The Mermaid

Beneath the moonlit waters near the shores of Puerto Rico lies Lunamara, a hidden kingdom where mermaids drift through glowing coral and the sea hums with ancient magic.
Kiara Lopez has always belonged to the tides, her life shaped by moonlight and song-until a distant shadow stirs and a sleeping curse is woven into her fate.
To keep her safe, Kiara and her sisters are sent to the Human World, where the ocean feels far away and magic must remain a secret.
On sun-warmed beaches and beneath painted skies, Kiara meets Mariano Baillo, a human whose gentle heart draws her closer with every shared moment. What begins as an unexpected friendship slowly becomes something deeper, something the sea itself seems to bless.
But as the curse awakens and the pull of Lunamara grows stronger, Kiara must trust in love and destiny-because only true love's kiss can awaken a heart bound by magic.
A tender tale of moonlit seas, hidden worlds, and a love written in the stars.

Author's Note
The Mermaid (2016), directed by Stephen Chow, was the spark that inspired this story.
Written in celebration of the film's 10th anniversary, this book is a personal tribute to the magic, romance, and imagination that the film brought to life. While inspired by its spirit, this story reimagines the world with original characters and new adventures of its own.
The book cover image is not mine and belongs to it's original creator. It is used as part of a tribute to the original work. All original characters, settings, and story elements beyond the inspiration belong to me.