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The Nymph King

Book 3 in the series:Atlantis

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Valerian, the Nymph King of Atlantis, ventures to the surface to find women for his men and unexpectedly discovers his mate, Shaye. Despite Shaye's initial resistance, she eventually succumbs to Valerian's charm, leading to a passionate romance amidst the backdrop of mythical creatures and underwater realms. The story unfolds with a mix of humor, sensuality, and engaging character dynamics, drawing readers into a world filled with romance, fantasy, and emotional conflicts.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, with Valerian as a complex leader and Shaye as a resistant yet strong female protagonist.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is engaging and filled with humor, creating a fast-paced narrative, although some readers were distracted by the shifts in perspective.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around the Nymph King Valerian's effort to secure women for his race, focused on the captivating yet resistant Shaye. It explores themes of attraction and undersea mythology.

Setting:

The setting shifts between Earth and the mythical underwater city of Atlantis, enhancing the story's fantasy elements.

Pacing:

The story's pacing is generally fast, though some parts felt rushed, particularly the conclusion.
With a sleep-rough chuckle, he fell back onto the softness of the bed, dark strands of feminine hair cascading atop his shoulder. Silky red tendrils floated over his stomach, intertwining prettily wit...

Notes:

Valerian is the King of the Nymphs who need intimacy to stay strong.
Nymphs can weaken if they don't have sex frequently.
Shaye, the female lead, is attending her mother's wedding when she encounters Valerian.
Valerian kidnaps Shaye believing she is his one true mate.
Shaye resists Valerian's charm, which surprises him since no one else has before.
The story is set in a mythical underwater city called Atlantis.
The plot includes elements of adventure, romance, and magic.
Gena Showalter combines mythology with modern romance in her writing.
Readers enjoyed both main and supporting characters, each having their own arcs.
The Nymph King offers a different take on paranormal romance compared to vampires and werewolves.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of abduction and forced intimacy, as well as explicit sexual content.

Has Romance?

There is a high level of romance present, with a significant focus on the relationship between Valerian and Shaye.

From The Publisher:

Reread this classic Atlantis tale, now with all-new scenes! Females young and old, beautiful and plain crave Valerian's touch. None can resist his blatant sensuality and potent allure…until he steals Shaye Holling from a Florida beach and holds her prisoner in his underwater kingdom.

The cynical Shaye wants nothing to do with the mighty warlord, but she's inexplicably drawn to him. For underneath the warrior's arrogant beauty lies a complex and powerful man. A man whose caress is like fire… Now Valerian must fight for the privilege of claiming her as his own.

Because there's one thing Shaye doesn't know…. Look for the rest of Gena Showalter's Atlantis series: The Amazon's Curse, Heart of the Dragon, Jewel of Atlantis and The Vampire's Bride, available now. Originally published in 2007, revised in 2017

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