Hi peeps, today we have Beany Sparks stopping by for a brief visit with her newest release Christmas, snow and a …merman?, there’s a great excerpt, a brilliant giveaway and my review for you to enjoy so check out the post and then click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

 Christmas, snow and a …merman?

Beany Sparks

It’s up to Calder to show his Christmas-hating merman what the season is really about.

Calder lives a quiet life in his cabin on the edge of the bay. He has his best friend Erik and for now, that’s enough. Then his life takes an unexpected turn when an event causes him to come face-to-face with a real merman.

Tamesis knows that soon the waters will freeze over, which means that dreaded time of the year is coming—Christmas. As a merman he is not affected by the change in water temperature, but when it freezes over he can no longer spend his days watching the man on the shore. That all changes when Calder falls into Tamesis’s world.

The more the two get to know each other, the more they start to care, but will they be brave enough to admit their feelings? Or will Tamesis end up with an even bigger reason to hate Christmas?

Excerpt

The man ducked his head in what Calder guessed was embarrassment. “Forgive me, my name is Tamesis.”

“Nice to meet you, Tamesis, my name is Calder.” Calder would have held out his hand, but he didn’t want to move from his cocoon.

“Yes, I know,” Tamesis said as he smiled at him.

Calder frowned. “How do you know my name?”

Calder watched, fascinated as Tamesis blushed. Between the blush and Tamesis’s green hair, it reminded Calder of Christmas.

I need to figure out a way to get home.

“Uh, well you see, I’ve been watching you,” Tamesis admitted.

Calder raised an eyebrow at that. “Because that doesn’t sound creepy at all.”

“It doesn’t?” Tamesis looked relieved.

Okay…Looks like he doesn’t understand sarcasm.

“I’m sorry, it sounds very creepy actually. I was being sarcastic when I said it didn’t.”

“Oh.”

Calder watched as Tamesis seemed to slump down in his position, all while still lying on his side next to Calder. A feeling of sadness flooded him and Calder realised that it was like all of the other times he’s felt emotions flood him when he’d looked out over Hudson Bay. Giving into his instincts, he snuggled a little closer to Tamesis, who tightened his arms around Calder. In that moment Calder realised that not only was Tamesis holding him, but they were both naked.

“Um, Tam? Why are we naked?” he asked, then looked up into Tamesis’s eyes.

“You were cold, I had to save you. The clothes would have hindered that,” Tamesis replied, but he looked confused for some reason.

“I see, and how did you save me? How were you able to survive without needing to be saved yourself?” Calder asked curiously. His curiosity grew when he saw Tamesis gulp and seem to gather his courage.

“The cold does not affect me—”

“Why not?” Calder interrupted.

“Because.” Tamesis paused and looked into Calder’s eyes, almost as if he was searching for something. He must have found it because he continued, and what he said shocked Calder right to his core.

“I’m a merman.”

About Beany

Beany lives in Western Australia. She first started reading romance novels in 2008, but it wasn’t until January 2010 when her Kindle got delivered that the world of erotic romance opened its doors to her, and she hasn’t looked back.

With suggestions and support from friends, her muse—“affectionately” known as PITA—was finally able to break free, and in January 2014 her first story was written. Since she can’t put PITA back in his box, Beany has decided to give in and team up with him. Together they’ve made plans to write both MF and MM stories.

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Review

Title: Christmas, Snow And… A Merman?

Series: Merman Tales 01

Author: Beany Sparks

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (125pgs)

ISBN: 978-1-4874-0156-6

Publisher: eXtasy Books (15^th December 2014)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3 – 3 ½ Hearts

Reviewer: Pixie

Blurb: It’s up to Calder to show his Christmas-hating merman what the season is really about.

Calder lives a quiet life in his cabin on the edge of the bay. He has his best friend Erik and for now, that’s enough. Then his life takes an unexpected turn when an event causes him to come face-to-face with a real merman.

Tamesis knows that soon the waters will freeze over, which means that dreaded time of the year is coming—Christmas. As a merman he is not affected by the change in water temperature, but when it freezes over he can no longer spend his days watching the man on the shore. That all changes when Calder falls into Tamesis’s world.

The more the two get to know each other, the more they start to care, but will they be brave enough to admit their feelings? Or will Tamesis end up with an even bigger reason to hate Christmas?

Purchase Link: http://www.extasybooks.com/Christmas-,-Snow-And-%E2%80%A6-A-Merman/

Review: Tamesis is a merman who has been drawn to a human man who lives by the shore, but Christmas is coming and Tamesis hates it as it keeps him from watching the man who appeals to him. Calder loves staring out over the bay and the peace that fills him; everything is perfectly fine except for a pushy woman and her admirer making his life uncomfortable. Calder’s life takes a sharp turn when he is dumped into Tamesis’ world and Tamesis is overjoyed to meet the man who he has admired from afar, as the two get to know each other their lives begin to entwine but Calder wants to return home for Christmas. Will Calder convince Tamesis that Christmas is a time to celebrate or will Tamesis find another reason to hate Christmas?

This is a cute Christmas novella that is also the start of an intriguing new series. Tamesis has always lived underwater; he doesn’t understand human customs but has become intrigued by a man. He hates the Christmas as the water freezes and keeps him away from the human, but when he rescues Calder he discovers that Christmas isn’t quite what he thinks. Calder is disbelieving at first when Tamesis reveals the truth to him but the merman attracts him like no other, as they fall in love Calder has to convince Tamesis that he has to return to shore.

I enjoyed this story and liked both Calder and Tamesis; they have a good connection and seem to suit each other well. Tamesis is fun as he learns some human things, and Calder is amazing as he accepts Tamesis for who he is. The story is really cute as Calder introduces Tamesis to Christmas, but there is danger in the background. While I liked this story I though some things were over the top like Calder’s best friend’s reaction, Eric always seemed to yell and shout to everything and just seemed a bit too much. The way that Tamesis took care of Calder’s ‘problem’ was also very dramatic, original but dramatic.

This is a great story that has magic and shifters, danger and rescues, and love and joy. It’s a wonderful story to read and is quite original and refreshing. The perspective switches clearly between both Calder and Tamesis so we get to see everything from both characters point of view. We also meet a new merman later in the story so you get a good idea of whose story to expect next 😉

I recommend this to those who love shifters, love danger and rescues, want interesting characters, hot sex and a very happy ending.  

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