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nicolet2018's review
3.0
I was so eager to read this Harlequin novel because mermaids are not a very common occurence in paranormal romance, YA or adult. That said the bayou has always fascinated me so this combination made me excited.
The Harlequin branch Nocturne focuses on paranornal romance and from experience these type of books are similar compared to the urban parnormal genre. In that coarse language is used and sex scenes are explicit. These are usually focused upon much more.
I did enjoy this but personally, I felt that the romance was not a true love thing. Shelly and Tillman jumped into a physical relationship immediately and for what the author claims of writing stories where true love is magical. I did not get this here.
I did like the mystery, it was engaging. The various characters jumped out at me and I could not help but be gleeful reading about the world building for the mermaids. For a Harlequin novel the plot was well written. I guess the romance disappointed me but at least the author did not go crazy with the sex. I liked Shelly as a character, she was kind, understanding and always felt different from her cousins. Which is something everyone can identify with.
The way the story ended was not bad as well. It kind of leaves room for more but it does feel closed.
The Harlequin branch Nocturne focuses on paranornal romance and from experience these type of books are similar compared to the urban parnormal genre. In that coarse language is used and sex scenes are explicit. These are usually focused upon much more.
I did enjoy this but personally, I felt that the romance was not a true love thing. Shelly and Tillman jumped into a physical relationship immediately and for what the author claims of writing stories where true love is magical. I did not get this here.
I did like the mystery, it was engaging. The various characters jumped out at me and I could not help but be gleeful reading about the world building for the mermaids. For a Harlequin novel the plot was well written. I guess the romance disappointed me but at least the author did not go crazy with the sex. I liked Shelly as a character, she was kind, understanding and always felt different from her cousins. Which is something everyone can identify with.
The way the story ended was not bad as well. It kind of leaves room for more but it does feel closed.
krypto6661's review
3.0
Title: Siren’s Secret
Author: Debbie Herbert
Series: (if any) Dark Seas book 1
Rating:2.5/5 stars
Format: Audiobook
Why'd you pick this book? Mermaids, duh
Summary: Shelly Connors's worlds—on land and in the sea—are turned upside down when an evening swim turns into a nightmare. On a sweltering night deep in the bayou, the mystical mermaid witnesses a horrifying act. With a monstrous killer now hot on her trail, her life and the lives of her kin are in jeopardy.
Terrified of becoming the next victim, Shelly has no choice but to turn to Sheriff Tillman Angier. Tillman has had his intense gray eyes on the sultry honey-haired beauty for a while. The feelings are mutual …and impossible to ignore. But he's determined to solve the murders, and he knows Shelly's hiding something. Can she trust him with her deepest secret?
Favorite and Least Favorite part: This didn’t feel realistic (I know, its about mermaids, not the point) as a murder mystery/thriller. It was trying to hard, and it didn’t work. It also didn’t work as a romance because the girl, Shelly was so d.u.m.b.
If you like this book you might like: The Siren by Keira Cass is a great mermaid tale
Author: Debbie Herbert
Series: (if any) Dark Seas book 1
Rating:2.5/5 stars
Format: Audiobook
Why'd you pick this book? Mermaids, duh
Summary: Shelly Connors's worlds—on land and in the sea—are turned upside down when an evening swim turns into a nightmare. On a sweltering night deep in the bayou, the mystical mermaid witnesses a horrifying act. With a monstrous killer now hot on her trail, her life and the lives of her kin are in jeopardy.
Terrified of becoming the next victim, Shelly has no choice but to turn to Sheriff Tillman Angier. Tillman has had his intense gray eyes on the sultry honey-haired beauty for a while. The feelings are mutual …and impossible to ignore. But he's determined to solve the murders, and he knows Shelly's hiding something. Can she trust him with her deepest secret?
Favorite and Least Favorite part: This didn’t feel realistic (I know, its about mermaids, not the point) as a murder mystery/thriller. It was trying to hard, and it didn’t work. It also didn’t work as a romance because the girl, Shelly was so d.u.m.b.
If you like this book you might like: The Siren by Keira Cass is a great mermaid tale
roseayyy_reads's review
4.0
I received a free copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
Beautiful cover! Not too heavy on the romance, which I love because normally romances tend to take over the book and take away from the main plot of the story. Loved the characters, especially because there were MERMAIDS. Not many mermaid books around, which was what made me want to read this book on the first place. Loved the writing as well. I really enjoyed seeing the killer's point of view, it made you understand him and even feel sorry for him at times. I love when villains have layers to them rather than the typical "I kill because I can". Good debut novel!
Beautiful cover! Not too heavy on the romance, which I love because normally romances tend to take over the book and take away from the main plot of the story. Loved the characters, especially because there were MERMAIDS. Not many mermaid books around, which was what made me want to read this book on the first place. Loved the writing as well. I really enjoyed seeing the killer's point of view, it made you understand him and even feel sorry for him at times. I love when villains have layers to them rather than the typical "I kill because I can". Good debut novel!