Jessica S. Taylor

“It’s frightful bad luck to have a woman aboard.”

Brigid knew the superstition, but when her father tried to marry her off, she had no choice but to stowaway on a ship bound for Bhodheas. When she’s discovered and discarded, her fate seems sealed…until she’s saved by the ocean and its queen.

Transformed into a syren and given new life, Brigid now has the power to seek revenge on those who wronged her.

Caelum has spent his entire life trying to help those who couldn’t help themselves. After years suffering the cruelty of his pirate father, saving others from a similar fate was ingrained in him. But when he’s unable to save a young girl from being thrown overboard for hiding away, he’s devastated.

Until one day, when he’s thrown into the water by unforeseen forces, he comes face to face with the past, and maybe, with his future.

But there’s a darkness lurking on the seas they both call home. And Caelum and Brigid have no idea just how intertwined their stories really are.

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This book contains dark and adult themes and may not be suitable for readers under 16. Possible trigger warnings include: violence, drowning, death, dismemberment, torture, non-explicit flashbacks to physical abuse, brief and non-explicit references to child kidnapping and deaths, mentions of past domestic violence, mild sexual content, depictions of anxiety and depression, and mentions of past arranged marriages.

The Syren's Mutiny

Nothing is ever as it seems in Sleepy Hollow… Sleepy Hollow is crumbling. To protect the supernatural town from the mundane world, each year a resident is sacrificed to The Dullahan, the Headless Horseman that protects the veil around the Hollow. Nineteen-year-old Katrina van Tassel knows she’s a disappointment to her parents, for more reasons than one. But as the only daughter of the most prominent family in Sleepy Hollow, she never imagined that she would be chosen as the next sacrifice. Or that in her attempt to escape, she would instead come face to face with the Horseman himself. But the harbinger of death isn’t who they said he was, and Katrina begins to question everything she has ever been told. Evil forces far more dangerous than the mysterious Horseman are at work in the Hollow, and the Horseman is determined to protect Sleepy Hollow. Katrina is tempted to take the Horseman’s offer of assistance in fleeing Sleepy Hollow, rather than staying to fight by his side to save the town. Until he reveals she’s the only one with the power to stop the evil being summoned… A standalone gothic fantasy, Hollowed will pull you into the reimagined world of Sleepy Hollow and thrust you into a mysterious town filled with deadly magic, cunning betrayals, and secrets you never saw coming. Cross the bridge into the Hollow and pick up your next dark fantasy read.

A Sleepy Hollow Reimagining

Hollowed

Read this adventurous new fantasy romance with pirates and sirens galore! --- "It's frightful bad luck to have a woman aboard." Brigid knew the superstition, but when her father tried to marry her off, she had no choice but to stowaway on a ship bound for Bhodheas. When she's discovered and discarded, her fate seems sealed…until she's saved by the ocean and its queen. Transformed into a syren and given new life, Brigid now has the power to seek revenge on those who wronged her. Caelum has spent his entire life trying to help those who couldn't help themselves. After years suffering the cruelty of his pirate father, saving others from a similar fate was ingrained in him. But when he's unable to save a young girl from being thrown overboard for hiding away, he's devastated. Until one day, when he's thrown into the water by unforeseen forces, he comes face to face with the past, and maybe, with his future. But there's a darkness lurking on the seas they both call home. And Caelum and Brigid have no idea just how intertwined their stories really are. A slow burn new adult fantasy romance novel featuring deadly sirens, good-hearted pirates, and a dangerous adventure sure to keep you on the edge of your seat! This is book one in a duology and perfect for fans of action-packed fantasy with a sprinkle of romance and a healthy dose of tension. ---- Search Terms: fantasy romance, adventure romance, pirate romance, action & adventure romance, mythology, series, duology, dark fantasy, second chances, romance books, strong heroine, sirens, mermaids, goddesses, celtic goddesses, forbidden romance, action and adventure, action romance, pirates, historical fantasy, epic fantasy, low fantasy, fantasy, mythology retelling, fairytale retelling, little mermaid, peter pan, folklore retelling, retelling, betrayal, found family, cliffhanger, shipwreck, celtic mythology, pirate and mermaid romance, love story, pirate and siren

