Book excerpt: Kailani, a mermaid with an insatiable curiosity in her heart, felt a pull whenever she swam too close to the surface. She saves a man from drowning one night, inadvertently binding herself to him through a magical bond. Duty-bound, Kailani emerged from the waves with him and found herself mesmerized by the previously unknown world that had been described to her by her friends. Living among the humans whom her father despised, she discovered the wonders and complexities of their life, and found solace in the warmth of a human connection, her soulmate. Despite the perils and obstacles, Kailani chooses to stay on land for the sake of love. Yet, her happiness is short-lived as she is ensnared by those who seek to covet her magical abilities.