Whispers of the Starlit Sea (Avalore Chronicles, #1)

What if the little mermaid didn't want to leave the sea?
What if the handsome captain wasn't the prince?
What if magical storms threatened merfolk and human realms alike?
Content with her role as healer's apprentice, Sorcha has no desire to learn more about the humans that roam on land, not even the man with the captivating voice. But when a powerful storm destroys his ship, she's the only mermaid close enough to save him - a choice that will cost her everything. Now every step Sorcha takes feels like walking on shattered glass, a painful reminder of her sacrifice.
Arick might be a distant cousin to the crown prince, but he has no claim to the throne. At least, not until he's thrown into a conspiracy to upset the royal line. Arick is determined to save his cousin's crown, but he's bound to the mysterious woman with the strange language who saved him from certain drowning.
As the relentless storms ravage both human and merfolk realms and the counsel demands an answer, Arick and Sorcha must work together to save their people from disaster. But Sorcha's time is running out, and if she doesn't find a way back to the ocean soon, she and her world will be nothing but seafoam.
Can Sorcha make Arick understand her before it's too late? Or will the storms rip them apart forever?
If you love heartfelt fantasy romance with high stakes, oceanic magic, and swoon-worthy storytelling, dive into Whispers of the Starlit Sea.
This no-spice "Little Mermaid" retelling brings together a mermaid with the gift of healing song, a dashing sailor, and a battle to save two realms from devastating storms - perfect for fans of Tara Grayce, Abigail Manning, and Celeste Baxendell.