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Underwater #1
Ocean's Embrace
Alone in the black abyss of the sea, Relic Hunter Sven seeks a cultural treasure. What he finds is a drowning Leanne. She meant to dive into the dating pool on a cruise, but a freak hurricane threw her into the sea instead—right into the embrace of a supernatural hunk. Bound by a passion that overwhelms their differences, Leanne and Sven fight to deepen their relationship. Hostile shapeshifters, disapproving parents, and the Council of Elders set obstacles to keep them apart. Will they remain together to continue Sven's Hunt? Or will a plot by domestic terrorists be the downfall of them all? Only the Fates know. Dive into an interstellar world of sea monsters and shapeshifters to explore the secrets of the deep. This edition includes an exciting teaser from the second book in the series, Sand's Caress.
492 pages, ebook
First published February 14, 2023
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Regina Sage
12 books47 followersRegina Sage is the pen name of a land-locked linguist who loves the ocean. When they aren’t writing about spicy sharks in space, they're narrating books for indie authors and spending time with their co-pirate.
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February 22, 2025
I need someone to turn this book into an animated movie asap!!
I really enjoyed this novel. It was vibrant and original, adventurous and cozy. Really creative world-building--I cannot emphasize enough how cool the world-building is, amazing visuals. And even though it's a long book, the momentum doesn't lag.
Excellent disability representation--Leanne is a three-dimensional character and I appreciated that she was not boxed in as 'person with disability,' but also that her disability is an essential part of her everyday and not inserted as an afterthought.
My one detractor was Sven's unwillingness to communicate with Leanne. Because uncommunicative men are the bane of my existence day-to-day, fictional ones just enrage me. And I know that's the entire crux of Sven and Leanne's conflict, and the book is very self-aware of that (I appreciated that everyone and their mother--literally--told Sven what an ass he was being). To be fair, it is a very realistic conflict and it is handled really well in the book. But, oof, it made me violent.
The high stakes climax is what really won me over! So intense, dramatic, and well executed. I binged the last 100 pages.
Overall, a very engaging and unique book! Highly recommend! 4.5 stars
I really enjoyed this novel. It was vibrant and original, adventurous and cozy. Really creative world-building--I cannot emphasize enough how cool the world-building is, amazing visuals. And even though it's a long book, the momentum doesn't lag.
Excellent disability representation--Leanne is a three-dimensional character and I appreciated that she was not boxed in as 'person with disability,' but also that her disability is an essential part of her everyday and not inserted as an afterthought.
My one detractor was Sven's unwillingness to communicate with Leanne. Because uncommunicative men are the bane of my existence day-to-day, fictional ones just enrage me. And I know that's the entire crux of Sven and Leanne's conflict, and the book is very self-aware of that (I appreciated that everyone and their mother--literally--told Sven what an ass he was being). To be fair, it is a very realistic conflict and it is handled really well in the book. But, oof, it made me violent.
The high stakes climax is what really won me over! So intense, dramatic, and well executed. I binged the last 100 pages.
Overall, a very engaging and unique book! Highly recommend! 4.5 stars
December 4, 2025
To stay I’m obsessed with Sven and Leanne is an understatement! I love these two characters and how perfect they fit together. The world building is so so good, but without making you feel bogged down by it. And the spice??? So hot! So good! 10/10 for barbs and venom and bites! Highly recommend for those looking for hot and spicy monster romance with amazing world building and plot!
December 2, 2023
Underwater, Sci-Fi, monster spice, Indie novel 3/5 ⭐ 5/5 🌶️
What to expect:
Underwater / Sci-Fi vibes
Differently abled FMC
Territorial MMC
Monster spice
Forced proximity
Dual POV
▪️ Speedy synopsis:
Leanne is saved from a watery grave by off-planet relic hunter, Sven. Together they navigate the murky waters of interplanetary and interspecies relations.
