Sunday Series Spotlight- Shira Anthony's Mermen of Ea

If you haven't picked up this author's books, what are you waiting for? Amazing writer and the stories steal your heart.

“The Mermen of Ea” is a fantasy series about mermen shifters and pirates. A spinoff series featuring some of the secondary characters is in the planning stages.

This series should be read in order.

Book One: Stealing the Wind

Taren Laxley has never known anything but life as a slave. When a lusty pirate kidnaps him and holds him prisoner on his ship, Taren embraces the chance to realize his dream of a seagoing life. Not only does the pirate captain offer him freedom in exchange for three years of labor and sexual servitude, but the pleasures Taren finds when he joins the captain and first mate in bed far surpass his greatest fantasies.

Then, during a storm, Taren dives overboard to save another sailor and is lost at sea. He’s rescued by Ian Dunaidh, the enigmatic and seemingly ageless captain of a rival ship, the Phantom, and Taren feels an overwhelming attraction to Ian that Ian appears to share. Soon Taren learns a secret that will change his life forever: Ian and his people are Ea, shape-shifting merfolk… and Taren is one of them too. Bound to each other by a fierce passion neither can explain or deny, Taren and Ian are soon embroiled in a war and forced to fight for a future—not only for themselves but for all their kind.


WARNING: 18+ adults only, contains scenes of explicit MMM menage (although the pairing is strictly MM), and dubious consent.

Book Two: Into the Wind

Since learning of his merman shifter heritage, Taren has begun building a life with Ian Dunaidh among the mainland Ea. But memories of his past life still haunt him, and as the threat of war with the hostile island merfolk looms ever closer, Taren fears he will lose Ian the same way he lost his beloved centuries before. Together they sail to the Gateway Islands in search of the fabled rune stone—a weapon of great power the Ea believe will protect them—and Odhrán, the pirate rumored to possess it.

After humans attack the Phantom, Taren finds himself washed up on an island, faced with a mysterious boy named Brynn who promises to lead him to Odhrán. But Taren isn’t sure if he can trust Brynn, and Odhrán is rumored to enslave Ea to protect his stronghold. Taren will have to put his life on the line to find his way back to Ian and attempt to recover the stone. Even if he does find it, his troubles are far from over: he and Ian are being stalked by an enemy who wants them dead at all costs.

Book Three: Running with the Wind

Tentative release in 2015

The stage is set for the final confrontation between the island and mainland Ea factions. Taren and Ian sail with Odhran to the Eastern Lands to investigate a lost colony of merfolk. Once they arrive, they meet the King of Astenya, who welcomes them as friends. Odhran, however, isn’t so quick to trust the descendant of the man who held him prisoner for nearly a decade, especially now that he has someone he must protect from harm–the mysterious winged boy he rescued from the depths.

Armed with the knowledge he believes will save the Ea, Taren returns to the mainland. With Ian at his side, Taren convinces Vurin that their people must unite with their island brethren before it’s too late. But when Seria and his men attack, Taren must call upon the ancient power of the rune stone to protect his comrades. Will Ian’s fear of losing Taren become reality, or does the goddess’s plan for Ian and Taren include a chance at happiness?

About the Author

In her last incarnation, Shira was a professional opera singer, performing roles in such operas as “Tosca,” “i Pagliacci,” and “La Traviata,” among others. She’s given up TV for evenings spent with her laptop, and she never goes anywhere without a pile of unread M/M romance on her Kindle.

Shira is married with two children and two insane dogs, and when she’s not writing she is usually in a courtroom trying to make the world safer for children. When she’s not working, she can be found aboard a 36’ catamaran at the Carolina coast with her favorite sexy captain at the wheel.

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Blue Notes by Shira Anthony is FREE

Discover the begining of Shira Anthony's Blue Notes series in 'Blue Notes' now free for a limited time and in celebration for the next Blue Notes book, Dissonance.

Blue Notes

Book One in Series

Contemporary M/M 

Cover Artist: Anne Cain

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Available FREE at Amazon

Blurb(s): Blame it on jet lag. Jason Greene thought he had everything: a dream job as a partner in a large Philadelphia law firm, a beautiful fiancée, and more money than he could ever hope to spend. Then he finds his future wife in bed with another man, and he’s forced to rethink his life and his choices. On a moment’s notice, he runs away to Paris, hoping to make peace with his life.

But Jason’s leave of absence becomes a true journey of the heart when he meets Jules, a struggling jazz violinist with his own cross to bear. In the City of Love, it doesn’t take them long to fall into bed, but as they’re both about to learn, they can’t run from the past. Sooner or later, they’ll have to face the music.

Excerpt: “My name’s Jules. Jules Bardon.”

“Jason Greene.”

“Enchanté.” Jules took Jason’s hand across the table. The gesture was far too friendly. Flirtatious. Jason pulled his hand away and raised an eyebrow. Jules appeared unfazed. “Here on business?”

“No.”

“Pleasure, then?”

“No.”

Jules laughed—a soft, almost girlish laugh. “Do I make you uncomfortable?” He fixed his gaze on Jason.

“No,” lied Jason, finding Jules’s gaze a bit too intense.

“I could make this a pleasure visit for you.” Jules absentmindedly traced a long finger across his own lips.

“I don’t bat for that team.” Jason borrowed the American expression wholesale as his French failed him at last. It was not the first time he’d spoken the words, although it was the first time he’d spoken them in French. They were also not entirely true; it was simply that the right opportunity had never presented itself.

Jules looked at him for a moment, clearly uncomprehending, then laughed again.

“What’s so funny?” Jason demanded, noting a hint of licorice on the air as his companion replaced his drink on the table.

