The Mermaid and the Manning

Ariel Fisher knows exactly where she belongs—or at least, her father thinks he does.

By day, she dives the murky depths of Lake Ray Hubbard, photographing underwater restoration projects for her family’s struggling marine business. By night, she secretly transforms discarded lake glass, twisted metal, and forgotten debris into art.

 

She dreams of building a life that is hers alone, but walking away from Fisher Blue means defying the father who has spent years planning her future for her.

Then Orion Manning appears on her dock.

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Charming, infuriating, and armed with a sketchbook and far too much confidence, Orion sees the artist Ariel has been trying to hide. Unfortunately, he also carries the one name guaranteed to start a war.

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The Mannings are everything Ariel has been taught not to trust: wealthy, powerful, and locked in a bitter business feud with her family. Getting involved with Orion should be the easiest mistake in the world to avoid.

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It isn’t.

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What begins with bad mermaid jokes, stolen glances, and one disastrously unforgettable date quickly becomes something neither of them can dismiss. But as old grudges collide with new ambitions, Ariel must decide whether love can exist without surrender—and whether choosing herself means losing the people she loves.

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A steamy, emotional contemporary romance about forbidden attraction, family expectations, creative ambition, and finding the courage to build a future on your own terms.