Nik—an outwardly normal, young woman terrified by water, living in the Greek-American town of Tarpon Springs, Florida.Bas—a shapeshifter merman tasked with obtaining Nik’s help to gain what his species most desires.The Nerei—a race of beings who want humans to continue to believe they are mythological.What happens when Nik refuses to help Bas and the Nerei? How will Nik and Bas save each other … Nik and Bas save each other when they fall in love, against his species laws?
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To celebrate the re-release of The Dark Seas Series and their gorgeous new covers, I wanted to share some other great mermaid reads! Here’s the first:
Water Dreams is the start of a whimsical mermaid series that I found enchanting. The characters pulled me into the book and the story kept me enthralled to the last page. Highly recommended!
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Let’s start off by saying that I love mermaids and just so happens that this book is about mermaids. It has a great story line and bunch of twists that you don’t see coming. It is a different take on the usual mermaid books you read. I love that as you read about the main character Nik, you learn about her and her emotions. She is not the typical girl you would read about and at some point you just want to tell her to stop fighting with herself. To me, she seemed very one sided and did not want to accept some reality of her situation. But she does grow on you and in the book. She becomes stronger as a person and hopefully we will get to see if she accepts the changes or refuses. I really do hope she gets to experience love without bounds. This was a good story to read just be prepared for the internal battle that she goes through. I definitely need to read the next book to see what happens. This should be exciting.
Amazing book! I’m so glad I had the chance to read it. The characters were fantastic! I couldn’t put it down. I would definitely recommend!
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Water Dreams – Basileus Cantonous and Aphrodite Agathaniki Aronopulos
This is a lovely engaging romance between the world of the mer (Nerei) and humans. Aphrodite Agathaniki ( Nik) has a fear of water, but her ability to stay away is what makes her attractive to the Nerei. Despite being warned away from those who would want to know about her water phobia, Nik and Basileus (Bas) meet and fall in love. Water Dreams combines intriguing mystery and lush romance. I kept reading to find out who is Nik’s real mother, and whether the differences would continue to keep the two lovers apart. I was swept along with the adventure. The world building is incredible. The only area that I did not like was the ending, as it was more abrupt. As it is the first in a series, however, it makes me eager to read the next installment.
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Nik is a regular person who has an intense phobia of the water which even stops her from saving a drowning victim.
When a strange man that says he is a merman pops up saying they need her help, she is freaked.
Thinking they must be so wrong about her and her hidden abilities, she tries to avoid him.
The Nerei can’t understand how she can refuse the pull of the water they feel.
Bas is the cold and arrogant nerei man who has to talk to Nik and get her to agree to tests.
Lying to get what he wants is not beyond him because they need her to overcome their weakness.
They need to be near to open water and return to it for the same amount of time as they are out of it.
The Nerei can’t fight the call that is so strong to them.
Bas starts to fall for Nik but it is punishable by death to have a relationship with a human.
Nik must enter the ocean in order to help Bas even though he was once not so keen on her.
She must choose between him and his love or trying to survive the dangers.
I really enjoyed the plot for this book with its unique take on the mermen/mermaid story.
Truths are revealed that may be a little too shocking but it makes the book an emotional treat.
Denying their feelings doesn’t get them anywhere but nice try… I liked that they didn’t just fall into each others arms and struggles happened within the action.
I didn’t instantly like the character of Bas but he grew on me like a barnacle with his hidden heart.
A book full of danger, fight, tests and general lies which lead to a rollercoaster of an adventure with a little tail.
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Sweet romantic fantasy with great characters, good world building and interesting interaction between Nerei and humans. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
loved it !!! this is a duet…a great start… love Nik and Bas… this is their story… a fast paced action packed drama… nerei or mer-people… a new take on the legends…to save his people Bas will and say anything… this is how it begins… a forbidden love… and more….
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Water Dreams . . .
The young human Aphrodite Agathaniki Aronopulos (Nik) is living in Florida, despite the fact she has constant nightmares about drowning and is afraid of the water. Bas is a Nerei (think mer-people) sent to discover the secret of how Nik survives on land in the human world. Greek mythology is blended in with the stories and makes things interesting.
The two of them begin to fall for each other. And when Bas is shot by Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Nik will have some big decisions to make as she has to get him to the Nerei secret island. And she overhears the Elders’ horrible decision about what to do about Bas for his infractions!
This is a well-written book that will surprise the reader and the story comes together. This one will end with a cliff-hanger, so know that the next book is on its way to delight you soon.
The first book in the Love’s Siren Song series a story that held my interest until the end. The story for me end to soon, so I looked to see if there is a book to follow and there is. I want to read it, I need to know what is going to happen to Merman Bas and Nik Aronopulos. This is a new Author to me. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a well written book with strong characters in Nik and Bas.The author brings a different and unique read. I loved the characters and story line. Her scenes are painted perfectly and the story flows fluidly. Loved and recommend this book.
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I loved this fun-to-read fantasy romance.. It is so sweet and romantic.. Interesting and fascinating, with a handsome merman..
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