinating characters, Atlantis Twisting Tides by Allie Burton is a quick read that sparks an interest in getting to know the rest of the series. If you are looking for a quick read, feel the need to learn more of the tales behind mermaids and sirens, without having to forfeit entertainment, I think this has just the right touch of teen attitude, romance and danger to hold you from start to finish!” ReviewerOther books in the Atlantis series: Atlantis Riptide - free, Atlantis Red Tide, Atlantis Rising Tide, Atlantis Tide Breaker Novella, Atlantis Dark Tides, Atlantis Glacial Tides

Hunting Desire


C.M. Dahl - 2014
    But now he faces the one threat even his werewolf strength can't overcome alone: demons are attacking the city from within. His superior calls in elite Hell Hunter Nerine.Gavin doesn't want outside help. But to his shock, he discovers he wants the beautiful tracker like no other woman he's ever met.Nerine carries a secret that might just kill her. To protect it, she keeps everyone at arm's length, but her desire for Gavin may make that impossible.Together, they fight the demons determined to destroy the Shattered City and seize the powerful, mysterious artifacts it holds, until a hidden enemy strikes. Now Nerine must face the demons within her to save Gavin, the city...and the world.

Breakwater


Lee Hadan - 2014
    He wasn’t expecting to fall in love. And he certainly wasn’t expecting to discover that his new girlfriend has fins. Evan’s trip to Andros Island was supposed to be like all the other diving jobs of his life. While he knew there were risks involved, he’d survived plenty of scrapes and he knew how to handle himself in the water. After all, he’d been in love with the ocean for as long as he could remember. Everything changes after his first dive on Andros. A cave-in separates Evan from his friends, leaving him stranded with no exit in sight and his oxygen quickly depleting. He finally submits to unconsciousness, only to wake up on the beach, still very much alive, but with all of his gear mysteriously missing. As he searches for answers, Evan finds himself drawn to the quiet Eione Waters, a free diver who knows more about the ocean than anyone he’s ever met. Perhaps she is the key to Evan’s inexplicable survival. After all, a mermaid’s kiss can save a man from drowning.

A Mer-Tale


Jan Goldie - 2014
    Instead, she's forced to stay within the confines of her Uncle's cliff top home. She struggles with life on land, battling her self-obsessed Uncle in any petty way she can. Isolated, bored and forbidden to delve into her family’s bloody past, Thala feels like a prisoner and longs for change. So, when intriguing young Mermen from a rival pod reveal a hidden agenda and plan a risky journey, Thala dives straight in. Determined to find out what her Uncle's been keeping from her, it’s not until she’s face to face with her family's lifelong enemy that she realises she’s in deep trouble and terrifyingly unfamiliar waters. A Mer-tale is a story about discovering your strengths, exposing secrets to the light of day and accepting the differences in others. This novella is suitable for readers 12+ who enjoy strong, female characters taking the lead. A Mer-Tale includes a hint of romance, elements of science fiction, a touch of humour and plenty of undersea adventure.

Pretty in Pearls


Tera Lynn Childs - 2014
     As best friend and emissary to her mer kingdom’s princess, Periwinkle Wentletrap juggles many responsibilities. At the moment those include getting the princess (and herself) ready for the upcoming Sea Harvest Dance. When a trip to the Thalassinian marketplace for pearls and dress-making supplies leads to a reunion with her long-time crush, Peri is once again caught up in the swirl of emotions she feels for a thoughtful pearl trader who reminds her of a dashing pirate. But things are never simple with Riatus Ballenato. The shadows of his past have come back to haunt him and he will do anything to keep those he cares about from getting caught in the darkness. Even if that means pushing away the girl he’s falling for. With the dance fast approaching, it might take a little outside help to bring Peri and her crush together at last. Pretty in Pearls is a standalone novella in Tera Lynn Childs’s popular Forgive My Fins series. If you like mermaids, romance, and boys who make you swoon, you’ll love the world of Thalassinia and the merfolk (and occasional human) who live, laugh, and love in this underwater realm. Buy this fintastic tale and get swept away with the romance today! —» Forgive My Fins series order: Forgive My Fins #1 Fins Are Forever #2 Just For Fins #3 Pretty in Pearls #3.1 —» Want more magical romance? Download two free books: teralynnchilds.com/getfae

The Mermaid's Pearl


Brooke Kennedy - 2014
    She lives in a fortress far beneath the surface of the ocean, where she constantly breaks the rules. Fear of extinction has caused the merfolk to arrange marriages and take away romantic freedoms, causing Raewyn’s hopes and dreams of true love to crumple. After a quest gone wrong, she finds herself held captive aboard the Devil’s Pearl, among the worst humans of all—pirates. Captain Aiden Flynn is handsome and charming, spending his time sailing the seas and hording treasure. His villainous reputation has even reached the depths of the ocean. When he finds a dark-haired beauty ensnared in his net, he puts on his best charms in hopes of finding out just who she is. Will his dangerous, yet charming, demeanor win her over? Or will he fall, as many other men have, to the wiles of a mermaid princess?(this is a romantic adventure/na crossover. Includes adult situations and not recommended for readers younger than 17)Want to listen to music while you read? The Mermaid's Pearl Playlist is up:http://open.spotify.com/user/authorbr...

The Mermaid and the Shoe


K.G. Campbell - 2014
    Some might call them mermaids. Each one, it seemed, was more remarkable than the last. Except Minnow.The only remarkable thing about Minnow was the questions she asked. So many questions! "Where do bubbles go?" "Why don't crabs have fins?" "What lies beyond the kingdom?"When a curious and beautiful new object drifts into her life, Minnow can't imagine what it might be for, but she's certain it must have a purpose. So she follows her questions into the unknown, all the way to another, wondrous world. There she makes several remarkable discoveries...

Oceans Deep


Amy EvansLeigh Talbert Moore - 2014
     As authors, we know while the facts can change people’s minds, fiction can change their hearts. The proceeds from this box set will benefit World Oceans Day, an organization dedicated to celebrating the ocean and encouraging people to really think about what the oceans mean to them. Comprised of young adult romances in a variety of genres including science fiction, fantasy, contemporary and mythology, the books all have one thing in common: they leave readers more in love with the ocean than they were before. Together we can help ocean conservation efforts, one word, one page, one story at a time.Author Name Book Title To Be IncludedLani Wendt Young - TelesaElle Strauss - SeaweedKristen Day - ForsakenKaren Amanda Hooper - Tangled TidesAmber Garr - Promises and Betrayal (Book One and Two of The Syrenka SeriesCheri Lasota - Artemis RisingHeather Allen - Just BreatheNikki Godwin - Chasing Forever Down Leigh Talbert Moore - Dragonfly + UndertowAmy Evans - Clicks