In the prestigious Academy Trianon, unwanted children are trained to become specialized guards to the upper classes—the swersoldi. Swersoldi learn martial skills, courtly manners, and the use of aer, the force inside all living things.At twenty, Rafi is nearing his final year, and expects an unremarkable future once he secures a placement in a decent noble house. But he's facing a problem—his approaching heat. All three sexes, miná, miné, and nex, experience heats or ruts at the on...

The firecats of Dua are giant beasts with red-gold fur and lashing tails. They are also loving and loyal companions to the few they choose to serve. Every member of the royal House of Durii has a personal guard and a firecat to serve as a reminder of the greatness of their rule. After all, only the truly extraordinary would walk alongside a firecat. Only the truly extraordinary could.Not River, obviously. River took the job of cleaning up after the noble beasts when he came to Dua ...

Apprentice chemist Dorrimin likes math, formulas, and helping run his family's household apothecary business in Eladia, the Windswept City. A mountain city of trains, turbines, and Guild politicking, Eladia can be loud and chaotic, which is why Dorrimin prefers his quiet laboratory. But his family think he needs to talk to people more, so he is working at the counter of their shop when Tommick Fortune walks in.Charming Tommick is a regular visitor and Dorrimin can't help but wish t...

Throughout the kingdom of Kaska and into the countries beyond, they gossip about the scandalous Fox, the beautiful commoner who went from singing in taverns to being court musician and the king's lover. But the king has grown distant and now seeks a proper consort, leaving Fox shut out of the king's bedroom and uncertain of his place at court. His worries are compounded by the crowded accommodations during the King's Tournament, as even nobles fight for space within the castle. Fox might h...

Royal librarian Mattin has a habit of overworking himself and forgetting that his heats are approaching. That's annoying but bearable. What is mortifying is that the king and his husband seem to have noticed.An alternate universe omegaverse-esque novella featuring the characters from A Suitable Consort (For the King and His Husband) an m/m/m romance

Albert is a mated werewolf without a mate—sort of. He has feelings for his childhood best friend, Graham, and suspects that someday, Graham will be his mate. But Graham is all the way across the country in college while Albert works in a coffee shop, and anyway, the two of them currently aren't speaking to one another. Confused, and facing down the dim future of a Rejected mate, Albert leaves his small town on a quest to figure out what he wants to do and maybe also to avoid all the knowin...

After a curse gone awry has turned him (more or less) into a cat, Melchior Duban's devoted assistant calls in Scarlett Waterhouse, Mel's rival in the mage-for-hire business, to help. Well, Mel thought they were rivals, or at least competitors, despite his admiration for Scarlett's skills and insight. But he's never been good with people—it's how he wound up cursed in the first place—and it takes Scarlett's cheerful assistance for him to realize that the two of them might actually be friend...

What can a fairy godmother-in-training do when Cinderella refuses to go to the ball?Why, disguise herself as Cindy and go in her place of course!Given the chance to prove Esmeralda’s ready for a promotion, she’s determined to get Cindy to fall in love with the prince. If Esmeralda can pull this off, she can finally become an official fairy godmother.Except, the plan does not include the strong-willed Cindy snubbing the chance to meet her true love, ...

Chained by prophecy.Forbidden to cross the Elvin barrier into human lands, Brock cannot sate his curiosity. One fate-filled night, he is cursed to feed on the life-essence of others. His only hope of a cure is an ancient prophecy to find a witch, pierce her heart and draw her blood.Celeste must escape the monks who have held her prisoner. Her captors have kept her magic dormant for years. A powerful Warlock craves her powers. If he succeeds in devouring her...

Tiiran is just trying to keep the Great Library running. The library has existed for centuries, but after decades of political upheaval, everyone in charge of the revered institution seems to have vanished, leaving only Tiiran and a handful of assistants to keep the lights on.With a creatively foul mouth and no patience for nobles, Tiiran has a ferocious reputation for defending the library, which is the only home he's ever known. Abandoned by both his fae and human parents, Tiiran...

Old by Outguard standards, forty-year-old Westin is considering retirement and hoping that the familiar comforts of Solace House will soothe the ache in his chest at the thought. Solace House is renowned for serving the finest wines and teas, providing luxurious baths, and offering solace, be that through conversation or through time spent with a worker in a private room. But the normally centered and calm Westin is finding peace difficult to achieve, so far unsatisfied by both hi...

Sebastian has a problem. He's in love with his best friend Peter and has been since their schooldays when they were outcasts together. His pining is so obvious that all of London knows, even his frustrated mother who just wants him to be happy. The only person who doesn't know is Peter. An abusive childhood with a controlling father left Peter emotionally detached and socially anxious and now he mostly hides himself away in his house where he designs the unique, fast cars that are status s...