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Salinity Cove #1-3
Salinity Cove: The Complete Series
The Complete Series omnibus contains Surge, Submerge, and Emerge .
My life changed forever the day my father's oil rig crashed into the ocean. Now, three men want answers I don't have, and they'll do whatever it takes to get them.
Jax, Morgan, and Blake want to destroy me, but I know their secret .
I’m questioning everything I knew to be true. Especially when the truth about them leads to discovering a deep, long-hidden secret about myself.
They aren't who they appear to be... but neither am I.
*Salinity Cove is a paranormal shifter romance with bullying in book one only. She will end up with all three love interests. Told in multiple points of view. Contains mature scenes, and adult language.
My life changed forever the day my father's oil rig crashed into the ocean. Now, three men want answers I don't have, and they'll do whatever it takes to get them.
Jax, Morgan, and Blake want to destroy me, but I know their secret .
I’m questioning everything I knew to be true. Especially when the truth about them leads to discovering a deep, long-hidden secret about myself.
They aren't who they appear to be... but neither am I.
*Salinity Cove is a paranormal shifter romance with bullying in book one only. She will end up with all three love interests. Told in multiple points of view. Contains mature scenes, and adult language.
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December 10, 2021
I am obsessed. I have not read anything like this one before, but I love high school bully books, so I knew I would love it. Due to an oil spill, Riley's world has been flipped upside down. She has been in the background for so long, but now she is the target of the Tritons.
Jax, Blake and Morgan have a huge secret they have been hiding. They are on the hunt for Riley's dad and will do whatever it takes to find his location. They are so hot and cold with Riley, that they have given me whiplash a few times, especially Jax.
In Submerge, we see what happens after the cliffhanger in Surge. Riley decides that enough is enough and even though she has this magnetic pull towards them, that they must suffer at least a bit from what they did to her.
The cliffhanger in this one 👀👀 I mean that person was sus, but whoa... that was crazy!!!
Ok, so last book in the Salinity Cove trilogy... It was everything I needed! There was lots of action and kept me on the edge of my seat. There was a nice balance of plot and spice as well.
This is the final story for Riley, Jax, Blake and Morgan. All the characters have grown since book one, and I absolutely LOVE all of them. This book was intense. Everything that has been happening in the last couple books (and I guess for years in their world) is coming to a head.
I loved this series! If you haven't picked it up yet, add it to your tbr. It is an aquatic based pnr, BUT there isn't a lot underwater until the last book.
Jax, Blake and Morgan have a huge secret they have been hiding. They are on the hunt for Riley's dad and will do whatever it takes to find his location. They are so hot and cold with Riley, that they have given me whiplash a few times, especially Jax.
In Submerge, we see what happens after the cliffhanger in Surge. Riley decides that enough is enough and even though she has this magnetic pull towards them, that they must suffer at least a bit from what they did to her.
The cliffhanger in this one 👀👀 I mean that person was sus, but whoa... that was crazy!!!
Ok, so last book in the Salinity Cove trilogy... It was everything I needed! There was lots of action and kept me on the edge of my seat. There was a nice balance of plot and spice as well.
This is the final story for Riley, Jax, Blake and Morgan. All the characters have grown since book one, and I absolutely LOVE all of them. This book was intense. Everything that has been happening in the last couple books (and I guess for years in their world) is coming to a head.
I loved this series! If you haven't picked it up yet, add it to your tbr. It is an aquatic based pnr, BUT there isn't a lot underwater until the last book.
March 22, 2022
This was my first mermaid (siren/trident) shifter book and I wasn’t disappointed.
I previously read Ivy’s story and wasn’t impressed by the writing of that series but this series i really did enjoy. I feel like I now understand Ivy a little better so it would probably make more sense for me to re read her series now I have some more details and understand some more things.
In book 1 I initially didn’t really like the boys, actually I just didn’t really like Jax, which I think you were supposed to feel like. Even though we saw things from his POV along with the other guys, I still thought he was a bit of a pussy because he was always going along with his fathers wishes.
His dad is an absolute prick and he didn’t deserve a happy ending.
