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Mated Myths #2

Tempting Triton: A Greek Mythology Inspired Merman Monster Romance

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She swam away from her problems, but now her problems can swim too.

Elena could never have predicted that taking a break from her hectic Olympic career would see her kidnapped and held captive in an underwater coral castle. Even less so, when she wakes up inside a giant clam, gifted with the ability to breathe underwater by a himbo merman who can't keep his lips to himself.

Triton has lived a lonely existence for over a thousand years. Abandoned by his family long ago, and his only companion the Bottlenose dolphin who raised him, Triton is overjoyed to discover his fated mate. Only… she wants to find her way back home, and he is desperate to convince her to stay.

Elena is faced with a life-altering decision: figure out how to get home, or stay in Aeolia with the merman who has stolen her heart.

Tempting Triton is a story about rediscovering your passion, finding love where you least expect it, and new beginnings. Join Elena and Triton as they navigate consent, a malfunctioning barrier, and a burning desire that neither of them seems able to control.

254 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 23, 2025

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Lex Logan

3 books26 followers
Lex Logan is an author living in Queensland, Australia with her husband and two children.

While she's currently working on a sweet and spicy monster romance series of interconnected standalones; she also has a lot of work in progresses in her back pocket. In the future you may see a dark romantic fantasy series and a dark mafia romance series.

When she's not imagining up more stories than she can physically write, she is working in her online indie romance bookstore - Tales & Tomes, or rotting in bed with a book.

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Profile Image for Erin Reads.
129 reviews21 followers
September 10, 2025
This book is a cute read; a solid 3.5 stars. It’s low stakes, insta-love/lust. Elena is running from her problems & ends up thrown in another one. I enjoyed the little perspective change to Morgan in the first few chapters. That was a nice little throw back to Seducing Scylla. Triton is an abandoned merman who has had only his dolphin nanny for the last 1000 years. Elena and Tritons story is less stressful than Morgan’s, probably because they’re under the sea haha; but I think that this is okay. I loved the little hints at the magical island and the cute little grove it made them. Also we love a king with a beast side who’s not afraid to get down with it once a month. I giggled a few times, especially at the anatomy lessons. While not the best books, this story definitely brings a lighter tone to my reading list and breaks up my normal darker fantasy reads.

Thank you to the author for a gifted copy of your book to read and review. All thoughts are my own.
Profile Image for Dannii Logan.
197 reviews
April 15, 2026
This was such a good book!!! And it was such an easy read!

I never knew how mermaids have sex..... Well now I do!
Profile Image for Mandy Enchantedbookduo.
227 reviews20 followers
August 17, 2025
3.75 💎
2.5 🌶️

🪽This story was a perfect mix of heart-melting moments, blending sizzling chemistry and laugh-out-loud moments as Elena and Triton’s dynamic unfolds.

📘So intriguing to know how Elena is going to react to Triton
📘Love hearing about the broader story from the 1st book in the series Seducing Scylla
📘The spice in this was on point
📘The way Triton calls her ‘My Elena’ melts my heart
📘It was so amusing when they were learning about each other and their bodies 😛

🍷This is like one giant Uno reverse little mermaid nightmare. Just call me Ariel.
🍷Tell me about your human males, my Elena. Are they as handsome and honourable as I? Are they worthy of a female such as yourself?

🧜🏼‍♂️Fated Mates
🧜🏼‍♂️Mermen/mermaids
🧜🏼‍♂️Dual POV
🧜🏼‍♂️Virgin MMC
Profile Image for Anne Carty.
245 reviews12 followers
August 23, 2025
I am so happy this amazing book is now out and available to everyone!

I had the best time reading this. Tempting Triton was a great book following on from Seducing Scylla.

I loved seeing the two sides of Triton - one very sweet innocent and vulnerable but also the dominant side 👀🥵 hello daddy

There were so many great moments- ones that made me smile - ones that made me laugh (the anatomy lessons) ones that made me teary eyed and so much more.

Ichó was a great side character and I loved the relationship he had with Triton.

I highly recommend this if youre looking for a spicy merman romance.
Profile Image for Navarda.
125 reviews3 followers
August 22, 2025
thank you Lex for the ARC!

This was an incredibly fun read, and I absolutely learned a lot about myself that Iwasn'tt aware of before 😂
Profile Image for Alice.
482 reviews161 followers
January 30, 2026
3⭐️ 4🌶️

Fun as fuck. I love a himbo merman 🧜‍♂️
Profile Image for Dahné  "anotherbookchick".
219 reviews7 followers
August 17, 2025
Um why was this so addictive ?

This book had me from the get go, it's fast paced enough to keep you hooked into the story but still has enough tension and slow burn to make you want more. Once the spice hits there is a nice hefty dose of it for the remainder of the book.

