When those closest to her encourage her to let Antoni in on her secret identity, Targa is torn between the promise she made her mother when she was just a child, and the desire to be honest. Will she keep her secret, or reveal her true self to the man she loves?The last thing Targa and Mira want is to be separated, but Mira grows distant as the voice of the ocean becomes urgent, and its clear she is suffering. Will Targa and Mira's close-knit mother/daughter bond be strong enough to keep the irresistible call of the mermaid's salt-cycle at bay?When someone who shouldn’t be alive turns up, Targa and Antoni are sucked into a breathless, whirlwind adventure leading them leagues under the ocean’s surface where even Targa’s great powers cannot save Antoni from an ancient force neither of them saw coming.

    Sometimes the tiniest light can shine the brightest! Like the other mermaids of the deep, Pearl longs to care for the endless beaches, coral reefs, and towering kelp forests of her vast ocean world. So when her mother asks her to tend to a mere grain of sand, Pearl is heartbroken. It takes all her patience and determination to discover how even the littlest mermaid can transform the world. Caldecott Honor-winning author and artist Molly Idle has masterfully crafted a modern classic in this mesmerizing tale about the immense power of small actions.

    Winning means everything. Katriana has been waiting for this moment her entire life. Once a century, the Royals hold the Trials. Every Mer of a certain age must participate. The contests are brutal. Survival is not guaranteed. But for the victors, the prize is unimaginable. They are allowed to walk on land. She is forced to work for her evil stepmother, while ignoring the taunts of her spoiled half-sister. She’s desperate to escape. So desperate, she begins the Trials without armor, or even a helmet. Not one to give up, Katriana gives the Trials all she is worth, even catching the eye of a mysterious benefactor who is more than he seems. How much will she sacrifice to become one of the elite? And if she does win, will she be able to halt mankind’s destruction of the sea? The Mermaid Trials is a new series from author Cameron Drake.

    From Homer’s Odyssey and Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale The Little Mermaid to T.S. Eliot’s "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" and the Disney animated film The Little Mermaid, this sea vixen has long seduced popular imagination. Cosmetic companies have drawn inspiration for their makeup lines from mermaids, as have designers throughout fashion history, from Jean Patou to Jean Paul Gaultier and Alexander McQueen. The fishtail dress is a perennial long red-carpet staple, favored by the likes of Marion Cotillard, Sofia Vergara, and Blake Lively.Divided into four sections—Fashion and Beauty; Arts and Culture; Real Mermaids and Where to Find Them; and Food, Entertaining and Stories of the Sea—The Mermaid Handbook is a unique and sumptuous compilation filled with creative ideas for decorating and living inspired by these beauties from the deep. Learn to make a sailor’s valentine; a mermaid comb and crown; and a pearl and sequin paillette necklace. There are recipes for mermaid-themed poke bowls, aquatic-themed honey gingerbread cookies, and the official cocktail of the 1960s-era mermaid attraction Aquarama.Folklore expert Carolyn Turgeon also includes profiles of true modern mermaids, tail makers, and mermaid bars; visits mermaid attractions like Weeki Wachee Springs; and provides tips on getting beachy mermaid hair and creating an alluring eye. This collector’s item also includes an inset image on the front cover; ornate metallic blue foil patterning on the front, spine, and back; blue stained edges; a satin bookmark, and quality paper.

    With mirrors, crowns, and pearls galore, this quest can't last forever!

    Without one to govern the oceans, it falls to Riven, reluctant sea-witch, to sail out alone every night across the midnight ocean to cast a spell to call in the tides.She hates it. Hates the moonless dark, hates the endless deep, and hates the fact that without a witch to sing in the tides, sea and land alike would fall to ruin. Riven faces her worst fear every night for years - until she meets a mermaid. Her new friend is lost, starving, and just as lonely as she is. And now that they've found one another, neither of their nights on the midnight sea will be the same.

