Siren’s Call

Between desire and love there are some things that can’t stay buried, even in the deep of the ocean.

 As a woman with a secret, lighthouse keeper Tessa Lonike savors her solitude on the island of Little Mer, off the coast of Maine. During a violent storm, Tessa spots a man thrashing in the ice cold waters and dives in to save him, using her ability as a mermaid to easily pull him to shore. 

 When Kenneth Randall awakens on the beach he is alone, left with the haunting memory of his beautiful, flame-haired savior. But a year later, when Kenneth meets her again, he’s determined not to let Tessa slip away.  Just as the desire between them begins to burn, Tessa’s archaeologist ex-lover comes back to town with a tantalizing clue to her murky heritage.

 The trio travel to the Mediterranean in search of answers, and when Tessa inadvertently opens an underwater portal they find a lost mermaid city. But in the deep, not everything is as it seems, and Tessa must decide if she wants to take her place as the royal heir, or follow the call of her heart…

Reviews:

“The blend of action and romance that Quinn has spun together in this beautiful tale of discovery should please all readers of the romance genre as it truly is a magnificent tail (pun fully intended).  Highly recommend for all fans of romance books! ” –  Monster Librarian Reviews

“A mystical tale of magick-wielding Mers, a lost civilization, and an evil queen hell-bent on destruction; escapism at its finest!If you haven’t read Devyn Quinn before, let me say this, “Her descriptions are vivid.” You’ll also enjoy the malevolent characters as much as her likeable ones. I certainly do! 4.5 Stars.” – Susan S, LoveRomancePassion Reviews

“Devyn Quinn’s fast-paced “Siren’s Call” mixes a sound amount of romance, betrayal, and mystery, and her characters are intriguing and flowing with emotion. The plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns and yet it is easy to follow. 4.5 Stars.” – Romance Novel News Reviews

“Siren’s Call quickly serves up a main course of interesting characters with a side dish of archeological and historical intrigue. The novel does not delay the inevitable, nor does it retread the oft-trod predictable lines of many paranormal romances. Instead, as the story develops so do intriguing questions about privacy, relationships and what the world may have a right to know.” – Fresh Fiction

“Siren’s Call is the first release in Devyn Quinn’s new Dark Tides series.  Paranormal fans with a penchant for mermaids are likely to enjoy this series. 4 Stars.” – The Romance Readers Connection

“The story line is fast-paced & readers will enjoy this entertaining tale. 5 Stars.” – Harriet Klausner

“If you like a fast paced read that draws you in quickly and leaves you begging for more this is the book for you. I found myself really absorbed in the plot and emotionally invested in the characters. Ms Quinn but only delivered she went above and beyond. A Recommended Read.” – Rites of Romance Reviews

“Siren’s Call is a thoroughly mesmerizing ride — Quinn throws open the doors to an unbelievable world where nothing is as expected. At once terrifying and fascinating and unbelievably entertaining, this is a book you won’t forget.” -Kate Douglas, bestselling author of Wolf Tales & The DemonSlayers

“The author fully pulled me into her world that she created in her mind and put down on paper. I wasn’t left confused or needing to backtrack some pages to figure out what she was talking about, everything flowed smoothly. This story quickly drew me in and was overall fun. It is the first book in a new series called Dark Tides. I am definitely interested in reading the next book in this series. 4.5 Stars. ” – Night Owl Romance

 ”Siren’s Call is a faced paced, thrilling story, that was laced with dark wit and plot twists that made for a great read.” – Closetwriter Reviews

“Highly entertaining, a quick fun read, with just enough action to keep me on my toes. This is a wonderful novel for Urban Fantasy readers that would like to transition to Paranormal Romance.” – Parajunkie Reviews

“Siren’s Call was a great start to a new series…  If you like your romance with plenty of action or are curious to find out more about mermaids then I’m sure you’ll enjoy this book.” - Sarah’s Book Reviews

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Excerpt:

Prologue

Kenneth Randall walked along the craggy beach. Hands shoved into the pockets of his jacket, he watched ever-rising waves lap against the shoreline. Gray, brooding clouds hung low in the sky. Lightning scratched like an angry animal at their fat bellies. Thunder rumbled in the distance, ominously warning of the deluge soon to arrive. A foghorn blast from the lighthouse standing about a mile off the bay warned stragglers off the water. When the storm finally made shore, it would hit with vicious force.

The bitter sea wind kicked up, driving the water harder against the land. An icy blast of air threaded through his hair, as intimate as the caress of a lover. It seemed the water spoke, although Kenneth knew—just knew—the voice couldn’t be anything but the echo of the wind. Its mournful whisper traveled through the air, brushing against his ears.

Join me, came the ocean’s song. I can take your pain away.

Brooding, he studied the restless sea. A vision of sinking beneath the waves immediately unfurled across his mind’s eye, sending a forbidding chill through his veins. It would be easy to do. Wiser inhabitants of Point Rock Harbor had already made their way to shelter. No boats lingered on the water, nor people on the beach.

He was all alone.  

Heart thudding dully against his ribs, Kenneth headed closer to the water’s edge. He took one step, and then another, moving with the determination of a man who’d made up his mind. Stopping at the edge of the beach, he felt the water seep into his heavy boots. The unexpected sensation of wet and ooze sent a shiver down his spine.

Bending, he fumbled with the laces, working the heavy wet things off his feet with clumsy fingers. The Arctic airstream driving the storm had given the water a brisk, eye-opening nip. It was chilly, but not yet unbearable. Self-preservation tugged at the back of his mind where logic still lingered. He really should turn around and head out, go back to the hotel room he’d rented for the duration of his month-long vacation.

His mouth drew into a downward arc. He’d only kept the reservations because there was no refund on the anniversary package he’d booked months ago. He’d been looking forward to the idea of being holed up in a quaint little seaside hotel, making passionate love to his wife. Now, he dreaded it.

Traveling alone was the hardest part.

Blinking to clear his blurry vision, Kenneth pulled his soggy boots off, and set them aside. His socks followed. It didn’t feel like half a year had passed since he’d laid Jennifer to rest. The trip to Maine had been his idea, an attempt to get Jennifer away from the stress of work and family. It would be just the two of them, reconnecting, rediscovering the old spark of passion.

Instead of celebrating their life together, he was left alone. Mourning Jennifer’s loss.

And looking for a way out, he thought.

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