I’m interested in reading Olivia’s story now because it seems to be set after Riley gives birth. I feel sorry for her even more than I felt sorry for Riley throughout the books.
Riley is a badass but also isn’t afraid to cry and shed some tears. I don’t know how I feel about her mother. I understand why she did everything she did but it really put Riley through a tough time.
I liked the boys in the end, there was never any talk about ‘mates’ so maybe mer folk don’t have mates in shifter book? I don’t know but it seems like they are drawn to her by a force stronger than themselves.
What I want to know is did they tell Aidan in the end?
Also how cute are Bubba and the other protector animals? Damn I want to Pet a shark so badly now!
I am now much more interested in mer-shifter books and will be on the look out for more.
I previously read Ivy’s story and wasn’t impressed by the writing of that series but this series i really did enjoy. I feel like I now understand Ivy a little better so it would probably make more sense for me to re read her series now I have some more details and understand some more things.
In book 1 I initially didn’t really like the boys, actually I just didn’t really like Jax, which I think you were supposed to feel like. Even though we saw things from his POV along with the other guys, I still thought he was a bit of a pussy because he was always going along with his fathers wishes.
His dad is an absolute prick and he didn’t deserve a happy ending.
I’m interested in reading Olivia’s story now because it seems to be set after Riley gives birth. I feel sorry for her even more than I felt sorry for Riley throughout the books.
Riley is a badass but also isn’t afraid to cry and shed some tears. I don’t know how I feel about her mother. I understand why she did everything she did but it really put Riley through a tough time.
I liked the boys in the end, there was never any talk about ‘mates’ so maybe mer folk don’t have mates in shifter book? I don’t know but it seems like they are drawn to her by a force stronger than themselves.
What I want to know is did they tell Aidan in the end?
Also how cute are Bubba and the other protector animals? Damn I want to Pet a shark so badly now!
I am now much more interested in mer-shifter books and will be on the look out for more.
April 30, 2023
Eine wirklich schöne Story, deren Idee mir wirklich gut gefallen hat und mal etwas anderes war …..
Im 1/3 des Buches sind die 3 männlichen Hauptprotagonisten Jax, Morgan und Blake gegen den weiblichen Hauptcharakter Riley vorgegangen und haben sie heftig gemobbt. Eigentlich liegt mir dieser Zugang nicht wirklich, aber das Mobbing war noch gut an der Grenze für mich und im Endeffekt haben sich alle 3 Männer in Riley verliebt und für sie und ihre Liebe alles getan - genau so mag ich meine Geschichten, wenn am Ende des Tages die Männer der Frau trotz aller Umstände und Widrigkeiten zu Füßen liegen.
Das Ende war mir dann allerdings doch zu abrupt und hat mich wie die Abschlussszene auch enttäuscht.
Das erste gemeinsame Zusammensein der 4 am Ende des Buches war in der Umsetzung mehr als ausbaufähig und hat mich nicht überzeugt. Vielleicht liegt es daran, dass ich bereits mehrere RH-Romane gelesen habe, in welchen mich solche Szenen ganz anders abgeholt haben.
Erst am Ende des Buches habe ich verstanden, dass diese Reihe entfernt mit der Reihe ‚Verborgener Wolf‘ in Zusammenhang steht und Rileys Freundin Ivy dort die Hauptrolle spielt! Das hat mich dann nochmal positiv beeinflusst, weil diese Reihe mein erster RH-Roman war und der Gedanke daran positive Erinnerungen geweckt hat.
Allerdings konntet der weibliche Hauptcharakter Riley hier nicht so den Weg in mein Herz finden wie Ivy bei den verborgenen Wölfen, aber dafür habe ich Morgan um so mehr in mein Herz geschlossen <3
Im 1/3 des Buches sind die 3 männlichen Hauptprotagonisten Jax, Morgan und Blake gegen den weiblichen Hauptcharakter Riley vorgegangen und haben sie heftig gemobbt. Eigentlich liegt mir dieser Zugang nicht wirklich, aber das Mobbing war noch gut an der Grenze für mich und im Endeffekt haben sich alle 3 Männer in Riley verliebt und für sie und ihre Liebe alles getan - genau so mag ich meine Geschichten, wenn am Ende des Tages die Männer der Frau trotz aller Umstände und Widrigkeiten zu Füßen liegen.
Das Ende war mir dann allerdings doch zu abrupt und hat mich wie die Abschlussszene auch enttäuscht.
Das erste gemeinsame Zusammensein der 4 am Ende des Buches war in der Umsetzung mehr als ausbaufähig und hat mich nicht überzeugt. Vielleicht liegt es daran, dass ich bereits mehrere RH-Romane gelesen habe, in welchen mich solche Szenen ganz anders abgeholt haben.
Erst am Ende des Buches habe ich verstanden, dass diese Reihe entfernt mit der Reihe ‚Verborgener Wolf‘ in Zusammenhang steht und Rileys Freundin Ivy dort die Hauptrolle spielt! Das hat mich dann nochmal positiv beeinflusst, weil diese Reihe mein erster RH-Roman war und der Gedanke daran positive Erinnerungen geweckt hat.
Allerdings konntet der weibliche Hauptcharakter Riley hier nicht so den Weg in mein Herz finden wie Ivy bei den verborgenen Wölfen, aber dafür habe ich Morgan um so mehr in mein Herz geschlossen <3
July 16, 2025
I am new to shifter romances which I originally thought were all going to be about wolves so this was a pleasant surprise.
I loved the whole underwater world thing and the characters.
Riley is a great protagonist and her transformation from studious girl who keeps herself out of trouble to a siren fighting a war against a demigod was gripping.
The guys - Jax, Morgan and Blake were swoon worthy even if they did start the book being assholes.
I loved Riley’s friends, Ivy and Aidan who stood by her through everything. Even when Aidan was being blackmailed, his loyalty to Riley never faltered.
My only issue with these books is that, when things happened, it seemed to be forgotten about quite quickly. For example, when Pacific City was attacked and Jax’s sister was kidnapped, they all returned home then went off for a weekend together as though nothing had happened. Surely, it would have been all hands on deck and the guys would have been recalled to the city and Jax would have been doing everything to locate his sister? This happened a few times throughout the book which was mildly frustrating.
However, this didn’t ruin my enjoyment of the book and would recommend it.
I loved the whole underwater world thing and the characters.
Riley is a great protagonist and her transformation from studious girl who keeps herself out of trouble to a siren fighting a war against a demigod was gripping.
The guys - Jax, Morgan and Blake were swoon worthy even if they did start the book being assholes.
I loved Riley’s friends, Ivy and Aidan who stood by her through everything. Even when Aidan was being blackmailed, his loyalty to Riley never faltered.
My only issue with these books is that, when things happened, it seemed to be forgotten about quite quickly. For example, when Pacific City was attacked and Jax’s sister was kidnapped, they all returned home then went off for a weekend together as though nothing had happened. Surely, it would have been all hands on deck and the guys would have been recalled to the city and Jax would have been doing everything to locate his sister? This happened a few times throughout the book which was mildly frustrating.
However, this didn’t ruin my enjoyment of the book and would recommend it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 8, 2022
Ok so I fell in love with @ writing with her Arbor Falls series, where we briefly met Riley and got a glimpse into her life as a siren. I can honestly say I never thought about a siren/triton mermaid-esque shifter book before but I’m so glad I did!!
The Salinity Cove trilogy introduces us to Riley, a high school senior who’s life is shambles after her dad’s oil rig exploded, causing havoc on the local wildlife.
Enter the Triton’s, aka Jax, Morgan, and Blake. Turns out there is way more to these guys than meets the eyes, and despite Riley being rather invisible to them in school, she’s certainly on their radar now that the admiral has them on a mission for vengeance.
But things aren’t always as they seem and the build up of secrets and suspense was really good! And I was 100% invested with Riley and the guys finding their HEA! They had great chemistry and the steam was awesome!
Definitely recommend if you’re up for something a little different 😉
The Salinity Cove trilogy introduces us to Riley, a high school senior who’s life is shambles after her dad’s oil rig exploded, causing havoc on the local wildlife.
Enter the Triton’s, aka Jax, Morgan, and Blake. Turns out there is way more to these guys than meets the eyes, and despite Riley being rather invisible to them in school, she’s certainly on their radar now that the admiral has them on a mission for vengeance.
But things aren’t always as they seem and the build up of secrets and suspense was really good! And I was 100% invested with Riley and the guys finding their HEA! They had great chemistry and the steam was awesome!
Definitely recommend if you’re up for something a little different 😉
March 25, 2023
Sirens Anger
Not gonna lie I was filled with disgust at the characters in the beginning because of the mix of bullying n sexual attraction btwn them n Riley. I felt like she had no self respect but at the same time I knew there was also the aspect of her nature awakening. I enjoyed the small pranks she pulled once she went into her version of revenge mode since there wasn't any grovel.
Things were pretty crazy the entirety of the story. It was ok overall. Her mom was wishywashy. That totally completely random moment of racism was just so out of the blue n unnecessary to the story in any way. It was never explained what happened to all the people who went on 'leave'. Are they really on leave? Guess we'll never know. Would've been nice to have an epilogue clearing things up, knowing what is happening now with sirens and the guys n Riley.
Not gonna lie I was filled with disgust at the characters in the beginning because of the mix of bullying n sexual attraction btwn them n Riley. I felt like she had no self respect but at the same time I knew there was also the aspect of her nature awakening. I enjoyed the small pranks she pulled once she went into her version of revenge mode since there wasn't any grovel.
Things were pretty crazy the entirety of the story. It was ok overall. Her mom was wishywashy. That totally completely random moment of racism was just so out of the blue n unnecessary to the story in any way. It was never explained what happened to all the people who went on 'leave'. Are they really on leave? Guess we'll never know. Would've been nice to have an epilogue clearing things up, knowing what is happening now with sirens and the guys n Riley.
December 16, 2025
under the Sea
Whoah this series was epic. I love PNR books. Riley’s starting her senior year in high school. Jax , Blake and Morgan are on the HS’s swim team and the popular guys. They blame her for her estranged fathers (which she’s never met) Oil Company that his tanks leaked oil into the ocean and start bullying her. They want him to get their revenge. Little does she know is that all three of them are Triton’s. She comes to find out that she may be part Siren. So many different characters come into play in these books. I was so enthralled I couldn’t stop reading. Lol
Whoah this series was epic. I love PNR books. Riley’s starting her senior year in high school. Jax , Blake and Morgan are on the HS’s swim team and the popular guys. They blame her for her estranged fathers (which she’s never met) Oil Company that his tanks leaked oil into the ocean and start bullying her. They want him to get their revenge. Little does she know is that all three of them are Triton’s. She comes to find out that she may be part Siren. So many different characters come into play in these books. I was so enthralled I couldn’t stop reading. Lol
January 17, 2024
plot was enough to keep me going
Maybe some spoilers! It was a good plot. I liked that the boys groveled. Everyone loves a good groveling. I wish that there would have been an epilogue maybe of their life a bit more into the future. And maybe a couple more spicy scenes of all of them together. But over all I enjoyed the book and plot to go with it. I think towards the end it got a little choppy with less details and I don’t like how her mom just popped out of no where and she just seemed to go with it.
Maybe some spoilers! It was a good plot. I liked that the boys groveled. Everyone loves a good groveling. I wish that there would have been an epilogue maybe of their life a bit more into the future. And maybe a couple more spicy scenes of all of them together. But over all I enjoyed the book and plot to go with it. I think towards the end it got a little choppy with less details and I don’t like how her mom just popped out of no where and she just seemed to go with it.
July 4, 2022
Really enjoyed this!
Maya Nicole is an amazing author. This series was a page turned for sure. The fmc, Riley, really has to grow up and into herself, fast. The 3 mmc, Jax, Blake and Morgan, are forced to bully her but when they come to their senses, these guys grovel beautifully! I am a sucker for a good grovel. I liked the variety of side characters and the world building. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good supernatural, save the world book.
Maya Nicole is an amazing author. This series was a page turned for sure. The fmc, Riley, really has to grow up and into herself, fast. The 3 mmc, Jax, Blake and Morgan, are forced to bully her but when they come to their senses, these guys grovel beautifully! I am a sucker for a good grovel. I liked the variety of side characters and the world building. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good supernatural, save the world book.
