She of the Sea
DennisRoyer
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  • Reads 10,654
  • Votes 1,956
  • Parts 54
  • Time 6h 10m
DennisRoyer
Complete, First published Nov 13, 2020
comingofagefantasy-romancefantasyromancefloridagulfintolerancelegendsmermaidmermaidsromantic-fantasyromanticfantasyseacreaturesseasideshiftersirensirensspongedivingyoungadult
2022 AMBY AWARD WINNER - Cassandra prepares to face her true nature as something other than human while avoiding relentless hunters bent on her capture.                                                                                                                                     

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Hunters invade eleven-year-old Cassandra's home to kidnap her. The doctor who hired the hunters is desperate to synthesize drugs by exploiting the unique properties of her extraordinary DNA and body organs. She is worth millions of dollars to him.

Cassie narrowly escapes but her mother is murdered. She flees to her Aunt Marnie who takes in the girl and successfully hides her for five years. Now sixteen and with the hunters once again closing in, Cassie's emotions fray to the breaking point. Not only does she face hunters and the normal tribulations of a teen, but she becomes increasingly aware of her body evolving into something other than human.

What is she? Who is the mysterious young man who continues to rescue her from danger, and should she surrender to her growing feelings toward him?

Journey with Cassie to Florida's Gulf Coast and into the exotic world of sponge diving, a mysterious lighthouse, and romance as she confronts her destiny.

Cover photo credit: Pixabay/ImaArtist
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