Bride of the Sea by Emma Hamm

Bride of the Sea by Emma Hamm

The Little Mermaid meets Irish Mythology in this retelling of the beloved classic.

A STANDALONE Otherworld Series Companion Novel

Once upon a time.

Saoirse dreams of land. Her father has other plans, and intends to marry her off as soon as possible. When a ship sinks near her home, she carries the only surviving sailor to a faerie blessed isle and plans her escape. Who better to help her than a man with few scruples and little cares in the world?

Manus dreams of the sea. He spent every coin in his pockets to get back on a ship but never expected the vessel to sink. When a merrow saves him, he realizes the chance meeting is an opportunity. She could make him rich and become his good luck charm, so the legends say. Now, he just needs to get off the isle she's trapped him on.

They intend to use each other, but find their souls drawn together bit by bit. Can either leave the isle and the sea without losing their hearts in the bargain?

I grew up in a little rural Maine town. I grew up surrounded by blueberry fields, a farm full of animals, and family. That was one of the most beneficial ways for a child to mature. Horses blew sweet-smelling breath in my hair, goats taunted me till I laughed, and someone who loved me always picked me up when I fell. I consider myself quite fortunate to have grown up in this manner.

My fascination with imaginative storytelling began when I was a child. I used to act out how a narrative should have ended and regularly debate with my mother about movie endings. I dabbled in writing and finally ended myself in the internet writing community. Thanks to my ever attentive parents, who taught me that imagination was one of the greatest assets of the human mind, my love of characters flourished and grew.

Next to the fireplace, I wrote, created, and read as many books as I could. Authors like Clive Barker, Mark Danielewski, Patricia Briggs, and Clare B. Smith inspire me. Dunkle, and a slew of others. Thank you all for your generosity, love, and support.