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The Mermaid in the Shot Glass
The time has come for Ana to conquer her doubts about her heritage and discover her inner dragon. Her lessons begin with summoning fire on the shore at Lendman Park, placing a buffer between her fledgling powers and town. Her flames prove eager to please, leaping to her fingertips, but a sudden burst of magic topples her and Rían into the lake. A lake one of the locals swears is inhabited by a mermaid.
Too bad the mermaid lore isn’t the only story making the rounds in Brentwood. Rumor has it that Mercer Bates has challenged Carmichael Sartori for control of the Sartori pack. Ana doesn’t want to care whether Carmichael lives or dies, but our hearts don’t always listen to our heads. And that proves doubly true when someone Ana considers a new friend reveals her true loyalties in an explosive betrayal that shakes the foundation of the Walsh clan.
Too bad the mermaid lore isn’t the only story making the rounds in Brentwood. Rumor has it that Mercer Bates has challenged Carmichael Sartori for control of the Sartori pack. Ana doesn’t want to care whether Carmichael lives or dies, but our hearts don’t always listen to our heads. And that proves doubly true when someone Ana considers a new friend reveals her true loyalties in an explosive betrayal that shakes the foundation of the Walsh clan.
150 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2026
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Hailey Edwards
105 books2,857 followersHailey Edwards writes about questionable applications of otherwise perfectly good magic, the transformative power of love, the family you choose for yourself, and blowing stuff up. Not necessarily all at once. That could get messy.
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February 12, 2026
I love Hailey Edwards but my goodness, this was boring! NOTHING HAPPENS!
February 3, 2026
These ones are short and it seems like not much happens in them, yet there were big shifts in relationships, it's a weird dichotomy. With this one Ana and Rian cement things in their relationship, they talk about the past and how there were a few choices Rian made that affect their present and future. But overall they are just navigating life and trying to figure out things, which for the most part they have done, it's just outside influences that keep screwing things up for them.
February 2, 2026
3 1/2 stars
I’m not quite sure what inspired "shot glass" in the title. Mermaid kind of stretches the truth but at least it's referenced. Not a whole lot happens to advance this story other than Ana’s growing affection for Rian. Other characters - Sloan, Liam, Goldie and even Jess seem to contribute more to the plot. There is much consternation caused by Ana’s attempts to bring her dragon to the surface.
I can’t for the life of me remember why Carmichael Sartori is so intent on getting Ana back. He’s not out of the picture yet so I imagine he’ll show up in future books. This one just read like a placeholder to me.
I’m not quite sure what inspired "shot glass" in the title. Mermaid kind of stretches the truth but at least it's referenced. Not a whole lot happens to advance this story other than Ana’s growing affection for Rian. Other characters - Sloan, Liam, Goldie and even Jess seem to contribute more to the plot. There is much consternation caused by Ana’s attempts to bring her dragon to the surface.
I can’t for the life of me remember why Carmichael Sartori is so intent on getting Ana back. He’s not out of the picture yet so I imagine he’ll show up in future books. This one just read like a placeholder to me.
February 2, 2026
Too Short!
These books are great, but they should have been published as a single book, not a series of novelettes! It’s like watching thirty minutes of a movie at a time with six months intervals instead of just watching a two hour movie and really getting into it. The titles of the books are super cute, but they could be the titles of chapters. Really, Hailey, give us a break here.
These books are great, but they should have been published as a single book, not a series of novelettes! It’s like watching thirty minutes of a movie at a time with six months intervals instead of just watching a two hour movie and really getting into it. The titles of the books are super cute, but they could be the titles of chapters. Really, Hailey, give us a break here.
February 5, 2026
I'm more interested in Liam and Sloane than Ana and Rian, sad to say.
There is almost no chemistry between Ana and Rian, and for Rian to be an Alpha, he comes across very bland and uninteresting. The story has some terribly funny scenes, but as a whole, no better than 3 stars.
