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The Horse Mistress
Series · 5 books · 2015-2016

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The Horse Mistress

Book 0

2015

Andoc had just become an apprentice warrior in the Bronze Age village of Draebard when the skinny eunuch with the wild, desperate eyes wandered into town. He was far too busy to deal with someone as prickly and irritating as the mysterious Senovo. Even though Senovo was strikingly easy on the eyes. Even though the old High Priest seemed to be going out of his way to throw the two of them together. Nope... Andoc was not remotely intrigued by the angry and beautiful young man. Not even a little bit. Authors Note: This book is the M/M prequel to The Horse Mistress series, the rest of which is M/M/F. It contains explicit guy-on-guy action, and is intended for a mature audience. It is available only through the author's website, at http://www.horsemistress.com.
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The Horse Mistress

Book 1

2015

\\Book One of the 2016 Rainbow Award winning poly romance series\\ Carivel has a secret. It could save her village, but it will also destroy her life. She was born female, but she has been secretly living as a boy for years in her adoptive village of Draebard, doing a job the elders insist can only be done by a male. The last thing she needs is to fall for not one, but two unattainable men—a fierce warrior and a reluctant wolf-shifter with a horrific past. Now, the Alyrion Empire is poised to invade, and Carivel must choose whether to keep her secret or reveal it—not only to the men she loves, but also to the powerful female ruler whose army could help protect Draebard during the coming war. Perfect for open-minded fans of ménage and reverse harem romance, The Horse Mistress: Book 1 by USA Today bestselling author R. A. