This book is for those who are not yet married and for those who are married and have contemplated an affair. Marriage used to be the reward we sought after graduation. Now, unless we choose carefully, it is more than likely to be a punishment. No matter how carefully one chooses his affairee, the outcome is more often punishment than reward. Whatever way you choose, go slowly. Keep in mind that being single is not so bad and is becoming more popular. That initial fondness or statement of love is no guarantee of long term survival. Being happy and single is a lot easier than being locked into a miserable relationship.

There are two armchairs in front of the house curtains. In each chair we can see someone sitting behind a newspaper in dressing gown and pyjamas with their legs visible but not their faces. Beneath one paper are the pyjama-clad legs of a male and beneath the other those of a female.

Chloe always dreamed of visiting the ocean, and now the ocean is the only place she has left to go. Trapped in the form of a mermaid and on the run from the Sylphaen, her best chance for safety lies in traveling with Zeke to his underwater home and staying under his protection there. Leaving isn’t easy, however. Her best friend doesn’t know where she’s gone, and her family doesn’t either. She’s been forced to abandon Noah, the boy she’s liked for years and who she’s just discovered likes her too. She only hopes Zeke’s people will help her so she can return soon. But when conspiracies follow her and people start to die, safety becomes harder to find than ever. The Sylphaen are coming. They’re more powerful than she could have imagined. And they’re not through with Chloe yet. ~ Book Two of the Awakened Fate Series ~ The Awakened Fate Series (now complete!) #1 - Awaken #2 - Descend #3 - Return #3.5 - Abide: An Awakened Fate Novella #4 - Arise #5 - Become #6 - Rebirth #7 - Memory #8 - Defiance #9 - Destiny mermaid, young adult, romance, paranormal, action, adventure, fantasy, sirens, teenage, urban fantasy, paranormal romance, mermaid books, mermaid series, young adult mermaid series, coming of age, love, story, magic, wizard, books

There are eight Schmitt brothers in all, and one of them is even a girl - the poor thing. Anne, the only girl, is a ruthless tomboy. Fritz is an aspiring mad scientist. Zach is an aspiring weird scientist. Lester is their lab rat and test pilot. Roscoe is the thrill-seeker and super hero. Stanley is the family comedian. Gus is the perfectionist and natural victim. Last but not least, there's Fuzz, the family baby - raised by his brothers. Every day is chock full of adventure, pranks, mischief and misfortune. A must read for all ages.