
How to Be a Mermaid
A Falling in Deep Collection Novella
Failed to add items
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
$0.99/mo for the first 3 months

Buy for $14.95
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Claire White
-
By:
-
Erin Hayes
About this listen
All Tara ever wanted was to be a mermaid.
So she takes a year off between high school and college to don a fake tail and tour aquariums across the country in a professional mermaid troupe. Everything's great until she meets a gorgeous real-life merman named Finn. Suddenly, what she thought was a dream come true turns out to be a nightmare - she's turning into a mermaid herself. For real.
Yet when she returns to the sea to seek out Finn and reverse her transformation, she finds herself in the middle of an impending war between the land and sea. Tara may have always wanted to be a mermaid, but now it's sink or swim. In order to survive, she has to learn how to be one, too.
©2015 Erin Hayes (P)2015 Erin Hayes BooksListeners also enjoyed...
-
I'd Rather Be a Witch
- The Witching Hour Collection
- By: Erin Hayes
- Narrated by: Kristin James
- Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Jordyn wasn't careful with what she wished for. After making a reckless choice that destroyed her life along with the life of her high school sweetheart, Jordyn fled her small town and became a professional mermaid. Being around water suppresses her earth-based magic, something she desperately needs. Yet Jordyn can't suppress who she really is - a witch.
-
-
A Nice Listen
- By Chris on 02-22-20
By: Erin Hayes
-
Naked in Death
- In Death, Book 1
- By: J. D. Robb
- Narrated by: Susan Ericksen
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Eve Dallas is a New York police lieutenant hunting for a ruthless killer. In over ten years on the force, she’s seen it all - and knows her survival depends on her instincts. And she’s going against every warning telling her not to get involved with Roarke, an Irish billionaire - and a suspect in Eve’s murder investigation.
-
-
Don't Judge the Series by the First Book!
- By Fee on 03-10-12
By: J. D. Robb
-
The Accidental Werewolf
- Accidentally Friends, Book 1
- By: Dakota Cassidy
- Narrated by: Meredith Mitchell
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When Marty Andrews gets bitten by a mangy mutt while walking her teacup poodle, her blond hair darkens, the hair on her legs starts growing at an alarming rate, and her mood swings put her dream job as a sales rep for Bobbie-Sue Cosmetics in serious jeopardy. Then a drool-worthy man shows up at her door claiming that he accidentally bit Marty. And since he's a werewolf, she is now, too. Thinking Keegan Flaherty is clearly insane, Marty refuses to believe a word until a kidnapping makes her realize there's more at stake than just her highlights.
-
-
Too much sex
- By CrunchySocks on 03-17-15
By: Dakota Cassidy
-
The Night Circus
- A Novel
- By: Erin Morgenstern
- Narrated by: Jim Dale
- Length: 13 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night. But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway - a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors.
-
-
Dreamlike Experience to Savor
- By Suzn F on 09-18-11
By: Erin Morgenstern
-
Isla Emerged
- Isla Emerged, Book 1
- By: Deidre Sequeira
- Narrated by: Talon David
- Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Anger. Betrayal. Exile. Isla always knew she would be queen. One day. But after the death of her mother, matriarch of the Southern Pacific merfolk kingdom, that day grew much closer than she was prepared for. Worse, to become a mermaid queen, she must marry. It is the only way to protect her kingdom. Forcibly betrothed to her childhood friend and father’s fiercest warrior, Isla is desperate for an escape - no matter the cost. But until she marries, her father is filled with a power his body cannot handle, and his control is steadily slipping.
-
-
Little Mermaid ...
- By Booklvr89 on 06-14-23
By: Deidre Sequeira
-
The Host
- A Novel
- By: Stephenie Meyer
- Narrated by: Kate Reading
- Length: 23 hrs
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Earth has been invaded by a species that takes over the minds of human hosts while leaving their bodies intact. But Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away.
-
-
Great story in a genre only touched upon before
- By Keith on 06-20-08
By: Stephenie Meyer
-
I'd Rather Be a Witch
- The Witching Hour Collection
- By: Erin Hayes
- Narrated by: Kristin James
- Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Jordyn wasn't careful with what she wished for. After making a reckless choice that destroyed her life along with the life of her high school sweetheart, Jordyn fled her small town and became a professional mermaid. Being around water suppresses her earth-based magic, something she desperately needs. Yet Jordyn can't suppress who she really is - a witch.
-
-
A Nice Listen
- By Chris on 02-22-20
By: Erin Hayes
-
Naked in Death
- In Death, Book 1
- By: J. D. Robb
- Narrated by: Susan Ericksen
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Eve Dallas is a New York police lieutenant hunting for a ruthless killer. In over ten years on the force, she’s seen it all - and knows her survival depends on her instincts. And she’s going against every warning telling her not to get involved with Roarke, an Irish billionaire - and a suspect in Eve’s murder investigation.
