{"product_id":"aria-a-little-mermaid-retelling-h-p-mallory-9798189125492","title":"Aria, a Little Mermaid Retelling: Dark Fairy Tale Romantasy","description":"\u003cb\u003eTHREE FATES. ONE MERMAID PRINCESS.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheir desire runs as deep as the ocean...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy name is Aria-the Little Mermaid who's about to make waves in a sea of desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen I discover a ruggedly handsome pirate floating among the wreckage after a brutal Kraken attack, I know saving him will defy my banishment. I should swim away. Instead, I find myself drawn to his powerful body, his life essence fading with every heartbeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain Hook\u003c\/b\u003e. The mere whisper of his name strikes fear in sailors across the realms, but there's nothing fearsome about the way my body responds when his eyes-dark as the deepest trench-lock onto mine. His silver tongue weaves tales that leave me breathless, and those sinful lips curve into smiles that make my heart race faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust as I surrender to the intoxicating current pulling us together, my aunt delivers crushing news: to reclaim my rightful throne from my tyrannical father, King Triton, I must secure powerful allies through marriage. My betrothed? Prince Andric-a man I've never met but am expected to pledge my life and body to for political gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Hook's skilled hands and wicked mouth introduce me to pleasures I never knew existed beneath the waves. Each forbidden encounter leaves me craving more, even as royal duty threatens to tear us apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd then there's Bastion-my fiercely loyal merman bodyguard whose sculpted physique and tender protectiveness have been my anchor through years of exile. The way his gaze lingers when he thinks I'm not looking speaks of desires he's kept hidden beneath duty's surface. His touch, always professional yet burning with unspoken longing, awakens feelings I can no longer ignore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree men. Three different worlds. And I'm drowning in desire for each of them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs ancient sea monsters emerge from the abyss, summoned by my father's dark magic, I find myself navigating treacherous waters. By day, I negotiate political alliances with the noble Prince Andric, whose surprising depth and smoldering intensity challenge my preconceptions. By night, I surrender to Hook's passionate expertise, learning the exquisite pleasure of submission in his powerful arms. And always, Bastion remains my steadfast protector, his devotion transcending the boundaries between guard and lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith each passing tide, the lines between duty and desire blur. What started as political necessity transforms into something far more dangerous-a love so powerful it could either restore balance to the seven seas or unleash chaos that would destroy everything in its wake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs war looms and my father's shadow darkens the waters, I must make an impossible choice. Can I claim all three men as mine? Or will I be forced to sacrifice love for the good of my kingdom?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne princess. Three devoted lovers. And an ocean of enemies determined to tear us apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story arc spans multiple books, but each one features a new princess (in reading order)\u003ci\u003e: \u003c\/i\u003eSnow White, Goldilocks, The Little Mermaid, Rose Red, Sleeping Beauty, Tinkerbell, Cinderella, Little Bo-Peep, Belle, \u0026amp; Red Riding Hood \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis series includes: Dragon shifters, Bear shifters, Captain Hook \u0026amp; Peter Pan, Vampires, Monsters and Hellhounds (just to name a few!) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePLEASE NOTE: These books are meant to be read in order, although each story features a different princess, their stories are all tied together so it's best to read them in order. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis series is for you if you love: \u003cbr\u003eReverse Harem Fairytale\u003cbr\u003eFated Mates\u003cbr\u003eComplete Series Fairytale Romance\u003cbr\u003eAlphaholes\u003cbr\u003eTouch Her and Die\u003cbr\u003eObsessive Men who are ALL IN\u003cbr\u003eSupportive Girl BFFS\u003cbr\u003eForced Proximity\u003cbr\u003eCaptive Romance\u003cbr\u003eEnemies to Lovers\u003cbr\u003eForbidden Romance\u003cbr\u003eDamaged Heroes\u003cbr\u003eAlpha Males and Strong Heroines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e H. 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