    Confused and disoriented, Jay's only hope to escape back to the surface is found in Paga, an elder of the community who believes Jay's unexpected arrival marks the fulfillment of a terrifying prophecy.With the community rising against them, Jay and Paga face dangerous choices -- and their consequences -- if Jay is ever to see home again. Will Jay make it back to the world on the surface? And even if he does, how can his life be the same ever again? FROM THE BOOK:  “Are the others boring you to death, that you’re listening so intently to my remarks, darling?” Jay asked, teasing even though he welcomed her churlish chatter. “People confuse boredom for stability, and stability for sanity,” she muttered. Jay laughed. “Well, I’m sure some people would never assume we had a solid grip on sanity before we decided to become oceanographers. With several metric tons of water pressure surrounding us at these depths, I’m sure someone would be quick to question our mental facilities and their working order.” “True enough, brother mine.”  Noelani paused, and Jay knew she was likely rolling her pretty eyes. “And yours especially, since your sanity was barely there to begin with.” FROM THE AUTHOR: Enjoy this short story adventure tale set before Till Human Voices Wake Us, a science fantasy novel with an unlikable protagonist, sadistic mermaids, and the trip of a lifetime.  WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING:  "Very exciting prequel!! Lots of mystery and suspense. Can't wait to read the next one!" ~ Dee Bookworm Book Reviews"This is a very entertaining read, very action filled opening followed by a philosophical middle, with a thrill ride of an ending." ~ Author C. O. Bonham

    Her strange powers must be hidden at all costs and are a constant reminder of how different she is from her own people. An arranged marriage looms on the horizon. Struggling to come to grips with her new reality, Riva is left with no choice. She must escape. Her journey leads her to a faraway place filled with magic and peril. Tabula Rasa is a city where all are welcome. A chance encounter with a Shifter Fae leaves her reeling. Perhaps she isn’t so alone after all. This series changes POV's and follows the Clutch Mistress Series.

    But when Aunt Crabella tells Echo about the Hairy Fairy—a fairy that visits mermaids while they sleep and purposely tangles their hair—Echo is all set to catch the fairy in the act. Shelly and Kiki tell Echo that fairies aren’t real, but Aunt Crabella says she believes they are. And what’s the harm in believing? When Echo can’t seem to catch the Hairy Fairy, she becomes determined to figure out if fairies really do exist! She teams up with Shelly and Kiki and makes “Fairy Juice” (via a recipe from Rocky Ridge) in order to go on a fairy hunt on Trident City’s majestic Sperm Whale Mountain. But what will they find on their fairy hunt? Will all of Echo’s magical fairy dreams come true?

    But what’s worth spilling the queen’s blood? Gifted from Poseidon, himself, a magic shell gives any human the ability to control both land and sea. When Javelin is called to join a clan of Merrow soldiers bent on protecting their waters from human invasion, Lena resists Merrow law and ventures to the shore with no choice but to swim to land. With newfound legs, Lena is whisked away on a new adventure with new friends and new trouble. Everyone seems to want something from her as intrigue lurks around every corner. Trying her best to hide who she is and remain safe from the dangers of the human world, will Lena finally find where she belongs, or will she be swept into a strong and stormy current by lust, greed, and jealousy?

     To save the kingdom, a lookalike is quickly thrown in her place. Maisie is a waitress, not a royal. The glittering crowns, silk gowns, and three charming mermen can't distract her from the real danger hidden in plain sight. There was a reason the princess disappeared: she knew too much...and someone wanted her dead. A Mermaid Reverse Harem Romance.

    Her twin sister was never found and Hawaii Search and Rescue gave up long ago. Yet she feels certain her sister still lives. Her eccentric next-door neighbor accuses her dad of murder and warns Alysa to watch out.When Alysa meets Nate, a handsome surfer, he presents the opportunity to escape her woes. She sneaks off to Hina where Nate lives with a secretive group called the Ocean Alliance. But behind his dimpled smile and surfer scruff, Nate carries his own secrets. Alysa and her best friend end up trapped on an aging ship bound for a mysterious island.Far out at sea the supernatural agenda behind the Ocean Alliance’s facade is revealed. To survive, Alysa must claim her powers and defeat an enemy that has plagued her female ancestors for generations. As she uncovers the shocking truth about her past, she learns that sometimes it's much easier to be lost than found.If you love urban fantasy stories with twists that thrill and surprise then dive into The Atlantis Twins: The Mermaid Curse Book One today!"Not many books surprise me like this one did.” ★★★★★ “The writing is beautiful and so too the story…” ★★★★★"Plenty of twists and turns and "wait, WHAT?" moments!” ★★★★★ “No reader can come away untouched.” ★★★★★ "There were more than a few times that I gasped out loud.” -Amazon Review ★★★★★ "A fascinating take on mermaid stories. The world building in this series is quite different from any I've read before." ★★★★The Atlantis Twins is a YA mermaid novel. It will appeal to fans of urban fantasy, paranormal romance, supernatural folklore and, you guessed it, mermaid magic.

