She came for the science. She didn’t expect to fall for the myth.
Dr. Magdalena “Lena” Vance has spent her career being the smartest woman in the room and the most ignored. A geological survey brings her to the caves outside Coldwater Springs, where she plans to map the land, dodge her arrogant team lead, and get out. Instead, she falls into an underground spring and the arms of a god.
Nahuél has been bound to the waters for centuries, forgotten and cursed to remain hidden. But Lena awakens something in him: ancient, aching, desperate to rise. She shouldn’t be able to see him. She shouldn’t want to return. But she does, again and again.
Taken by the River God is a standalone Monsters of Coldwater Springs novella featuring: a sharp, underestimated heroine; a forgotten god bound to sacred waters; magical bonds, touch-starved devotion, and steamy encounters in dark places. For fans of wild magic, ancient love, and monsters who worship their women first.
Gods and Mortals
Magic
Mythology
Fated Mates
Supernatural
Exploration
Adventure
Healing
Audiobook details
GenreRomance
Length1 hr 57 mins
Narrated bySelect Your Own
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 10, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Author’s Note
8Chapter 7
2Chapter 1
9Chapter 8
3Chapter 2
10Chapter 9
4Chapter 3
11Chapter 10
5Chapter 4
12Epilogue
6Chapter 5
13Bonus Story & What’s Next
7Chapter 6
14About the Author
About the author
Evelyn Embers
Evelyn Embers writes paranormal romance with a pulse, stories where ancient gods awaken, monsters crave connection, witches wield dangerous magic, and even the most unexpected beings find love. She believes every creature deserves a happily ever after… especially the ones with claws, fangs, or wings.
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