"Will she open her well-guarded heart to the man from Atlantis?"

Scientist Stephanie "Stevie" Reynolds loves the ocean. She's been kept away from her passion for far too long by events out of her control. Like any good citizen, Stevie reported the underwater drug cache she came across, not realizing that her life would be forever changed as a result. Treated first as a suspect and then taken into protective custody, Stevie's life is no longer her own. Although she knows better, she can't stay away from the ocean and her work. When she sees a merman, Stevie believes that's she's been underwater too long. The merman is real, and he saves her life.

Adonis has been banished from Atalantium for one full year as a result of his bringing as outsider to their world without permission. His year is nearly up when he sees Stevie and falls for her. Adonis plays the hero to her on many occasions -- including once before they even met face-to-face. Adonis longs for a partner to share his life, but inbreeding has led to a ban on Atalanteans marrying each other.

Stevie and Adonis desire each other immensely. But they have two different goals in mind. Stevie has seen relationships turn bad, so she has no interest in anything serious. Adonis wants a life partner, a wife. His loneliness is palpable. In between fighting off the drug kingpin's goons, will Adonis win over Stevie, or will her determination to never love drive him away?

NEPTUNE'S DAUGHTER is the second in a planned trilogy around the people of Atalantium, the reality behind the legend of Atlantis. Like the first book in the series, the story is seen exclusively from the heroine's point of view. However, Adonis' feelings were fairly well expressed through his actions. Readers should probably read the first novel, BRIDE OF ATLANTIS, for more explanation on the Atalanteans and their culture. I'm looking forward to the conclusion of Ms. Morin's series, MAIDEN OF ATLANTIS, coming in October.

Sensuality: Rated Carnal by the publisher. Explicit sex; sexually explicit scenes: 3.

Reviewed by Denise Powers
Courtesy Sensual Romance Reviews
Posted October 12, 2003

Summary

Stephanie 'Stevie' Reynold's fascination with the sea has led to important discoveries in her field. However, neither her knowledge or experience has quite prepared her for her newest discovery--Adonis.