“Oh,” Jules said, “I understand.” He laughed again. “Sorry. I’ve just never heard it put that way before. At first I thought you were asking me about baseball.” He took a swig of his drink and shrugged. “Too bad. You looked like you could use a good—”

“Jules!”

“I have to go.” Jules sighed and appeared disappointed. “Time for the next set. It was nice to meet you, Jason.” He tripped over the name, and it came out sounding something like “Jah-sohn.” Jason chuckled in spite of himself, reminded of the various ways in which his name had been mangled by French speakers through the years. Jules sucked down the rest of his drink in one swallow and stood up. “If you change your mind…,” he began, but the drummer grabbed him by the arm and dragged him back toward the stage.

Not likely, kid. Jason chuckled again. He had enough shit to deal with.

Tour Dates: 8/5/14

Tour Stops: Parker Williams, Freddie Feeley Jr., The Novel Approach, Fallen Angel Reviews, Kimi-Chan, Cate Ashwood, Love Bytes, Book Reviews, Rants, and Raves, SA McAuley, MM Good Book Reviews, LeAnn’s Book Reviews, Regular Guys, Hot Romance, Havan Fellows, Iyana Jenna, Dawn’s Reading Nook, Smoocher’s Voice

About the Author



In her last incarnation, Shira was a professional opera singer, performing roles in such operas as “Tosca,” “i Pagliacci,” and “La Traviata,” among others. She’s given up TV for evenings spent with her laptop, and she never goes anywhere without a pile of unread M/M romance on her Kindle.

Shira is married with two children and two insane dogs, and when she’s not writing she is usually in a courtroom trying to make the world safer for children. When she’s not working, she can be found aboard a 36’ catamaran at the Carolina coast with her favorite sexy captain at the wheel.

Author Contact:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shira.anthony

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4641776.Shira_Anthony

Twitter: @WriterShira

Website: http://www.shiraanthony.com

E-mail: shiraanthony@hotmail.com

Cover Reveal~Prelude by Shira Anthony & Venona Keyes

I just got to rave about this cover. Isn't it gorgeous? I think all the covers are eye catching in the Blue Notes series. 

This is the next Blue Notes book by Shira Anthony and Venona Keyes coming in May 2013.

A bit about the story...

World-renowned conductor David Somers never wanted the investment firm he inherited from his domineering grandfather. He only wanted to be a composer. But no matter how he struggles, David can’t translate the music in his head into notes on paper. 

When a guest violinist at the Chicago Symphony falls ill, David meets Alex Bishop, a last-minute substitute. Alex’s fame and outrageous tattoos fail to move David. Then Alex puts bow to string, and David hears the brilliance of Alex’s soul. 
David has sworn off relationships, believing he will eventually drive away those he loves, or that he'll lose them as he lost his wife and parents. But Alex is outgoing, relaxed, and congenial—everything David is not—and soon makes dents in the armor around David's heart. David begins to dream of Alex, wonderful dreams full of music. Becoming a composer suddenly feels attainable.

David’s fragile ego, worn away by years of his grandfather’s disdain, makes losing control difficult. When David’s structured world comes crashing down, his fledgling relationship with Alex is the first casualty. Still, David hears Alex’s music, haunting and beautiful. David wants to love Alex, but first he must find the strength to acknowledge himself.

My Personal Review for Blue Notes by Shira Anthony

Blue Notes is the first book by author Shira Anthony I have read and I got to admit, she now has a fan for life.

Get ready for a smooth story of two people finding friendship then love amid the backdrop of Paris in the winter.

Jason Greene was on the fast track of achieving everything he ever wanted- an up & coming career; a gorgeous fiancé and enough money than he knew what to do with. That is, until he comes home to find his fiancé in bed with another man. Forced to rethink on how he wants to live his life, he takes a sudden leave of absence and runs away to Paris, to think, to reevaluate and to heal a heart broken. But in Paris he meets a musician named Jules who shows Jason the meaning of the heart as two people find friendship then fall in love amid the backdrop of Paris’s lights. Now these two have to face the music as their pasts come back to haunt them and the question is, can these two find a way to survive the trials coming or will it tear their new found love apart?

 Shira Anthony's Blue Notes is a wonderful story of two people finding themselves and love in the City of Love. With the right mix of friendship, romance, fun and mystery, Ms. Anthony delivers a stellar story to lose yourself in on a cold winter afternoon. I fell in love with the story the  minute I opened the book and found myself unable to put it down. With  he right amount of angst, friendship, intriguing characters, Ms. Anthony delivers a story that steals her readers' hearts and refuses to let it go. The writing was tight, storyline moved smoothly and the characters were well written & quite life like.

Blue Notes is a story of more than one couple's journey into love but finding the strength to face your past in order to have that future. With a few twists to keep the reader on the edge of their seat, with a bated breath no less, Ms. Anthony completely captivates you in Blue Notes as Jason and Jules find themselves falling hard and fast for one another. There was a few secondary characters that had me smiling at times as they lightened the mood and kept the book from coming too dark. 

Ms. Anthony delivers a story worthy of becoming an instant classic in the years to come. I can honestly say I now want to go to Paris in the winter to walk the streets where Jason & Jules roamed & fell in love. Blue Notes is a stroy of more of boy meets boy, fall in love and live happily ever after. it's about two people finding the strength to face their fears & find the happiness they need and crave...if they can just reach out and grab it. 

Blue Notes is now on my keeper shelf and I am eager to see what else this author has to offer her readers in the future. If you are looking for a story that is smooth like a top shelf Cabernet and as musical as a jazz club, then grab Blue Notes and settle in for an evening of pure enjoyment.

My Rating for Blue Notes: 5 Stars

You can find Blue Notes in e-Book and Print at Dreamspinner Press HERE