Captive of the Deep
By Michelle M. Pillow
Lords of the Abyss Series Book #3
This sexy mortal is more than this hard up warrior can resist.
Merman Rigel has searched for an end to his people’s curse. Living in the lost city of Atlantes, women are rare and immortality has come with a high price–loneliness. When a beautiful female is thrown into the ocean, her fate is in his hands, and this sexy mortal is more than this hard up warrior can resist.
Paranormal Mermaid & Merman Shapeshifter Underwater Fantasy Romance
Genre, Tropes & Themes
Genre
Paranormal Romance • Romantasy • Fantasy Romance • Sci-Fi Romance • Shifter Romance • Rescue Romance
Tropes
Fated Mates • Alpha Hero • Different Worlds • Merman Romance • Myths & Legends • Nobility & Royalty • Woman in Peril • Forced Proximity
Themes
Underwater World • Lost Civilization • Otherworldly Culture • Courage & Survival • Love Conquering Differences
Book Details
Book Info
| Print Pages | Hours to Read | Total Words |
| 194 | 3 – 4 Hours | 27K |
| Narrator | Audiobook Length |
| Rebecca Cook | 2 hours 58 minutes |
FAQs
1. Is Captive of the Deep a standalone or part of a series?
Captive of the Deep is Book 3 of the Lords of the Abyss series, a paranormal romance series set in the underwater world of Atlantes. Each book delivers a complete romance and can be read on its own.
2. Does Captive of the Deep end on a cliffhanger?
No. Captive of the Deep delivers a complete happily ever after for Rigel and Lyra Harne. There are interconnected larger themes that continue through the Lords of the Abyss series.
3. What’s the heat level?
Spicy / Scorching. Expect explicit love scenes, an alpha merman hero, and steamy fated-mate intensity.
4. Who is Captive of the Deep for?
Readers who love alpha merman heroes, fated mates, lost-civilization worldbuilding, and immortal-warrior romance with a steamy edge. Fans of Anna Banks’s The Syrena Legacy and Patricia Briggs’s Mercy Thompson series will feel right at home with the underwater world of Atlantes and its merman lords.
5. Who is the narrator of Captive of the Deep?
Captive of the Deep is narrated by Rebecca Cook, an audiobook veteran with over 100 titles to her name. She voiced all five seasons of SyFy’s Z Nation and runs her own production company, Thundering Kitten Productions. Fun fact: while working on Z Nation, Rebecca got Michelle a role as an apocalyptic refugee extra on the show.
6. What is the Lords of the Abyss series about?
Welcome to the underwater world of Atlantes. The Lords of the Abyss is a paranormal merman and mermaid romance series by NYT and USA Today bestselling author Michelle M. Pillow. Each book follows an alpha merman hero of Atlantes and the surface-world woman he claims as his fated mate, blending lost-civilization mythology, steamy romance, and a touch of adventure beneath the waves.
7. When was Captive of the Deep first published?
Captive of the Deep was first published in December 2010 by a small press and was later reissued by The Raven Books LLC. The audiobook narrated by Rebecca Cook released on May 17, 2017.
Reading Order
- The Mighty Hunter
- Commanding the Tides
- Captive of the Deep
- Surrender to the Sea
- Making Waves
- The Merman King
Content Warnings
This book contains adult subject matter, graphic violence, and mature content. Intended for readers 18+.
Heat Level: Spicy / Scorching
What Readers Are Saying
★★★★★
5 Stars! “Love a merman tale. Love this author! Great plot, good amount of steam, loved it. Must find more books like this…”
★★★★★
5 Stars! “It is pretty amazing how much I’m enjoying this series. This author is quite fantastic. It is well written and the plot line is intriguing. This is unusual with books in this genre, so you’re definitely missing out if you haven’t checked it out already.”
★★★★★
5 Stars! “I loved the book by Michelle M Pillow and I loved the characters and the way she took so much time to give them full backgrounds and life story which makes all the difference to the story.”
Lords of the Abyss Series
A Merman / Mermaid Paranormal Romance
About the Lords of the Abyss Book Series
Welcome to the underwater world of Atlantes!
A paranormal merman, mermaid romance series by NYT and USAT Bestselling Author Michelle M. Pillow
Lords of the Abyss Reading Order
- The Mighty Hunter
- Commanding the Tides
- Captive of the Deep
- Surrender to the Sea
- Making Waves
- The Merman King
Recognition and Reviews
★★★★☆ 4.4 · Amazon (264 ratings)
5 Stars! “It is pretty amazing how much I’m enjoying this series. This author is quite fantastic. It is well written and the plot line is intriguing. This is unusual with books in this genre, so you’re definitely missing out if you haven’t checked it out already.” Nonfiction Author, Qat Wanders, Bookbub (2020)
5 Stars! “Love a merman tale. Love this author! Great plot, good amount of steam, loved it. Must find more books like this…” Whitney, Bookbub (2021)
5 Stars! “It is full of passion, danger – with murderous mermaids – and lonely mermen.” Lesley Boon, Bookbub (2021)
4 Stars!“It is full of passion, danger – with murderous mermaids – and lonely mermen. … All in all an enjoyable read.“ Lesley, Goodreads
5 Stars! “I loved the book by Michelle M Pillow and I loved the charaters and the way she took so much time to give them full backgrounds and life story which makes all the difference to the story.“ Sue, Goodreads