There is almost no chemistry between Ana and Rian, and for Rian to be an Alpha, he comes across very bland and uninteresting. The story has some terribly funny scenes, but as a whole, no better than 3 stars.
February 4, 2026
I really enjoyed this book. A lovely conclusion to the other 2 books. A fun light read.
January 31, 2026
I absolutely adore this series and cannot wait for more. I love the characters and their interactions. The story is giving us more background and the danger is ever-present along with the good. Like Ana and Rian I am all in.
February 1, 2026
Oh my goodness. Rian is trying SO HARD to rein in his protective and possessive streak when it comes to Ana because he wants her to have the choice to choose him. Not feel constrained by gratitude or guilt or any of those other pesky emotions that aren't straight up want.
To be fair, Ana does feel the want, but she was treated so terribly by Sartori and his pack that she's having a hard time accepting that the people around her want her for her. Rian liking her throws her. Heck, having Sloane as a friend she can count on throws her, so those deeper emotions she has toward Rian really have her reeling.
On top of all these feeeeelings, Ana and Rian are also dealing with potential changes to the Sartori pack leadership and betrayal from within for the Walsh clan. Oh, and Ana is finally coming into her dragon-ish abilities. Sort of. I mean, they're there. She's having a bit of a struggle controlling them, but they're proof (along with that lovely single scale) that she really is a dragon.
A couple of matchmaking family members, a explosion of power, and some answers to questions Ana was too polite to ask. Things are moving forward for this couple and I'm enjoying their journey A LOT!
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
To be fair, Ana does feel the want, but she was treated so terribly by Sartori and his pack that she's having a hard time accepting that the people around her want her for her. Rian liking her throws her. Heck, having Sloane as a friend she can count on throws her, so those deeper emotions she has toward Rian really have her reeling.
On top of all these feeeeelings, Ana and Rian are also dealing with potential changes to the Sartori pack leadership and betrayal from within for the Walsh clan. Oh, and Ana is finally coming into her dragon-ish abilities. Sort of. I mean, they're there. She's having a bit of a struggle controlling them, but they're proof (along with that lovely single scale) that she really is a dragon.
A couple of matchmaking family members, a explosion of power, and some answers to questions Ana was too polite to ask. Things are moving forward for this couple and I'm enjoying their journey A LOT!
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
January 30, 2026
“Tell me when and where, and I’ll be there. Let me know what you need from me, and it’s yours.”
The slow trickle of content we get about these two has me hanging on by my fingernails. I'm in love with the heated looks, the reined in possessiveness, and the hand holding. This slow burn is everything. I do need to remember that the creature in the title will not be in the book in actuality. I keep forgetting.
"The attention he poured over me without expectation of reciprocation had softened the parched earth of my soul. I had been thirsty for affection my entire life, but for the first time, I wasn’t a dried-out husk."
I enjoyed the slowness of this one, not a lot going on to drive the plot, but Ana settling in to a new kind of pack bond. She is so sweet with Goldie, and wanting her to be treated how she wasn't growing up. We learned a lot more about Rían in this one, and it only endears him to me even more.
“There’s too much good in my life to only ever see the bad.” He brought our joined hands to his mouth. “That includes you.”
The slow trickle of content we get about these two has me hanging on by my fingernails. I'm in love with the heated looks, the reined in possessiveness, and the hand holding. This slow burn is everything. I do need to remember that the creature in the title will not be in the book in actuality. I keep forgetting.
"The attention he poured over me without expectation of reciprocation had softened the parched earth of my soul. I had been thirsty for affection my entire life, but for the first time, I wasn’t a dried-out husk."
I enjoyed the slowness of this one, not a lot going on to drive the plot, but Ana settling in to a new kind of pack bond. She is so sweet with Goldie, and wanting her to be treated how she wasn't growing up. We learned a lot more about Rían in this one, and it only endears him to me even more.
“There’s too much good in my life to only ever see the bad.” He brought our joined hands to his mouth. “That includes you.”
