LEADER 02583oam 2200289z- 450 001 9910149415403321 005 20230913112557.0 010 $a1-68230-342-X 035 $a(CKB)3710000000933436 035 $a(BIP)055004245 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000000933436 100 $a20220209c2016uuuu -u- - 101 0 $aeng 200 14$aThe Scent of Salt & Sand 210 $cDiversion Books 215 $a1 online resource (142 p.) 311 $a1-68230-343-8 330 8 $aThe co-authors of the bestsellingHouse of Nightseries reunite with a haunting, romantic, suspense-filled, original novella in The Escaped series.Eons ago, Sirens were exiled from the Mortal Realm, held captive in a cove at the edge of Tartarus. They are beautiful beyond imagination, but deadly beyond compare. And they have set their sights on breaking free.They risk everything to sneak out of Tartarus and ascend to the forbidden Mortal Realm with one mission--mate with human men to dilute their cursed bloodline and form a new race of Sirens, free from their prison in the Underworld. But for a Siren to become pregnant, she must revert to her True Form, a horrifying sight that drives men to madness, and makes killing them a mercy. In modern San Francisco, the Sirens blend in; each woman has a singular goal, and each man she meets is her prey...Melody Seirina has always been different. She doesn't believe that she'll be able to bring herself to take a human life, even when the fate of her people rests on her willingness to do so. She's even more convinced when she meets Dean, a charming cop who sees a loving future with her. Their romance threatens two worlds, the one the Sirens fled from, and the one that will destroy them if they can't complete their mission as soon as possible. Melody will have to make a decision--risk the future of her people or follow her heart.Praise for Amber Smoke, Book One of The Escaped Series"With a unique twist on Greek mythology and heart-stopping action,Amber Smokekeeps you riveted to the very last page." --Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1New York TimesBestselling Author"InAmber Smoke,Cast's wit, creativity and talent shine! I turned the pages at lightning speed, ready for more! What a tasty treat!" --Gena Showalter,New York TimesandUSA TodayBestselling Author 517 $aScent of Salt & Sand 610 $aFiction 610 $aSan Francisco (Calif.) 700 $aCast$b Kristin$f1986-$01247211 702 $aCast$b P. C.$f1960- 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910149415403321 996 $aThe Scent of Salt & Sand$93600456 997 $aUNINA