RIPTIDE: A sapphic siren monster romance

by Amber Maren

Life is tough for an ancient giant squid-siren.

Odette has only ever known desire, never love. That’s why she made a bargain with Hester Orn in the Frozen South. A bargain for the CCaptain of the Valour to teach her to find love in thirty days, in exchange for not eating her male crew members. And she got her to throw in an unforgettable night with the Valour’s tattoo artist, Mei. A night that Odette can’t stop thinking about.

But finding love is difficult when you’re in the habit of seducing and eating men to fuel your existence. Why would straight-talking, beautiful Mei ever be interested in a monster like Odette? As Odette gives in to temptation and leaves a trail of skeletons in her wake, Mei spirals further into despair. How can she possibly ask a siren to stay faithful?

And what of the captain who’s meant to be teaching Odette? She’s far too busy with a certain new fiancé to keep a siren from murder. Can Mei step in to help with the bargain before Winston, Arnold, Rufus and Septimus become Odette's next meal?

A monster romance spinoff sequel of Valour, featuring everyone’s favourite sapphic villain.

Kindle Edition

Expected publication August 31, 2027

About the author

Amber Maren has had a varied life for a mere 39-year-old. She has a PhD in biochemistry (from Cambridge, say less), worked as a biology and outdoor education teacher, ran a successful book subscription box and then got tired of selling other people's books and started writing her own. Her day job currently is 'hiking guide', where her focus is on leading women to build confidence in navigation.

Amber loves writing strong female leads, whether they're introverted or extroverted, messy relationships, found family and female friendship.

She lives in the UK with her family and cockapoos, and when she's not writing you'll find her hiking, running, sailing and sea-swimming.