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Reverse Harem Heaven #3
The Mermen's Captive
Sexy, a little bit naughty and a whole lot of fun . . .
Dumped at the altar by Douchebag Derrick, I decided my best course of action was to go on the Hornbag Honeymoon cruise of a lifetime - alone.
What the hell was I thinking?
And just like any self-respecting woman, I got so drunk I fell over the safety rail and into the warm waters of the Pacific. Way to go Arielle.
Although certain death was imminent, I was rescued not only by one sexy-as-sin powerful merr-king. His brothers also had their say in what they wanted to do to me. Then colour me pink and call me surprised when they said I was their Fated Mate and that I was going to save their kingdom. Through bonding sex.
That’s when I knew this was one big dream and it was my brain easing my way to the afterlife fuelled by my biggest secret sexual fantasy. Way to go brain.
But when I was abducted by a giant carnivorous octopus who digested people over the better part of a week, who was the pet of a psychotic megalomaniac intent on overtaking the world – and claiming me as his mate in the process – I knew I wasn’t stuck in some dream. No, that would be a much better alternative.
This was real and I was in trouble.
A loose retelling of "The Little Mermaid".
Another Twisted Fairy-tale by Charmaine Ross.
Dumped at the altar by Douchebag Derrick, I decided my best course of action was to go on the Hornbag Honeymoon cruise of a lifetime - alone.
What the hell was I thinking?
And just like any self-respecting woman, I got so drunk I fell over the safety rail and into the warm waters of the Pacific. Way to go Arielle.
Although certain death was imminent, I was rescued not only by one sexy-as-sin powerful merr-king. His brothers also had their say in what they wanted to do to me. Then colour me pink and call me surprised when they said I was their Fated Mate and that I was going to save their kingdom. Through bonding sex.
That’s when I knew this was one big dream and it was my brain easing my way to the afterlife fuelled by my biggest secret sexual fantasy. Way to go brain.
But when I was abducted by a giant carnivorous octopus who digested people over the better part of a week, who was the pet of a psychotic megalomaniac intent on overtaking the world – and claiming me as his mate in the process – I knew I wasn’t stuck in some dream. No, that would be a much better alternative.
This was real and I was in trouble.
A loose retelling of "The Little Mermaid".
Another Twisted Fairy-tale by Charmaine Ross.
182 pages, ebook
First published October 1, 2019
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About the author
Charmaine Ross
238 books281 followersCharmaine Ross has penned over 50 heart-pounding tales straddling everything from reverse harem sci-fi and paranormal excitement to omegaverse allure and contemporary romance charm. Known for her blend of steam, full spice and all-the-feels, Charmaine's stories are your ticket to heart-stopping romance and boundless adventure.
Living with her endlessly supportive husband who has become a sounding board for her galaxy of ideas, Charmaine shares her lively home with two adult children and a pair of predictably spoiled cats. When she's not spinning tales, she's indulging in Netflix and Chill sessions, secretly hoping that one day, a Black Dagger Brotherhood vampire will swoop in and whisk her away.
With a wit as sharp as her imagination, Charmaine Ross fearlessly turns dreams into page-turning realities, steadfastly capturing the hearts of readers one mesmerizing story at a time.
Key tropes include:
- Scent matches
- Fated mates
- Hurt/ comfort
- Touch her and die
- Enemies to lovers
Catch up with her latest news at: https://www.charmainerossauthor.com/
Living with her endlessly supportive husband who has become a sounding board for her galaxy of ideas, Charmaine shares her lively home with two adult children and a pair of predictably spoiled cats. When she's not spinning tales, she's indulging in Netflix and Chill sessions, secretly hoping that one day, a Black Dagger Brotherhood vampire will swoop in and whisk her away.
With a wit as sharp as her imagination, Charmaine Ross fearlessly turns dreams into page-turning realities, steadfastly capturing the hearts of readers one mesmerizing story at a time.
Key tropes include:
- Scent matches
- Fated mates
- Hurt/ comfort
- Touch her and die
- Enemies to lovers
Catch up with her latest news at: https://www.charmainerossauthor.com/
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March 16, 2020
Not sure why this got such high ratings. I've read fanfic that was better than this. In fact, this book could be summed up in 3 words: "trying too hard".