     Pressured by her family and friends to stay in the safety of the deep ocean, LeRae longs to explore the beauty of the shallow waters...and the mysterious people who live on the beach. One day, when danger threatens the safety of the sand walkers she has come to care for, LeRae must decide if she will listen to tradition or forge her own path. What she discovers will change her life forever.

    Keeping her city safe from Siren attacks proves to be more than she was bargaining for when she finds herself at the mercy of one of them. When a handsome stranger saves her from a fate worse than death, KyLaya is whisked away from all she knows and into the clutches of a Sirenite, a Siren’s son. But, the Sirenite isn’t what she expects and though a part of her knows she should fear him, something inside her falls for his kindness and charm. Will KyLaya be able to open herself up to a love that is eons in the making, or will she remain faithful to her people and the engagement to a man she could never fall in love with? Jett has one rule: never engage a Mer. But that is about to change. Jett has grown up on the prairies all his life. Part of a small, tight knit, community his life seems charmed, however, there is more to his people than meets the eye. Refugees from Mer, his people have hidden away from the sea and kept to themselves for decades. But, when Jett sees KyLaya for the first time, he jeopardizes the safety of his people and the lives that they have made for themselves. Something in him calls to her and when KyLaya’s life is put in danger, Jett reacts without thinking, bringing her into a community that doesn’t want her there. Will Jett betray the confidence of his people to remain with the girl who has graced his dreams since he was a child, or will he turn her over to his people and certain death? As KyLaya and Jett navigate their budding romance, a stranger shows up and they are forced to face the truth behind their connection and the reason they have been dreaming of each other since they were children. Taking place in the same world as The Water Series, Triton’s Daughter brings to light another part of Mer and a side to its people that has yet to be seen. A whole new cast of characters, locations, powers, and gods awaits in this romantic and action packed first installment!

    I’m the son of Poseidon, the prince of the sea. Oh, and I’m also a merman. But I’m sick of being underwater-- my heart dreams of living on land. I thought I’d be stuck with fins for good, until I fell for a beautiful human. Isamaria is everything I’ve ever wanted. The entire ocean isn’t enough-- I need to be with her. I only have one option. The sea warlock Stavros has the power to turn me into a human, so I can walk on land and be with Isa. He makes me a deal… he will turn me into a human for three days. I have until then to convince Isa to fall in love with me. Otherwise, the entire sea-- and all who inhabit it-- will belong to him. Even worse, I’ll be stuck as a merman. Permanently. And I’ll lose Isa forever. ** Breathless is a fairy-tale retelling of Greek mythology and modern legend. This new adult fantasy is sure to delight fans of USA TODAY Bestselling Author Megan Linski. Coming soon! LOST: A Peter Pan Retelling And HUNTED: A Red Riding Hood Retelling

    If you would find yourself sneering at the mention of a mahloowoo (Aqaurien for fish fart) or scoffing at someone telling you about a recent spouting (Aquarien for a dolphin blowing air out of their blowhole up someone’s backside), you might be better off picking up a newspaper and playing sudoku or doing a crossword puzzle. This book is NOT for you.On the other hand, if you love adventure, talking animals, heartache, mystery, mythology, some good ole butt-kickin', AND mermaids/mermen this book IS for youYou’ve made it this far. Here’s your reward:“'Crabs talk?' asked Benji.'Everything in nature speaks. Not everything in nature listens,' said Octavius nodding Topside."Benji Fisher has spent the first twelve years of his life growing up in a small fishing town, Topside. He’s gotten used to the gang of dolphins who follow him on his surfboard and the voices he hears under the water; odd things that have, in their repetition, become part of normal everyday life. However, none of that prepares him for the recruitment speech he gets from an octopus named Octavius and three of the dolphins the night before his thirteenth birthday.What would you do if your ‘calling’ in life required you to take a leap of faith? Would you take the plunge?Begin serious side note. (Said with a deep voice)There is a message in the book. It’s pretty loud and clear, but it’s slightly overshadowed by the sheer size of the world you’re about to find yourself exploring. Don’t worry. I completely understand the importance of the message and it’s something I am working on developing over the course of several books.My hope is that you find yourself so unbelievably entranced in the underwater world of Aquari, that you’ll gravitate toward interests in seeing our real world oceans and the creatures who call her home loved, nurtured, and revered. I understand the gravity of what I am dealing with, and I promise to pay the oceans, our mother, the respect she deserves. You have my word.End serious side note.Now…...GO GET WET!!