I love the relationship dynamics and how we see both super dominant possessive & soft and emotional from triton!

I really enjoyed seducing scylla but this one I ADORE.

5 stars + 2 suckers 😈

Aussie Author!
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129 reviews
August 19, 2025
✨ ARC review ✨

“As a human, face-to-face with a meant-to-be-mythical creature, it’s really my responsibility to get a full account of his anatomy. For science.”

Tempting Triton was everything I wanted and more! A delicious second instalment in the Mated Myths series, this one featuring Triton and Elena.

The spice spiced (helloooooo Tritons Beast 👀) in every which way, and I was here for every moment of it, pockets and all. I loved the balance between Tritons vulnerability and his dominance- it made for one HOT tailed man 🥵

The whole book was filed with amazing moments, which I don’t want to spoil by sharing ahead of release because there were some real little surprises that made me make gooey eyes at my kindle and also some moments that made me go 👁️🫦👁️ too.

Ichó was a true delight too, I love him 🐬

But there is one little snippet, that made me CACKLE and I need to share that, so~

“This is like one giant Uno reverse Little Mermaid nightmare. Just call me Ariel.”

Thank you Lex, for the ARC copy! It was a pleasure to read for you and I can’t wait for the next book!
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170 reviews11 followers
August 16, 2025
Once again, we are swept away (literally and figuratively) to the island of Aeolia, but this time we are under it... well under the water.

Elena is a swimmer with an Olympic medal under her belt, a tragic past she is struggling to accept and suffering a loneliness that tends to engulf her. She's also kidnapped and sent off in a shipping container to who knows where... because she never arrives - her and the other captured women are shipwrecked on an island with... interesting inhabitants.

Triton is a Mer, alone for centuries except for his dolphin companion, waiting for the day his people come back for him... if they can ever get through the magical seal that keeps the island and surrounding waters hidden, that is. But then he scents something in the water, the trail leading to an injured Elena, and suddenly, maybe, just maybe, he's not so alone anymore.

What follows is a beautiful journey of finding oneself, acceptance of change and growth, and learning to breathe underwater.

Lex has a beautiful way of storytelling, and her use of legend and twists in Mer lore pushes the story forward but keeps it fresh and exciting.

If you love:

- fated mates
- mythology
- swimmer/Mer
- forced proximity
- found family
- kisses of life
- sentient island

Then buckle up and make sure you read this one. I read this prior to the official release date.
Profile Image for Ash’s Haunted Library.
47 reviews5 followers
August 26, 2025

tempting triton by Lex Logan 🧜‍♂️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️

🏊‍♀️ She’s the hero
🧜‍♂️ Merman x Olympic swimmer
🏊‍♀️ Virgin MMC
🧜‍♂️Magical Kisses
🏊‍♀️ Fated Mates
🧜‍♂️ Book 2 of 6 in an interconnected series
🏊‍♀️ Aussie author
🧜‍♂️ Possessive and passionate MMC

So I just finished Tempting Triton and honestly, I had a really good time with it! The plot moved at a nice, fast pace that kept me interested the whole way through, never felt like it dragged, which is always a win. Elena was such a strong willed character and I loved reading from her POV. She felt like such a refreshing FMC to follow. And then there’s Triton, a strong and protective but also tender and sweet in a way that made him such a perfect match for her. He was so sweet but so seductive at the same time and he had me jumping for cackling to giggling and kicking my feet in seconds. The romance between them was wholesome but still came with plenty of spice (and yes, the spice delivered 🥵).

Overall, this was such a fun short read and I really enjoyed the storyline, the characters, and how everything came together. If you’re in the mood for a fast paced, fun monster/merman romance with both heart and heat, definitely give this one a go.
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98 reviews7 followers
August 21, 2025
"Why can't things be magical without someone trying to explain it or figure it out?"

Lex has done it again...this time with an "overgrown fish". I didn’t think Seducing Scylla could be topped, but this one definitely comes close!

Triton is incredibly sweet, yet absolutely beastly when he needs to be. Elena is strong-willed, stubborn, but vulnerable. Together they create a perfect balance of sweet and salty.

I loved seeing more of the island of Aeolia! Some questions were answered, while others left me eagerly waiting for the next installment. I’m certain we will get answers in future books.

Novellas can sometimes feel too quick or underdeveloped, but Lex has truly mastered the format. While I always want more, this story had just the right amount. It's fast-paced, engaging and has that delectable slow-burn spice so many of us love.

I cannot wait to dive (pun intended) deeper into the Mated Myths series as the books are released.

