Siren's Surrender

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“Devyn Quinn writes with a sharp sense of humor, a breathtaking sensuality, and a vivid sense of style. I loved this book from the first page to the last!”

—Darynda Jones, author of
First Grave on the Right

 

“
Siren’s Call
is a thoroughly mesmerizing ride—Quinn throws open the doors to an unbelievable world where nothing is as expected. At once terrifying and fascinating, and unbelievably entertaining, this is a book you won’t forget.”

—Kate Douglas, bestselling author of the Wolf Tales and the Demonslayers series

“Devyn Quinn writes her stories exactly the way I like to read them: rich, detailed, and a touch poetic. You can practically smell the wind, feel the passion, and taste the tears.”

—Morgan Hawke, author of
Kiss of the Wolf

“More than a paranormal romance where the star-crossed lovers must battle huge obstacles,
Siren’s Call
quickly serves up a main course of interesting characters with a side dish of archaeological and historical intrigue. The novel does not delay the inevitable, nor does it retread the oft-trod predictable lines of many paranormal romances. Instead, as the story develops so do intriguing questions about privacy, relationships, and what the world may have a right to know.”

—Fresh Fiction

“This first Dark Tides novel has a nicely inventive shape-shifting heroine. The hero is quite humanly flawed, and yet satisfyingly honorable.”

—
Romantic Times

“The questions, feelings, and issues discussed made this unlikely story more real and believable. . . . I felt that the author fully pulled me into the world that she created. . . . I am definitely interested in reading the next book in this series.”

—Night Owl Reviews

“If you like a fast-paced read that draws you in quickly and leaves you begging for more, this is the book for you. . . . I found myself really absorbed in the plot and emotionally invested in the characters. . . . [A]nd I’m sure some are already screaming in Ms. Quinn’s head, begging her to tell their stories. All I can add is, I’ll be waiting none too patiently for the next installment of the Dark Tides series. Ms. Quinn not only delivered, but went above and beyond.”

—Rites of Romance (recommended read)

“I enjoyed the story, especially the prickly Tessa. Paranormal fans with a penchant for mermaids are likely to enjoy this series.”

—The Romance Readers Connection

“A mystical tale of magic-wielding Mers, a lost civilization, and an evil queen hell-bent on destruction; escapism at its finest! If you haven’t read Devyn Quinn before, let me say this, ‘Her descriptions are vivid.’ You’ll also enjoy the malevolent characters as much as her likable ones. I certainly do!”

—LoveRomancePassion Reviews

“You won’t find many paranormals that focus on mermaids, and after reading this one, I have to wonder why. I mean, sure, vampires, weres, and aliens are cool and all, but Tessa and her sisters . . . will introduce readers to a world potentially far more mysterious and intriguing. . . . If you’re looking for a tale that successfully blends emotion, action, and a healthy dollop of intrigue, you’ve found it in
Siren’s Call
.”

—Romance Reviews Today

“I absolutely fell in love with this book.
Siren’s Call
is a refreshing change from vampires and werewolves. This book transported me to a magical world underwater.”

—Manic Readers

“Fast-paced, action-packed, and hotter than sin.”

—TwoLips Reviews

“May just leave the reader . . . begging for more.”

—Coffee Time Romance

“Dark, powerful, and deliciously erotic.... Step out of your comfort zone, embrace the impossible, and lose yourself in this richly sensual tale, the ultimate in dark erotic romance.”

—Kate Douglas, author of the Wolf Tales series

“Altogether, a deliciously hot page-turner.”

—
Romantic Times

“[This] is a killer! It totally rocks.”

—Joyfully Reviewed

“Exciting paranormal romantic suspense . . . a thrilling shape-shifting tale of the power of love.”

—
Midwest Book Review

“A fantastic story that was definitely a page-turner.”

—The Romance Studio

 

“Devyn Quinn is a mistress of paranormal penmanship and a delightful deviant in the art of erotica.”

—Erotica Revealed

“An addictive read . . . both dark and extremely erotic, so not for the faint of heart. I’d rate it as deliciously evil.”

—Terri Pray, author of
Deed Wife

“Devyn Quinn deserves a place of honor in the paranormal genre.”

—Ecataromance

“An awesome pulse-pounding read.”

—The Romance Studio

“If you like your vampire romance to be dark [and] devilishly sexy . . . then Devyn Quinn is an author you do not dare miss out on.”

—Love Romances & More

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It’s hard to believe it’s time write up another page of thank-yous for the second Dark Tides book. My, how the time flew by! You can pretty much bet that
Siren’s Surrender
could not have come to be without the following people:

Jhanteigh Kupihea has actually survived a second book with her hair intact. I say that because I’m sure she would like to pull most of it out when dealing with the insanity that is Devyn and the process of writing a new book. Fortunately she has the patience of a saint. She also has a very sharp red pen, and her use of it makes me look smarter than I really am.

Roberta Brown is still my agent and still holding my hand. I am thankful she’s there to listen to my concerns and sort out the messes I seem to get myself in. She’s my rock in this business, and without her advice and career guidance, I would not be where I am today.

Bestselling authors Morgan Hawke and Darynda Jones generously took the time out of their own busy schedules to read the book and give me a couple of killer quotes. Thank you, ladies!

I also need to mention my beta readers, Tracey and Lea. These girls are always willing to suffer through draft after draft and haven’t yet told me I really need to go flip burgers instead of write. Kate Douglas is still there, letting me bend her ear. Vanessa Hawthorne needs to slap me for forgetting to mention her in the last book as part of my posse. And, Buddy, I didn’t mean to lump you in with the ladies. You stand on your own, a fabulous friend and talented writer.

A mention also has to go to reader Jackie Hussein for providing the title of
Siren’s Surrender
. Thanks, Jackie, for racking your brain so we’d have something to put on the front of the book.

If there’s anyone I’ve forgotten, I’ll catch you the next time around!

T
urning into the hotel parking lot, Blake Whittaker guided his black sedan into the nearest available space and killed the engine. Instead of making an immediate grab for the bag in the passenger’s seat, he simply sat, staring into the distance.

It was amazing how things had changed since he’d last been in Port Rock. Almost seventeen years had passed since he’d last set foot in the small Maine fishing village. And while the old familiar landmarks were still in place, a lot of things looked different. The hotel, for instance, was new. Back when he was a kid the oceanfront acreage overlooking the bay was undeveloped, offering an unobstructed view of the open water and the small island that lay about a mile offshore.

Little Mer Island,
he thought. That was where he’d be heading first thing tomorrow. To get there he’d have to rent a skiff, crossing over the wide-open waters of the bay.