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Mermen & Magic #2
Tempestuous Tides
Bound by a curse, two mermen find the greatest love of their lives, but can they keep it?
Justin is a merman who has been raised on land. He hates his fins and wants nothing to do with his heritage.
Lucas is an ambitious merman who has lived his whole life in Atlantis. He has spent his adulthood hiding his sexuality because homosexual relationships are forbidden in the underwater city. Now he has been sent on a mission by King Nereus to locate his oldest son and bring him back to Atlantis to take his place as the heir to the throne.
Although his mission seems impossible, Lucas finds help from the Atlantean Goddess of Love, little knowing that she has her own reasons for bringing Lucas and Justin together.
Justin is no stranger to immortals, having been raised by two of them, but he has no idea of the consequences of angering the Goddess of Love. When he insults her, she curses him to find love only to lose it forever shortly after. As the love ‘em and leave ‘em type, Justin isn’t overly concerned, at least until Lucas enters his life and he sees how the curse will end.
Together they could have the greatest love of their lives, but only if they can appease the furious goddess before their time runs out.
General Release Date: 1st September 2015
Justin is a merman who has been raised on land. He hates his fins and wants nothing to do with his heritage.
Lucas is an ambitious merman who has lived his whole life in Atlantis. He has spent his adulthood hiding his sexuality because homosexual relationships are forbidden in the underwater city. Now he has been sent on a mission by King Nereus to locate his oldest son and bring him back to Atlantis to take his place as the heir to the throne.
Although his mission seems impossible, Lucas finds help from the Atlantean Goddess of Love, little knowing that she has her own reasons for bringing Lucas and Justin together.
Justin is no stranger to immortals, having been raised by two of them, but he has no idea of the consequences of angering the Goddess of Love. When he insults her, she curses him to find love only to lose it forever shortly after. As the love ‘em and leave ‘em type, Justin isn’t overly concerned, at least until Lucas enters his life and he sees how the curse will end.
Together they could have the greatest love of their lives, but only if they can appease the furious goddess before their time runs out.
General Release Date: 1st September 2015
305 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 4, 2015
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L.M. Brown
65 books77 followersI live in England, in a quaint little village that time doesn't seem to have touched. No, wait a minute- that's the retirement biography. Right now I am in England in a medium sized town that no one has ever heard of, so I won't bore you with the details. Keeping me company are numerous sexy men. I just wish that they weren't all inside my head.
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October 12, 2017
FOUR HEARTS--Strong mermen sequel from L.M. Brown!
Tempestuous Tides is book #2 in L.M. Brown's Mermen & Magic series. I don't think it's necessary to read the series in order to follow along BUT I'd suggest reading in order. Either book could be standalone.
New mermen! More mythology! More magic! And a race against a ticking clock to save the one you love.
The story is an entertaining read: easy to read and follow nearly all plot twists. The story starts with dual timelines - Lucas, a junior adviser to the Atlantean king Nereus is closeted and can't let anyone find out about his homosexuality. He has to stave off the pesky mating heat by either abstaining which causes pain or be used by whoever will set off his mating trigger. While Justin is an merman orphan raised by immortals and wants nothing to do with his merman heritage in present day Britain. The two men meet up thanks to a decree from king Nereus, Justin's dad. Before they meet, the interfering Atlantean gods push their nose in Justin's business, invoking a curse that could make or break them before they begin.
I really enjoyed reading the follow up on the Atlantean gods, Caspian and his sister Cari. Finally we get to learn about Caspian's powers. And we get more of meddling Medina,the goddess of love and lust. For this book, neither merman seemed as awed by the gods as in the first book. I think I liked that aspect. The story uses a couple of themes - being raised in paranormal vs. normal worlds, closeted vs. out of the closet (and not trying to go back in) and a commitment-phobe falling in love. There was a decent amount of lightness and some humor to help move the story along, even with the ominous curse looming like a grey cloud over Justin and Lucas' heads and making their relationship seem based on magic only.
It's not.
Reading Lucas first meet Justin and how they get together was fun. They didn't jump right into the sack on first meeting (despite magic trying to get one up on them). This story is sexy. But there definitely is plot too. No PWP here. I liked the couple in England slightly more then in Atlantis.
