Book excerpt: AN EARTH WOMAN / MERMAN ROMANCE. Twenty-year-old Angela Braithwaite has grown up with parents who are both Rastafarians. Born rebellious, she knows that she cannot be like her mother and meekly submit to male leadership as the religion purports. And instead of being attracted to the men of her own race as a dutiful daughter, she’s had an eye for tall, blond men; the very last type of men that her parents would allow her to date or marry. Lucas Archer feels battle weary and exhausted from the events that have occurred over the last six years. He was lead guard responsible for ensuring the safety of the future King of MerLand and had failed miserably. He redeems himself by capturing the traitor and bringing him to justice. He’s rewarded handsomely for his efforts but is left still feeling dissatisfied. Then he sees Angela realizes that she is his Intented mate and a prize just waiting for him to claim.