Veiled City Series by Ellie Pond

Four hearts, one destiny.As a merman commander, my responsibilities are protect my people and follow the council's orders. Despite my rank, I’ve never been good at following orders. When we discover Annabelle Portsmouth has the gene we’re looking for, I know we need her. It’s a rare trait that gives her the potential to become a mermaid. But after one look at her, I’d want her even without it. And I’m willing to take down my own men who touch her without permission... moreFour hearts, one destiny.As a merman commander, my responsibilities are protect my people and follow the council's orders. Despite my rank, I’ve never been good at following orders. When we discover Annabelle Portsmouth has the gene we’re looking for, I know we need her. It’s a rare trait that gives her the potential to become a mermaid. But after one look at her, I’d want her even without it. And I’m willing to take down my own men who touch her without permission.I do what I have to do - I take her from her apartment and bring her under the sea to the domed Veiled City. A world of magic and secrets, where the females have the freedom to choose as many mates as they wish.I understood my actions would have consequences. My government, like me, doesn’t give second chances. I did it for my nation, and for Annabelle, to let her become her true self.But now she’s mine.And I’ll do anything to keep this human. Anything. And I’m keeping this human.Captured by the Dark Commander is the first of a four books about Annabelle and her guys. It contains darker themes then some of Ellie Pond's other books. less

Annabelle is mine to protect, but I can't help myself.I want her.I need her.And I will do anything to keep her safe.

Thrust into a realm of mystery and allure, doctoral student Annabelle confronts the dual reality of curse and blessing that her mermaid blood brings, as she navigates the intrigues of the Veiled City.Eros, the enigmatic thief caged by his dark past and ruthless decisions, stands at the crossroads of redemption and ruin... moreThrust into a realm of mystery and allure, doctoral student Annabelle confronts the dual reality of curse and blessing that her mermaid blood brings, as she navigates the intrigues of the Veiled City.Eros, the enigmatic thief caged by his dark past and ruthless decisions, stands at the crossroads of redemption and ruin. Blackmailed into an assassin's shadowy embrace, he’s tasked with a deadly mission—eliminate Nico, the merman commander whose calloused hands and tender heart awakened the mermaid within Annabelle. Torn between lethal duty and burgeoning obsession, Eros must decide whether to embrace the shadows or fight for love.As Nico embarks on a perilous quest in treacherous waters, the bonds of love and loyalty are tested. Holter, the steadfast geminae, and Castor Drakos, a scion balancing power and passion, are entwined in the dance of destinies, each harboring secrets that could either strengthen the bonds of love or shatter the foundations of their world. less

There’s no leaving the Veiled City, not now. I’m in it, my heart is tied to Nico, Holter and Eros. But there’s one more who I yearn Castor Drakos. I can’t have him. Having a human mate will make it hard for him to ever rule as king. He’s bent on changing this place. And if there’s one thing it needs, it's change. The assailant who destroyed the Glyden lobby up their attacks to a new level. And I think it’s all tied back to the death of Nico’s parents so long ago... moreThere’s no leaving the Veiled City, not now. I’m in it, my heart is tied to Nico, Holter and Eros. But there’s one more who I yearn Castor Drakos. I can’t have him. Having a human mate will make it hard for him to ever rule as king. He’s bent on changing this place. And if there’s one thing it needs, it's change. The assailant who destroyed the Glyden lobby up their attacks to a new level. And I think it’s all tied back to the death of Nico’s parents so long ago.There’s a lot to worry about, including the safety of my cousin and aunt; And Eros’s sister.Bound by the Golden King is a fast-paced adventure and final book in the Veiled City series. Where the heroine doesn’t have to choose, but gets to keep all of her heroes. less