She's a mermaid out of water. He's the man who can quenchher thirst.The clock is ticking for Alara, daughter of the Sea King, andher exploration of land. Rumor has it that a treasureunearthed from an ancient seabed near the town of Magic, New Mexico, can help. The painted pearl carries the powerof the ocean, bringing the waters wherever its bearer wishes.With the pearl, she can carry the sea with her and convinceland dwellers to respect and protect the oceans.All she has to do is find it before sundown of the sixth day, after which she must return to the sea forever. Too bad hercompetition is cunning...and mouthwateringly seductive.Wizard Devon Kaleo is a collector of rare magical artefacts.He has his sights set on finding the legendary painted pearlto defend his homeland, but his clever and alluring rivalAlara threatens to derail his mission. And she's not the onlyone-a mad sea god seeks the power of the pearl so he candrown all the lands of Earth.The wayward mermaid and rogue sorcerer can acceptdefeat, or they can join forces to win the pearl, but only ifthey can trust one another and the passion they share.Tropes: Enemies to lovers, forbidden loveNOTENo pufferfish were harmed in the making of this novel
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