Water Under the Bridge

Written by Holley Trent

Narrated by Mace Earl Finn

River Williams is good at two things: swimming and conflict. Becoming the king of the underwater dominion his mermaid mother abandoned should be right up his alley. It is, until he learns what kind of mess his deposed uncle left for him to clean up. And with his little sister recently married and coronated in the family’s other ancestral territory, he feels has to be everywhere at once to help smooth the transitions of power.

The absolute last thing he needs at the moment is to have to deal with his human ex.

Since childhood, Aliah pictured herself settling down with a wealthy go-getter who could guarantee her a stable future. Her fling with fellow military brat River as a teen was the one relationship she stumbled into without premeditation. She had to outgrow him, but she could never forget him.

She can't.

The same magic that allows River to hurl and shape water decided long ago that she would be his.

Despite what the magic says, Aliah's not prepared for the tumultuous world the Williams family now lives in, and River refuses to be one more stepping stone for Aliah's upward climb. If she can't convince him that her intentions are different than before, and if he can't recognize the strength the extroverted socialite could bring to a healing kingdom, the two will live forever adrift, lacking the equilibrium both desperately need.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bryant Street Publishing
• Release date: May 23, 2023
• ISBN: 9781094455495

Holley Trent

Holley Trent is an award-winning author of contemporary and paranormal romance. She writes stories filled with dark humor, and characters and situations that are just as complicated and unpredictable as real life. Although she earned an English literature degree by studying the classics, the appeal of satisfying and emotionally fulfilling conclusions guided her toward the romance genre.She resides on the Colorado Front Range with her family.

Reviews for Water Under the Bridge

[Bill Hair · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The first 25% was really slow and I checked a couple of times to make sure that it was part of the same series. It just took it's time building up. The last 10 minutes killed me... maybe it was the narrator but I think it was just the attempt at playful writing between the MCs. Other than that, I enjoyed the story.

[ajah_d · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Super Duper steamy, I would rate it not safe for work. It's an excellent reading, great character development and character growth. Not a slow burn like Brook and Cooper. I can't wait for the other siblings books.

[Natale Michaud · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed the 1st book, but the narrator of this one made it hard to listen to.