4.5 stars rounded up
Profile Image for Book Club Girl.
30 reviews5 followers
August 14, 2025
Lex Logan has done it again, but this time it’s even better. The plot of this story is absolutely incredible with ties to the first novel - excellent character and world building continued. “What is kiss?” SENT me! Not only that, but there were genuine parts where my jaw was on the floor - the beast within is dark and fiery. A sea king’s trident... literally man is build like a thork... you know, that fork that has 3 prongs. Yeah, wait until you read it and you will understand too. Who doesn’t love a merman who is learning about his new human mate and her needs and wants! I had butterflies, nervous twitches and breathless moments throughout reading this. Also I have to mention that Ichó is the real MVP of this story and is the cutest dolphin nanny. I loved this story so much and cannot wait for the next!
87 reviews
August 17, 2025
4.5

Well, well, well, Triton was indeed tempting!
He absolutely hit that balance of sweet and caring, paired with straight dominance.
(Almost like there are two sides to him or something 😏)

Elena was straight relatable from the first line where she states she wants to quit swimming.
It's an incredible sport but also unbelievably draining.
Watching her find her peace in the water again alongside Triton was a thing of beauty and something she really deserves after all she has been through.

As expected, this was a banger read from Lex- fantastic pacing, excellent spice and a well put together standalone while hinting at the overarching plot this collection of standalones has going.
I cannot wait to keep going with this collection!

Thank you so much to Lex for providing me with an eARC to read
Profile Image for Emily.
396 reviews27 followers
August 26, 2025
🧜‍♂️🐚TEMPTING TRITON IS OUT NOW 🐚🧜‍♂️

I loved this book so much!

Lex somehow balances the sexy vibe and the mystery and drama of the FMC literally being kidnapped and stranded on a magical island in such a way that this ends up being such a cosy read.

Triton is the perfect blend of sweet and beastly (IYKYK) and I really enjoyed watching him win over Elena - who is a badass in her own right!

The romance was swoony, the angst was both HIGH and LOW (idk how that works just trust me on it), and the spice was 🥵🥵🥵

I'm so excited for what's next in this series!

Available on KU now! Download today if you like:

🧜‍♂️ Monster romance
🐚 Interconnected standalones
🧜‍♂️ Mythical creatures
🐚 Magical kisses
🧜‍♂️ Healthy mix of plot and spice
🐚 Sentient island
397 reviews6 followers
August 25, 2025
This is the story of lonely ex-Olympic swimmer Elena and lonely merman Triton.

Told in dual first person dual POV we follow them through kidnappings, a tropical island paradise and various bad people.

We jump straight into fated mates territory and deal with issues including consent, loneliness and grief.

I struggled to see a genuine connection forming between Elena and Triton, and there were a few plot points that felt unresolved.

If you enjoy a quick read, Little Mermaid vibes and dolphin side kicks, Tempting Triton may be for you.

Thank you Lex Logan for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
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102 reviews10 followers
September 8, 2025
I LOVEDDDD THIS!! This was so fun!!! Engaging, funny, intriguing, endearing, hot as hell and written so well!! I loved the magic and underwater world. The chemistry and connection. I haven’t read a book so fast in ages.

While I think the length of this book is perfect, I would’ve loved some more exploration of the world. This barrier, their new abilities, his people and all that. I understand that that’d be too much with the existing story but honestly I wouldn’t mind a second book of theirs.

(I read this without reading the first one and can attest it’s perfectly enjoyable/understandable as a standalone)
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485 reviews2 followers
August 14, 2025
Arc review:

I devoured this book. It was so good. The story was just full of so many twists and turns that you were locked in for the ride. There were so many aspects of the story that anyone can relate to, from loss or depression or even terror. Just the things Elena goes through in such a short amount of time is mind boggling. But then to fine Triton, love, understanding, a home…..just chefs kiss. I really want a sequel to this novel. I wanted to continue on the journey with these two in finding more of their people, to see what’s next for them. So sad the story ended. I wanted more.
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835 reviews25 followers
August 15, 2025
Perfection. No notes. I devoured this story. The characters, the plot, THE SPICE. It was all just SO GOOD.

I like that while each story isn't overly long, we still get good plot and little bits and pieces of world building. Little crumbs that could lead to future books 👀 it intrigues me and keeps me so curious for what's next!

Triton was all the adorable green flags and golden retriever flags, but also 🥵that mouth. WOW. He had me SWEATING.

Another great book from Lex! Read it asap! You will NOT be disappointed!
Profile Image for Rhiannan Rose Townsend.
15 reviews
October 1, 2025
Elena the Fmc in this book is so full of fire and strength! She makes you feel all her emotions and on such a deep level and that’s what I loved about this book is all the feelings and everything is makes you feel!

