{"product_id":"9781937996826","title":"Crosscurrents","description":"No one believes Ilsa is worthy of ruling the Rhine River Kingdom, including Ilsa.\u003cp\u003eSure, she wields plenty of mermaid magic and has a winning personality, but responsibility? Not her thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo instead of embracing her role as river royalty, Ilsa opts to extend her holiday in the New World. Frolicking with mortals is her M.O.-until she answers a distress call from an endangered species in the waters near Chattanooga. After her close encounter with a motorboat threatens to expose the world of elemental guardians, Ilsa partners with biologist and unlikely ally, Paul Pulaski, to cover her tail. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorlds collide and sparks ignite between Princess Ilsa and her diamond-in-the-rough mortal, Paul. But can they survive monster hunters, a rival scientist with a grudge, and a dark force that could destroy mortal and elemental alike?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIlsa, the stunning, free-loving sister of Lorelei is on the run-cavorting with human males in her typical love 'em and leave 'em fashion. But in a wonderful twist of mermaid lore, she's rescued from drowning by a human male, Paul Pulaski. And her life is never the same as she finally stops running from her royal responsibilities and falls for a mere mortal lab tech at the Chattanooga Aquarium, and who is eons beneath her in the pantheon caste system. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Paul has a few surprises of his own. His love and acceptance of Ilsa helps her learn to stop running from her fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe world-building of the series is expanded and the reader is introduced to other types of elementals. I look forward to more and more books in this inventive series! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Debbie Herbert, Award-winning author of the Dark Seas series (Siren's Secret, Siren's Treasure, and Siren's Call)\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA spoiled Princess consumed of wanderlust and a quirky, geeky, SEXY scientist of a man clash not only attitude and words in this book, when they get to the clashing tongues, so-to-speak, it'll leave you with all sorts of breathy-sighs... Seriously, take my word for it. If you're looking for a smart, funny read, that has a warm sensual side with adorable characters, check this book out, after you read the first in the series, of course! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Krystle Watts, The Booknatics Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffyn Ink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47039773278448,"sku":"9781937996826","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781937996826_p0.jpg?v=1763663100","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781937996826","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}