Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.
Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page.
•Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
Demelza Carlton has a new series and it is a whale of a tale.
(Ocean’s Gift – Turbulence and Triumph Series, #1)
These are prequels to the Ocean’s Gift Series.
I love how she throws in some of the Ocean’s Justice, so beware.
Look at this awesome cover.
Does it speak to you like it does to me?
MY REVIEW
Yippee! Another mermaid story, Ocean’s Justice by Demelza Carlton.
A humorous and sexy introduction to Demelza’s new Ocean’s Justice series. Recommended for adults.
This novella only took me a couple of hours. I was curious, happy, sad and left wanting MORE.
I love a kickass female protagonist, no matter WHAT she is!
A woman on a ship of superstitious men cannot be good. But she has two men that will do whatever they can to see that she is okay and stays that way.
William McGregor pulled her from the sea. He quickly becomes her protector, her hero. Little does he know, she can take care of herself. He is a gentleman and proves that chivalry still exists.
Charlie, the embarrassed young man, whose clothes she wears, has a serious crush on her.
Allchin – what a great name for the cook. Hints at the humor in Demelza’s wonderful tale.
She is in a world where she knows nothing and cannot communicate. Where did she come from?
Her introduction to chocolate is a sensual one.
Her first taste of rum was a doozy.
Demelza Carlton has a way with words. Her descriptions are vivid and place me right in the middle of the action, like a fly on the wall.
I love her blend of savagery and humor. Even during the worst parts, I usually have a smile on my face. I hope that doesn’t tell my badness.
At the end of the novella, Demelza asks, “What is your favorite part of the story?” It’s hard to choose just one.
I smiled through so much, I will have to say, the part that put tears in my eyes. BUT, I cannot tell you that part. You will have to find out for yourself. If you love mermaids, Ocean’s Justice is a MUST READ.
I wanted to be able to say, “Tell me what hurts, you great big baby, so I know what to tend first.”
5 STARS Would Buy It For Them (lol)
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SYNOPSIS
Cast adrift on the Indian Ocean, eighteen-year-old Maria is saved by the crew of the steamship Trevessa.
She can’t tell them her tragic tale, so the superstitious sailors make up their own stories – and some would sacrifice her to the seas to save themselves from the coming storm.
Scottish engineer William McGregor boarded the Trevessa in search of adventure. He finds a crew convinced their ship is cursed, as he fights to protect the mysterious girl and bring her safely to shore.
When the sharks start circling and the storm closes in, are sirens more than just a myth?
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Demelza Carlton’s Mel Goes To Hell Series is fantastic.
I love this series and you can check out my review links below.
5 STAR Review – Mermaids walk among us – Ocean’s Gift by Demelza Carlton
There is more to this series that I have placed high on my TBR list (sigh).
My 5 STAR Review – Freakin Friday #17 Mini Review for Welcome to Hell by Demelza Carlton FREE
My 5 STAR Review – What is it like to work in Hell – Find out by reading See you in Hell by Demelza Carlton
My 5 STAR Review – Is there Redemption for the Baddest of All – Mel Goes To Hell by Demelza Carlton
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Holy smokes. I have to get this! I’m working on my reviews for the second and third Ocean books and this sounds every bit as great as those. Yeah! More Ocean’s!
That’s an excellent review Sherry. probably shouldn’t have read it yet but It will be a bit before I read the book so no harm done. I’m dying to know why she was all aone in the ocean.
Here is my teaser – http://fuonlyknew.com/2014/09/16/teaser-tuesdays-81-free-short-story-raker-by-christopher-a-gray-move-over-robocop/
Thanks much, Laura. I am really looking forward to the new series she’s come out with. I still have the two from the Ocean’s Gift series to read, but I got so caught up with Mel and Hell, then this came along…..Happy reading.
Looks very good. I’m beginning to think of you as a water baby–splashing around in the ocean. 🙂
Anna from Shout with Emaginette
LOL. I think I was a mermaid in a former life. My hubby thinks I still am. Thanks for stopping in, Anna!!
If I am, then it goes that you have to be too! But which? Mermaid, siren, kraken. LOL Had to throw that in.
Good one and I’m not talking. LOL
More often than not, mermaid books don’t really do it for me, but WOW, a whole series that got 5 stars from you? And that cover is truly beautiful.
Thanks for sharing 🙂
I know what you mean, Lexie. Most of the time they fall flat. I am so happy I came across Demelza and her mermaids. Happy reading.
This sounds like a great series Sherry. I love mermaids and it is great to see you loved this one!
Thanx for visiting my TT
Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace
Great minds think alike. I am loving Demelza’s take on mermaids. Thanks for visiting, Naomi.