title: Among the Mermaids: Facts, Myths, and Enchantments from the Sirens of the Sea
author:  Varla Ventura 
description: Varla Ventura is the author of <i>The Book of the Bizarre</i> and <i>Beyond Bizarre</i>, and a lover of all things strange, freaky, and terrifying. She is the curator of the Weiser Magical Creatures and Paranormal Parlor series of e-books. Visit her at <i>varlaventura.wordpress.com</i>.
zlib_text: Sirens and Sailors 3
  Submission of the Siren
  Kalliope misses her life as a Siren and begins to resent all the changes to her beloved homeland, the ancient Island of Refrainia.
  Disgruntled and bored, she finds herself attracted to the charms of wealthy businessman, Zigor Durango. When her handsome boyfriend,
  Rechavia, catches them in a compromising position, he humiliates Durango, banishing him from the island. The interloper plots his
  revenge and arranges to take over Refrainia, ousting the islanders from their home. With his wealth, position, and some surprising
  contacts Durango appears unstoppable.
  When Kalliope takes matters into her own hands she ends up stranded on Eastland with two of her friends. With nowhere else to spend
  the night, their only option lies in Durango’s bedroom.
  As they battle to save the island, Kalliope and Rechavia also battle to save their relationship. But can the beautiful Siren ever be trusted
  to stay faithful? And will Rechavia’s natural dominance bring K