Best of
Mermaids

2021

The Daughter Of The Wild Sea


Daisy Carter - 2021
    

The Mermaid Next Door


H.P. Mallory - 2021
    We’re considered valuable as breeders until we reach our mid-thirties, at which time we’re deemed no longer useful.Good thing for me I’m forty, never had any children and I’m a widow. So, I can basically live my life as I see fit.Until my husband’s younger brother, Cullen, decides to make me his wife… one of seven.Cullen has a mean streak a mile wide and he’s always been obsessed with me—ever since we were young. Now that his older brother is out of the way, he recognizes his chance to finally possess me.Only I’m the type of woman who won’t accept my fate so easily. No, I’m a fighter by nature so when it’s decreed that I should marry Cullen, I do the only thing I can do.I escape. To the land.Once I reach the shore, I’m facing a whole new and terrifyingly unfamiliar world. Luckily I’ve got the Siren’s Song which encourages humans to do whatever I want them to.Except my song doesn’t work on one human male in particular, Sawyer Ray.And Sawyer just happens to be the one man I need, because I’m fairly certain someone has come after me…

Wyrmrider: The Complete Series


Theophilus Monroe - 2021
    and she'll ring yours all the way to dinner. Joni Campbell was raised on faith, family, and chicken fried steak. But when she falls under a dragon's curse she has only one option. She must seek her ancestors in the merkingdom of Fomoria. But is she the one who needs saving, or do they need her, curse and all, if they hope to save their world? Includes: Wyrmrider Ascending (Book 1) - Larger than dragons. Nastier than snakes. Terrifying as hell. The wyrms have escaped the void. They threaten the underwater mer-kingdom of Fomoria and the city of New Orleans. But are the wyrms the biggest threat to emerge from the void? Will Joni be able to tame the wyrms? It may be the only chance she has to take down the voidbringer. Wyrmrider Vengeance (Book 2) - Zombie sharks! What the...? When the animate zombie corpses, the newly crowned Fomorian Queen, Joni Campbell, has to find the caplata behind it all. Can she stop the sea-zombie apocalypse before the ocean falls or, worse, the pandemic spreads to the land? Wyrmrider Justice (Book 3) - Time traveling ghost-pirates... just when you thought you'd seen it all. These are more than cursed pirates aboard Jack Sparrow's Black Pearl. They are commanded by a caplata and they have their sights on more than Fomoria. They want to unmake the world. But how can Joni and the wyrmriders possibly stop them when everything the ghost-pirate fleet encounters gets absorbed into their world-devastating armada? Wyrmrider Academy (Book 4) - NEW ADVENTURE EXCLUSIVE TO THIS BOXED SET - With a new brood of wyrms coming of age more wyrmriders need to be trained. But as a half-human and an outsider, not all of the Fomorian Wyrmriders accept Joni's rule. Now, it's not a threat from without that threatens Fomoria but one from within. Can Joni and the wyrmriders quell the rebellion or will they depose her and unleash their plan to conquer the other Fomorian outposts and dominate the sea? The Fomorian Wyrmriders is a thrilling adventure into a world of mermaids with dragons, vampires, voodoo witches, and other supernatural threats. This one-of-a-kind boxed set dives into an enthralling world, includes time-travel, and is chalk full with action and suspense. It also includes an unlikely slow-burn romance between the heroine and a demigod. Readers of Theophilus Monroe's Druid Legacy met Joni Campbell before--but now she's coming into her own as a snarky, powerful, kick butt, heroine who rides sea dragons. If you like dragon fantasy books, this series adds an interesting spin on the dragon rider epic. And yes, there are vampires in these books.

Wyrmrider Ascending


Theophilus Monroe - 2021
    Nastier than snakes. Terrifying as hell.They threaten the underwater mer-kingdom of Fomoria... a kingdom of my ancestors... and the city of New Orleans. But a dragon's curse lingers in my soul... I can speak to these creatures, I can hear their cries. These wyrm aren’t the real threat.Something else is coming... something much worse…Even the wyrm are terrified…I have to save them, before the Fomorian merlegion destroys them. Once the voidbringer arrives, the wyrm will offer our best chance to survive.Can I even tame these monsters? If not, it won’t just mean the slaughter of the merfolk, or the death of humanity. It will mean the end of existence itself.