February 6, 2026
The time has come for Ana to conquer her doubts about her heritage and discover her inner dragon. Her lessons begin with summoning fire on the shore at Lendman Park, placing a buffer between her fledgling powers and town. Her flames prove eager to please, leaping to her fingertips, but a sudden burst of magic topples her and Rían into the lake. A lake one of the locals swears is inhabited by a mermaid.
Too bad the mermaid lore isn’t the only story making the rounds in Brentwood. Rumor has it that Mercer Bates has challenged Carmichael Sartori for control of the Sartori pack. Ana doesn’t want to care whether Carmichael lives or dies, but our hearts don’t always listen to our heads. And that proves doubly true when someone Ana considers a new friend reveals her true loyalties in an explosive betrayal that shakes the foundation of the Walsh clan.
Too bad the mermaid lore isn’t the only story making the rounds in Brentwood. Rumor has it that Mercer Bates has challenged Carmichael Sartori for control of the Sartori pack. Ana doesn’t want to care whether Carmichael lives or dies, but our hearts don’t always listen to our heads. And that proves doubly true when someone Ana considers a new friend reveals her true loyalties in an explosive betrayal that shakes the foundation of the Walsh clan.
January 31, 2026
This author’s great writing is a reason I continue reading her books, but another reason is how much I love how her characters have issues and are not perfect but are still wonderful anyway. This is the third book in the series, and this time poor Ana has to deal with an overload of information she was unaware of including a traitor no one saw coming. I just love this series, and this latest is just so much darn fun. The interaction and love between the characters just leap off the page, and I just adore them. Wonderful addition! Highly recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
January 31, 2026
Love and silly
I loved this series From clever creatures to fated mates, the shifting story of what one will do to truly win over a hard past is the base. Toss in magic, and being responsible for a community pack says a lot about our hero, and the woman he has moved everything to find, and care for. It will make any reader smile.
I loved this series From clever creatures to fated mates, the shifting story of what one will do to truly win over a hard past is the base. Toss in magic, and being responsible for a community pack says a lot about our hero, and the woman he has moved everything to find, and care for. It will make any reader smile.
February 2, 2026
I like the world and characters but wish the books were longer. this is another novella and again not much is resolved, found another traitor and a secret that Rian was keeping but I would much rather wait longer to read more story with more action. not sure if I will read the next one if another novella.
spoiler, Ana still hasn't shifted yet or settled things with Rian. too much slow burn
spoiler, Ana still hasn't shifted yet or settled things with Rian. too much slow burn
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February 2, 2026
Good but Short
I didn’t count pages, but this book seemed shorter and less conclusive than the author’s usual works. Not much plot advancement, not really much character development either. Almost like a quick reminder that this universe exists so the reader doesn’t forget before the next, more substantial, story.
I didn’t count pages, but this book seemed shorter and less conclusive than the author’s usual works. Not much plot advancement, not really much character development either. Almost like a quick reminder that this universe exists so the reader doesn’t forget before the next, more substantial, story.
February 4, 2026
A Quick Shot
Yet another fun addition to the series and a glorious build to the slow romance. I am truly enjoying how everything is unfolding, even though I feel these books are too short. Like once you really get into the story, it’s over before you know it. But, that’s how the good ones are, you want them to last forever.
Yet another fun addition to the series and a glorious build to the slow romance. I am truly enjoying how everything is unfolding, even though I feel these books are too short. Like once you really get into the story, it’s over before you know it. But, that’s how the good ones are, you want them to last forever.
February 6, 2026
Light on plot, growth (including romance), and clarity (stage setting, who’s talking, why the title) and heavier on dialogue. It’s hard to follow (let alone support) the MCs decisions and emotions, and this book is again so short (novella really), but I’ll give the author points that it keeps me frustrated so I read more hoping the next in the series will give me something.