-
-
Don't Judge the Series by the First Book!
- By Fee on 03-10-12
By: J. D. Robb
-
The Accidental Werewolf
- Accidentally Friends, Book 1
- By: Dakota Cassidy
- Narrated by: Meredith Mitchell
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When Marty Andrews gets bitten by a mangy mutt while walking her teacup poodle, her blond hair darkens, the hair on her legs starts growing at an alarming rate, and her mood swings put her dream job as a sales rep for Bobbie-Sue Cosmetics in serious jeopardy. Then a drool-worthy man shows up at her door claiming that he accidentally bit Marty. And since he's a werewolf, she is now, too. Thinking Keegan Flaherty is clearly insane, Marty refuses to believe a word until a kidnapping makes her realize there's more at stake than just her highlights.
-
-
Too much sex
- By CrunchySocks on 03-17-15
By: Dakota Cassidy
-
The Night Circus
- A Novel
- By: Erin Morgenstern
- Narrated by: Jim Dale
- Length: 13 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night. But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway - a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors.
-
-
Dreamlike Experience to Savor
- By Suzn F on 09-18-11
By: Erin Morgenstern
-
Isla Emerged
- Isla Emerged, Book 1
- By: Deidre Sequeira
- Narrated by: Talon David
- Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Anger. Betrayal. Exile. Isla always knew she would be queen. One day. But after the death of her mother, matriarch of the Southern Pacific merfolk kingdom, that day grew much closer than she was prepared for. Worse, to become a mermaid queen, she must marry. It is the only way to protect her kingdom. Forcibly betrothed to her childhood friend and father’s fiercest warrior, Isla is desperate for an escape - no matter the cost. But until she marries, her father is filled with a power his body cannot handle, and his control is steadily slipping.
-
-
Little Mermaid ...
- By Booklvr89 on 06-14-23
By: Deidre Sequeira
-
The Host
- A Novel
- By: Stephenie Meyer
- Narrated by: Kate Reading
- Length: 23 hrs
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Earth has been invaded by a species that takes over the minds of human hosts while leaving their bodies intact. But Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away.
-
-
Great story in a genre only touched upon before
- By Keith on 06-20-08
By: Stephenie Meyer
-
Glass and Steele Boxed Set: Books 1-3
- By: C.J. Archer
- Narrated by: Emma Powell, Marian Hussey
- Length: 27 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
India Steele is desperate. Her father is dead, her fiancé took her inheritance, and no one will employ her, despite years working for her watchmaker father. Indeed, the other London watchmakers seem frightened of her. Alone, poor, and at the end of her tether, India takes employment with the only person who’ll accept her–an enigmatic and mysterious man from America. A man who possesses a strange watch that rejuvenates him when he’s ill.
-
-
Should be an anglophile to fully enjoy the series
- By J.B. on 07-22-23
By: C.J. Archer
-
House of Darken
- Secret Keepers Series, Book 1
- By: Jaymin Eve
- Narrated by: Vanessa Moyen
- Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When Emma moves to Astoria, Oregon, she is given two rules: #1 - don’t cross to “their” side of the street. #2 - don’t mess with the elites, especially Lexen Darken, top elite and resident bad boy. While she finds this both weird and insulting, Emma has no actual intention of breaking these rules - until her guardians go missing. Now all bets are off. Only a single line separates her side of the street from the elites', and she's crossing it.
-
-
Please please add the rest!
- By Noel Switzer on 07-08-18
By: Jaymin Eve
-
Alanna, The First Adventure
- Song of the Lioness, Book 1
- By: Tamora Pierce
- Narrated by: Trini Alvarado
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Alanna of Trebond is no ordinary girl: her dream is to become a knight. So she disguises herself as a boy and begins training at the palace of King Roald. Alanna quickly finds out that the road to knighthood is not an easy one, but her skills and stubborness help her become friends with Prince Jonathan and his followers. At the same time, Alanna makes an enemy of the prince's uncle, the overly charming Duke Roger.
-
-
my favorite
- By Hallie on 08-19-04
By: Tamora Pierce
-
Spirited Christmas
- A Jonathan Shade Holiday Story
- By: Gary Jonas
- Narrated by: Joe Hempel
- Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In this short novelette, a little girl hires Jonathan to get rid of a ghost that haunts her family every Christmas. The hauntings have escalated from sightings to full possession. It should be an open-and-shut exorcism, but when Jonathan discovers the truth, it's more than he bargained for....
