(Previously published as “Legends of Lasniniar: Lady Justice” by Jacquelyn Smith.) In the world of Lasniniar, few chase after adventure quite like Iarion and Barlo. The elf and dwarf duo enjoy the challenge of unraveling a difficult problem. Especially if it involves a journey and a battle to get the blood pumping. But both friends remain cooped up at Dwarvenhome, bound by the ties of Barlo’s family. ...Until an intercepted message proves too intriguing to ignore. A stand-alone fantasy story of Lasniniar’s favorite team of adventurers by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith. (This adventure takes place between the World of Lasniniar novels Storm Rider and Wave Runners.)
(Previously published as “Legends of Lasniniar: Prevailing Wind” by Jacquelyn Smith.) Arinwyn leads the Tribe of Hawk across the vast dunes of the Shifting Sands. A lone elf among humans. The sun beats down on her head scarf like a hammer while the jingle of harnesses fills the dry air. A single shadow falls across the land from overhead in a ripple of movement. A dragon. Arinwyn knows the tribe cannot stand against it. But none of their warriors want to lose status by fleeing. Arinwyn must rely on her human companion Nasir to convince them otherwise while she tackles a much bigger problem—how to hold off the dragon. ...And what its seemingly chance presence might mean. A short story adventure from the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series and a follow-up to “Without Wings” by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith. (This adventure takes place during the latter part of the World of Lasniniar novel Storm Rider.)
Sometimes Iarion and Barlo go looking for adventure. And sometimes, adventure finds them. No matter how dangerous the challenge, the elf and dwarf duo take on anything that gets thrown their way. ...And find a way to have a good time in the process. Join in the fun with this collection of adventures featuring Iarion and Barlo from the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith. This collection includes three stand-alone shorts: Legends of Lasniniar: Mum’s the Word Legends of Lasniniar: Lady Justice Legends of Lasniniar: Bond Forger Legends of Lasniniar: Mum’s the Word (Short Story) A dwarf and an elf. As friendships in Lasniniar go, most people find Barlo and Iarion an odd pairing. Wherever the unlikely duo travel, adventure follows close behind. Barlo and Iarion fall in and out of trouble on a regular basis. But even as they perform heroic deeds, they find time to bicker and banter. The straightforward journey Barlo plans for them now should prove no problem—a piece of cake. ...Or so he thinks. A stand-alone misadventure story from the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series. Legends of Lasniniar: Lady Justice (Short Story) In the world of Lasniniar, few chase after adventure quite like Iarion and Barlo. The elf and dwarf duo enjoy the challenge of unraveling a difficult problem. Especially if it involves a journey and a battle to get the blood pumping. But both friends remain cooped up at Dwarvenhome, bound by the ties of Barlo’s family. ...Until an intercepted message proves too intriguing to ignore. A stand-alone fantasy story of Lasniniar’s favorite team of adventurers. Legends of Lasniniar: Bond Forger (Short Story) Barlo guards a secret. Only his best friend Iarion shares it, along with the rest of the Light Elves. No one else can ever know. Barlo’s secret keeps him apart from other dwarves. Even his own family. Memories of another time haunt him. He longs for a way to claim his identity. To be himself. …A hero of Lasniniar, capable of leaving Dwarvenhome to go on adventures. (With Iarion, of course.) But his secret acts as both a blessing and a curse. And the call to adventure proves too strong to deny. A stand-alone story of the infamous friends Barlo and Iarion from the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series.
As a bad joke born from desperation, priestly Prince Harsen offers himself as the ‘bride’ his demonic conquerors have demanded. Unfortunately for Harsen the bizarre prince Romi is thrilled to accept him. Crystalline Priest Prince Harsen’s world has turned upside-down. The people have switched their allegiance to the gods of Darkhelm, thus ending Harsen’s regime. Worse still, his sister has run away meaning they don’t have a bride to offer their new rulers. Harsen knows he can’t survive in a world ruled by Darkhelm. He decides to offer himself as ‘bride’ so they’ll kill him in outrage and prevent him from suffering. Harsen is stunned to find his conquerors civilized and even kind. This goes against everything his father taught him. When he offers himself as ‘bride’ the young prince Romi enthusiastically accepts him. Harsen’s shock at the situation eventually transforms to curiosity about his betrothed. Romi is eccentric and effete—the sort of person Harsen would have bullied mercilessly if they were children. Finding himself in a position of power over his demon fiancé, Harsen decides to see things through. His world has become inverted, and dark indoctrination rituals await him. The demon Romi so entrances Harsen he just can’t run away—even if he knows the worst is still to come. Please enjoy this compelling, sultry, and original fantasy novella presented in its entirety.
" I must ask you--with greatest respect, Lord Demon..." The general looked up with eyes maddened by fury. "Why do you drape your arm around the Divine Emperor with such intimate familiarity?" Rodukjo stared down his nose at the general. "Your emperor has but one thing of value to offer in exchange for my fealty. The pleasures of his body." Newly crowned Emperor Dianese needs the power of the lascivious demon Rodukjo to solidify his authority. The mighty demon asks for a dear price in exchange for his aid, one Dianese has no choice but to accept. He expects a life of suffering at the hands of the demon, but as their partnership evolves something more profound develops instead. This is a full-length novel presented in its entirety--not a series. Enjoy a long and intense story of fervent erotica, mingled with the intrigues of fantasy realm more typical of anime than fairy tales. The well earned HEA comes after numerous twists and turns, in the author's longest work to date. Fans of Yamila Abraham's Vanquished Series will love this book!
When three ruthless fire demons come to terrorize the monk Hakuin's village he's forced to seek help from Fuyu, the snow demon who tormented him a year ago. Fuyu is thrilled to see his beautiful monk again. He'll defeat the demons only if Hakuin becomes his willing slave. Fuyu realizes too late that the fire demons are out of his league. Even worse, the lead demon thinks the fey Fuyu would make a nice slave in his own right. When Fuyu is put in the same position he put Hakuin a year ago he starts to realize the error of his ways. Maybe, in time, he can even be redeemed to his beloved monk. Also, a pacifist is forced to bring an assassin to a rival lord. It doesn't help that the assassin is part of the group who wiped out the pacifist's race. So why are they sleeping together?
Thalos, the world’s oldest vampire, mistakenly performs a blood ritual with a boy named Dusty. He finds out he’s the son of the leader of Vampire Poison—a vicious group of vampire hunters. Thalos has to abandon the boy who’s hopelessly under his power. Over a decade passes and Dusty becomes the leader of Vampire Poison. His first mission: capture Thalos at any cost! Once Thalos learns he’s after him he wonders if he should really be running. He knows the beautiful hunter Dusty is marked as his servant—and he has been lonely of late.
Meredith isn't going to betray her people--no matter how compelling her alien conqueror is. Meredith and the rest of the settlers on Jupiter's moon hid from Earth's alien tyrants for years, but now they've been discovered. A few escape on a ship, but the rest are captured and made the property of the Dak-Hiliah Empire. Commander Jaximor is in charge of enslaving the settlers and harvesting brides from their ranks to aid his depleted population. It becomes clear that several of the colonists are missing. While his mother ship takes the rest away, he stays behind to track down the escapees. He knows Meredith is a navigation expert who likely helped her fellow settlers to get away. Jaximor demands Meredith help him find the missing settlers. He's also decided he'll take the feisty woman as his bride. As Meredith gets to know Jaximor, some deviant behavior gives her pause. There was a reason this commander was assigned to wear her down. Jaximor has an unusual skill set that can be applied to both a lover and an adversary.
They battled over her, but she pleads for both of them to join in her bed. Votan is a proud warrior who knows he deserves Michelle. She gives meaning to the many lives he's lived. He lost her to his despised rival Maximon in his last incarnation, but this new life offers him a chance to redeem himself. Votan yearns to claim his mate. Wall Street millionaire Maximon bonded with Michelle in a past life after Votan made a dire mistake. He didn’t expect the jaguar queen to summon his spirit in this life, but it’s a gift he’ll cherish. Maximon is happy to steal his beloved from his enemy. Broke college graduate Michelle doesn't care that she's a Mayan jaguar goddess. She's just trying to find a job. Her spirit-bonding comes to her in dreams, the subconscious act of her goddess essence which she hasn’t yet embraced. In the morning she realizes something unbelievable happened. The three of them have spirit-bonded to each other. My Two Jaguars is the bisexual retelling of Mated to the Jaguars which has over two dozen five star reviews. Completely rewritten, this thrilling romantica adventure contains explicit red hot scenes of MF, MM, and bisexual ménage. A happily ever after is guaranteed!
