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Joey Hill’s novels of erotic adventure have been lauded as “that rare experience that reminds us why we read.” [ParaNormal Romance] Here she spins a tale of two lost souls—a mermaid and a fallen angel—whose forbidden desire will shake the heavens and split the seas…
Having battled the Dark Ones for centuries, Jonah has lost too many of his angel brethren to them. His noble spirit is weary of endless war—which allows a Dark One to strike the blow that severs Jonah’s wing and sends him plummeting into the sea.
Anna is a descendant of the mermaid whose poignant legend is much darker and more complex than the fairy tale. Though tragedy and isolation are her fate, her longing for love compels her to risk her life to protect the fallen Jonah. When Jonah delays his return to the heavens, Anna’s secret passions are tempted.
Jonah’s destiny lies beyond her desire—and if she repeats her ancestor’s mistakes, heartache will be her only reward. But as she falls more in love with him, Anna wonders if she’ll lose her heart and her dreams to save Jonah’s soul…
Anonymous
Posted April 27, 2012
Joey W. Hill proves herself to be a master storyteller in 'A Mermaid's Kiss'. Her lyrical prose is nothing short of magical in it's ability to be both superbly dark and richly erotic while retaining it's fairy tale essence. As a long time fan of the Disney version of 'The Little Mermaid', I've also been aware that the true tale foretells a much more tragic ending whereby the mermaid doesn't marry her prince but instead perishes cursed and broken-hearted. Ms. Hill expands upon this darker original with tragedy destined to fall upon all descendants of Arianne.
Jonah, Angel and Prime Legion Commander of the Goddess, has lived a long life drenched in destruction, death, and blood. Having survived a war-torn millennia, Jonah's soul has slowly tarnished with the very darkness he's been fighting and thereby corrupting his faith and love in the Lady. After being mortally wounded in battle, Jonah plunges into the ocean with a sigh of relief; grateful that he can finally find some peace in death. His hopes are thwarted though by a brave and beautiful little mermaid.
Anna, a Daughter of Arianne and therefore doomed to tragedy, is still a woman of hope and love. Cursed with the ability to shapeshift into a human, she's lived the life as a being with no true place in the world, an outcast, but one capable of compassionate love and fierce loyalty. Unlike the female ancestors before her, Anna accepts her fate in life to live without reciprocal love while at the same time yearning for it above all else. Given her self-sacrificing nature, it is no surprise that she risks her life from the very beginning for an angel bent on his own destruction.
Despite having lived for a 1000 years, Jonah has never truly sought to understand his own soul. The consuming thoughts of war have blotted out the light of the Lady, leaving his heart to ponder and question his own existence and role in the universe. Humans, the Lady's to protect and therefore Jonah's to protect, cease to be nothing other then rats destroying everything in their path. The evil doings of humans call to the Dark Ones, thus rising the armies of angels; guarding them despite the fact that it's this very evil, festering within the human soul, that makes the Dark Ones very existence possible. Jonah is tired of fighting for those that continue to call to the Dark Ones and suffer the inevitable deaths of his sons for the guilt of their loss weighs heavily upon his conscience. He has lost all hope and all reason to fight and to exist.
Recognizing the darkness within Jonah, Anna makes the decision to help him at any cost, even her own death. She enlists the help of the seawitch, Mina, and with her guiding visions, Anna convinces Jonah to embark on a journey that will lead her further and further away from her beloved ocean.
Jonah decides to accompany Anna and her pursuit of the healing powers of a human shaman not because he wishes to eradicate the poison within him, but because he has found some measure of contentment with Anna. Jonah, though an angel, is not noble. Selfishly, he chooses to drift along on this journey with a self-sacrificing little mermaid because it relieves him of having to think beyond the now. Anna provides for him a route of escapism and monetary respite for his ugly thoughts. He truly feels that a shaman, a human no less, can not heal his rotted soul and there are several points throughout the journey where Jonah tries to drive Anna away from him and their mission.
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Posted July 1, 2010
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My first date with Joey Hill came after a chance meeting in the erotic section of the local Books-A-Million. The undead have populated my fiction selections of late, so it was her Vampire Queen Series that caught my eye.
Ahhhh, the joy of young love. I closed that book like a schoolgirl closing the front door after her first kiss.
Would our future encounters equal the initial thrill? Would my admiration grow? Perhaps disappointment would settle in as it does so often against my high expectations.
Like any fantastic second date, A Mermaid's Kiss held everything I found appealing from the first, but didn't play like the same melody with different lyrics.
Jonah and Anna were three dimensional characters with a genuine, grown-up romance. The plot and fantasy world were creative, but believable. The supporting characters actually supported the story and did not seem billboards for upcoming books. The love scenes were tender, rough, imaginative and unexpected.