-
-
Spirited Christmas
- By Neesie315 on 12-16-17
By: Gary Jonas
-
Supernatural Academy
- Year One
- By: Jaymin Eve
- Narrated by: Vanessa Moyen
- Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Maddison James is about to discover some truths about the world. Firstly...supernaturals exist. WTF? Secondly...she is one, even though no one seems to know exactly what kind. Double WTF. Thirdly...she’s about to go back to school. Well, things just got a little more interesting. The Supernatural Academy is where shifters, vampires, magic users, and fey are educated. Where they are taught about their abilities, and how to function in the human world. Maddison already has the human part down, but this supernatural thing is an entirely new dangerous game.
-
-
Disappointed
- By Potato Potato on 09-05-19
By: Jaymin Eve
-
Emerge
- By: Tobie Easton
- Narrated by: Sarah Mollo-Christensen
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Lia Nautilus may be a Mermaid, but she's never lived in the ocean. War has ravaged the seven seas ever since the infamous Little Mermaid unleashed a curse that stripped Mer of their immortality. Lia has grown up in a secret community of land-dwelling Mer, hidden among Malibu's seaside mansions. Her biggest problems are surviving P.E. and keeping her feelings for Clay Ericson in check.
-
-
I want more of this world.
- By Mary Ellen on 10-12-16
By: Tobie Easton
-
The Banished of Muirwood
- Covenant of Muirwood, Book 1
- By: Jeff Wheeler
- Narrated by: Kate Rudd
- Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In a world full of magic and mystery, eighteen-year-old Maia is the exiled princess of Comoros and rightful heir to the throne. Forced to live as a servant in her enemy’s home, Maia flees her captors and begins a perilous quest to save her people. To survive, she must use magic she has learned in secret—despite the fact that women are forbidden to control it.
-
-
I Wouldn't Recommend It
- By Joshua on 03-11-16
By: Jeff Wheeler
-
The Deception Dance
- By: Rita Stradling
- Narrated by: Gail Shalan
- Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
After a year of preparation, 18-year-old Raven Smith has planned out every detail of her summer vacation in Europe. Yet, while still enroute to Italy, Raven finds a letter in her carry-on suitcase that tells her not to go to Europe, that an "evil agent of Hell" is looking for her and he will find her if she disregards the letter's message.
-
-
Action packed, exciting story
- By Rabid Reader on 02-07-16
By: Rita Stradling
-
Origins of the Never
- By: CJ Rutherford
- Narrated by: Katie Welburn
- Length: 1 hr and 30 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Two friends who are closer than brothers are destined to become the mightiest among the immortal Elven race. One will fall, ensnared by an ancient evil thought to be destroyed eons ago. The other will face a desperate choice to save a doomed world. Ultimately, only one can prevail.
-
-
Good Series Prequel
- By Striker on 10-03-16
By: CJ Rutherford
-
The Pygmy Dragon
- Shapeshifter Dragon Legends Book 1
- By: Marc Secchia
- Narrated by: Ryan Prizio
- Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Stolen from her jungle home and sold to a zookeeper, Pip knows only a world behind bars, a world in which a Pygmy warrior and her giant ape friends are a zoo attraction. She dreams of being human. She dreams of escaping to the world outside her cage....
-
-
Such a wonderful and mesmerising tale.
- By Natalie @ ABookLoversLife on 09-01-15
By: Marc Secchia
-
First World
- A Walker Saga, Book 1
- By: Jaymin Eve
- Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky
- Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Abigail Swish's life is nothing to brag about: gang-ridden city, orphanage style accommodations, and a matron who's kinda on the evil side. Not that she has to worry about that for much longer. She'll turn 18 soon, and then it's goodbye compound, hello dangerous streets of New York City. Of course, as her luck would have it, she doesn't make it to 18 before her world is turned upside down. One ambushed meeting with an accent-bearing, sword-wielding stranger, and suddenly her entire life as she knows it is a lie.
-
-
Great story but a bit slow pace
- By Janet Green on 10-03-16
By: Jaymin Eve
-
Wraith
- Hawaiian Shadows
- By: Edie Claire
- Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
- Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Seventeen-year-old Kali has always seen two sets of people: those living now, and those who lived before. But on her spring break in Hawaii, she is suddenly surrounded by more shadows than ever. Including one who, unlike the others, can see her too.
-
-
Excellent ghost story!
- By LilMissMolly on 04-26-14
By: Edie Claire
What listeners say about How to Be a Mermaid
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- dne2004
- 02-27-16
Great story!
I received this audiobook for free from audiobook blast in return of an honest review. Wonderful story about a girl that wants to be a mermaid and gets more than she bargained for! Enter the journey that quickly unfolds before you!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- ElleBee
- 06-21-17
Story somewhat cheesy, narrator not good
Narrotor pronounced several words wrong like "acrosst" instead of "across".