Ariella was *not funny*. She had the most annoying quirks, which were supposed to be... endearing I suppose? She's a typical Mary Sue too which is eye-roll-inducing. Getting revenge on her ex takes up almost as much space as the villain and his schemes - which by the way he had been working on for decades and almost wiped out an entire race, but obviously getting petty revenge on a dude who jilted you at the altar is the more important plot twist. Word choices were amateur (someone tell the author that calling an orgasm "the big O" literally every time is ... incredibly childish), and the book was filled with 4th-wall-breaking stupid "jokes" ("someone should write a book about this!" Sure, if that someone is not Charmaine Ross.). Ariella thinks she's funny by forgetting every "foreign" word she hears, including names that sound even vaguely foreign. That, or she's just that dumb.
And worst of all? Ariella has body issues. The bane of my existence. No, I don't want to hear about "jiggly bits" or "too fat boobs hanging out of her dress" or other such things in the middle of a sex scene!!!! WTF authors??? And then when they finally go to do the deed at the end of the book, they decide to have a discussion about going on trips to the surface in the middle of foreplay. I almost didn't even read the sex part because I had been thrown out of the story by that silly byplay. And ... the sex was ....... seriously lacklustre compared to the slow burn we had been getting.
The heroes? Uhm... I .... know literally nothing about them. They were... sexy.... with nice abs and big dicks? Titan and Sebastian each have like, 6 lines to their names, Eric about 10 perhaps. Don't know what to say but it was... kind of embarrassing.
Ariella was *not funny*. She had the most annoying quirks, which were supposed to be... endearing I suppose? She's a typical Mary Sue too which is eye-roll-inducing. Getting revenge on her ex takes up almost as much space as the villain and his schemes - which by the way he had been working on for decades and almost wiped out an entire race, but obviously getting petty revenge on a dude who jilted you at the altar is the more important plot twist. Word choices were amateur (someone tell the author that calling an orgasm "the big O" literally every time is ... incredibly childish), and the book was filled with 4th-wall-breaking stupid "jokes" ("someone should write a book about this!" Sure, if that someone is not Charmaine Ross.). Ariella thinks she's funny by forgetting every "foreign" word she hears, including names that sound even vaguely foreign. That, or she's just that dumb.
And worst of all? Ariella has body issues. The bane of my existence. No, I don't want to hear about "jiggly bits" or "too fat boobs hanging out of her dress" or other such things in the middle of a sex scene!!!! WTF authors??? And then when they finally go to do the deed at the end of the book, they decide to have a discussion about going on trips to the surface in the middle of foreplay. I almost didn't even read the sex part because I had been thrown out of the story by that silly byplay. And ... the sex was ....... seriously lacklustre compared to the slow burn we had been getting.
The heroes? Uhm... I .... know literally nothing about them. They were... sexy.... with nice abs and big dicks? Titan and Sebastian each have like, 6 lines to their names, Eric about 10 perhaps. Don't know what to say but it was... kind of embarrassing.
October 13, 2019
Loosely based on the little mermaid. A straight forward RH romance involving one human and her three merman mates, Eric, Aquaman double Sebastian and Roman Reigns double Titan. Nice time killer, not much drama.
January 2, 2026
The little mermaid is one of my favourite movies….. WTF was this.
This author obviously has an obsession with Jason Mamoa and Roman Reigns….. like how many times can you reference them.
This was the cringiest thing that I have read and it was like a tween wrote this 🤣
This author obviously has an obsession with Jason Mamoa and Roman Reigns….. like how many times can you reference them.
This was the cringiest thing that I have read and it was like a tween wrote this 🤣
March 7, 2025
Okay i Just cant Finish this 💀
Dnf at 54%
Just because this book is so unbelievable cringe and the Definition of an author trying too hard.
Also whats Up with the Lack of Originality? Like not even the City's Design or the way the mmc looked was Made Up by the author but quite literally copied from the Internet or Films.
Also the fmc was Just plain weird. I suppose the author wanted her to be quirky or whatever but well, that didnt Work out. After Reading about the fmc talking Shit about her own Body and her "too big breast" literally every two sentences it got old.
Dnf at 54%
Just because this book is so unbelievable cringe and the Definition of an author trying too hard.
