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The Darkest Deep
A YA Reverse Harem Fantasy Romance.
As the heir to the Sea Throne, Delta knows her life will never be that of an ordinary undine. In a year’s time she’ll have her ascension ceremony—her four consorts will be chosen and she’ll be required to step up and take on the full responsibilities of Princess Heir.
For now, however, with the exception of a few boring meetings and official appearances, she’s free to have fun and party with her two best friends, Hurley and Loch. Sexy, fun and fiercely loyal, these two have been by Delta’s side for as long as she can remember; and if their brand of fun happens to involve escapades of the bedroom variety, well, what’s wrong with that? She’s not promised to anyone...yet.
Everything changes for Delta when an ancient and deadly monster invades the Sea Court, poisoning many of the undines, including the Queen.
With her mother living on borrowed time, a desperate Delta decides at once to leave the Sea Court and venture out in search of the only known cure for a cetus bite. Loch and Hurley don’t hesitate to go with her, but they are also joined by two rather less welcome companions: Wade, the smooth-talking ambassador with a smile that could melt the scales off any undine (with the exception of Delta, of course), and Tasman, Delta’s handsome but surly personal guard, who’s made it no secret he believes the princess is nothing more than a spoiled and selfish little girl.
But there is no room for personal grievances as they come up against enemies and obstacles in the treacherous waters beyond the Sea Court’s boundaries. Relationships will be tested, perceptions will change and secrets will be revealed. And Delta will come to realise that, just maybe, the Gods have chosen her consorts a year early.
The Darkest Deep is a stand-alone reverse harem fantasy romance that features some coarse language and sexual situations. It is suitable for readers 15+. It is part of the extended Midnight and Dawn universe
As the heir to the Sea Throne, Delta knows her life will never be that of an ordinary undine. In a year’s time she’ll have her ascension ceremony—her four consorts will be chosen and she’ll be required to step up and take on the full responsibilities of Princess Heir.
For now, however, with the exception of a few boring meetings and official appearances, she’s free to have fun and party with her two best friends, Hurley and Loch. Sexy, fun and fiercely loyal, these two have been by Delta’s side for as long as she can remember; and if their brand of fun happens to involve escapades of the bedroom variety, well, what’s wrong with that? She’s not promised to anyone...yet.
Everything changes for Delta when an ancient and deadly monster invades the Sea Court, poisoning many of the undines, including the Queen.
With her mother living on borrowed time, a desperate Delta decides at once to leave the Sea Court and venture out in search of the only known cure for a cetus bite. Loch and Hurley don’t hesitate to go with her, but they are also joined by two rather less welcome companions: Wade, the smooth-talking ambassador with a smile that could melt the scales off any undine (with the exception of Delta, of course), and Tasman, Delta’s handsome but surly personal guard, who’s made it no secret he believes the princess is nothing more than a spoiled and selfish little girl.
But there is no room for personal grievances as they come up against enemies and obstacles in the treacherous waters beyond the Sea Court’s boundaries. Relationships will be tested, perceptions will change and secrets will be revealed. And Delta will come to realise that, just maybe, the Gods have chosen her consorts a year early.
The Darkest Deep is a stand-alone reverse harem fantasy romance that features some coarse language and sexual situations. It is suitable for readers 15+. It is part of the extended Midnight and Dawn universe
95 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 5, 2019
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About the author
Ashlee Nicole Bye
21 books60 followersAshlee Nicole Bye is the creator of the SHADOWLANDS series and the MIDNIGHT AND DAWN universe.
She was born and raised in the always amazing city of Melbourne, Australia. She's a total history geek, a book nerd (of course!), loves watching sport, and is just a little but obsessed with anything fantasy and science fiction related.
She's a doting auntie to three awesome little guys and the mum of a crazy fur baby, a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy named Sadie. She's also vision impaired and writes all her stories with the help of Apple's awesome zoom commands and super-sized fonts.
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She was born and raised in the always amazing city of Melbourne, Australia. She's a total history geek, a book nerd (of course!), loves watching sport, and is just a little but obsessed with anything fantasy and science fiction related.
She's a doting auntie to three awesome little guys and the mum of a crazy fur baby, a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy named Sadie. She's also vision impaired and writes all her stories with the help of Apple's awesome zoom commands and super-sized fonts.
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December 24, 2018
I have to give five stars just for the incredible cover! Silvana at SelfPub Designs has done such an amazing job - can’t wait to work with her on the rest of the Midnight and Dawn books!
March 26, 2019
This is the first time I have read a book by Ashlee Nicole bye and I really enjoyed the characters and the story I especially love Hurley and Loch and the relationship between the three of them. I would recommend this book for people to read I just wish it had been longer as I love the characters
May 16, 2019
May 15, 2019
The Sea Court was attacked by a Cetae who is very poisonous sea creature. The killed several and attacked the Queen Marina and two of her consists Kai and River. There is no joke cure for this poison and if there is it's only on the black market in Depths ruled by Scylla. So Princess Delta wil leave out with 4 men who will be had trying to be her consists Hurley and Loch who have been best friend will Delta since they were kids. The other two are Tasman a Royal guard and Wade an ambassador. The travel to the Depths to Scylla. When they finally reach down there they have to perform a service for Scylla and find a sea witch to remove the curse on her body. The Sea witch does and they get the cure back in time to the Queen and her consists on time. Then it's Princess Delta ceremony to find who the gods pick for her four consorts. Hurley came out of the water, then Tasman and then Wade. Who will be the fourth,?
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The Sea Court was attacked by a Cetae who is very poisonous sea creature. The killed several and attacked the Queen Marina and two of her consists Kai and River. There is no joke cure for this poison and if there is it's only on the black market in Depths ruled by Scylla. So Princess Delta wil leave out with 4 men who will be had trying to be her consists Hurley and Loch who have been best friend will Delta since they were kids. The other two are Tasman a Royal guard and Wade an ambassador. The travel to the Depths to Scylla. When they finally reach down there they have to perform a service for Scylla and find a sea witch to remove the curse on her body. The Sea witch does and they get the cure back in time to the Queen and her consists on time. Then it's Princess Delta ceremony to find who the gods pick for her four consorts. Hurley came out of the water, then Tasman and then Wade. Who will be the fourth,?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 19, 2019
The Darkest Deep: A YA Reverse Harem Fantasy Romance by Ashlee Nicole Bye is a wonderful story to read by a brand new author for me. I loved reading this story and the author I will continue reading her stories, cause I love reading about fantasy stories. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about fantasy.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 14, 2019
Wow. This is the first book I've read and did so because the blurb sounded interesting. Was not disappointed there. This is a stand-alone and oh my do you need this. Yes you do I tell you. Great world building and the story line isn't predictable so I congratulate the author. Will for sure follow the author for more books.
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March 17, 2019
Great world building, plot twist, amazing characters and storyline. I think this book has it all. I recieved a copy via Booksprout and this is my honest review
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