🔺 What I liked:
The Cetean species and their world is imaginative. I’m obsessed with the ocean so it gripped me.
I like the representation of differently abled bodies, and depicting them as strong, capable, and independent.
Regina Sage is an eloquent writer. I definitely learned a few new words along the way, but not at the expense of the flow.
🔻 What I didn’t like as much:
I personally prefer a slow burn over insta-love, and I think I think there could have been more tension if Sven / Leanne didn’t show all of their cards as quickly as they did. Similarly, if we didn’t have both POVs from the beginning we could have experienced feeling unsure if the other person reciprocated, adding to the drama.
The relic hunting & what felt like a pivotal moment of meeting a guardian completely disappeared in the second half of the book. It didn’t go anywhere, and this left me a bit confused. Likewise, some situations (like meeting the mother in law) were built up, but they were resolved really quickly making them feel like less of an issue than it should have been.
I think some of the side characters could have been build out a bit more, and perhaps the villain could have had more flare.
The pacing wasn’t very consistent, but I was too invested in whether or not Sven would mark Leanne or not to care.
While it might have been completely intentional, some of the word choices stuck out to me as unusual. I reacted on “water closet” for example.
📚 Summary:
Regina Sage is a booksta-buddy of mine, but my review is honest as always, and it in no way influenced the fact that I stayed up until 3am to find out whether or not a sexy shark man, and capable damsel in distress would get jiggy… BOY did they!
If you’re a fan of sci-fi, monster spice, indie books then this might be a read for you.
What to expect:
Underwater / Sci-Fi vibes
Differently abled FMC
Territorial MMC
Monster spice
Forced proximity
Dual POV
▪️ Speedy synopsis:
Leanne is saved from a watery grave by off-planet relic hunter, Sven. Together they navigate the murky waters of interplanetary and interspecies relations.
🔺 What I liked:
The Cetean species and their world is imaginative. I’m obsessed with the ocean so it gripped me.
I like the representation of differently abled bodies, and depicting them as strong, capable, and independent.
Regina Sage is an eloquent writer. I definitely learned a few new words along the way, but not at the expense of the flow.
🔻 What I didn’t like as much:
I personally prefer a slow burn over insta-love, and I think I think there could have been more tension if Sven / Leanne didn’t show all of their cards as quickly as they did. Similarly, if we didn’t have both POVs from the beginning we could have experienced feeling unsure if the other person reciprocated, adding to the drama.
The relic hunting & what felt like a pivotal moment of meeting a guardian completely disappeared in the second half of the book. It didn’t go anywhere, and this left me a bit confused. Likewise, some situations (like meeting the mother in law) were built up, but they were resolved really quickly making them feel like less of an issue than it should have been.
I think some of the side characters could have been build out a bit more, and perhaps the villain could have had more flare.
The pacing wasn’t very consistent, but I was too invested in whether or not Sven would mark Leanne or not to care.
While it might have been completely intentional, some of the word choices stuck out to me as unusual. I reacted on “water closet” for example.
📚 Summary:
Regina Sage is a booksta-buddy of mine, but my review is honest as always, and it in no way influenced the fact that I stayed up until 3am to find out whether or not a sexy shark man, and capable damsel in distress would get jiggy… BOY did they!
If you’re a fan of sci-fi, monster spice, indie books then this might be a read for you.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 21, 2024
One of my biggest fears is sharks so starting my first foray into shark smut was a little tense. But after falling in love with Leanne and Sven along with the world of shifters and magic and science (sci fi fantasy for the win!) I can now confidently say I am still scared of sharks. But I would also seriously consider making out with the right Cetean. #sharksmut
December 8, 2023
I LOVED this book!
Beautiful sci-fi, well-paced worldbuilding, nuanced character arcs, the perfect amount of charming humor, and well-written spice? YES!
Leanne and Sven are such a beautiful couple. I love the realness and rawness of their relationship.