Also whats Up with the Lack of Originality? Like not even the City's Design or the way the mmc looked was Made Up by the author but quite literally copied from the Internet or Films.
Also the fmc was Just plain weird. I suppose the author wanted her to be quirky or whatever but well, that didnt Work out. After Reading about the fmc talking Shit about her own Body and her "too big breast" literally every two sentences it got old.
September 1, 2023
ours
A delightful plot full of unpredictable surprises, unexpected characters, and a true love times three! Jilted at the alter, leads to an unbelievable adventure, where good versus evil! It sucks you in and pulls you along for the journey of your life! Amazing!
A delightful plot full of unpredictable surprises, unexpected characters, and a true love times three! Jilted at the alter, leads to an unbelievable adventure, where good versus evil! It sucks you in and pulls you along for the journey of your life! Amazing!
December 29, 2024
I hate to say it but I was into this. It was corny as hell but who wouldn’t want 3 hot mermen up in their business??? Short and sweet and just raunchy enough. Didn’t hate it at all
March 9, 2025
It not terrible but definitely cheesy. PG-13 spice and some sentences and/or phrases used was like a 13yo boy edited it. Literally had some lol’s.
October 3, 2025
#81 of 2025
not wow, but slightly entertaining.
not wow, but slightly entertaining.
May 11, 2025
Was this well written? No. Did the plot make sense and was it cohesive? No. But did I cackle laughing the entire book? Yes. Yes I did.
If you want a hysterical read that will have you rolling your eyes and snort laughing out of your nose, this is the book for you.
If you want a hysterical read that will have you rolling your eyes and snort laughing out of your nose, this is the book for you.
February 10, 2020
WOW!!!! What else is there to say. This was a really HOT story, and you will be missing out if you do not read it. I could not put it down it was that good!
March 29, 2020
I just couldn’t get into it
It was a nice spin on The Little Mermaid, yes how clever to use variations of the main characters names and signature scenes from the Disney movie, but this has very little plot development or any character development at all. It was just boring and just not good.
It was a nice spin on The Little Mermaid, yes how clever to use variations of the main characters names and signature scenes from the Disney movie, but this has very little plot development or any character development at all. It was just boring and just not good.
June 28, 2022
It’s not that spicy but more towards humorous. Not all RH has to be about the sexy times and this Litte Mermaid retelling is just as entertaining so I did enjoy reading it.
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August 18, 2023
She ruined the book for me. She’s SUCH a ditz and didn’t deserve them. What a flake.
August 28, 2023
Laughs
This heroine has a very suspicious mind. She is determined to believe her situation must be merely a dream and it will end before anything bad or beat happens.
This heroine has a very suspicious mind. She is determined to believe her situation must be merely a dream and it will end before anything bad or beat happens.
June 27, 2020
Dead to live
Ariella just got jilted at the alter. She had bought two tickets for a high class honeymoon cruise. Everyone thinks she should go even though she would be alone. Oh, what the hell! She can't get her money back, so why not. So, she went and was miserable with all the couples screwing everywhere she looked. So, she helped herself to every Bootle she came across. She was so drunk and her heel tangled up in her dress the next thing she knew was hitting the water. Ariella was drowning and nobody even knew she was gone. Down she went and went! Then something happened. Someone was holding her down towards the bottom. He was half and half fish. She believed she was already drowned, dead. He took her to a small cave where she could breathe and strangely he had legs. She demanded him to return her to the surface. He just smiled and said he couldn't do that because they had waited for her for a very long time. He then told her she was their fated mate. Their fated mate? She thought she was in the after life. But as he explained that her oxygen is almost gone, he touched her throat with his triand. Suddenly, she felt extreme pain on her throat and behind her ears. After a few minutes, the pain was gone but her throat felt weird. As she put up her hand, he grabbed her hand and shook his head. As he started telling her about her being their queen, she thought he was cracked and crazy. He said they had to leave the cave, that she wasn't safe there. Then she panicked! She couldn't breathe underwater. Eric smiled and placed her hands behind her ears. She felt gills fluttering there as Eric apologized for hurting her. But he said it was necessary for her to live in the capital with them. There's that word again. That's enough to make you intrigued for the rest. It is an adult version of a popular kids movie. You can wonder which one. With some very juicy parts. I have never seen the movie, so it's all new to me. And Fluffy makes a debut as well. Enjoy.
