Captain Gunnar "Ace" Larson is a top US Marine Corps aviator, known for his unmatched flying skills and unwavering dedication to his comrades. Stationed on a remote island in the West Blue during a high-stakes conflict, his life revolves around the dangerous missions he flies and the brotherhood he shares with his fellow Marines.
One night, during a routine reconnaissance mission, Gunnar's plane is struck by cannon fire from a hidden warship down in the West Blue under cloud cover, causing him to crash into the ocean. Stranded on an uncharted island, he discovers an otherworldly world hidden beneath the waves. Here, he encounters Selene, a beautiful and enigmatic siren with the power to control the seas and the minds of men. Initially, Gunnar is wary of Selene, knowing the legends of sirens luring sailors to their doom.
Despite his fears, Gunnar finds himself drawn to Selene, who reveals a softer, more vulnerable side to the myth. She is not the monster he had imagined but a lonely being trapped by her own powers and the curse of her kind. As Gunnar and Selene spend time together, they share their stories and slowly form a bond that transcends their different worlds.
When his fellow marines come searching for him, Gunnar must decide whether to return to the life he knew or embrace a new destiny with the woman he has come to love. But Selene's dark past and the dangers of the war threaten to tear them apart. Through their journey, they learn that true love requires sacrifice and that the power to choose one's path lies within, no matter the odds.
The story explores themes of love, duty, and the power of choice in the face of destiny. It blends elements of military action with fantasy, creating a unique tale of romance and adventure.
With her deadly secret out in the open, Cassie must fight even harder to protect not only her sister but her own heart.
*****
Cassie has never been in a tighter spot. In an unexpectedly grim fight, Julian, her annoying yet charming tutee, uncovers her deadly secret! With the threat of homelessness pressing down on her, she has no choice but to move in with him to keep her and her sister safe. But when the past continues to catch up with her, rival gangs ramp up their challenges, out for her head. And as Julian's family's dark past comes to haunt Cassie, a mysterious stranger's return could challenge everything she has built to protect.
*Sequel to The Mystery Fighter*
Content and/or trigger warning: scenes depicting violence
[[word count: 60,000-70,000 words]]
Cover designed by Ren T