The worldbuilding of this story is immaculate, and it gave me confidence to know that I can enjoy the story and that the author has a bigger plan in mind. Nothing in this book is accidental.
The Descriptions of the City Beat and the dancing were so gorgeous, and the lyricism combined with relatable metaphors made everything feel whimsical while still being grounded. I could picture the world very clearly in my head.
The character arcs resist overdone tropes and explore nuance (particularly in adult relationships) in a REALLY refreshing way.
But really, my favorite thing about this book was how you could tell that the characters had complex, developed personalities. Adorable little quips from Leanne gave her life and vitality beyond what was on the page. She felt like a whole, mature woman, as all of the characters did.
A really impressive debut and I'm excited to read B2!
**Give Ocean's Embrace a try!**
Beautiful sci-fi, well-paced worldbuilding, nuanced character arcs, the perfect amount of charming humor, and well-written spice? YES!
Leanne and Sven are such a beautiful couple. I love the realness and rawness of their relationship.
The worldbuilding of this story is immaculate, and it gave me confidence to know that I can enjoy the story and that the author has a bigger plan in mind. Nothing in this book is accidental.
The Descriptions of the City Beat and the dancing were so gorgeous, and the lyricism combined with relatable metaphors made everything feel whimsical while still being grounded. I could picture the world very clearly in my head.
The character arcs resist overdone tropes and explore nuance (particularly in adult relationships) in a REALLY refreshing way.
But really, my favorite thing about this book was how you could tell that the characters had complex, developed personalities. Adorable little quips from Leanne gave her life and vitality beyond what was on the page. She felt like a whole, mature woman, as all of the characters did.
A really impressive debut and I'm excited to read B2!
**Give Ocean's Embrace a try!**
July 1, 2024
There’s a lot to enjoy, world building was amazing and in general the characters were a lot of fun (and the female lead was refreshingly a 30 something divorcee with a disability) , it was just a bit slow for me and a bit heavy on the sci fi and the romance developed a lot faster than I’d usually read. The ground work has been set for what could be an incredible series. Definitely a read I’ll never forget though 😅
June 29, 2024
Do you love Nalini Singh and sharks?! Then Regina Sage is your new go-to author. Absolutely wonderful world building and characters. Take a chance on this indie author- you won’t regret it! <3
March 17, 2024
I did two full reads before getting my thoughts together to write this review.
Regina Sage's debut book, Ocean's Embrace. Is the first thrilling installment of the Underwater series.
What captivated me most about this book was Sage's ability to develop authentic, relatable characters in an otherworldly setting.
Speaking of that other world, where to start! The scale of Sage's worldbuding is IN.SANE. The cetean politics are intricate, the mechanics of a hybrid above- and below- water society are vividly painted, and the plot is as engaging as it is intriguing.
Sage poses questions just as she answers them: deliberately and with a steadfast focus on the bigger picture. That doesn't bog down the pacing though. This is a book that is easy to devour.
I fell in love with these characters and think of them often.
Sage's prose is full of wit, wonder, and no small amount of magic.
This series has quickly become one of my favorites of all time, perfect for fans of Ruby Dixon who want something meatier to sink their teeth into, or fans of sprawling worlds such as GOT or LOTR who want more romance amidst their other forms of intrigue!
Also, the way Sage incorporates systemic ableism hit me hard. Leanne's struggles with her mobility are complex and the arc of her finding her place in the world even as she fights to move through it is poignant.
Ocean's Embrace is a captivating start to a series that has the potential to become the next indie hit!
Regina Sage's debut book, Ocean's Embrace. Is the first thrilling installment of the Underwater series.
What captivated me most about this book was Sage's ability to develop authentic, relatable characters in an otherworldly setting.
Speaking of that other world, where to start! The scale of Sage's worldbuding is IN.SANE. The cetean politics are intricate, the mechanics of a hybrid above- and below- water society are vividly painted, and the plot is as engaging as it is intriguing.
