Beyond the God Sea Series by Elora Morgan

NO MAN MAY TOUCH ZARIA. NOT EVEN HER OWN FATHER.Envy of the other girls, Zaria was born for the sea. Nobody questions her fate as the chosen braenese to marry Keroe, God of the Sea -- least of all her.And even if she did, she has no choice.When Zaria’s wedding day finally arrives, she'll become the only islander of her generation permitted to cross into the God Sea. There’s nothing more she could possibly want... moreNO MAN MAY TOUCH ZARIA. NOT EVEN HER OWN FATHER.Envy of the other girls, Zaria was born for the sea. Nobody questions her fate as the chosen braenese to marry Keroe, God of the Sea -- least of all her.And even if she did, she has no choice.When Zaria’s wedding day finally arrives, she'll become the only islander of her generation permitted to cross into the God Sea. There’s nothing more she could possibly want.UNTIL A CURIOUS BOY WASHES UP ON HER PALM-FRINGED PARADISE AND ZARIA DEFIES SACRED LAW TO HIDE THE UNCONSCIOUS STRANGER.There are only two possibilities with his strange (and strangely handsome) face: he’s either a village anomaly or the Sea God himself, in disguise. The alluring boy-creature couldn’t have come from anywhere else, because there is no other land in all the ocean.BUT WHEN THE SCOUNDREL AWAKENS, HE HAS THE GALL TO AMBUSH ZARIA.As three pageants leading up to her wedding turn unexpectedly deadly, and the enigma of its true purpose looms, Zaria is torn between her long-desired fate as Sea Queen and the infuriating boy who tells her that everything her people know is a lie. less

Promised to a strange princeForced toward an arranged marriage, the chosen braenese has a new enemy and he's not at all like the boy who washed ashore in Elowa. This one hates her before she even sets foot upon his sand.Bound for a strange landTo survive, Zaria must learn the ways of this new world and fight alongside its people. She’ll need to gather as many assets as she can to help her escape back to Kirwyn. Did he find his boat that fateful night.. morePromised to a strange princeForced toward an arranged marriage, the chosen braenese has a new enemy and he's not at all like the boy who washed ashore in Elowa. This one hates her before she even sets foot upon his sand.Bound for a strange landTo survive, Zaria must learn the ways of this new world and fight alongside its people. She’ll need to gather as many assets as she can to help her escape back to Kirwyn. Did he find his boat that fateful night... or did he meet his doom at the bottom of the ocean?Eluding two powerful brothersIf navigating court politics isn’t tricky enough, outmaneuvering the prince determined to dispose of her, as well as the one set upon marrying her, proves downright deadly. To her surprise, it’s not her betrothed who poses the biggest threat -- it’s his cruel and overprotective brother.One boy to marry, one boy to battle, and one to steal her back......she hopes.********Bound by Dark Waters is Book II in the Beyond the God Sea Trilogy.Please be advised: This is Dark/Mature YA. While there is little-to-no explicit content, the themes and challenges within this story are more appropriate for older teen readers. As Zaria straddles the line between Young Adult and New Adult, so do her experiences. Mild swearing, consumption of alcohol, thoughts of self-harm, and issues surrounding the topics of sex, violence, abuse, and trauma are present. less

"She's such a bad girl, isn't she?" he taunted. "But she's a good girl for me."The king wants her backThey call her the Kidnapped Queen, but King Juls is a beautiful liar. Zaria risked her life to escape an arranged marriage she never consummated and never wanted in the first place. Now, without better options, her husband is determined to hunt her down under the guise of a rescue... more"She's such a bad girl, isn't she?" he taunted. "But she's a good girl for me."The king wants her backThey call her the Kidnapped Queen, but King Juls is a beautiful liar. Zaria risked her life to escape an arranged marriage she never consummated and never wanted in the first place. Now, without better options, her husband is determined to hunt her down under the guise of a rescue.The boy from beyond wants her safeReunited with the one she chose, Zaria has her own plans -- if she can find support. She’ll capture the castle, force Juls to change the laws, and protect the next chosen bride. Fleeing together through the deadly backlands, Zaria and Kirwyn will first need to survive.But she’s not the only one with a burning goal, and the clash of desires might save or destroy entire kingdoms.The keylord wants her punishedBefore the battle’s over, two things are certain: Zaria needs to stay close to the boy she loves……and far away from the prince she hates.Because the king’s cruel brother swore to make her beg for mercy if she ever betrayed his family. And Prince Lazlian always keeps his vows, especially when they concern the little queen he despises. He hates her so much, she's all he can think about. Kingdoms can break as easily as hearts. ********Please be advised: Borne to Salt and Sin, the final book in the Beyond the God Sea Trilogy, is New Adult. This book contains mature, explicit content. less