The Merman's Kiss: A Steamy Mythology Romance

Tamsin Ley

Feb 2017 · Mates for Monsters Series Book 1 · Twin Leaf Press

About this ebook

A sexy, sleek-tailed monster.

Zantu has evaded the mate-bond for thirty-five years, dodging promiscuous mermaids with vile intents. Unlike mermaids, mermen bond for life, and Zantu refuses to accept the heartbreak most mermen die of. That is, until the glint of gold catches his eye, and a simple salvage mission turns to passion. Now he’s bonded to a human.

A woman looking for a reason to live.

Briana thinks her life is over after the loss of her child. Instead, she falls into the arms of a merman who is anything but cold-blooded. He’s wild, seductive, and sets her blood on fire every time he touches her, and soon she begins to need him for more than his magic to breathe underwater. He might just give her a new purpose.

But as dangers encroach from every side, Zantu must choose; keep his new mate at his side or keep her safe.

Either way, he’s sure he’ll end up with a broken heart.

Reader Promise: Spicy love scenes, dangerous mermaids, and sexy merman secrets. Guaranteed HEA with no cliffhangers. This fantasy romance is intended for mature audiences.

Ratings and reviews

This gets 4 stars, overall I really find the author did a great job with the plot and world building. There was a lot packed into this book despite its page count, it entertained me and it put this author in my will-give-any-story-she-writes-a-chance-even-if-the-dude-is-a-horse (or fish) list. And! The mermaids were colour coordinated😂 This story entertained me, as well as the friends of mine who benefited from my play by play. I read it because it was free, it's not something I'm likely to have picked up otherwise. One you get past the part where he's a fish, the story isn't bad. It has a plot. It has details about the world under the sea and how life works there. The story was a little rushed, yet it was still a good complete story. My absolute favorite line from this book is: (stop reading here if you don't want to know 😉) "His cock had erupted from its sheath like a narwhal's horn through the ice" The book is absolutely worth reading for that line alone.

First of all, it should be stated that this is definitely an erotic romance. There is sex, and there is romance. Best of both worlds if you ask me. If you're looking to indulge in a little underwater merfolk lore, this is a great book (and series) as it paints a very different light on these mythological creatures we all know so well and yet so poorly at the same time. Mrs. Ley's depiction of the species is unique and simultaneously heart wrenching. You have been warned. There are feels. LOTS of feels in this book. But fear not; there is a happy ending on the horizon! Zantu (our merman hero) and Briana (our very human heroine) are both somewhat tortured characters who are amazingly tenderhearted despite it all. Zantu's relationship with his brother and his brother's child is particularly touching. No spoilers here, just expect lots of interesting new merfolk lore, lots of steamy sex, some very sweet romance, some emotional healing, and an adorable baby mer. And don't worry when you get to the end and want more! Rubac and Ebby both have their own books and you will see more of Zantu and Briana. Enjoy!

Muy ligero de leer,no pensé que me gustaría tanto, desde ya ,la sinopsis me llamo mucho la atención,retellings o parecidos me llaman la atención,llena de fantasía y romance,estos protagonistas me gustaron demasiado,con una nueva oportunidad de comenzar una nueva vida, los tritones son tan protectores con su compañeras ,con un final feliz asegurado. Vemos desde una perspectiva diferente a las sirenas y tritones.

About the author

Wine-lover, obsessive gardener, and secret zombie prepper, Tamsin Ley writes steamy Sci-Fi with a Pinch of Pixie dust. Her stories come with guaranteed happily-ever-afters and no cliffhangers.

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