Ariella just got jilted at the alter. She had bought two tickets for a high class honeymoon cruise. Everyone thinks she should go even though she would be alone. Oh, what the hell! She can't get her money back, so why not. So, she went and was miserable with all the couples screwing everywhere she looked. So, she helped herself to every Bootle she came across. She was so drunk and her heel tangled up in her dress the next thing she knew was hitting the water. Ariella was drowning and nobody even knew she was gone. Down she went and went! Then something happened. Someone was holding her down towards the bottom. He was half and half fish. She believed she was already drowned, dead. He took her to a small cave where she could breathe and strangely he had legs. She demanded him to return her to the surface. He just smiled and said he couldn't do that because they had waited for her for a very long time. He then told her she was their fated mate. Their fated mate? She thought she was in the after life. But as he explained that her oxygen is almost gone, he touched her throat with his triand. Suddenly, she felt extreme pain on her throat and behind her ears. After a few minutes, the pain was gone but her throat felt weird. As she put up her hand, he grabbed her hand and shook his head. As he started telling her about her being their queen, she thought he was cracked and crazy. He said they had to leave the cave, that she wasn't safe there. Then she panicked! She couldn't breathe underwater. Eric smiled and placed her hands behind her ears. She felt gills fluttering there as Eric apologized for hurting her. But he said it was necessary for her to live in the capital with them. There's that word again. That's enough to make you intrigued for the rest. It is an adult version of a popular kids movie. You can wonder which one. With some very juicy parts. I have never seen the movie, so it's all new to me. And Fluffy makes a debut as well. Enjoy.
December 2, 2024
Dumped at the altar by Douchebag Derrick, I decided my best course of action was to go on the Hornbag Honeymoon cruise of a lifetime - alone.
What the hell was I thinking?
And just like any self-respecting woman, I got so drunk I fell over the safety rail and into the warm waters of the Pacific. Way to go Arielle.
Although certain death was imminent, I was rescued not only by one sexy-as-sin powerful merr-king. His brothers also had their say in what they wanted to do to me. Then colour me pink and call me surprised when they said I was their Fated Mate and that I was going to save their kingdom. Through bonding sex.
That’s when I knew this was one big dream and it was my brain easing my way to the afterlife fuelled by my biggest secret sexual fantasy. Way to go brain.
But when I was abducted by a giant carnivorous octopus who digested people over the better part of a week, who was the pet of a psychotic megalomaniac intent on overtaking the world – and claiming me as his mate in the process – I knew I wasn’t stuck in some dream. No, that would be a much better alternative.
This was real and I was in trouble.
Heather's Notes
This story was a little too ridiculous for my taste. I liked it at first, but it got old quickly, which is surprising since the story was short to start with. Still t wasn't horrible for what it was.
What the hell was I thinking?
And just like any self-respecting woman, I got so drunk I fell over the safety rail and into the warm waters of the Pacific. Way to go Arielle.
Although certain death was imminent, I was rescued not only by one sexy-as-sin powerful merr-king. His brothers also had their say in what they wanted to do to me. Then colour me pink and call me surprised when they said I was their Fated Mate and that I was going to save their kingdom. Through bonding sex.
That’s when I knew this was one big dream and it was my brain easing my way to the afterlife fuelled by my biggest secret sexual fantasy. Way to go brain.
But when I was abducted by a giant carnivorous octopus who digested people over the better part of a week, who was the pet of a psychotic megalomaniac intent on overtaking the world – and claiming me as his mate in the process – I knew I wasn’t stuck in some dream. No, that would be a much better alternative.
This was real and I was in trouble.
Heather's Notes
This story was a little too ridiculous for my taste. I liked it at first, but it got old quickly, which is surprising since the story was short to start with. Still t wasn't horrible for what it was.
July 2, 2024
Not bad, could be better
I did enjoy the story, a gender swapped retelling of the Little Mermaid with the tropes of Fated Mates, Reverse Harem, and Shifter Romance. The action was well paced and had the right amount of spice. What I did not like was the author's insistence of having her heroine break the fourth wall what felt like every other paragraph. That was off putting and took me out of the flow in a couple of chapters. Felt rather overdone in my opinion. Some readers may like that though, so far be it from me to dissuade them from reading.