Siren's Hunt (Royal Storm of Atlantis Book 1)


Sedona Ashe - 2021
    Now, a team of sexy men have been sent to hunt me down…Let them come.Thanks to a protective spell gone wrong, I am what the world calls a ‘siren’.Yep, you heard me right. I’m a siren. The lost princess of Atlantis. During the horrific battle between light and darkness, as Atlantis sank beneath the waves, I was caught in some crazy magic that changed my body and put me down for a really long nap. The humans, still greedy as ever, woke me up when they stumbled on an energy source near the heart of my home.I battled alongside my Atlantean brothers and sisters as evil spread like a plague from city to city. We fought bravely, but in the end, I lost everything.I have nothing left to lose.That same darkness has continued to take over the world while I slept. My mission is to cleanse the world of evil, so I need to get busy.It is easy to find the men with blackened hearts and drag them to their watery graves beneath the sea. But it isn’t long before the disappearances are noticed, and I go from hunter to hunted.Cleansing the world of evil takes a lot out of a siren. So, when the three good-hearted men cross my path, I’m ready to make them bad. I just need to figure out how things work with my new anatomy…

A Song of Sea and Shore


Katherine Macdonald - 2021
    A promise forgotten. A friendship lost. When the Sea Queen threatens war with the land folk, her youngest daughter Nerina defies her by heading to shore to warn them, and return to Prince Kai, the boy she's loved ever since she was a child. But tricked by the Sea Witch, Neri finds herself unable to communicate who she is, and baffled that everyone seems to have forgotten that mermaids exist at all. Mysteries and heartbreak surround both the lands of sea and shore, and to save them, Neri and Kai must be willing to sacrifice anything...

Kairos: A Syren Story


Naomi Kelly - 2021
    As spring arrives, everything appears to be going swimmingly- that is until an arrow knocks her out of the sky. When the mortals she defeated last winter come seeking retribution, Wren learns that although these mere men are not immortal, they have no problem biding their time.Revenge, after all, is a dish best served cold. And forgiveness is a gift which can swiftly be retracted. With King Kellan governing mortals and Queen Wren ruling those with magic, the pair must decide if they join forces forever or become enemies once more.They fought to change Fate before, but have they chosen a worse path instead?

From The Deep: A Fiction-Atlas Press Anthology


C.L. CannonEmma Shelford - 2021
    Mermaids, ancient underwater cities, sea gods, creatures of legend, pirates, and more await you inside this multi-author collection!

Mermaid Life: A Celebration of Tales and Scales


Christine De Carvalho - 2021
    A celebration of mermaid life (right on trend!) in a charming, inspirational, illustrated gift book, with mermaid mantras and sea-related quotes, facts, and more.

Fathom


L.L. Standage - 2021
    Instead, she uncovered its greatest secret.More than anything, eighteen-year-old Olivia Owens wants to win a marine biology scholarship, escape her broken home life, and enjoy a drama-free summer in La Jolla, California. But when she agrees to pose as a mermaid for her photographer best friend Samantha, she never dreamed what kind of trouble it would bring.Why would a crazy red-headed lady give Olivia a clam that glows on the inside? And why does the ritzy CEO Doran Linnaeus think Olivia—and the clam in her possession—are the keys to turning his failing theme park into an earth-shattering phenomenon?It takes some serious spy skills for Olivia and Samantha to discover the truth: mermaids aren’t just a fairytale. Dangerous, dark, and suspicious, the vengeful denizens of the deep will do anything to keep their secret safe—even accept help from humans.In order to keep herself and Samantha alive, Olivia has to team up with the merpeople and a band of mysterious strangers. She must find the courage to do whatever it takes to stop Linnaeus from exposing and exploiting earth’s deepest secret, all while convincing Samantha that flirting with a merprince is a terrible idea…and protecting her own heart in the process. Fathom is a modern fantasy adventure that takes place in San Diego, California. The story is filled with mystery, danger, friendship, and broody mermaids. A fast-paced read for anyone who enjoys modern fairytale re-imaginings, suspense, action, and romance.

Siren's Call


Clementine Fraser - 2021
    When a sailing trip ends in disaster, he's stranded in a secret ocean facility called the Dome. And now he's hallucinating. Mermaids don't exist...do they? Then his colleagues begin disappearing. Some show up strangely maimed. Trapped deep below the waves, Evan isn't sure who he can trust. That includes the mysterious beauty he's falling in love with. Sariana has her own mission: revenge. But the closer she gets to Evan, the more she begins doubting herself. Do all the humans deserve her vengeance? Time is running out for Evan and Sariana. Both must pick a side to fight for. But what happens if they don't choose the same one?NB - SIREN'S CALL is published by Wild Rose Press 'Fantasy Rose' imprint, and (despite the strong central romance) is not a romance novel.Content Warnings:PTSDViolenceBody ExperimentsChild Death in flashback

Changing Tides


Kristen Braddock - 2021
    SECRETS. MERFOLK.It was supposed to be like any other free dive, except I drowned. At least, I was until a mermaid saved me… by transforming me into one.Yes, a real freaking mermaid!I can’t go home, but the mer community doesn’t trust an ex-human either. The mermaid who saved me is the only person I consider a friend, and her blood-boiling brother said he’s trying to help me.Actions speak louder than words, bucko.I am not wanted here, and I no longer belong on land. I’ve always considered the ocean my home, but until I convince those around me the same, my life hangs in the balance.10% of author profits go towards ocean conservation.Perfect for fans of LGBTQ+ characters, slow burn romance, real world science turned fantasy, adventure, and lovers of the ocean.

