Heir of the Merfolk throne, Dax Whelan has everything except the mate he can never claim. Going against his father's rule that forbids human contact, Dax remains friends with Kendra. But the more he's around her the more he wants her. Claiming her as his mate could get them both killed.

Kendra Hayes is promised to wed a prince who resides in the mountains, far away from the ocean she loves. It would also take her from the merman she longs for. But there is nothing she can do to get out of the arranged marriage, so she has to say goodbye to her one true love.

When a sea witch comes to Kendra with an offer she can't refuse, Dax and Kendra have only two weeks to get the MerKing to see past his own pain and bless their mating. If they fail, they must say goodbye forever.