A romantic tale about an underwater merfolk kingdom trying to survive an attack from pirates and evil dark elves.
Lord Dalyn Tilden is captured and forced to become a pirate. Having lost everything worth living for, he discovers the seafaring life suits him. The young pirate is content until he learns his shipmates are planning to raid the Fayre Sea Guardians and plunder their legendary treasure. Such a raid is unthinkable by any goddess-fearing Tiaeran, but Captain Jeryn Shadur is ruthless enough to try. As the pirates prepare, Dalyn meets and falls in love with a mermaid, Guardian Minstrel Lyrica Tidalfin. She warns him about the latest attack from the demon god, Ludovique Firebrand. Wrought in the dark elven city of Espion, the harmless-looking, but sinister menace is growing throughout the Fayre Sea, destroying everything in its path. Dalyn refuses to lose another chance at love, even if it's with a mermaid. Unsure how they can ever share a life together, he tries to stop the pirates from raiding her people, earn the right to court her, and join the fight to save the Fayre Sea.
Excerpt
Dalyn turned and saw a man dressed in the garments typical of a seafarer. He was rough and dark-skinned, and well-armed with pistols and a cutlass. Even in his drunkenness, Dalyn managed to recall seeing him and his companion back at the tavern. Is he a pirate? Does he mean to waylay me? And at this moment, does it really matter?
Doing his best to stand and glare, Dalyn yelled, “Go away! Begone, lest you wish to join me on my final journey!”
The seafarer’s companion, also armed, stepped off to the side to flank Dalyn. Two more armed figures appeared from behind some nearby trees. Down the path, he spotted a smaller figure confronting two others. How many are there?! Dalyn suddenly regretted being so drunk and weaponless. But why bring a weapon to a drowning? I was supposed to be alone! Poor sod, I cannot help him now.
The seafarer standing in front of him raised both hands, palms out, and spoke calmly. “Be not so hasty, milord. Hear me out afore ye take another step. Me an’ me mate have been pondering why ye come up here in yer current state. Methinks ’twould be a waste for ye to end it all. Come away with us to the Bold Fury. Thy life may be ended here, but thar be much more ta livin’ fer out thar. What say ye?”
Professional Reviews
Jamie Brown
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I am loving the second one (Legend of Fayre Sea) most of all, EV. You really found your voice there, in my opinion.
- Jamie Brown - Gold Beach, OR
Laura Lee
This is definitely your best work. Of all three books, this is the one I enjoyed the most. More pirates!
- Laura Lee, Lake Havasu City, AZ
Debbie G.
I enjoyed your books very much, all three of them! Realmwalkers was a little long though, could have made it two books. Let me know when you come out with another one.
- Debbie G. of Lake Havasu City, AZ
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