Story was kind of cheesy like it was meant for kids, but the way it was written is for adults. Overall the plot was ok though.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Anonymous User
- 01-01-24
love mermaids
mermaids and how real it felt I felt like I was in the ocean with them
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Annie The Audible Addict!!!
- 10-26-16
CUTE STORY!! WORTH A LISTEN!!
Any additional comments?
** I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review **
Tara was drawn to being a mermaid...she performed in a traveling group as one and really enjoyed it...but there was something else driving her....she believes she hears a little dolphin asking for help and checks it out one night...she stumbles across his rescue by a gorgeous man...and bumps her head and almost drowns...his nae is Finn and he saves her and she gets introduced into a world of real life mermaids!
Super Cute...and worth a listen...I have book 2 in my library now!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- jjoneeight
- 06-23-16
Mermaids 💜
I have always been mystified and entranced by mermaids. This book was so light and lovely. I can't wait to read more by this author. At first I wasn't sold on the narrator, but about halfway through I realized she was a perfect match. Definitely worth a credit!
I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Blast.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Chris
- 03-07-16
I Didn't Expect To Love This Story So Much!
I picked up this story as a free review copy from AudioBookBlast thinking it would make a quick listen during my down time that would not require much thinking. I quickly found I enjoyed the story so much I made time to sit and listen as the story progressed. The story is perfectly paced and does not add filler just to lengthen the story. The narrative continues at a perfect pace and holds you the entire time. I was expecting a YA novel with some clumsy romance and actually discovered a great story with broad appeal. I would definitely grab another in the series should it become available!
As to the narration, it was spot on. Claire White demonstrated a wide range of both male and female voices that did not feel forced or awkward. I was so impressed I went looking for other novels narrated by her and was surprised to only see 9 books available. I have no doubt Claire will go on to become a well known voice in the audiobook universe. I continued listening as much for the narrators great voice as for the story! Well done!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Valarie St.Clair
- 02-06-18
Awesome.
Wish it was longer or had a sequel. I like that the mermaids were more modern.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- DK
- 07-02-16
What Was I Thinking? Not My Genre At All
I have no idea why I *signed up & agreed to listen to this book in exchange for my review, but I did.
Tara is a mermaid actress, she does shows with her fake tail underwater and suddenly she can hear the other animals in the stadiums where she performs. I think it started with her being able to hear a baby seal crying for its mother – in words not seal sounds. At that point I turned it off.
I will listen to any sort of romance, drama, mystery or thriller but I draw the line at the paranormal, vampire, changlings and men shifting into animals. Unfortunately, I think I can add mermaids and murmen to that category.
I DID turn it on again and listened for another hour or so and just could not do it. I did not get to any point that was inappropriate. If the book remains that way, I would suggest it for a young adult/pre-teenager group.
The part I listened to sounded well written. However, I kept flashing back to the 1980s movie, Splash!
Claire White's narration was solid as she had an eclectic (to say the least) cast of characters from seals, dolphins, real people – men and women, in the mer-village.
I don't want to give the book a low rating because it wasn't something I enjoyed, so I will go based on what I listened to, which was approximately 2 hours.
Stars: Overall three, Narration three, Story two
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- chelsey potter
- 03-27-19
great little love story
I enjoyed the love story quite a bit. the reader was not great but bearable, I suppose. she made the whole story sound kind of whiney but all in all the story was pretty good.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- MelHay
- 03-01-16
The dream to be a mermaid, and it comes true!
What did you like best about this story?
I enjoy stories like this. They feel sweet and innocent to me. In the sea with the wildlife I enjoy. This was a lovely mermaid read for me. Tara is an innocent and she is good inside. She only wants to help. Finn has been a bit jaded, but he can see there is a difference in people too. And Ponce. Oh Ponce is a cute little companion for Tara. Ponce did make me smile with his up beat personality.
Erin has done a fascinating job of blending a little bit of everything in one story. A girl with a dream, who then thinks on whether she really wants it or not. There is a focus for the story, there's a danger that could be due to actions of others. The characters have a purpose and something to strive for that would have great consequences if they fail. There is also a sweet blooming love here.
Did Claire White do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?
Claire's vocal feels as it started stiff, then she seemed to slip into character quickly after the start. Though the rise and fall of words and pauses at times felt to break up the flow, she soon smoothed out as well. I didn't notice much difference between characters voices, but I did notice Claire did higher pitches for children.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I even fought tearing up at the end. The decisions made, they are wise and yet hard. But I liked them in the end. The epilogue gives us a great feel of how things are and end.
Any additional comments?
I love the ocean and this book brought that feeling back. It also made me feel, again, that we are not the only ones in the world and we don't own the world. There are creatures that deserve to be just as free as we are. It's not always the best idea to take anything or anyone from their home for our own amusement.
*This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBlast dot com, at my request.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful