Speak the Ocean by Rebecca Enzor, a BBNYA 2025 Finalist, blends fantasy and science fiction with mermaid mythology, exploring questions of compassion, captivity, and what it means to truly understand another being.
A BBNYA 2025 finalist spotlight for Floating Solo by Shelley Wilson, a warm women’s fiction romance about fresh starts, solo adventure, and finding confidence again.
A BBNYA 2025 finalist spotlight for The Revenge of Captain Vessia by Leslie Allen — an adult fantasy romance with LGBTQIA2+ themes, dark stakes, and a vengeance-fueled twist.