Surrender to the Sea

Lords of the Abyss, Book 4

By: Michelle M. Pillow

Narrated by: Rebecca Cook

Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

Atlantes, a lost city of intrigue to most, is Brutus' home, his curse, his prison. Doomed to an immortal life deep in the ocean, their only chance at salvation is to rescue damsels in distress from the surface world and bring them into the abyss. While mythology may label him and his kind monsters, this warrior is simply a man with needs. And he's found the perfect woman to see to them.

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Amazing Series

I've always loved these books. Great stories and characters. I have read all of her books but this was the first time listening to one. I have to say that I'm not a huge fan of it. The book is great but the narration not so much. But that could just be me. I like being able to do my own faces, voices and ideas in my own head. Having someone else read it to me kinda takes that away from me, and takes away from the romance and love. To me anyway. But I know it will be a great listen for everyone.

Entertaining!

This is the fourth book in the Lords of the Abyss Series. Brutus and Laurel's story is fast-paced, hilarious, steamy, and entertaining. Brutus is such a hilarious character! Rebecca Cook did a great job with the narration. I enjoyed it. Looking forward to listening to Marking Waves, the next book in the Series.

Another Delightful Merman Audiobook

This is now the third audiobook I've listened to in this series, and I enjoyed this one very much, nearly as much as I did the previous one that I listened to (Book 5. That one was incredibly moving because of the heroine's extreme danger at both the beginning and end of the book and the hero’s unstinting courage and faith. This one is surprisingly touching, too, and a little less steamy than the other ones--but just the right amount of steam. I love the way these mermen treat their ladies with such respect and kindness, so genuinely happy to have found ones to share their otherwise lonely lives with them. I found this book touching because of how the heroine acted courageously when she sensed that her merman was in danger. In the course of the book, at different times, they save each other. Sigh! I've grown accustomed to the narrator and how she voices the mermen and the heroines. Unfortunately, this is the last one I'll be able to listen to, as I missed a couple of the early ones. I've listened to them all out of order, but the stories still make sense within themselves, though now having listened to several of them, I've learned a lot about the mermen’s undersea world, history, and traditions. It's funny, but I never thought I would enjoy “merman” romance, but this author has a deft touch with speculative fiction, always drawing me in with well-written characters and a swoon-worthy romance. Highly recommended.

A great story in both Audible and eBook forms

The fourth book in the Lords of the Abyss series. I listened to a Audible copy of this story. Merman Brutus is out rescuing people after a shipwreck when Laurel gets knocked unconscious and ends up in his arms as she starts to sink in the ocean. Their story has suspense, drama, danger, evil, rescues, villains and romance. I found the Audible book to hold my interest as I listened, Rebecca Cook's voice was pleasant to listen to, usually I do not like a woman's doing a mans part. If you use Audible I would say listen to this story, also I enjoyed reading.

Recommended Listening

This is book 4 in the series and is a stand alone book with really wet HEA. I enjoyed this book very much, could not stop listening, had to do it in 1 setting. The narrator does a good job of bring each character to life and pulls you into the story. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

loved

wonderful story with characters that you can relate to if you put yourself in their shoes. There's a strong protective male that turns into a merman and a human woman that struggles to adjust to her new situation. There's plenty of danger and steamy scenes. The narrator keeps the reading interesting as you listen.

Surrender to the sea

This is the 4th installment in this series and is Brutus and Laurels story. Though it was somewhat short I quite enjoyed their story line. I was somewhat amused with Brutus lack of knowledge when it comes to women and their wants and needs. The story starts with Brutus saving Laurel and taking her to Atlantes. There is once again the adjustment period this time for Laurel as she learns of the mer and their domed kingdom beneath the sea as well as continuing conflict with the Olympians who wish to overthrow Atlantes. It makes for an entertaining tale. When Brutus goes missing while investigating mysterious earthquakes originating outside their domed city Laurel feels compelled to find him. Will she be in time to save him? Will they get their HEA? Check out this story to find out!.

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Laurel becomes a hero

This is the 4th audiobook in series and is just as great as the rest. It's Brutus & Laurel's story. Brutus starts the day being depressed about his loneliness & the mer punishment. Who knew it would end in his eventual mating to Laurel. He gets so tongue tied when he speaks to her and clearly knows NOTHING about women that it's so comical. Laurel's backstory is very sad but Brutus makes her feel safe and he sparks something in her. However, she is adamant about not becoming a mermaid. When they do the inevitable, wink wink, her feelings for Brutus solidify. So much so that when "earthquakes" hits & King Lucian sends him out to check on it, Laurel goes out of her mind. Then, 4 days later, after nobody's heard from him, she does the one thing she said she wouldn't do. And just like that she becomes the hero of the audiobook. Plus afterwards, she has the best line......."Um, I really love the affliction." I laughed so hard I cried.

This is another great story by Michelle M Pillow with great narration by Rebecca Cook.

Love and recommend the Series

Poor Brutus is all good intentions and bad delivery. I had to laugh at his attempts and I think you will too. I enjoyed seeing another strong woman join the community and her story. There are so so many opportunities for these stories to be expanded as there is so much more I would like to know, maybe an idea for the author in the future? Looking forward to book 5.

Good story

Brutus, the rough around the edges, no nonsense twin with a wicked sense of humor gets his mate. Really good story. Great addition to the series. I definitely liked Laurel and Brutus' story the best so far. Who's next?