Sage poses questions just as she answers them: deliberately and with a steadfast focus on the bigger picture. That doesn't bog down the pacing though. This is a book that is easy to devour.
I fell in love with these characters and think of them often.
Sage's prose is full of wit, wonder, and no small amount of magic.
This series has quickly become one of my favorites of all time, perfect for fans of Ruby Dixon who want something meatier to sink their teeth into, or fans of sprawling worlds such as GOT or LOTR who want more romance amidst their other forms of intrigue!
Also, the way Sage incorporates systemic ableism hit me hard. Leanne's struggles with her mobility are complex and the arc of her finding her place in the world even as she fights to move through it is poignant.
Ocean's Embrace is a captivating start to a series that has the potential to become the next indie hit!
May 9, 2025
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘦! 𝘞𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦.
𝙄 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙖 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣!
𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘸𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘰 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳!
𝘚𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘊𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘯 (𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘪𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯) 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘨𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘢𝘳 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘴. 𝘋𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘢 𝘸𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘦. 𝘏𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢 𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘸𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘥 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬. 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘳 30𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘶𝘱 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘩𝘰𝘵 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘪𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘬. 𝘕𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘦’𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘚𝘷𝘦𝘯’𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘰 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥!
𝙄 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙖 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣!
𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘸𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘰 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳!
𝘚𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘊𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘯 (𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘪𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯) 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘨𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘢𝘳 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘴. 𝘋𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘢 𝘸𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘦. 𝘏𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢 𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘸𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘥 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬. 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘳 30𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘶𝘱 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘩𝘰𝘵 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘪𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘬. 𝘕𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘦’𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘚𝘷𝘦𝘯’𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘰 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥!
June 30, 2026
Ocean's Embrace is an immersive and passionately romantic paranormal fantasy that will sweep you away to an interstellar world of sea monsters and shapeshifters. Relic Hunter Sven finds a drowning Leanne in the black abyss of the sea, and their connection is instant and undeniable. But hostile shapeshifters, disapproving parents, and the Council of Elders are determined to keep them apart. The world building is rich and imaginative, the chemistry is electric, and the stakes are high. A captivating start to what promises to be an addictive series. Highly recommended for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Nalini Singh.
May 27, 2026
Original and Sweet
I really enjoyed this read. It's a fun and original take on the typical "merman" types of stories, with a really good fleshed out set of characters that are incredibly diverse and unique. Some small aspects of the plot felt a little rushed like the assassination attempt and the wedding, but overall I was thoroughly pleased with the read. There was also a small handful of grammatical errors and typos, which threw me off but wasn't insanely distracting.
I really enjoyed this read. It's a fun and original take on the typical "merman" types of stories, with a really good fleshed out set of characters that are incredibly diverse and unique. Some small aspects of the plot felt a little rushed like the assassination attempt and the wedding, but overall I was thoroughly pleased with the read. There was also a small handful of grammatical errors and typos, which threw me off but wasn't insanely distracting.
December 23, 2023
there is not a dull moment here. story is solid and fun, characters are likeable, world building is immaculate and the fuel to move the engine running is high octane 🌶️.
June 19, 2024
Regina hooked me with ‘shark smut’, but this is sooo much more than that! A wild and captivating world full of politics, drama and intrigue, paired with a set of wonderfully fascinating MCs. Leanne was lovely and relatable, showing her strength as well as her vulnerability. Sven was… mmmph! I feel like the description of a sharky Indiana Jones was completely accurate. He was soft and kind and oh so sexy!
I’m a big fan of insta-love, because when that connection hits it’s just so swoon worthy! Ocean’s Embrace is more than just a romance, but boy does it hit the mark for spice!
I’m slowly working my way into the sci-fi/romance genre, and I will definitely be checking out the next books in Regina’s series!!
I’m a big fan of insta-love, because when that connection hits it’s just so swoon worthy! Ocean’s Embrace is more than just a romance, but boy does it hit the mark for spice!
I’m slowly working my way into the sci-fi/romance genre, and I will definitely be checking out the next books in Regina’s series!!
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