Mermaid Avalon Wilks knows there's something more to life out there, and the shore beckons her to come find out what it is. But when a forbidden adventure leads her into a band of pirates, she barely escapes with her life. That alone should be enough to keep her from venturing above waterBut now that she's caught sight of strong, handsome, and compelling Jesse Townsend? Not even the threat of death can keep her away.Secret Jewels is the first book in the My Pirate Hero Chronicles, a romance fantasy series full of mythical creatures living in a supernatural realm. If you love a charming male hero and adventures with your best friend, then this series is for you.