In the third rip-roaring installment of the Crown of the Seven Realms Series, our fierce savior Dani is hurled into the turbulent water realm of Aquaria. Navigating treacherous waves, she faces ruthless pirates, enchanting mermaids, cunning sea witches, mysterious selkies, and hypnotic sirens, all while on a quest to uncover the legendary Aquanite stone and save her friends from a watery grave. It's going to be a wild and chaotic ride as Dani, our land-loving firecracker, finds herself in uncharted waters. She and Rhyland, will have their bond tested to the briny depths as they battle to save the realms from eternal darkness. Each wave crashes harder than the last as Dani faces high-stakes confrontations and death-defying escapades. She must outsmart ruthless buccaneers, dive deeper into mysteries, and wield her powers over light and creation to combat the ever-looming threat of eternal darkness. Steamy encounters and erotic scenes bring Dani and Rhyland’s bond to the boiling point, testing their love beyond the limits. Prepare for the love story that will captivate and challenge two hearts destined to beat as one. So hoist the sails and brace yourself for an all-out maritime melee, because this high-octane journey will leave you breathless! The seas are wild, the stakes are higher, and the action is relentless in this heart-stopping quest to save the Seven Realms. Reagan 5.0 out of 5 stars Everything your fantasy heart needs! Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2025 I don't think this author can write anything less than 5 stars! I absolutely love her energy, and u can see her personality in her characters as well. Since we've already visited the mortal and vampire and faerie realms, here we visit Aquaria. Yep....you guessed it....the water realm. This is where the merfolk, pirates, and other sea creatures reside. It gives Pirates of the Caribbean/underwater Hunger Games vibes with delectable spice! Don't forget, on the other end, the threat of Azrael still looms. The reader also encounters, witches, werewolves, vampires, angels, etc. What doesn't this book have? Alyssa 5.0 out of 5 stars This book series is the best! Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2025 Just when you think the Seven Realms can't get any wilder, Dark Tides drags you under-in the best way possible. Dani, our fiery, no-nonsense heroine, is swept into the watery chaos of Aquaria, and from the very first wave, this story surges with non-stop action, deadly beauty, and steamy intensity. Mermaids, sirens, sea witches, and bloodthirsty pirates? Yes, please. The world-building in this installment is lush, immersive, and absolutely brimming with danger. Every chapter feels like a siren's song-tempting, unpredictable, and impossible to put down. Dani's power over light and creation is pushed to the brink as she races to recover the Aquanite stone and rescue her friends. But what truly anchors this novel is the electric, unshakable connection between Dani and Rhyland. Their love is tested in every conceivable way-through magic, betrayal, and scorching temptation that will leave your heart racing and your pages smoldering. The romance? Off the charts. The battles? Epic. The stakes? Nothing less than the fate of the entire realm. Dark Tides is a tidal wave of fantasy brilliance, effortlessly blending danger, desire, and destiny. 5 stars for this sizzling, storm-tossed adventure that will drown you in feels and leave you gasping for book four. Hi there! I'm A.L. Hampton, and like so many of you, I've been completely obsessed with books for as long as I can remember. There's nothing quite like getting completely lost in a story-you know that feeling when you look up and realize hours have passed? That's my happy place.I'm absolutely head-over-heels for fantasy, urban fantasy, romantasy, and anything dark and paranormal. And yes, I'm totally here for the spice! After years of devouring every book I could get my hands on in these genres, I found myself thinking, "What if I combined all my favorite elements into one series?" That's how the Crown of the Seven Realms Series was born.I'm a total sucker for witty banter and those laugh-out-loud moments that make you snort unexpectedly (hopefully not in public). I believe the best stories have characters that feel like real people-flawed, funny, and fierce. My series features heroines who can hold their own and alpha males who are compelling without being insufferable, all wrapped up in plots that'll have you staying up way too late because you absolutely must know what happens next.When I'm not busy torturing my characters or building new worlds, I'm living the dream in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest with my incredibly patient husband and our two spoiled dogs. My background is a bit all over the place-I have an A.A. in Criminal Justice, a B.S. in Psychology, and an M.Ed. in Education. Turns out, studying human behavior comes in pretty handy when you're trying to write believable charact