Let's talk about the sex because a few scenes hit my buttons. All of the erotic delights were even more fun to read. Can we say exhibition? Or voyeurism? Or aquarium sex?
The book kept the sex interesting. Neither man has any issues in the bedroom department when it comes to chemistry (though toward the end, a certain mer's constant begging of the same thing was starting to become one note)
There were a couple of quibbles for me: there were a few parts that could have been shaved - it read slight stretched in parts. I think the length of the novel was good, just wished a few areas were developed more:
Otus and his outcome - it seemed it was building steam once remembered in Atlantis and then we get this anticlimactic scene. He read vindictive...I expected more.
Jake, Finn and Kyle - our starring trio from Forbidden Waters, book #1. Now they are the secondary characters in this book. I think they weren't used to their advantage. Some parts were missed (ex. Finn grew up in Atlantis - he never remarked on Justin's face the way Lucas did first time meeting him), Finn and Kyle felt like they barely touched the surface in Lucas' acclimation. It was such a big part in book #1 and endeared me to the characters. It got glossed over here with Lucas.
The last 15% or so - the ending was good. There is a HEA. But...the main character's had a tendency to say they weren't going to do A)...then once confronted, they'd give in. I guess it can boil down to lovers' spats but, it either was a little too much or could have been developed more.
Overall, I was happy with the outcome. I was a little surprised that was all it took...but I really enjoyed reading Lucas and Justin. I do think they're a forever couple. I wasn't left with as much questions as with book #1. I'm definitely reading the rest of this series, hope for more merman tales and maybe some books starring Atlantean gods. Can't wait to see which other gods are waking from their slumber.
Recommended for mermen fans, those who don't mind reading the beginning and journey of falling in love and mythology tinged fantasy romances!
P.S. Job well done on getting the cover to match a main character's description. It's pretty much how imagined Lucas!
A copy provided for an honest review.
Tempestuous Tides is book #2 in L.M. Brown's Mermen & Magic series. I don't think it's necessary to read the series in order to follow along BUT I'd suggest reading in order. Either book could be standalone.
New mermen! More mythology! More magic! And a race against a ticking clock to save the one you love.
The story is an entertaining read: easy to read and follow nearly all plot twists. The story starts with dual timelines - Lucas, a junior adviser to the Atlantean king Nereus is closeted and can't let anyone find out about his homosexuality. He has to stave off the pesky mating heat by either abstaining which causes pain or be used by whoever will set off his mating trigger. While Justin is an merman orphan raised by immortals and wants nothing to do with his merman heritage in present day Britain. The two men meet up thanks to a decree from king Nereus, Justin's dad. Before they meet, the interfering Atlantean gods push their nose in Justin's business, invoking a curse that could make or break them before they begin.
I really enjoyed reading the follow up on the Atlantean gods, Caspian and his sister Cari. Finally we get to learn about Caspian's powers. And we get more of meddling Medina,the goddess of love and lust. For this book, neither merman seemed as awed by the gods as in the first book. I think I liked that aspect. The story uses a couple of themes - being raised in paranormal vs. normal worlds, closeted vs. out of the closet (and not trying to go back in) and a commitment-phobe falling in love. There was a decent amount of lightness and some humor to help move the story along, even with the ominous curse looming like a grey cloud over Justin and Lucas' heads and making their relationship seem based on magic only.
It's not.
Reading Lucas first meet Justin and how they get together was fun. They didn't jump right into the sack on first meeting (despite magic trying to get one up on them). This story is sexy. But there definitely is plot too. No PWP here. I liked the couple in England slightly more then in Atlantis.
Let's talk about the sex because a few scenes hit my buttons. All of the erotic delights were even more fun to read. Can we say exhibition? Or voyeurism? Or aquarium sex?
The book kept the sex interesting. Neither man has any issues in the bedroom department when it comes to chemistry (though toward the end, a certain mer's constant begging of the same thing was starting to become one note)
There were a couple of quibbles for me: there were a few parts that could have been shaved - it read slight stretched in parts. I think the length of the novel was good, just wished a few areas were developed more:
Otus and his outcome - it seemed it was building steam once remembered in Atlantis and then we get this anticlimactic scene. He read vindictive...I expected more.
