The Lycan Princess & the Mercommander

Coalescence of the Five #5

by Stina's Pen

*Perfect for fans of love at first sight, fated mates, and political intrigue in an underwater realm.*

CAN A SPARK SURVIVE THE DEPTHS OF THE SEA,
OR WILL THE DARKNESS FORCE OUT RUINOUS FORMS OF SECRECY? She dives headfirst into the depths; will the truth slip into or right out of her grasp?

Princess Enora is a magnet for enviable blessings, one of which seems to come in the form of a merman—a commander of an underwater dominion in Oceanea.

Their relationship is passionate and fiery, but something nudges at her, something he’s keeping under lock and key. And this has nothing to do with another merman finding ways to literally stand between them.

When a song sets off a chain of events, will their spark burn brighter or extinguish into a cinder?

He’s trained to command the sea, but now he’s commanded by a certain lycan royalty…

As Mercommander, there is little he cannot sense. The day he sensed her, his breathing hitched, his heart pounded, and his eyes grew a new kind of sharpness, one that threatens to cut through that urchin who stands between them.

The need to be close to her never goes away. But this esteemed soldier has secrets under his scales, and exposing them is a matter of life and death.

He must tread carefully, or risk putting everyone he cares about in danger.

[This book contains mature themes. Reader discretion is advised.]

593 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 1, 2025

About the author

When Stina is not writing, she can be found reading anything that piques her interest, accidentally buying books on accidental visits to bookstores despite the shelves of unread novels at home. Always a daydreamer, she often fantasizes about what could unravel if something that didn’t happen happened. She is also prone to buying stickers and washi tapes (by complete accident) and then wondering what to do with them.

With a goal of inspiring others and hoping they draw strength from her characters, she wishes to write in a way that makes everyone’s days a little brighter, that allows them to appreciate who they are and fall in love with the magic they add into the world.

Reviews

[Kat M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stina's Pen does it again in this fifth entry in the Coalescence of the Five series, it had that element of fantasy that I enjoyed from the previous four books. I enjoyed the shifter romance during this book and how it was used during the world and characters. The characters were so well written and was engaged with their journey from them and this book. I'm excited to read more in this series and from Stina's Pen.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Jennifer Newham · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the fifth installment in the series. Enora is as mischievous as ever. Greg Claw is the king of the one liners..

I adore the way the writer explores different traditions and cultures throughout these books while keeping it in line with the fantasy element.

Not advised as a standalone but to be read in the series, it will be one you go back to time and again

[Mary Simpson · Rating 4 out of 5]

received a free copy of this book via Hidden Gem books and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

LIKE THE BOOK
Moderate start
little action
romance

This is where I say the author gives enough information.
So, I do not give anything away

But I will you know it is a long story not something you can read in a day

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

He has sets his sights on her and the passion burns brightly both ways but someone is standing in his way. He has secrets but the need to be by her side is growing stronger and stronger. Follow their journey to see if it will all end well
I received an advance copy and I loved it

[Christina Du · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. The journey of Enora and Wu... from an annoyant to fated mates. Would highly reccomend

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed the author's previous books in this series, but this one was a major struggle.

[Stephanie Broyles · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the story and the twists in this book . The entire story had me from the beginning and it was so hard to out down. She has great writing that is so easy to read. I love reading her books and cannot wait for the next!