An ancient civilization, brooding under the ocean depths. A forgotten race of witches, with dwindling supplies of magic. And I'm the spark that will consume them both. Death followed me to Ireland. First my parents' accident, then a string of vicious murders. As I start to unravel my mother's secret past, I'm drawn into the orbit of Sebastian, a mysterious stranger with impossible abilities, and Ethan, the arrogant hottie locals whisper plays with dark magic. When I start developing powers of my own, I don't know who I am, or where I belong... but if I can't figure out who is after me or the real reason my mother fled Ireland, more people are going to die. And it won't stop until the human race is destroyed. MERMAIDS ARE REAL And they're going to kill us all. ♆ Not everything in mythology is just a story. ♆ Not every fairy-tale is harmless. ♆ Magic is very, very real... but so are the monsters from your worst nightmares. Now I'm being chased by immortals, hunted by wizards, and forced to pick sides in a supernatural war I want no part of. I might be the only one who can stop it. But it will mean giving up the one thing my heart can't bear to lose. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING "A brooding supernatural thriller with a touch of murder and mystery. The romance had me glued to every page." -USA Today Bestselling Author Leia Stone ★★★★★ "This book called my soul and I answered with all my heart. A love story as big as the ocean, secrets that are unraveled and a lot of excitement. Wow - no words. Read the book, you won't be disappointed." -Amazon Review ★★★★★ "Mere folk, magic, monsters, and romance detailed out in a very crisp, twisted, and complex story that will keep you up reading this one until the very end." -Amazon Review ★★★★★ "A thrilling urban fantasy romance set in Ireland. The story revolves around Irish mythology and the clash between an ancient race of witches and the merrow (mermaids), who are preparing to wipe out civilization. Fans of Percy Jackson, Nancy Drew and Twilight will love this epic adventure that keeps you guessing till the last page." -Imlovingbooks.com ★★★★★ "Not just another Twilight - even though we do have sparkly mermaids instead of sparkly vampires. But the story itself is well told and the characters act and respond like real people instead of cardboard cutouts. The mystic premise of the mer-people is even almost believable in the context of the Irish coastal culture, and the interactions between the characters are more encompassing than just the make-believe of the story. Although it's written for young adults, as a mainstream adult I found the story entertaining and readable, and even subscribed to the author's site to get the next installment as well as his other books." ★★★★★ "The author's writing and editing is impeccable, and his research is substantial. I feel like I'm at the exotic locales described. His backstory and science behind the mermaid phenomenon is solidly explained and more than adequate to suspend my disbelief. The author also presents a lot of this backstory as not an info-dump, so kudos for that." ★★★★★ Shearwater is a young adult mermaid novel that will appeal to lovers of paranormal romance, urban fantasy, witches, Irish mythology, supernatural folklore and, of course, mermaids. UPDATED TITLE: This is the COMPLETE first book of the Ocean Depths Series; and is almost 140,000 words long. As I'm working on book 2, I decided to rename this book. So if you're looking for the sequel to Shearwater, this isn't it - this is the same book with a new title and cover. But stay tuned! Book 1: Of Song and Tide Book 2: Of Salt and Sword Book 3: Of Fin a

"Vampire Academy meets Hunger Games." ♥☣☢⚔♛☠♥ YABookWormAn arrogant vampire prince. A scarred rebel. A love that could destroy the kingdom.All I wanted was freedom. Instead, I'm married off to an elite prince; a symbol to unite the two races. It was the perfect system. My body and blood, in exchange for the healing elixir and the purification engines that guard against the poisonous sky. But once I reach the palace citadel, I discover more dangers than beasts outside the gates, and more power than I ever imagined.When a buried secret shatters my identity, I'll do anything to uncover the truth. My immortal husband - the gorgeous prince Damien - is hiding things from me, and when he discovers who I really am, I'm not sure he'll have the power to save me. But if I can unlock my new abilities, I might be strong enough to save us both--as long as his father doesn't kill me first.Live together, die apart. It was a perfect system for nearly a century. Until me."This book slightly reminded me of a mixture of The Selection, The Hunger Games, and Twilight series. Nice sweet combination of everything great. If you like dystopian romances or scientifically-made vampires, get this one.""A compelling tale full of raw emotions, tentative romance, beguiling mysteries, dangerous secrets and gut wrenching heartbreak." ★★★★★ "This book is better than Twilight/Vampire Novels. It's so addicting that you won't want to put it down. Dark/Ya/Dystopian at its finest." ★★★★★ Fans of Twilight and Hunger Games are devouring this seductive vampire romance, set in a uniquely dystopian kingdom full of poisonous ash and courtly intrigue. If you love Gothic literature like Dracula, dark and brooding mysteries, and just enough gore and romance to keep things interesting, this book will keep you enthralled until the twisted ending.Start reading now

Losing is dangerous. 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 wins, will she be able to halt mankind's destruction of the sea? The Mermaid Trials is a new series from author Cameron Drake.

Johnson's fanciful tale--full of charming black-and-white illustrations--invites young mermaid enthusiasts to celebrate the unflappable spirit of an enchanting heroine.

