Kingdoms of the Ocean Series by Jessica Gleave

Some believe they are the heroes in their story. Others just do what needs to be done. This may be Laxin’s war, but his reasons may not be all that they seem. Charisa is back in the sea but for someone who hates the responsibility of her birthright, impending war may not be the best time to return. Darren wasn’t going to let Charisa leave him behind, he returns to the very place he was banished from but not all of the merpeople will be waiting with open arms... moreSome believe they are the heroes in their story. Others just do what needs to be done. This may be Laxin’s war, but his reasons may not be all that they seem. Charisa is back in the sea but for someone who hates the responsibility of her birthright, impending war may not be the best time to return. Darren wasn’t going to let Charisa leave him behind, he returns to the very place he was banished from but not all of the merpeople will be waiting with open arms. Evelda and Thaine are preparing the Atlantic Ocean for the upcoming war. But they may not be only fighting to protect Tridentis. They’re fighting for the ones they love. The King’s War is the third book in the Kingdoms of the Ocean series. A secret world far below the water’s surface. Where the merpeople, not only navigate the perils of life under the sea but also of love. less

A new queen. A royal wedding. A chance for two mermaids to find love. Mylvine should be grieving her father, but the burden placed on her to perform as queen is a heavy one. And the heaviest of all is to negotiate access to Tridentis for her mother, with the kingdom that was once their enemy. Soon she finds herself invited to the wedding of Evelda and Thaine of the Atlantic Ocean Kingdom. An opportunity to strengthen the bonds again by attending... moreA new queen. A royal wedding. A chance for two mermaids to find love. Mylvine should be grieving her father, but the burden placed on her to perform as queen is a heavy one. And the heaviest of all is to negotiate access to Tridentis for her mother, with the kingdom that was once their enemy. Soon she finds herself invited to the wedding of Evelda and Thaine of the Atlantic Ocean Kingdom. An opportunity to strengthen the bonds again by attending.What Mylvine doesn’t expect is that one of the wedding guests is the most beautiful mermaid she had ever seen. Only there’s another who doesn’t want her to find love with the mermaid.A New Queen’s Burden is the fourth book in the Kingdoms of the Ocean series. A secret world far below the water’s surface. Where the merpeople not only navigate the perils of life under the sea but also of love. less

A mermaid and a merman fall in love, but her secrets will force them apart.When Kalaiyah and Nateo meet, they both experience a love unlike anything either of them has felt before.But Kalaiyah is keeping something from Nateo, the truth about who she really is.Heartbroken and devastated from her lies, Nateo returns to the Atlantic Ocean.Only for Kalaiyah to follow and beg his forgiveness.No matter how much he tries, Nateo can’t forget the circumstances surrounding her secret... moreA mermaid and a merman fall in love, but her secrets will force them apart.When Kalaiyah and Nateo meet, they both experience a love unlike anything either of them has felt before.But Kalaiyah is keeping something from Nateo, the truth about who she really is.Heartbroken and devastated from her lies, Nateo returns to the Atlantic Ocean.Only for Kalaiyah to follow and beg his forgiveness.No matter how much he tries, Nateo can’t forget the circumstances surrounding her secret. He’s in turmoil whether to take back the love of his life or never being able to trust her again.All Kalaiyah wanted was to savor her last bout of freedom before she returned home. Only she didn’t count on meeting the merman of her dreams. When opportunity strikes for her to go to Nateo in the Atlantic Ocean, she doesn’t hesitate. But there’s a reason why Kalaiyah hid who she was.Can she be strong enough to change her own fate?Will it be with Nateo by her side? less