Surrender to the Sea
By Michelle M. Pillow
Lords of the Abyss Series Book #4
While mythology may label him and his kind as monsters, this alpha male shapeshifter is simply a man with needs.
Atlantes, a lost city of intrigue to most, is merman Brutus’s home, his curse, his prison. Doomed to an immortal life deep in the ocean, their only chance at salvation is to rescue damsels in distress from the surface world and bring them into the abyss. While mythology may label him and his kind monsters, this warrior is simply a man with needs. And he’s found the perfect woman to see to them.
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 |
| 180 | 2 – 3 Hours | 24K |
| Narrator | Audiobook Length |
| Rebecca Cook | 2 hours 41 minutes |
FAQs
1. Is Surrender to the Sea a standalone or part of a series?
Surrender to the Sea is Book 4 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 Surrender to the Sea end on a cliffhanger?
No. Surrender to the Sea delivers a complete happily ever after for Brutus and Laurel. 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 Surrender to the Sea for?
Readers who love alpha merman warriors, fated mates, lost-civilization worldbuilding, and steamy paranormal romance with a bite. Fans of Tamsin Ley’s Mates for Monsters and Kresley Cole’s Immortals After Dark series will feel right at home with the underwater world of Atlantes and its merman lords.
5. Who is the narrator of Surrender to the Sea?
Surrender to the Sea 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 Surrender to the Sea first published?
Surrender to the Sea was first published on February 9, 2015 by The Raven Books LLC. The audiobook narrated by Rebecca Cook released on March 30, 2018.
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! “I laughed so hard I cried.”
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5 Stars! “If you like your romance with mermen, lots of steam, dangerous mermaids, ancient curses, and a smidge of adventure, this is a great book for you!”
★★★★★
5 Stars! “I laughed so hard at this 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
★★★★☆ 4.1 · Goodreads (453 ratings)
5 Stars! “If you like your romance with mermen, lots of steam, dangerous mermaids, ancient curses, and a smidge of adventure, this is a great book for you!” Cayn Felldor, Bookbub (2021)
5 Stars! “I laughed so hard at this story.” Lisa Bateman, Bookbub (2018)
5 Stars! “I laughed so hard I cried.” Kristin Chontelle, One Woman’s Opinion (2021)