Ceilling. Beleive. Scissers. Do you have trouble spelling everyday words? Is your spell check on overdrive? Well, this easy-to-use dictionary is just what you need! Organized with speed and convenience in mind, it gives you instant access to the correct spellings of more than 12,500 words. Also provided are quick tips and memory tricks, like: Help yourself get the spelling of their right by thinking of the phrase ?their heirlooms.? Most words ending in a ?seed? sound are spelled ?-cede? or ?-ceed,? but one word ends in ?-sede.? You could say the rule for spelling this word supersedes the other rules. No matter what you’re working on, you can be confident that your good writing won’t be marred by bad spelling. This book takes away the guesswork and helps you make a good impression!

The water is calling... What if you were forced to face your darkest fears? Could you open up to something you never imagined possible? Cora Reed's devastating past has haunted her every step for years. When a chance to escape her life is presented she takes it, not knowing that she will never return to the life she left behind. Cora is thrown into a danger that not only threatens her life but also her heart. Would you risk it all for someone you love? When Darrien Locke meets Cora he only has one thing on his mind, doing his job. But, when the girl that he came to protect wins his heart, Darrien's perfectly ordered world is sent into chaos. Cora holds the real world story, while Darrien the fantasy. What happens when their two worlds collide and a power rises from the deep that sets both their worlds spinning? Water is the perfect combination of suspense, mystery, humor, and romance. Its gripping tale of love and danger, combined with a terrifically detailed world below the waves, will have readers breathless and begging for more.

My kiss changed her life forever. I've spent my merman existence knowing that one day the ocean would send me the perfect human to be my mate. What I didn't expect was to lose her at sea. But I couldn't let the ocean have Ava. My merman soul knew she was my future. So to save her life, I changed her and gave her my merman spark. If only I didn't break merpeople tradition or promise Ava that she could remain on land. Because she's out of control. Her mermaid nature drags us deeper into the ocean and from the shore we both love. If that happens, I'm not sure we could ever escape the merpeople life. Ava will lose her family, and I'll lose my future on land. Worst of all, Ava might never love me. If that happens, I'll lose my forever without my spark. Mermaid Mates is a retelling of Ginna Moran's mermaid romance, Diving Under, from Carter Stevens' perspective. It contains brand new content and can be read apart and without the original.

In a cottage high atop Llanfair Mountain, sixteen-year-old Clara lives with her sister, Maren, and guardian Auntie. By day, they gather herbs for Auntie s healing potions. By night, Auntie spins tales of faraway lands and wicked fairies. Clara s favorite story tells of three orphan infants Clara, who was brought to Auntie by a stork; Maren, who arrived in a seashell; and their best friend, O Neill, who was found beneath an apple tree. One day, Clara discovers shimmering scales just beneath her sister s skin. She realizes that Maren is becoming a mermaid and knows that no mermaid can survive on land. Desperate to save her, Clara and O Neill place the mermaid-girl in their gypsy wagon and set out for the sea. But no road is straight, and the trio encounters trouble around every bend. Ensnared by an evil troupe of traveling performers, Clara and O Neill must find a way to save themselves and the ever-weakening mermaid.

TO SPROUT FINS AND SWIM WITH MERFOLK SOUNDS LIKE A DREAM. BUT TO LISSIE DARROW IT IS A NIGHTMARE... One night on an annual cruise with her family, Lissie is standing on the deck of her father's fishing boat when she begins to hear a strange murmur across the surface of the ocean. The voice rises and falls with her own, dancing in and out of her hearing, but before she can get a glimpse of the creature it disappears into the depths of the ocean with a shimmery flash. The next evening throws her family in the midst of a horrific storm. Lissie is swept overboard and all hope is lost until she comes face to face with a dark-haired merman. She is saved, but the cost is her future. The merman transforms her into a mermaid, with the ability to both sprout fins and walk on land; she now finds herself a captive of the dark merman and flees into the night. When Lissie ends up on a stranded island and meets its sole inhabitant, the handsome and mysterious Patrick, she begins to realize that meeting the dark merman was not a mere twist of fate. But if it was destined, why is Patrick's past entangled with her future? And just what does Patrick have to do with the dark merman who haunts her nightmares...

The Myth: Alice was an ordinary girl who stepped through the looking glass and entered a fairy-tale world invented by Lewis Carroll in his famous storybook. The Truth: Wonderland is real. Alyss Heart is the heir to the throne, until her murderous aunt Redd steals the crown and kills Alyss? parents. To escape Redd, Alyss and her bodyguard, Hatter Madigan, must flee to our world through the Pool of Tears. But in the pool Alyss and Hatter are separated. Lost and alone in Victorian London, Alyss is befriended by an aspiring author to whom she tells the violent, heartbreaking story of her young life. Yet he gets the story all wrong. Hatter Madigan knows the truth only too well, and he is searching every corner of our world to find the lost princess and return her to Wonderland so she may battle Redd for her rightful place as the Queen of Hearts.