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A HUMAN WITH A TASTE FOR FIRE.
When their worlds collide, there can be only one survivor.
Eloise has been kissed by the Sea, blessed with extraordinary magic and immortality—she is now a myrmaid of Olleb-Yelfra who feasts on the blood of men at night.
Jaspyr is a renowned painter in the seaside City of Kampaulo, known for breathing life and light into his works of art, but his dark past stalks him like a shadow.
One fateful night, they cross paths under the stars—Eloise marks Jaspyr for dead.
She’s never met a human whose blood made her so extraordinarily hungry before. He is her ultimate prey.
Eloise won’t be able to stay away from him for long. She must devour this mysterious man.
But Jaspyr refuses to die. And he alone wields the power to destroy her.
In this dark, twisted, and sexy tale of forbidden, frenzied love, Eloise and Jaspyr must come to terms with their truest desires.
How long can they survive before chaos reigns?
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“If you loved Twilight, then this book is for you!” –Kita, Goodreads Review & BookToker
“I devoured this book! Vampires and mermaids, forbidden love, fantasy, and dark romance ... what more can you want!” –Andrea, Verified Amazon Reviewer
“A Myrmaid’s Kiss is the best dark romance book I’ve ever read! The banter, the twists, the spice! It’s a love to burn the world for.” – Rose J., Goodreads and BookToker
“The MC being a BLACK myrmaid… love seeing POC main characters!” –Whit B., Goodreads & BookToker
“It touched my black heart and soul. I’m so hooked. 10/10, this is one of my top 5 books of this year.” –Tenasha, Goodreads & BookToker
“Bello pulled an SJM and the last 100 pages—WHEW. Buckle up for that one, friends.” –Mal, Goodreads & BookToker
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AUTHOR’S NOTE: this is not written for a YA/young adult audience like the Belvedor Saga. 18+ recommended. If you like stories with the below themes, you’ll love this!
-Dark fantasy romance with SPICE
-MF (male + female) romance
-ENEMIES to LOVERS
-No strong language, but the story explores both dark and sexy themes best suited for adults
-Epic fantasy and world-building (aka, not set in the real world whatsoever)
Other books in the Olleb-Yelfra Universe:
The Belvedor Saga by Ashleigh Bello
Belvedor and the Four Corners
Belvedor and the King’s Curse
Belvedor and the Desert of Secrets
Belvedor and the Trail of Fire
Belvedor and the Golden Rule
**A Myrmaid’s Kiss is set in the same epic fantasy world as the Belvedor Saga, although you do not need to have read the Belvedor books to fully enjoy this story.
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About the author
Ashleigh Bello is a Brooklyn-based author of epic fantasy, known for creating captivating and diverse worlds. Her latest novel, A Myrmaid's Kiss, is a dark and spicy romantasy set in a realm where humans are the irresistible prey and mermaids are the spellbinding huntresses. She is also the author of the Belvedor Saga, a completed five-book epic fantasy series for young adults — all her works feature Black female protagonists and a richly diverse supporting cast.
Ashleigh earned her degree in International Studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has lived in various countries, fueling her love for adventure. When she’s not crafting fantasy worlds, she teaches and practices vinyasa yoga and is the co-founder of Yoga Block Party, a women-owned yoga events business.
In her free time, she enjoys being with family and friends or daydreaming about new stories. Her love for travel and spontaneous adventures continues to be her inspiration for future works, in the enchanting world of Olleb-Yelfra and beyond.