Triton the Mmc in this book is so damn swoon worthy and just makes you want you have a tail and damn all the things he can do with the thing between his tail 😉

Lex has outdone herself with this full of absolutely everything book. It was one of my favourites this year and by far x
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602 reviews2 followers
November 11, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level: 🔥🔥🔥
Format: KU
Genre: UF
POV: 1st person Dual
Page count: 252
What you’ll find:
✅Monster romance - Merman
✅Fated mates
✅He kidnaps her (kinda)
✅Forced proximity
✅Very light Greek mythology
✅Cock pocket and special peen 🍆

It was okay… I was just so confused about how they moved in the water 🤔 it read like they were on the ground, but were clearly in the deep. Also, I’m still unsure if Triton could breathe outside of the water or not. It just kept bugging me and felt very inconsistent.
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172 reviews3 followers
August 17, 2025
I DEVOURED this book. If I hadn't been so sleep deprived it would have been finished the night that I started it. Lex did it again with book two and wrote a sweet monster romance that's still emotional and just enough of the possessive vibes to keep a dark romance/fantasy gal interested.
Tempting Triton was captivating from start to finish, with complex characters and a bit of a trope swap, having the MMC (Triton) being a virg!n. The bond between these characters was delicious from the beginning and reading about the tension between the two was hoooottt. Lex did not hold back on the spice with this one!
If you've read Seducing Scylla you need to pick up Tempting Triton! If you're a fan of monster romance you must pick up Tempting Triton!

Thank you Lex for the ARC.
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25 reviews5 followers
September 1, 2025
This was a fun, quick read! A good about of plot and spice. I liked the mermaid (merman in this case) and the girl’s relationship. Super cute and he was a total sweetheart dream boat to her!

Wasn’t a fan of the interesting spicy bits with his ummm extra parts? or the period blood scene hahaha but that’s probably personal preference. If you’d like a fun monster romance read this is definitely worth your while. Would read more from this author.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Brooke Voigt.
56 reviews1 follower
April 23, 2026
And now we are swept away under the sea!

I really enjoyed the world of Triton, the way Lex Logan has made you feel that your hair is moving with the waves while reading, shows how talented she is.
Triton and Elena have some obstacles to overcome to get their HEA, and they work so well together to overcome all of them. While keeping in mind the importance of consent and supporting the other partners wants and wishes.

I can’t wait to read the next instalment of this series!!
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89 reviews
August 16, 2025
Love a consent king and a quick learner

This was a delight to read, a short and mostly fluffy monster romance where a merman finds his mate in a woman washed up on shore.

Looking forward to more from Lex Logan and finding out what else is hiding on that island.


Thank you Lex Logan for the opportunity of reviewing Tempting Triton. I received this arc in an event preorder.
Profile Image for Alexandra.
174 reviews
August 23, 2025
⭐️4.5/5
🌶️5/5

This is honestly a fantastically sweet monster romance. Triton is everything us as readers could want in a monster, he’s protective, obsessive and utterly devoted to his fated mate.

If you’re looking for a spice filled monster read with extra appendages, fated mates, knotting, and Br33ding without pregnancy… this is for you.
Profile Image for Lyndsey Miller.
232 reviews8 followers
September 1, 2025
Again I read this so quickly! I enjoyed it as much as the first book.

I love how innocently confident triton was. And again insta/mate love at its finest. Who does love someone being so sure of you and what they want.

Delicious to read and hard to put down. I can not wait and hoping for more instalments of this series!
67 reviews
September 3, 2025
I am an Arc reader thank you Lex.
I was unsure how this book was going to go after Seducing Scylla and how much I really enjoyed that book But I was very much surprised and enjoyed reading this. Tempting Triton.

I love the relationship dynamics and how we see both super dominant possessive & soft and emotional from triton!

There were so many great moments- ones that made me smile.
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6,139 reviews
October 19, 2025
He was left behind as a pup by his merman family. They were going to come back but a magical barrier prevented him from leaving or anyone getting in.

He didn't know what a kiss is. He is a virgin. She is his fated mate.

I felt like the focus was on the barrier and her missing friends. The romance was in the backseat

6 reviews
May 1, 2026
Not me thinking it was okay to start reading a Lex Logan book at 9pm. 11pm and my eyes are falling out of my head but do I go to sleep like a normal person…? No! A bloody cocket was thrown into the mix. And not just a cocket, but nubs, clasping nubs 😳 wtf.

Anyway it’s now 1am, I’m finished and I’m going to sleep to dream of merman. 4.5 stars! 🌟
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 5, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
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I had a lot of fun reading this book! I was looking for a merman romance and this definitely delivered. My only gripe is that I’m not the biggest “insta-love” fan… but that’s no slight on the author, that’s just my personal preference. This is a great read if you’re looking for something low stakes, quirky and spicy :)
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