Jake, Finn and Kyle - our starring trio from Forbidden Waters, book #1. Now they are the secondary characters in this book. I think they weren't used to their advantage. Some parts were missed (ex. Finn grew up in Atlantis - he never remarked on Justin's face the way Lucas did first time meeting him), Finn and Kyle felt like they barely touched the surface in Lucas' acclimation. It was such a big part in book #1 and endeared me to the characters. It got glossed over here with Lucas.
The last 15% or so - the ending was good. There is a HEA. But...the main character's had a tendency to say they weren't going to do A)...then once confronted, they'd give in. I guess it can boil down to lovers' spats but, it either was a little too much or could have been developed more.
Overall, I was happy with the outcome. I was a little surprised that was all it took...but I really enjoyed reading Lucas and Justin. I do think they're a forever couple. I wasn't left with as much questions as with book #1. I'm definitely reading the rest of this series, hope for more merman tales and maybe some books starring Atlantean gods. Can't wait to see which other gods are waking from their slumber.
Recommended for mermen fans, those who don't mind reading the beginning and journey of falling in love and mythology tinged fantasy romances!
P.S. Job well done on getting the cover to match a main character's description. It's pretty much how imagined Lucas!
A copy provided for an honest review.
September 26, 2015
He wants nothing to do with his heritage but now Justin has to make a choice ~ save the merman he’s attracted to or lose his soulmate to the curse of an angry goddess in this spellbinding paranormal romance. This fascinating series continues to captivate and entertain with a world full of magic, passion and sexy mermen so there was no way I could put this book down once I started reading it as I was completely enthralled with Justin and Lucas’ story and I can’t wait for another visit to the Sunken City.
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January 12, 2016
This book was such a awesome addition to this series!
I loved the two MC's in this book Lucas and Justin. Lucas is sent on a mission from his king to go get the kings son Justin who was raised on the land. Lucas has always had to hide that he likes merman. Well everything changes when he gets to land and find Justin then it was on when he realizes Justin is his soul mate.
These two were so good together, you could really feel their connection to each other. There was just so much going on in this book in a good way that I found myself unable to put this book down.
When they go to Atlantis and Justin meets his father then everything that happens after just wow!
Plus the way the king was with his son Justin I just loved it! There is angst in this book and so much steam.. The two of them together were so hot! Then what happens at the end and the sacrifices that must be made... L.M. Brown really made such a amazing world in these books and the way the story draws you in on the edge of your seat hoping for the best for Justin and Lucas. You meet more characters in this book and really what is up with Otus? I know he comes is a bad guy in this book but I have a feeling there is a story behind him on why he acts the way he does..
All together I really loved this book!
I would definitely recommend this series!
I received this book free in exchange for an honest review from Inked Rainbow Reads.
I loved the two MC's in this book Lucas and Justin. Lucas is sent on a mission from his king to go get the kings son Justin who was raised on the land. Lucas has always had to hide that he likes merman. Well everything changes when he gets to land and find Justin then it was on when he realizes Justin is his soul mate.
These two were so good together, you could really feel their connection to each other. There was just so much going on in this book in a good way that I found myself unable to put this book down.
When they go to Atlantis and Justin meets his father then everything that happens after just wow!
Plus the way the king was with his son Justin I just loved it! There is angst in this book and so much steam.. The two of them together were so hot! Then what happens at the end and the sacrifices that must be made... L.M. Brown really made such a amazing world in these books and the way the story draws you in on the edge of your seat hoping for the best for Justin and Lucas. You meet more characters in this book and really what is up with Otus? I know he comes is a bad guy in this book but I have a feeling there is a story behind him on why he acts the way he does..
All together I really loved this book!
I would definitely recommend this series!
I received this book free in exchange for an honest review from Inked Rainbow Reads.
September 2, 2015
Excellent sequel!
May 20, 2017
König Nereus beauftragt einen seiner jungen Berater mit der Suche nach seinem Sohn Justin. Dieser ist das Produkt einer verbotenen Liebe zwischen dem König und einem Orakel. Nun soll Justin seinen ihm zustehenden Platz im Königreich des Vaters einnehmen. Lucas hat keine Ahnung wo er den verschollenen Erben suchen soll, doch die atlantische Göttin der Liebe greift helfend ein und weist Lucas den Weg.