February 9, 2026
The Mermaid in the Shot Glass
Anna is still growing into her new powers and getting to know Rein and the new power dynamics. A lot of incertitude around her new and old packs but her bond is getting stronger.
Cannot wait to see the next book,this one set up a good one coming up. No cliffhanger.
Anna is still growing into her new powers and getting to know Rein and the new power dynamics. A lot of incertitude around her new and old packs but her bond is getting stronger.
Cannot wait to see the next book,this one set up a good one coming up. No cliffhanger.
February 12, 2026
good
It had been a while since I read the last book so it took me a bit to remember the characters and stuff. I really like Ana the rest of the characters in the book. I do think it’s funny that the one person who thinks that there’s a mermaid in the lake is a drunk so nobody believes him. I like at the end about the mermaid. I will definitely read the next book in this series.
It had been a while since I read the last book so it took me a bit to remember the characters and stuff. I really like Ana the rest of the characters in the book. I do think it’s funny that the one person who thinks that there’s a mermaid in the lake is a drunk so nobody believes him. I like at the end about the mermaid. I will definitely read the next book in this series.
February 1, 2026
love each book
Ana is learning more about herself and her feelings for Rain. She also may have a few more surprises she didn’t expect. Rain is being patient but hopeful since things are looking up. Enjoyable series, funny and emotional .
Ana is learning more about herself and her feelings for Rain. She also may have a few more surprises she didn’t expect. Rain is being patient but hopeful since things are looking up. Enjoyable series, funny and emotional .
February 1, 2026
Fab little read
Ana’s journey of discovery about who she truly is continues, friends and allies support and reveal secrets, spies must accept their fate but at whose hands ?
Will now wait for the next instalment
Ana’s journey of discovery about who she truly is continues, friends and allies support and reveal secrets, spies must accept their fate but at whose hands ?
Will now wait for the next instalment
February 1, 2026
Awesome as usual
I love this series. I just wish the books were longer. More like a short story than a novel. Not sure how many will be included in this series but Hailey needs to hurry up and write the rest of them!
I love this series. I just wish the books were longer. More like a short story than a novel. Not sure how many will be included in this series but Hailey needs to hurry up and write the rest of them!
February 5, 2026
mushy
This part of the series felt extra mushy even for a book series meant to be a little on the hallmark side of cozy fantasy. It wasn’t my cup of tea but that is a first for me with this author so far.
This part of the series felt extra mushy even for a book series meant to be a little on the hallmark side of cozy fantasy. It wasn’t my cup of tea but that is a first for me with this author so far.
February 8, 2026
Ana gets her first dragon scale
There's a traitor/spy in the clan, and everyone is under suspicion. Rian, Sloane, Goldie, and Liam try to protect Ana, but she's always involved somehow.
There's a traitor/spy in the clan, and everyone is under suspicion. Rian, Sloane, Goldie, and Liam try to protect Ana, but she's always involved somehow.
February 13, 2026
Enjoyable read
I've really enjoyed this series and I look forward to the next book to see how things play out for everyone. Mrs Edwards seems to have the ability to suck you into a book and make you forget about real life for a while and takes you on the adventure.
I've really enjoyed this series and I look forward to the next book to see how things play out for everyone. Mrs Edwards seems to have the ability to suck you into a book and make you forget about real life for a while and takes you on the adventure.
January 31, 2026
loved it
Great snack added to this delicious series! I love the characters and their story! Cannot wait for the next one!
Great snack added to this delicious series! I love the characters and their story! Cannot wait for the next one!
February 2, 2026
This series has me in a chokehold
February 2, 2026
I really love this series
I've been hooked since page 1 book 1 and I hope there is a next one, so I continue on these amazing characters .
I've been hooked since page 1 book 1 and I hope there is a next one, so I continue on these amazing characters .
February 3, 2026
Loved it
Oh my I need so much more of this series. I absolutely love it. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Oh my I need so much more of this series. I absolutely love it. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
February 3, 2026
She's still not a dragon. I'm out.
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