The Lighthouse Keeper and the Mermaid

1821

Though she's lived at a lighthouse on an isolated shore for her entire life, Daria has never believed in sea monsters--that is, of course, until she comes face to face with one just moments before being knocked unconscious and tossed in the sea.

But to her surprise, she doesn't drown but instead wakes up on a nearby shore. And when she sees her mystery creature again, she realizes he's no monster, but a mermaid, with hair like the moon, eyes like rubies...and teeth just like a shark's.

But despite his appearance, he's as kind as they come, and as he hangs around and slowly learns her language, she starts to fall for him. Unlike her other suitors, he has no expectations of what a 'proper' woman should be or how she should behave. He likes her just for her--tangled hair, men's pants, and all.

But can a human and a mermaid really form a relationship? And when two suitors keep showing up unannounced, is it even safe for her mermaid to linger?