Ashes on the Waves

Ashes on the Waves by Lindsey, Mary. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780399159398.

A sexy gothic romance based on Edgar Allan Poes "Annabel Lee" Liam MacGregor is cursed. Haunted by the wails of fantastical Bean Sidhes and labeled a demon by the villagers of Dòchas, Liam has accepted that things will never get better for him--until a wealthy heiress named Annabel Leighton arrives on the island and Liams fate is changed forever. With Anna, Liam finally finds the happiness he has always been denied, but the violent, mythical Otherworlders, who inhabit the island and the sea around it, have other plans. They make a wager on the couples love, testing its strength through a series of cruel obstacles. But the tragedies draw Liam and Anna even closer. Frustrated, the creatures put the couple through one last trial--and this time its not only their love thats in danger of being destroyed.Based on Edgar Allan Poes chilling poem Annabel Lee, with references to many of his other poems including The Raven, Mary Lindsey creates a frighteningly beautiful gothic novel that glorifies the power of true love. Perfect for fans of Lauren Kates Fallen series, Kendra Blakes Anna Dressed in Blood, and Kelly Creaghs Nevermore. Praise for Ashes on the Waves "Achingly beautiful and darkly sensuous ... an extraordinary read that left me breathless at every turn!" -Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of Firelight "Mary Lindsey, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, has created a haunting, mystical world. I loved this tragic, romantic story." -Cate Tiernan, author of Sweep and Immortal Beloved