She’s running from a life she doesn’t want. He’s hiding from a past he can’t forget. But the tide is turning in favor of new beginnings… In a world where humans don’t know mermaids exist, independent Mari leaves her ocean home behind to start over on land. Her quaint island life, free of her overbearing mother, her possessive betrothed, and her tribe’s unrealistic expectations, is exactly what … unrealistic expectations, is exactly what this mermaid needed. And the sexy bartender above her shop gives her hope for a future that isn’t so lonely.
Former Navy diver Chase has never recovered from the accident that claimed his brother’s life. And his unshakable fear of the ocean, a place he used to love, is all the more reason for him to sell his bar and move inland. Not even the mysterious beauty who rents the shop below his bar can lift his spirits. He’s too damaged to even consider a relationship.When a hurricane threatens the island, Mari and Chase must work together to save both his bar and her shop. But as they make preparations, and become marooned on the island, they don’t realize that the storm won’t be the worst challenge they face. Mari’s betrothed is on the rampage, incensed she won’t marry him and determined to get his revenge.
A wave of adventure and romance await in this steamy standalone fantasy romance read from USA Today bestselling author Kerry Adrienne. Dive in to Storm Damaged today!
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A perky mermaid who loves pink, a grief stricken former Navy diver and a psychopathic bad guy make this steamy fairy tale come to life. And while the story was predictable I couldn’t put it down. The author brought these fantasy characters to life for me and I enjoyed every page.
Hard to get into.
Great as a short easy read. This is not a brain buster but I liked it for it’s entertainment value .
Totally enjoyed. Easy read
I discovered this author when I read a novel she did with another author I enjoy reading. I wasn’t too sure at first about this one though because not too many authors can write good ones that feature mermen. Since I did like her style thought may as well because can always go into something else if not. Sneaky author that she is she will slowly come from behind and snatch you into the story. As I am reading about Mari and Chase with how the storm is coming and the whammy news he delivers to her I am a goner. I do so like when the fantasy goes after the what they consider not normal with it being a no no. Mari has the short end of the stick too with what she thinks is her future blah but love has come to the rescue for her. The reader will be held in a slight suspense on will they survive more than a storm that is. They also have more than a storm as a obstacle but you will also be given a bit of a surprise with what transpires at the end that will leave you clapping for joy.
I enjoyed this sweet, somewhat hot story between a mermaid and a diver. Oh and throw in the psycho who thinks Mari is his and that Chase should die because of an old “tale”. There were parts that seemed slow, but keep reading because other parts had me ummmm hooked…
Mari wants her freedom, but wants to stay close to the sea. Chase wants to get as far away as possible due to the death of his brother. Can these two work out all the reasons they should not be together to find their HEA?
I was intrigued by the blurb for this book and I did like it. I thought this concept and the characters had a lot of potential. In the end, I felt that it failed to make the most of that potential though. Do not get me wrong, there were things I liked about this book. Mari and Chase for one, the outside dangers they were exposed to another and the great chemistry I thought they had. My big complaint was I just felt it lacked the depth of emotion I wanted it to have and honestly, more details couldn’t have hurt. There is some drama and a few twists, but with a time frame spanning only a couple of days, neither the characters or the story had time to be fully developed. This is my candid, voluntary review.
This was a well-written, entertaining book. Mari wants to be independent of her tribe, her family and her betrothed. She rents retail space from Chase, a bar owner and former Navy diver who lost his brother in a freak diving accident and now fears the ocean he once loved. A hurricane comes to the island, and they have to work together to try to get through it. I mostly enjoyed this story and would recommend it to others.
This was an enjoyable read for me. I can’t say I loved any of the characters but it was a nice story