Doch Justin ist wenig erfreut über die Ankunft Lucas‘, der nur seine Welt auf den Kopf stellen wird und ihn an sein unerwünschtes Erbe erinnert. Justin weiß, dass er ein Meermann ist. Doch er weigert sich ins Wasser zu gehen und will damit auch gar nichts zu tun haben. Allerdings hat er nicht nur den Fischschwanz von seinem Vater geerbt, sondern auch dessen Temperament. Und damit bringt sich der junge Prinz erstmal in Schwierigkeiten und verärgert die Göttin der Liebe.
Im zweiten Teil der Reihe gibt es ein Wiedsehen mit Finn, Jack und Kyle, die Lucas auf seiner Suche unterstützen und Obdach gewähren. Doch schnell wird Lucas klar, dass er seine Mission nicht erfüllen kann. Justin weigert sich sein Erbe anzuerkennen und ihm zu folgen. Doch die Göttin der Liebe und Justins Pflegeeltern helfen Lucas und so bringt er den widerborstigen Justin ins Reich seines Vaters.
Dort bleibt dieser erst einmal unerkannt, doch die Probleme werden nicht weniger. Denn Lucas und Justin fühlen sich zueinander hingezogen – mehr noch, sie sind vom Schicksal bestimmte Gefährten. Doch wie soll das funktionieren? Homosexualität ist verboten und Lucas fühlt sich seiner Familie und dem Rat verpflichtet. Er kann nicht einfach gehen und sein Leben gestalten wie er möchte.
Auch der zweite Teil hat mir gut gefallen, auch wenn man es hier mit zwei sehr starrsinnigen und eigenwilligen Helden zu tun hat. Lucas‘ Verhalten ist durchaus nachvollziehbar, Justin ist eher ein gedankenloser Badboy, den man erst zähmen muss und der nur durch Schmerzen lernt. Hier spielt vor allem die Göttin der Liebe eine große Rolle, mit der man sich wirklich nicht anlegen sollte. Amüsant geschrieben und spannend zu lesen!
Doch Justin ist wenig erfreut über die Ankunft Lucas‘, der nur seine Welt auf den Kopf stellen wird und ihn an sein unerwünschtes Erbe erinnert. Justin weiß, dass er ein Meermann ist. Doch er weigert sich ins Wasser zu gehen und will damit auch gar nichts zu tun haben. Allerdings hat er nicht nur den Fischschwanz von seinem Vater geerbt, sondern auch dessen Temperament. Und damit bringt sich der junge Prinz erstmal in Schwierigkeiten und verärgert die Göttin der Liebe.
Im zweiten Teil der Reihe gibt es ein Wiedsehen mit Finn, Jack und Kyle, die Lucas auf seiner Suche unterstützen und Obdach gewähren. Doch schnell wird Lucas klar, dass er seine Mission nicht erfüllen kann. Justin weigert sich sein Erbe anzuerkennen und ihm zu folgen. Doch die Göttin der Liebe und Justins Pflegeeltern helfen Lucas und so bringt er den widerborstigen Justin ins Reich seines Vaters.
Dort bleibt dieser erst einmal unerkannt, doch die Probleme werden nicht weniger. Denn Lucas und Justin fühlen sich zueinander hingezogen – mehr noch, sie sind vom Schicksal bestimmte Gefährten. Doch wie soll das funktionieren? Homosexualität ist verboten und Lucas fühlt sich seiner Familie und dem Rat verpflichtet. Er kann nicht einfach gehen und sein Leben gestalten wie er möchte.
Auch der zweite Teil hat mir gut gefallen, auch wenn man es hier mit zwei sehr starrsinnigen und eigenwilligen Helden zu tun hat. Lucas‘ Verhalten ist durchaus nachvollziehbar, Justin ist eher ein gedankenloser Badboy, den man erst zähmen muss und der nur durch Schmerzen lernt. Hier spielt vor allem die Göttin der Liebe eine große Rolle, mit der man sich wirklich nicht anlegen sollte. Amüsant geschrieben und spannend zu lesen!
September 6, 2015
Loved it! A great sequel. Already want book 3.
June 15, 2019
3.5 Stars
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