A Bone in His Teeth

When a fall from the mast leaves Alba unable to sail, he finally has the chance to run away from his family debts in search of a better life. He hopes to reunite with his mother, Edythe, where they always promised to meet, but finding the town of Moon Harbor proves a greater challenge than Alba expected. Worse, upon arriving, no one seems to know anyone by the name Edythe.

Taking a job as the local lighthouse keeper while waiting for her to come, Alba attempts to find peace in his stolen freedom—but the sea has other plans. First come the shadows, then the voices, then watery trails left on the floor. He's inundated with erotic dreams of sirens calling to him, and distant singing haunts his waking hours.

After a debtor catches up with him and he's forced to dispose of their body, Alba is interrupted by Eridanys, the last merrow of Moon Harbor, who curses him from leaving until he can find out what happened to the other merrow that once filled those waters. Eridanys' demands are exhausting and endless—but as their relationship deepens, and Moon Harbor's secrets are butterflied open to see, it becomes clear they may both be prey to the town.

Contains mature themes.

©2024 Kellen Graves (P)2024 Tantor Media

This is one of my favorite books

This is one of my favorite books I love Alba and Eridanys. The narrator did a really good job.

A very good narrator

I enjoyed this story and the B plot mystery was interesting enough. Grumpy FTM with a disability x Grumpy Mermaid with trauma. Mild gore. Very nice spicey spice. Worth the listen but a slow start.

I love it

Just that, I'm so happy to have a story about someone like me that is well written.

Deep, mysterious and beautiful, just like the ocean

Story was poetic, beautiful and extremely captivating! Loved the main characters and their dialogue, plenty of funny and amusing moments. And voice acting was very well done. 100% would recommend!

Finding what you didn’t know you were looking for…

Amazing read and listen by a new to me author! I’ve had the book for a while on KU but decided to also get the audio and read this for the Trans Readathon.

This was fascinating! Alba was so interesting, filled with strength and bravery and also sensitive and sweet. He just wanted to be reunited with his mother!! ;). Eridanys was dark and blunt yet he showed so much depth throughout the story as their relationship developed. They complimented one another perfectly.

Mind the trigger warnings. There is suspense, thrills, horror and gore. There is mating and bonding and beauty and love. Highly recommend!