The Untameable


Marianne St-Germain - 2021
    She was filled with emptiness. Emptiness and dread. But why? She sat up automatically. Her head throbbed, as though she had just gotten knocked out. She seemed to be sitting on a lawn. Why was the air so scorching hot? She didn’t understand. The pale girl looked up toward the bloody night sky. There were no stars, nothing but a giant Moon the color of death, and a steadily shifting orange glow which seemed to be coming from her right . . ." Illiad holds no recollection of her past—all she knows is two weeks ago she woke up beside a burning house, a matchbox in her hand. Accused of arson and of murdering the Thornes—the family of three who perished in the flames—Illiad is admitted to a facility that houses troubled girls and she is to remain there until her trial. But strange things tend to happen around her. She heals from wounds much faster than a normal human would, and she is also learning to harness some supernatural powers. Suddenly, a spirited Magician who claims to have been assigned as her protector appears, and Illiad more than ever begins to question her identity.

The Cyren Queen Origins Novella Trilogy


NOT A BOOK - 2021
    A vaulting ambition. How far will one cyren go to win?Mighty cyrens have ruled the ancient lair of Saddoriel for centuries. A cavernous fortress, a subterranean labyrinth of tunnels and levels, powered by magic and music… From the moment she was born, Roh, the daughter of an infamous criminal, has been despised by her own kind. Restricted to the Lower Sector and forced to work as a common bone cleaner, she has always believed she belongs above: where lies adventure… and power.Opportunity arises in the form of the Queen’s Tournament, a treacherous set of trials that could see the victor crowned ruler of the entire lair. Up against the most cunning, dangerous cyrens in all the realms, does Roh stand a chance?A Lair of Bones is the first gripping book in the dark fantasy quartet, Curse of the Cyren Queen.

Lumberjack Wishes


Barbra Campbell - 2021
    End of story.No lumberjack in his right mind would put any more stock in the fortunes than the lottery numbers printed on the backside. In fact, they were nothing more than a waste of paper, but I supposed that gave me job security.Yet there I was, against all rational thought, staring at the little paper, questioning my sanity. Being forced to face my demons.The next thing I knew, I’d written a message, stuffed it in a bottle, and tossed it out to sea. I was finally releasing the pain I’d carried for six years. A hundred giant steps from being ready to move on, but it was a start. A private gesture to send my agony away while knowing it wasn’t forgotten, even if only in the depths of the ocean.Or so it was supposed to be. The very next day, a woman had my bottle open and she was reading my letter at the rocky outcropping where I’d tossed it in.That’s when I learned that fortunes weren’t the most mysterious thing in the world and fate indeed worked in mysterious ways. Because if I believed my eyes, I was staring at a real live mermaid.The even harder thing to fathom was how my heart could instantly feel ready to claim a being I didn't even believe existed.Is there anything better than falling in love? Finding another HEA? I'll always give you a dirty-sweet story to keep your heart full and your windows fogged!Get swept away as some of your favorite short story romance authors bring you tales from the deep. Worlds collide, fates are sealed, and true love abounds. Join us as we dive into the new year with the fantasy of mermaids, mermen, and their happily ever afters.Be sure to catch all of the sexy stories from Krysta Fox, Lia Violet, Elle Christensen, Rachelle Stevensen, Autum Remington, Claire Ashlynn, and M.K. Moore

Fae's Ascent (Clover #2)


Nicole Kilpatrick - 2021
    With the Seelie and Unseelie armies on the verge of war, the clock is ticking, but when a centuries-old secret is uncovered, alliances and loyalties are put to the test and both her worlds come crashing down around her.To defend against Alistair, protect the fate of the Fae, and safeguard her loved ones, Clover must soar higher than she’d ever thought possible.In this action-packed sequel, the very loss and heartache that could lead to Clover’s ruin could also lead to her redemption. The choice is hers.

Beneath


Courtney Leigh - 2021
    All is going as planned until Kaspian enters her life. He's gorgeous, charismatic, and absolutely too good to be true. Here in Deepwater, there's something sinister in the water and it's coming to shore looking for a heart. The problem is, it doesn't have to be beating. (This book contains moments of dubious consent and violence. Proceed with caution)

Call of the Deep


J.C. McKenzie - 2021
    She flees to a quaint island on the Sunshine Coast to help her aunt run a novelty bookstore, escape her controlling mother, and heal her broken heart.Though excited for small-town island life, nothing prepared Willa for her aunt’s puzzling disappearance, or a man with lightning in his eyes. When a mysterious force calls to her from beneath the waves, she realizes the ocean holds the key to all her questions.Can Willa find the strength to discover the truth and answer the call of the deep, or will she drown from her own mistakes?***Previously published as The Shucker's Booktique in 2016 by the Wild Rose Press, this story has been heavily revised.***