From the seas of antiquity to the city streets of today, A Mermaid's Tale explores the myth and meanings of the mermaid. Beginning with Melusina, the bathing mermaid par excellence, Amanda Adams goes on to describe the seductive sirens and their honeyed songs, the powerful Arctic sea goddess Sedna, and the long-haired rusalki or Russian lore, among other legendary mermaids. As she tells their stories, she also expresses a love of the mermaid that surely no sea-bound sailor could ever match. Grounded in cultural anthropology, folklore studies, and intellectual rigor, A Mermaid's Tale also draws on literature, poetry, and mythology for its insights. It is a book filled with depth and detail as it describes Adam's swim through the ocean of her own life in search of the unusual, the beautiful, and the perfectly extraordinary.

In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world. While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he’s seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the mess he makes — and even more importantly, what will she think about how Julián sees himself? Mesmerizing and full of heart, Jessica Love’s author-illustrator debut is a jubilant picture of self-love and a radiant celebration of individuality.

"If you love tales of mermaids and handsome men this one will steal your heart." ~ FIVE STARS When Ebby discovers a coven of mermaids torturing a handsome human, she's determined to set him free. But one small kiss to renew his breath-spell has her teetering on the brink of ecstasy, drawing her to the one thing she's avoided all her life—a mate. Mermaids don't bond for life, but Ebby can't deny the irresistible hold Cruz has on her. He's strong, clever, and immune to the other mermaids' song. For the first time in her life, she dreams of a home and family. Yet the other mermaids are relentless, and swear if they can't have him, then no one will. Together, Ebby and Cruz must overcome deadly odds to survive. And happily-ever-after? That may require more than either of them has to give. Reader Note: Detailed love scenes and dangerous mermaids. Guaranteed HEA with no cliffhangers. Intended for mature audiences. Reader Note: A Mermaid's heart contains detailed love scenes and violent mermaids, with a guaranteed HEA with no cliffhangers. Intended for mature audiences.

This is the second part of the Dark Sea Academy trilogy, and if you haven’t read Mermaid’s Song, you’ll want to do that first. The following description contains spoilers for the first book. What’s the point of being a princess if the whole kingdom hates you? Being a royal should make my life easier, but it only compounds my problems. When my father, the new King of Valora, succeeded the beloved King Tiberius, many of his subjects believed he killed my uncle just to gain the throne. His new policies only make the people hate him more. Just my luck, they transfer their loathing onto me. Even my best friend and my boyfriend aren’t enough of a buffer, and I’m continually fending off verbal, and sometimes physical, attacks. That’s when my powers start growing… When no one at the academy can—or will—help me learn about my new abilities, I begin to research them on my own. Modern answers seem to be entwined with a terrifying ancient legend. If the lore is true, my destiny is far more tragic than my present problems. And I don’t know if I can change it. Or if I should even try.

Jane Davenport dives deep into the ocean to make a magical mermaid splash. She shows how to draw and paint these sensuous sirens--perfectly proportioned figures, shimmering scales, and all. Jane's evocative instruction touches on every aspect of this fantasy realm: producing oceans of color, capturing mermaids' undulating poses, painting their flowing tresses, and depicting mesmerizing facial features. She also provides unique suggestions for making a mermaid art journal, a month's worth of creative prompts, and ideas for stunning collages.

Dive into Magical Waters and Find Your Mermaid Self Transform your landlocked world into a living prayer with this book's numerous rituals, spells, devotions, and healing exercises. Leeza Robertson guides you into the realm of mystical water creatures, where you'll connect to your mermaid self by exploring eight archetypes and how each one can enhance your practice. From the Sea Witch to the Nymph, these archetypes help you balance your chakras, harness the energy of the moon phases, call on the healing power of water, and invite more abundance and happiness into your life. Each chapter goes beyond merfolk legends, providing aura-boosting techniques, journaling prompts, cartomancy exercises, sacred space practices, and more. Featuring illustrations by award-winning artist Julie Dillon, this book shows you how to find your source of power and share your inner mermaid with the world.

A sexy, sleek-tailed monster. Zantu has evaded the mate-bond for thirty-five years, dodging promiscuous mermaids with vile intents. Unlike mermaids, mermen bond for life, and Zantu refuses to accept the heartbreak most mermen die of. That is, until the glint of gold catches his eye, and a simple salvage mission turns to passion. Now he’s bonded to a human. A woman looking for a reason to live. Briana thinks her life is over after the loss of her child. Instead, she falls into the arms of a merman who is anything but cold-blooded. He’s wild, seductive, and sets her blood on fire every time he touches her, and soon she begins to need him for more than his magic to breathe underwater. He might just give her a new purpose. But as dangers encroach from every side, Zantu must choose; keep his new mate at his side or keep her safe. Either way, he’s sure he’ll end up with a broken heart. Reader Promise: Spicy love scenes, dangerous mermaids, and sexy merman secrets. Guaranteed HEA with no cliffhangers. This fantasy romance is intended for mature audiences.