Iason doesn’t understand why the woman he’s trying to rescue seems insistent he save anyone but her. Duty bound to save whoever he can, he takes her to Atlantes, his home beneath the waves. But a watery grave isn’t the only thing threatening his new charge’s life. To try and save her from a mortal illness would mean possible disgrace and being banned from ever swimming in the ocean again. But … what else can he do? From the first moment he saw her, she had command over his heart.
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Can He Save Her From Death?
Cassandra talks her friend into letting her on his research vessel as she waits to die. She has bone cancer and will welcome death when it comes. When their ship is destroyed by a sea monster, she gives herself over to the end. Only a merman catches her and keeps her alive until they reach the underground city of Ataran deep in the Ocean.
Iason knows Cassandra is his mate so when the healer tells him she can’t save her from what is killing her he takes her to his home in the country. He must give some of his life essence to her. This is forbidden and if he is caught he will lose his status as a hunter. He is willing to risk anything to save her.
This is the second book in the series and I loved it! It’s intertwined with the characters from the first book, but can be read as a standalone. A great romp with some twists and turns!
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This was a wonderful addition to the series, captivating read
Cassandra had not expected she would find herself drowning, Jason sees her and comes to her assistance and he takes her to his home where he feels fairly drawn to her,
She discovers she has feelings for Jason and the story which has been very well written and the plot which keeps you the reader guessing and as I do not want to spoil the read for future readers, I do not like to give away the story spoiling it for future readers.
This is a dramatic read and you will enjoy the supernatural element to the books and the way in which the happening is explained so well that you can actually picture the story in full and that is not without a fact.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
Commanding the Tides is an Atlantis/mermaid romance story. That’s probably the first and biggest thing you should know. No spoilers or anything, that’s pretty much the premise. If you’re a previous Michelle M. Pillow reader, you’ll know that her romances aren’t clean but full of lots of naughty romping. This one is no different, so beware and/or enjoy. 🙂 This is book 2 in the series and I feel you could probably jump in here and have no issues. The first two characters from the last book are in this one, so you’d know them better if you did, but it’s not mandatory to enjoy the story. Written in third person omniscient from both leads’ perspectives.
These mermen…they’re just giant softies! But I guess a few thousand years without regular female company might make anyone a bit hungry for affection. Iason was super sweet. There’s really no other way to describe him properly. There is definitely something of a fated feel to this romance, and he goes whole hog, all in, yes please! I actually feel bad for him when Cassandra says or does things that he doesn’t understand (yeah, that trait follows species, apparently).
Cassandra, for her part, is an interesting character. Dying of bone cancer when the boat she’s on is sunk, she’s quite prepared to die. Her attitude and demeanor throughout the book is tainted by her years of living with such a debilitating degenerating condition and it certainly makes for some interesting misunderstandings. Overall, I liked her much better than Bridget-she felt more well balanced.
Their relationship is a very soft and squishy one that gives you all the feels. They of course face some problems (crazy mermaids again anyone?), but they do eventually get their HEA. There is a small amount of action, a LOT of steam, plenty of gooey moments, and some interesting fish to boot! If you want an interesting merman story with lots of steam, give this a go!
OK, I like this one a lot more than the first and I really liked the first one! The protagonist is much more likable and relatable, at least for me. The story is also more interesting because the main character is dying of cancer when she gets rescued by her merman. I also enjoyed seeing the Olympians again as well as how the first book’s characters tied into this one. Instead of taking place after the first book, it takes place right alongside it and ends in almost the same location. My only major question is who the heck was knocking on the door at the end!?
How could you end a book like that!? It seemed downright unfinished. So, needless to say, I’m definitely starting on the next one immediately.
Finally, I have to say I like the narrator a lot more in this one as well. I didn’t care for her voice as much in the first one, but, as I suspected was potentially the case, the main issue was the way she read the protagonist in the first book. So it’s really just that the protagonist was annoying. In this one, the voices she uses for all the characters are believable and engaging. So, five stars! All around.
great read, fascinating story
Serious merman falls for human woman. I love mermaid stories and getting to read the flip side of the men is a treat. The whole series is a fun read.
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Really enjoyed this adventure that had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. Action packed, emotional roller-coaster filled with witty and engaging charters, dangerous twists and heart racing turns.
