First published 2007
Valerian rules as a mighty warlord in the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. Women everywhere fall under his spell, unable to resist his sensual power and magnetic presence. Then he abducts Shaye Holling from a Florida beach and drags her to his aquatic domain as his prisoner. The skeptical Shaye refuses to succumb to the arrogant king's advances. She wants nothing to do with this commanding warrior, yet finds herself mysteriously attracted to him despite her resistance. Beneath Valerian's proud exterior lies a complicated and formidable man whose touch burns like flame. As Valerian battles to win the right to make her his own, Shaye remains unaware of a crucial secret that could change everything between them.
Genres: romance, fantasy, paranormal, fantasy-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Atlantis, Florida
384 pages · Mass Market Paperback · HQN Books