    Fiction, Poetry & Essays*Sixteen Signs You May Be a Mermaid by Grace Nuth, illustrated by Guinevere von Sneeden*The Scarlet Slippers by Joanne Harris illustrated by Guinevere von Sneeden*The Makara and his Meal by Shveta Thakrar illustrated by Guinevere von Sneeden*In Which I Decide to Grow Wings by Jeannine Hall Gailey, illustrated by Anne Bachelier*Self-Portrait as Mythological Creature by Jeannine Hall Gailey, illustrated by Anne Bachelier*The Little Mermaid Warns You, You May Have Already Become Forgotten by Jeannine Hall Gailey, illustrated by Anne Bachelier

    She strives to find love and her long lost human relatives in hopes of establishing a human identity to help the mermaid colonies in the sea flourish. All her dreams seem to be within reach after a local beach cleanup draws Luna to handsome Ryan Reyes, a free diver in search of adventure, who loves the ocean as much as she does. But after both the land and the sea test Luna’s new relationship with Ryan, Luna discovers she’s not the only one with a secret—and Ryan’s threatens her existence on land. To escape Ryan’s treacherous past and create a future with her potential mate, Luna must learn to navigate the dangerous surface. If she can’t, her dream of living on land will wash away, forcing her back into the ocean.

    For ninety-nine years, Halie has sought her destined mate on land, in order to fulfill an ancient prophecy and save her people's future. With each failure, she returns to her parents' kingdom under the sea, to find comfort with her best friend and lover, Delphinos. Delphinos would do anything to ensure Halie's happiness, but he knows she belongs with him. Watching her lose herself time and again, while she searches for her future, is more than he can bear. When the sea witch tells her she'll find The One on her next trip ashore, Halie is forced to choose between the good of her people and the love of her life. And Delphinos has no intention of making her choice any easier.

    Yumiko Corr never knew her birth mother. She loves her adoptive parents, but she can’t help wondering who she really is and where she belongs. While searching for her mother in Tokyo, Yumiko and her parents are swept into another world, where nothing exists but an enormous island. An island filled with mythological creatures that aren’t supposed to be real. But the island is ruled by a spoiled boy, King Rodney, who has taken control of the creatures through some strange magic. He refuses to let anyone leave, including Yumiko and her parents! Can Yumiko find a way off the island and back home, for herself and the other imprisoned creatures? Discover your destiny. Fans of C.S. Lewis, Rick Riordan, and J.K. Rowling now have a new fantasy world where they can escape! A world brimming with mermaids, minotaurs, centaurs, and a sea serpent! Explore the beauty and danger of the mysterious Island of Myste! Includes a Sneak Preview of Book 2: Terror on the Island of Myste, releasing in December 2018!

    She desires to look and feel normal, just like her family. But Astrid doesn’t realize that she’s meant to be the next ruler of the Deep Clan, a race of merpeople who are dying from pollution and overhunting. She is the only one who can save them.Zander’s mission was to find Astrid, bring her home, and save their world. Not to fall in love with his target. Surrounded in a web of danger, a forbidden love between princess and warrior blossoms. But Zander knows they can’t focus on each other. The Deep Clan must come first. But it’s the one enemy Astrid never expected who will tear it all down. Her father. The one person who was supposed to love and protect her, will do anything to keep her from fulfilling her destiny with Zander. Even kill. As Astrid and Zander fight for their world, they learn the true depth of what it means to love, the power of hope, and what it means to be free.

    She's a siren. She has the power to lure men into the sea, but all she wants is to live peacefully with them on land. Unfortunately, the mers are evolving and they're depending on her for human mates to keep their bloodlines pure. Rebellion burns in Narissa's heart, especially when her mother commands her to do her duty and return to the depths. She knows a way out, but asking a favor of Poseidon is too great a risk.When she falls for River, a man who makes her feel wanted and whole, she decides it's worth the risk. But her choice pulls River unwillingly into her world where greedy mermaids hunt, seas rage, monsters lurk...And her enemy controls them all. Can she save her people without losing the man she loves?