I did enjoy the story, a gender swapped retelling of the Little Mermaid with the tropes of Fated Mates, Reverse Harem, and Shifter Romance. The action was well paced and had the right amount of spice. What I did not like was the author's insistence of having her heroine break the fourth wall what felt like every other paragraph. That was off putting and took me out of the flow in a couple of chapters. Felt rather overdone in my opinion. Some readers may like that though, so far be it from me to dissuade them from reading.
April 22, 2020
Great Paranormal Book...
by and1515
Wow absolutely awesome I totally love this new version of an old fairy-tale.
Ariella had a scumbag fiance Derrick who dumped her at the altar for her not
best friend Sheryl and ended up falling overboard in the pacific.
An amazing adventure under the sea with a trio of super hot sexy brothers.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
by and1515
Wow absolutely awesome I totally love this new version of an old fairy-tale.
Ariella had a scumbag fiance Derrick who dumped her at the altar for her not
best friend Sheryl and ended up falling overboard in the pacific.
An amazing adventure under the sea with a trio of super hot sexy brothers.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 7, 2024
A creative and funny, reimagining of the classic tale of "The Little Mermaid" in a purely adult, reverse harem fashion. The grammar and writing style is atrocious, but easy to overlook. The writing style is more of a rant of internal thoughts, being told from a single character's point of view. However, it is inventive and entertaining.
January 9, 2025
Was a quick read though at times it was hard not to be annoyed at how the main character kept flip flopping on if she was on board with what was happening or not. The spice was ok, though I didn’t like the overall feel of the book. Felt rushed and that the author was cramming too much into such a short read. I was expecting more.
January 17, 2025
A fun twisty story
A story of the little mermaid is definitely a fun read. Reminds me of Kindergarten Cop a movie starred Arnold S. and Antonio B., except for the movie commentary it's an author commentary. This story is funny and exciting in all good ways. Definitely worth reading again.
A story of the little mermaid is definitely a fun read. Reminds me of Kindergarten Cop a movie starred Arnold S. and Antonio B., except for the movie commentary it's an author commentary. This story is funny and exciting in all good ways. Definitely worth reading again.
February 8, 2025
The Mermen's Captive by Charmaine Ross
This short read is part of a why choose series, so if you're a fan of reverse harem stories this could be one for you to try.
It's currently a free read on kindle and is a fun quirky one.
Loosely based on The Little Mermaid I found it a fun read and although not my usual style of romance it was an enjoyable one.
This short read is part of a why choose series, so if you're a fan of reverse harem stories this could be one for you to try.
It's currently a free read on kindle and is a fun quirky one.
Loosely based on The Little Mermaid I found it a fun read and although not my usual style of romance it was an enjoyable one.
April 26, 2024
That. Was SO funny! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 It’s bad, but it’s SO good! I can not tell you how many times I laughed. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
HIGHLY recommend!!! 😁😁😁😁😁😁
Btw, Chapter 5? Probably the best description of sex I’ve read all year.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
HIGHLY recommend!!! 😁😁😁😁😁😁
Btw, Chapter 5? Probably the best description of sex I’ve read all year.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
March 31, 2025
little mermaidish
Eric and Arielle titan and Sebastian are 🌶️🌶️ i genuinely loved it. Started off kind of slow but it’s a very good story. Who wouldn’t want to be saved by three handsome mermen. I mean Jason and Roman look alikes, yes please. (Cute little part.)
Eric and Arielle titan and Sebastian are 🌶️🌶️ i genuinely loved it. Started off kind of slow but it’s a very good story. Who wouldn’t want to be saved by three handsome mermen. I mean Jason and Roman look alikes, yes please. (Cute little part.)
October 10, 2020
It was ok, good at magic time & Fluffy scenes.
September 10, 2023
An absolute delight!!
September 23, 2023
A quick pallet cleanser. Less than 200 pages. Open door, with just a little spice. Decent story for what it is. Nothing phenomenal but not bad.
April 15, 2024
It was pretty amazing book I would read this again.
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