A Pirate/Siren Adventure Romance

Grab the conclusion of this adventerous fantasy romance duology! The Captain's Revenge is book 2 in The Syren's Mutiny duology. This duology is intended to be read in order, so make sure to read The Syren's Mutiny before beginning this one. ---- “Not all treasure is silver and gold.” Caelum stopped his father, but at what cost? Brigid was gone, taken by the very woman she once owed her life to, and Caelum was now wanted for his father’s murder. Now, he has to deal with the aftermath of his decisions, and with the other syrens who only seem determined to make his life more difficult. Brigid, torn from the new life she had begun to make for herself, must now endure the wrath of the goddess who had saved her. To survive, she shuts herself down, silently hoping that Caelum will rescue her and silently resigning herself to the fact that he won’t make it in time before her body succumbs to Cliodhna’s torture. When whisperings of a mysterious witch in the South reach Caelum, he’s willing to do whatever it takes to get Brigid back, including giving up that which he holds most dear. But will he be able to save her in time? And will what remains of his father’s crew really give up that easily? A slow burn new adult fantasy romance novel featuring deadly sirens, good-hearted pirates, and a dangerous adventure sure to keep you on the edge of your seat! This is book two in a duology and perfect for fans of action-packed fantasy with a sprinkle of romance and a healthy dose of tension. Read this completed duology today! Book 1 - The Syren's Mutiny ---- Search Terms: fantasy romance, adventure romance, pirate romance, sequel, action & adventure romance, mythology, series, duology, dark fantasy, second chances, romance books, strong heroine, sirens, mermaids, goddesses, celtic goddesses, forbidden romance, action and adventure, action romance, pirates, historical fantasy, epic fantasy, low fantasy, fantasy, mythology retelling, fairytale retelling, little mermaid, peter pan, folklore retelling, retelling, betrayal, found family, cliffhanger, shipwreck

The Captain's Revenge

"It's frightful bad luck to have a woman aboard." Brigid knew the superstition, but when her father tried to marry her off, she had no choice but to stowaway on a ship bound for Bhodheas. When she's discovered and discarded, her fate seems sealed?until she's saved by the ocean and its queen. Transformed into a syren and given new life, Brigid now has the power to seek revenge on those who wronged her. Caelum has spent his entire life trying to help those who couldn't help themselves. After years suffering the cruelty of his pirate father, saving others from a similar fate was ingrained in him. But when he's unable to save a young girl from being thrown overboard for hiding away, he's devastated. Until one day, when he's thrown into the water by unforeseen forces, he comes face to face with the past, and maybe, with his future. But there's a darkness lurking on the seas they both call home. And Caelum and Brigid have no idea just how intertwined their stories really are.

In a kingdom drowning in blood, all Odyssa Duhiva wants is to save her family. But the price of salvation may be higher than she ever imagined. The kingdom of Veressia has been forsaken by its prince, who has chosen instead to drown out the screams of the dying. Trapped in a kingdom without a leader and blamed by her brothers for her mother’s death, Odyssa has little hope of ever succeeding at honoring her mother’s dying wish. Driven by desperation, Odyssa ventures into the heart of the barricaded castle, masquerading as a servant amidst the prince's nightly opulent parties. But as she delves deeper into the castle’s secrets, she uncovers a sinister connection between the coward prince and the devastating plague. After attracting the attention of the prince’s most trusted advisor, Odyssa finds herself entangled in a dangerous game of power and deceit. With each step closer to the truth, she realizes that her fate—and the fate of her family—rests in the hands of the handsome stranger whose true intentions for betraying his prince and helping her seem content to remain shrouded in mystery. As forbidden passions ignite, tentative alliances are forged, and dark secrets are revealed, Odyssa must choose between following her heart or sacrificing it for the promise of salvation. Inspired by various works of Edgar Allan Poe, Beyond Those Gilded Walls is a standalone adult gothic fantasy romance brimming with rare magic, treacherous romance, and dark opulence.

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