Sometimes idealism in fiction is like a rock in my shoe. Not Ms. Hill's. I find her voice unique in this genre. Kind of like a minty lotion. Soothing, yet stimulating at the same time.
This book in particular managed some pretty deep concepts without feeling like a sermon or taking things too seriously.
I sometimes have trouble accepting the fantasy world the writer intended. A Mermaid's Kiss encouraged me to just "go with it" and I felt immensely rewarded for the effort.
If you like a romance with adventurous love scenes, a plot that assumes an intelligent reader, vivid landscapes, real emotion, believable dialogue and having a few things to think about even after you've finished the book, then I highly recommend A Mermaid's kiss and this author.
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Posted March 29, 2010
I was looking for a good story about mermaids, with some romance, would be okay. This was mythical creatures, in porn. The writer apparantly does not know the difference between romance and porn, an uses these characters and their dillemas as an excuse for page after page of detailed, in very unpoetic language, explicit sex. If that is what you are looking for, you can probably get it cheaper. I will not even pass the book on, but will throw it out as I usually do with any garbage.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I could not put this book down!!! It is one of my all time favorates! I know that I will be reading this book again in the future!!!
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Posted January 8, 2013
Anna is a mermaid, and Jonah is an angel, but their hearts not their minds bring them together. If you are familiar with Joey Hill's work, you will know she writes wonderful stories. Each one has a depth that will astound you. She is vivid in her descriptions of time and place, so much so, that you can imagine yourself there by closing your eyes. This is a love story, but not without bumps along the way. Anna saves Jonah when he is injured in a battle with the dark ones (bad guys). She is determined to help Jonah heal, not only his body, but his spirit as well after he becomes disillusioned with his current duties as a Prime Legion commander. They embark on a journey that is filled with each other discovering life may not well be worth living without the one you love by your side. This book is not without some bittersweet moments when you think, oh no it can't end this way. But take heart, these two have many pleasurable (and creative) encounters that will leave you fanning yourself from the heat as they figure out that love will always find a way....
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Posted October 5, 2012
This was dark, erotic, romantic and fantastical. Extremely well written and captivating. Worth rereading many times.
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Posted June 20, 2012
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Posted February 11, 2012
I did not like this book whatsoever what was it even about
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Posted September 12, 2011
Loved this book. Really good series. Hill tops the charts with romance, sensuality and emotional issues in creative ways.
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Posted May 14, 2013
Really Good!! Loved it
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Posted April 29, 2013
Can i join??...name is moonshine shine for short i have long dark slightly curly hair with strands of deep blue,gold,silver,and green that goes down to my waist i have see green/deep blue eyes with specks of silver and my tail is deep blue with swirls of green,gold,silver,and black with a tad of sparkles.age is 159
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Posted March 29, 2013
Swims in slowly.
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Posted March 28, 2013
Swam away
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Posted February 4, 2013
I like mermaids. This one good too.
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Posted January 23, 2013
this is a great story abut Faith and redemption infused with plenty of searing romance. A story that will make you more. After centuries of loss and heartache, Jonah has succumbed to a debilitating despair that threatens his very soul. Anna's innocent hopefulness stir feelings in him he thought long gone. But will her light be enough to save this war-weary angel? Jonah is just heart-breaking. His despair is so intense it makes one wonder just how he will be able to find his way out of the darkness that engulfs him. Yet along the way, we see glimpses of his heart that tell us he isn't completely lost, even if he himself doesn't realize it.
Anna sees it, though. With her effervescent personality and her ability to find joy in the smallest of things, she is the perfect foil for his darkness, warming Jonah with a heart that is absolutely pure.
Mistress Rose
bookloverJH
Posted January 14, 2013
Love Jonah and Anna, I thought the storyline was excellent. I loved the take on Ariel and her "curse". Very well written. (don't bother with the other two in this serious though they were awful!)
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Posted January 13, 2013
Very disaponted. Story lags to long into nothing worth reading.
Anonymous
Posted January 8, 2013
She suddenly turned into a fairy
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Posted December 31, 2012
Loved this book!
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Posted March 3, 2011
very romantic but wierd
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Overview
Joey Hill’s novels of erotic adventure have been lauded as “that rare experience that reminds us why we read.” [ParaNormal Romance] Here she spins a tale of two lost souls—a mermaid and a fallen angel—whose forbidden desire will shake the heavens and split the seas…
Having battled the Dark Ones for centuries, Jonah has lost too many of his angel brethren to them. His noble spirit is weary of endless war—which allows a Dark...