I’m a catastrophe waiting to happen—I always have been. When a waterspout drops me on the shores of a seemingly deserted island, I soon realize that I’m not on Earth and I’m not alone. This new world is full of dangers, from sea monsters and feuding tribes to poisonous food and beasts that lurk in the shadows. None of those things are as dangerous as the Mongrel men appointed to guard and teach me. All I want to do is go home, but the island has no intentions of letting me leave. I’ll be forced to interact with total strangers to survive this perilous land surrounded by treacherous waters. My dreams of happiness sink into the dark depths below as I struggle to save myself from certain death. The Mongrels will learn that fear makes a person reckless. My name is Adelaide Storm. But they’ll call me Ada Stormbrave. For the Strange and Surprising is the first book in the trilogy, Where the Mongrels Are. This is the beginning of the series, Where They Are, which follows four female characters. The Where They Are series is set in a fantasy world and contains paranormal themes such as elemental powers and mythical creatures. This is a reverse harem romance, meaning it does involve a polyamorous relationship. Please read the disclaimer page in For the Strange and Surprising: Where the Mongrels Are for a full list of trigger warnings. Each book in the trilogy will have an updated disclaimer page with subsequent releases. If any of the scenarios listed on the disclaimer page trigger or offend you, please do not read this trilogy.