Iason and Cassandra have a rough introduction as her science ship was destroyed by a sea monster. He saved her and brought her down to Atlantes. She had terminal cancer, so bad that she wanted to end her life that night. Iason and the healer worked their magic on her and she was getting better. Now comes the tales of where she is and what has happened to her and him, along with their future.
The characters are full of intense emotion and feelings. Their backstories are terrific and answer so many questions that develop this world beautifully in your mind. Loved their romance and the mind-talk, which helped them find her later. The people she met were so different, yet they all worked well together. The ending was great and I can not wait to read more of this group.
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Iason tries to save mortals after a ship has a disaster and other than pushing them towards the surface, there is little else he can do. He is a merman and a hunter who can’t understand why Cassandra is so ready to die in the water.
He doesn’t know why she fights him and believes he should help the others over her.
Taking her back to his home, he learns she is not healthy and since the mermen can only heal their wives… He has to make a decision which would break the laws set in place.
What will he choose?
I loved this story even though mermen are not my preferred heroes… I think the storyline was well thought out and I was hooked from the first page.
It was an emotional story and his saving of her made all my fantasies come alive in words.
This was a sweet read with moments to melt the heart and moments to heat the blood.
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Its a great story with merpeople.
Steamy with a great storyline but i found that i liked the first book more.
This one had lots of parts that were repeatitive word by word and it got a bit boring.
Still i am curious to see where this story is going and it kept me engaged enough to read the 3rd book in the series.
Iason and Cassandra’s Story . . .
Cassandra is aboard a friend’s research vessel waiting to die from the aggressive bone cancer that cannot be cured. A sea monster attacks and destroys the ship, but Cassandra is taken by a merman to an underground city in the Ocean, where he is hoping a healer can help her.
Iason recognizes that Cassandra is his mate. She is very important to him. Because the healer is unable to save her, being unfamiliar with the cancer, Iason takes Cassandra to his country home where he will give up some of his own life essence to save her life. If he is found doing this, there are serious consequences. But he will do whatever he must to save his mate. Will she survive? Or has this all been for nothing?
I loved this book so much I couldn’t put it down was a amazing! The author did a great job for sure will be looking for more like this book. These type of books are some of my favorites books to read! If we like best friends testing what they might feel for each other this is the right book for you!!! 🙂
Michelle M. Pillow does it again. I could not put this book down. I loved how Cassie fought then kissed Iason when he was trying to save her. I love how he took a chance to heal her even if he could have become an outcast while doing it. I love that the hunters banded together to try to protect her from the Olympians after she escaped them. I love how Cassie and Iason were so protective of each other.
Loved the story of Iason and Cassandra, felt they were well matched and well suited for each other. I enjoyed the interaction with the characters we met in the first of the series, and am definitely looking forward to the next story in the series. Well written, lots of action, great imagination. Loved it!
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This is the second story in the series but with all in this series, could be read as a standalone. When Iason rescues Cassandra from a sinking oceanic research vessel, he doesn’t know that the girl he is saving is already dying. Cassandra is not well and she knows it and just wants to be left alone. So this story is full of tense moments as Iason rushes to save her more than once. The sirens of Olympus continue to cause trouble and I can’t wait to see if any of them are worth redemption. Looking forward to the next book
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Another captivating read this series is definitely worth reading the characters are captivating and intriguing the storyline takes you on the characters journey and I couldn’t put it down can’t wait the next book
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Healing Waters
Michelle M. Pillow’s second book in her ‘Lords of the Abyss’ series is swimming right up the charts. Iason and Cassandra, the main characters, have a very poignant love connection. Iason is a merman who tries to save Cassandra’s life when her ship starts sinking. She begs him to save the other passengers first but he doesn’t and takes her to his home. He soon finds out she’s dying from cancer and does everything in his powers to save her even if it means giving up his underwater swimming abilities. This story was full of adventure, suspense, mystery and romance. The book was so good it was hard to put down. Highly recommended and definitely a MUST read!
loved it !!! love this series !!! love Iason and Cassandra… this is their story… Iason is a hunter and he saves Cassie from a sinking ship but, she doesn’t want to be saved…she is dying…he feels it instantly… he will do anything to save her… a fast paced action drama…a good story.
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I really enjoyed this book but halfway through I figured out this was the second book in the series so I am going back to read book one but really well written and I love a merman.
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The story in this book, is entertaining and filled with action and adventure. The characters of Cassandra and Iason have a great interaction and chemistry between them. I can’t wait for the next book from this author. I received this book as a FREE ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.