Tides of Emora

by Victoria Nance, Stephanie Taylor (Editor), Kelly Carter (Illustrator)

Constance Price wants nothing more than to love and be loved most ardently. However, when her father vanishes at sea and she’s forced into a wretched engagement, Constance flees her home in search of Papa, the one man who can turn the tides of fate.



Almost as soon as her journey’s begun, an unusual storm capsizes her boat, sailing her unconscious body into the ocean’s depths. When she wakes up, she finds herself imprisoned in an unfamiliar place hundreds of feet below the surface, a mermaid kingdom called Emora. There, she encounters the heirs to the throne, Soren and Sebastian. One merprince wants to use her for his own hidden agenda. The other wants to captivate her heart.



Can Constance keep her human status a secret among the merpeople, work with the princes, and earn her freedom? Will she be able to find Papa? Or is the cost of her bargain too deep to endure?

364 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 19, 2026

Reviews

[Donovan Rich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tides of Emora was an extremely fun read. As soon as I found out it was Victoria Nance’s debut novel, I kept my expectations low. But for every turned page, every new chapter, I became a citizen of Emora. Nance beautifully crafted an entire city with deep and complex characters, something most new authors struggle with. Constance, the FMC, was likable, funny, and well written. Tides of Emora is the first book of a series I believe, and I’ve made room on my shelf for the sequels.

[Kimberly C. Winslow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unique

Love the characters and city underwater! I didn't see the twist coming and that leaves me wanting more.
Where do they go after such a betrayal?
I have a feeling Dad will be the ultimate decider.
Looking forward to the next book!

[Polly Bryan]

Good read!! Cliff hanger ending!

Great book for a first time author. Can't wait for the second and third books! I hope she continues to write.