The Lonely Merman (Gay merman/human romance): Landlocked Heart Book 1

It’s Friday afternoon, and the last thing Ben wants to be doing is trudging through a wet forest in search of a public hazard. But duty calls, and turns out more exciting than Ben imagined when he encounters a magical ruin, an enchanted pool, and Lyle—a merman who’s cursed to be landlocked many miles from the sea.

Lyle is flamboyant and exciting—he’s got tentacles, for goodness sake!—and Ben falls hard. But Lyle’s been hurt before and finds trust difficult, refusing even to reveal how to break the curse that imprisons him. Ben’s just an ordinary guy, and can’t help wondering if he can ever become the hero that Lyle so desperately needs...

A honorable mention at the Rainbow Awards.

"I greatly enjoyed reading this book. There were so many things to like. On the one hand, it was as if I were reading a contemporary gay romance involving characters interested in conservation and the environment. At the same time, I was reading about magical characters who were hundreds of years old. What a great story set up and great characters. The author did a great job of unfolding this story in a way that was totally enjoyable to read. I'd certainly consider reading more in this series." - Elisa Rolle