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When Jacob, now a divorced father and author of maritime adventure tales, returns to the seaside where his first love—a mermaid named Claritha—first appeared, he discovers that his son has also fallen for her. Grappling with the surreal realities of a love triangle that spans generations, Jacob writes a self‑help book on men’s perceptions of menopause, unwittingly becoming a media sensation. Amid whimsical fairy‑tale elements and playful wit, the novel explores the dynamics of father‑son relationships, human‑mermaid attraction, and the complexities of aging and desire.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Romance/Paranormal Romance
Authors: Carol Ann Sima
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