HER INSPIRATION AND HER PASSION… herself to forsake him? Is her desire for Arkon worth putting both their worlds at risk?
HIS MUSE AND HIS JEWEL…
Arkon has spent his life in the pursuit of knowledge. Then he met Aymee and found a new quest: to make her his. She inspires him, draws him in, dominates his thoughts. When he finally builds the courage to approach her, she’s everything he imagined and more. But a group of murderous humans are hunting the kraken, and continued contact with Aymee may destroy them both. Now that he’s tasted her sweetness, he can’t give her up…but can he risk his world and his people to satisfy his need for her?
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While Heart of the Deep is probably my favorite of The Kraken series, Jewel of the Sea has a special place in my art lovin’ bum’s heart.
Fantastic world building, an interesting plot, sweet moments that made me smile, enough action I never lost interest, I definitely recommend!
Second book in The Kracken series
We pick up not far after book one finishes…Macy and Jax escaped with the aid of Macy’s father, her ex and her friend Aymee..
Aymee is a doctor and an artist. Surrounded but always feeling misplaced.
That was until she met Arkon, ( he and D helped to rescue Jax when he was held prisoner ) between the two of them a regular exchange of letters and provisions between the settlement of The Watch and the underwater base where the Kraken reside has been taking place.
To ensure that macy and her loved ones do not loose contact…..
But there is more to it then that… despite the risk.. Aymee is compelled to continue the exchange because of her interest in Akron.
Arkon is and has always been different from the other Kraken, he is consumed by life’s mysteries and it’s patterns. So it’s not surprising when he and Aymee finally meet that he is captivated by her.
But there is a new threat looming for both Aymee and Arkon, the hunters or rangers as they like to call themselves have come to investigate the Kraken…. and no one is safe in or out of the sea it seems.
This book is so rich in story I did not want it to end, The layers of history around planet Holra and it’s earlier settlers is one in dying to get to the bottom of. I’m loving the mystery/suspense side of that and the world building and development that has gone in to this story.
This book is a wonderful contrast to the first in that macy and jax were quite fiery and tempestuous characters… whereas Aymee and Arkon are artistic methodical thinkers… but by no means less chemistry filled… what started as a wonderfully teasing slow burn of emotions turned in to a raging fire and wow.. those sparks!!!
As with the previous book the parallels ( in this story ) with today’s world and it’s lack of tolerance for anything ‘not the norm’ can be seen and felt and it’s a strong lesson in embracing the differences to work towards a common goal… survival. An important and beautiful message too.
Fantasy at its best, gripping and compelling and I just had to devour it in one go!
Wow!! I can’t tell you how much I love this world that Tiffany Roberts has created. Sci-fi Aquatic romance is my new jam. 🙂 I highly recommend reading Treasure of the Abyss (The Kraken #1) before Jewel of the Sea.
I would consider Jewel of the Sea a “forbidden love” story. Arkan is a sea dweller who’s half human and half, well, octopus. Aymee is a healer for her colony and a gifted artist. Arkan has always been on the outskirts of his Kraken brethren because he’s an artist, as well. One meeting is all it took for Arkan and Aymee to make a soulful connection. The problem? The Kraken don’t trust humans and would like to remain hidden from them. In addition to that, Hunters have arrived in Aymee’s community to investigate the rumors of the Kraken and to possibly nullify the threat. Weekly Aymee takes supplies and messages for her best friend Macy to a drop-off point where Arkan retrieves them. Continued contact with Arkan may bring disaster to the Kraken and destroy Aymee’s budding relationship with him. What an impossible choice.
I absolutely loved this book! There’s a bit more action and suspense in it than the first book. The many twists and turns make for an exciting read. Arkan is a lover not a fighter, but don’t let that fool you. He’d do anything for Aymee. And get ready to dial up the heat on Aymee and Arkan’s intimate relationship! If you enjoy the Sci-Fi Romance genre then this is a must-read book!