May Leval, is a vet doctor and marine biologist. She lives alone in her two story beach house, just outside the city. The entire city coast knows of who she is, but would never dare cross her path unless it was an animal emergency. She has been through hard times and has stopped almost all human contact, only ever really spending time with the animals she has rescued. One day she helps a group of Merformers. What impact will they have on her life? Can May Leval ever truly be happy again? Read to find out.

Aerith always believed she was an ordinary mortal-clumsy, geeky, and completely out of place in the world. But on the eve of her 18th birthday, she discovers a shocking truth: she's no ordinary girl, but the long-lost daughter of the Fates, destined to rule the Underworld as Hades' queen. Thrown into the realm of gods and monsters, Aerith must learn to navigate her new life among immortal beings, where loyalty and power shift like the winds. Tutored by gods, pursued by ancient rivalries, and bound to Hades-a brooding, powerful god who's been waiting for her for centuries-Aerith faces the daunting challenge of learning how to rule an entire realm while still figuring out how to be herself. Can she rise to the challenge of ruling alongside the enigmatic Hades, or will the forces that oppose her destiny tear their fated union apart? With humor, heart, and a touch of magic, Aerith must learn the ropes of royalty and love in a world where even the gods themselves play by their own rules. How to be a Queen is a fun and fresh take on Greek mythology, blending romance, adventure, and self-discovery into an unforgettable journey through the immortal world.

❝How many times do I have to tell you?" she whispered, feeling the tears collect at the corners of her eyes. "I'm ugly, I'm disgusting, I'm the girl who everyone screams at when they see the other half of her face - I made babies cry and I made crowds of people scream and I'm a mess, I'm a - a - beast." He tried to ignore the pain that slit his chest apart. "How many times do I have to tell you?" he murmured quietly, stroking away the tears that rolled down her cheeks. "That you're the most beautiful girl I've ever laid my eyes on?❞ ❊❊❊ A girl who is afraid of her own reflection, A boy who is afraid of spilling his truths, A story that can mend broken hearts. ❊❊❊