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A Myrmaid's Kiss
A myrmaid with a thirst for blood. A human with a taste for fire. When their worlds collide, there can be only one survivor.
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In this dark, twisted, and spicy tale of forbidden, frenzied love, Eloise and Jaspyr must come to terms with their truest desires.
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Praise & Reviews
“I devoured this book! Vampires and mermaids, forbidden love, fantasy, and dark romance ... what more can you want!” –Andrea, Amazon
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​“A Myrmaid’s Kiss is the best dark romance book I’ve ever read! The banter, the twists, the spice! It’s a love to burn the world for.” –Rose J., Goodreads and BookToker
“It touched my black heart and soul. I’m so hooked. 10/10, this is one of my top 5 books of this year.” –Tenasha, Goodreads & BookToker
A Myrmaid's Kiss
"This is high fantasy at its best." –Jwitt33, NetGalley
"I absolutely loved Ashleigh Bello's blending of fantasy, a Hunger Games-like scenario, and adventure. This is a well-written book that is literally 'unputdownable.' It was so much fun discovering things that had been laid out for future revelation from the beginning. An awesome book by a truly talented writer!" –Maureen Dangarembizi, Readers' Favorite​​
Belvedor and the Four Corners
“Each book is so good. Great world-building. I feel like I'm reading another LOTR [Lord of the Rings] epic story.” – RainStorms, Amazon
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“One word - brilliant! Fantastic characters and amazing world-building. Book 1 was great but book 2 was better. You really care for our four main characters, but as others come and go throughout the book you can't but wonder who is safe. Fantasy with a slight dystopian feel that can be brutal ...” –Connie, Amazon
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Welcome to the World of Olleb-Yelfra
Begin your adventures with the official map of Arianna Belvedor's and Eloise Myr's spellbinding fantasy world!
Map design by fellow fantasy author and talented cartographer: Jessica Khoury of Lizard Ink Maps.
Meet the heroes and villains of Ashleigh Bello's imagination!
Character illustration by Vasylina: DeviantArt
Arianna Belvedor
The Belvedor Saga
Eloise Myr
A Myrmaid's Kiss
Jaspyr Tayshin
A Myrmaid's Kiss
About Ashleigh Bello
Ashleigh Bello is a Brooklyn-based author of epic fantasy, known for creating captivating and diverse worlds. Her latest novel, A Myrmaid's Kiss, is a dark and spicy romantasy set in a realm where humans are the irresistible prey and mermaids are the spellbinding huntresses. She is also the author of the Belvedor Saga, a completed five-book epic fantasy series for young adults — all her works feature Black female protagonists and a richly diverse supporting cast.
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Ashleigh earned her degree in International Studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has lived in various countries, fueling her love for adventure. When she’s not crafting fantasy worlds, she teaches and practices vinyasa yoga and is the co-founder of Yoga Block Party, a women-owned yoga events business.
She enjoys spending time with friends and family every chance she gets and is always daydreaming about her next novel. The inspiration for her stories spiraled from adventures to places such as Mexico, South Korea, Spain, Uganda, Zambia, Italy, Poland, Bermuda, and Nigeria—and her 'epic' travel experiences continue to be her motivation for future works, in the enchanting world of Olleb-Yelfra and beyond.
✨ Check out some of her 'real-world magic' memories below ✨