October 17, 2022
Fun read
This was a fun, quick novel. The storyline was good, but I didn’t really like that the main characters were high school seniors. The type of story this was didn’t really feel appropriate for that age. Also, with the book keeping with this age group, a little afterword regarding what happened to this group next would have been nice.
This was a fun, quick novel. The storyline was good, but I didn’t really like that the main characters were high school seniors. The type of story this was didn’t really feel appropriate for that age. Also, with the book keeping with this age group, a little afterword regarding what happened to this group next would have been nice.
January 2, 2023
mermen for the win
I mean come on who doesn’t want 3 sexy fish boys sweeping you off your feet with a bit of enemies to lovers?! I read these so fast it’s embarrassing but omg was it worth it. I’m hooked on this world and can’t wait to read the next books in this world! Don’t mind me staying up all night… oops 😍😍😍
I mean come on who doesn’t want 3 sexy fish boys sweeping you off your feet with a bit of enemies to lovers?! I read these so fast it’s embarrassing but omg was it worth it. I’m hooked on this world and can’t wait to read the next books in this world! Don’t mind me staying up all night… oops 😍😍😍
February 10, 2023
Call to the Sea
This one was definitely a great, intense, slow burning, intriguing series! While a bully romance and an PNR RH, it was definitely one I couldn’t stop myself from diving into! Every new twist and turn lead to more and more secrets revealed and more and more feelings validated! Absolutely loved!
This one was definitely a great, intense, slow burning, intriguing series! While a bully romance and an PNR RH, it was definitely one I couldn’t stop myself from diving into! Every new twist and turn lead to more and more secrets revealed and more and more feelings validated! Absolutely loved!
March 25, 2023
Meh.
This is sooo completely over-the-top. If you’re bored, I’d suggest it.
I always try to pretend high-school romances that I read aren’t actually high-school romances if they don’t age up during the story… this one was hard to do that since the characters were very much immature high schoolers.
This is sooo completely over-the-top. If you’re bored, I’d suggest it.
I always try to pretend high-school romances that I read aren’t actually high-school romances if they don’t age up during the story… this one was hard to do that since the characters were very much immature high schoolers.
July 10, 2023
I read the ebooks a while ago but this series really came to life for me on Audible, the whole three book series bought for one credit! Excellent narration, clearly defined and separate characters for all involved, and somehow the slightly disjointed pace I felt as I read it is gone with the narrators.
Really good read if you can survive the bullying in the first book!
Really good read if you can survive the bullying in the first book!
September 18, 2023
✨Salinity Cove by Maya Nicole✨
This is 3 books in one that is on KU! This was my 100th book of the year!
I genuinely loved this. I have been on a paranormal romance kick and this was just what I like! Reverse Harem, Bully, Enemies to Lovers Romance with lots of action packed in and drama!
Rated 5⭐️’s meaning I would recommend this to anyone and truly loved it!
This is 3 books in one that is on KU! This was my 100th book of the year!
I genuinely loved this. I have been on a paranormal romance kick and this was just what I like! Reverse Harem, Bully, Enemies to Lovers Romance with lots of action packed in and drama!
Rated 5⭐️’s meaning I would recommend this to anyone and truly loved it!
December 9, 2023
salty and sweet
The first book is rough and Riley goes through Hell and back. The salt builds the more she goes through the ocean but the sweetness of the romance counters it tastefully. If you like paranormal romance with reverse harems, but that also have a great storyline, this series is for you!
The first book is rough and Riley goes through Hell and back. The salt builds the more she goes through the ocean but the sweetness of the romance counters it tastefully. If you like paranormal romance with reverse harems, but that also have a great storyline, this series is for you!
June 26, 2025
Meh it was alright. The only thing I really loved was the siren/trident part. I love shifter series so this was a fun addition. Never really connected much with the characters- I wished we got to know the guys more and their personalities like her other books she writes.
Riley was also hard to like and I really expected to love her after reading Arbor Falls
Riley was also hard to like and I really expected to love her after reading Arbor Falls
July 15, 2021
Awesome box set!
In this box set you get all 3 amazing books I’m one place with an epic cover! Riley and the guys are some of my favorite characters and these books are seriously amazing!
In this box set you get all 3 amazing books I’m one place with an epic cover! Riley and the guys are some of my favorite characters and these books are seriously amazing!
February 8, 2023
Five Stars!!!!
This is my first mermaid reverse harem and I am absolutely obsessed!!! I couldn't for the life of me put this series down so now that I am done I will finally get some house work done....or maybe start on the other book connected to this series;)
This is my first mermaid reverse harem and I am absolutely obsessed!!! I couldn't for the life of me put this series down so now that I am done I will finally get some house work done....or maybe start on the other book connected to this series;)
April 2, 2023
Salinity Cove
Amazing book that I could not put down. Totally different than other paranormal books that I have read. The relationships were fun between best friends and the girl friend and the guys. Looking forward to the next series and another HEA.
Amazing book that I could not put down. Totally different than other paranormal books that I have read. The relationships were fun between best friends and the girl friend and the guys. Looking forward to the next series and another HEA.
May 15, 2023
Worth a read
Good storylines and like the sarcastic comments in parts. The characters develop well and in parts of book you laugh parts you might be tearful and there are plot twists which keep you on your toes.
Good storylines and like the sarcastic comments in parts. The characters develop well and in parts of book you laugh parts you might be tearful and there are plot twists which keep you on your toes.
May 24, 2023
So hard to put down!!
This is a great series! Keeps you interested through the entire read. Would love to see more books around the storyline. Will be reading Olivia’s story next. Thank you Maya Nicole!!
This is a great series! Keeps you interested through the entire read. Would love to see more books around the storyline. Will be reading Olivia’s story next. Thank you Maya Nicole!!
June 8, 2023
Great series
I couldn't stop reading till i finished. I loved it! I love reading Harlem type books. It just keeps you on your toes cause you have multiple people involved. Great series overall.
I couldn't stop reading till i finished. I loved it! I love reading Harlem type books. It just keeps you on your toes cause you have multiple people involved. Great series overall.
August 15, 2023
I started this series because I loved the synopsis and was excited to read about a siren and titrons and because the book covers are beautiful. However I guess I didn’t realize it was a high school story and it shows, especially at the beginning. It took a lot to get through the first 25% because the characters acted extremely immature—like high schoolers. It improves as the story progresses.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 9, 2024
Love it!
I enjoyed reading about Riley and her men. There were a few times in which I thought maybe she should just run. However, if she had, she wouldn't have found the love she did, the sirens would still be locked up, and Poseidon would still be vengeful.
I enjoyed reading about Riley and her men. There were a few times in which I thought maybe she should just run. However, if she had, she wouldn't have found the love she did, the sirens would still be locked up, and Poseidon would still be vengeful.
July 31, 2024
4⭐️
3.5🌶️
5🎧
This was a solid read that was entertaining with excellent narration. If you like books with why choose, sirens, and merpeople with a hefty amount of bullying, then this is a good choice for you.
3.5🌶️
5🎧
This was a solid read that was entertaining with excellent narration. If you like books with why choose, sirens, and merpeople with a hefty amount of bullying, then this is a good choice for you.
August 17, 2021
Great read!
I loved the story of our FMC Riley and her guys!
Highly recommend.
I loved the story of our FMC Riley and her guys!
Highly recommend.
August 26, 2021
Very good
It was definitely different I’ll give you that. I think bubba might of been my favorite character, who knew I’d love and miss that little shark
It was definitely different I’ll give you that. I think bubba might of been my favorite character, who knew I’d love and miss that little shark
November 30, 2021
Amazing
This series was a great read, lots of evil, love and growth from everyone. The ending was perfect for the story and really made it.
This series was a great read, lots of evil, love and growth from everyone. The ending was perfect for the story and really made it.
May 2, 2022
Great book
Great book! Love the story and the characters! I feel like I’m reading a youth book with just the right amount of smut.
Great book! Love the story and the characters! I feel like I’m reading a youth book with just the right amount of smut.
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