Cruel and Splendid Mermaids by Julie Catherine

Mermaids. Mating. And a splash of magical fantasy. When a modern-day mermaid wrecks a human ship with her beauty, she discovers she can use a sailor-girl’s help to land her dream man. The woman has only one requirement… no one can mate with her sexy, older brother. Can the mermaid resist? Can her brother? Surrender to the siren song in Cruel and Splendid Mermaids, an off-limits paranormal romance where a desperate maid will do anything for love. Meet Ellara Merme, your not-so-average mermaid with a week left on her clock before she either mates with a human and becomes a coveted Neptune baby-maker, OR she gets a lifetime pass to the ocean's version of becoming an underwater slave. Yeah, not great career choices. (Please note, this is not a story ‘bout the babies, just the baby-making…) Just when Ellara's desperation levels are hitting a new high tide, she spots a sailor in distress and, when given the chance to mate with a rescued captain, she swoops in to save him. Plot twist: the sailor turns out to be a lady. Crap. Still, Ellara's altruistic actions do find a silver lining. This girl can help her find a mate on land! Now, Ellara and the sailor-turned-wing-woman hatch a plan to help the mermaid get down to mating. But there's a catch—the guy Ellara seduces can't be Sailor Girl's hunky older brother. Yep, no matter how cute he looks in his gray cotton sweats, that guy is off-limits to the mermaid. Got it?! With the clock ticking louder than ever, Ellara and her newfound friend navigate the treacherous waters of love, duty, magic, and, let's be real, some serious mermaid shenanigans. This siren has a lot to learn about dry land and human relations. Will Ellara find her prince charming before time runs out? Can she do it with a touch of magic? And will the Sailor Girl's older brother and Ellara be able to resist the siren call of mating, even if it means their dreams are dashed to pieces on the sand? Cruel and Splendid Mermaids is an enchanting tale of friendship, romance, danger, twists, and mayhem. So grab your snorkel and dive into this enchanting adventure—you won't want to miss a single splash! Readers love the Broken Mermaids series! ★“Mermaids and Mythology— YES PLEASE” - Amazon Reviewer ★“I loved Julie’s world building, it is phenomenal I could imagine everything clear as day.” - Amazon Reviewer ★“Intriguing, fun, imaginative… This book made me think of mermaids in a whole new way.” - Amazon Reviewer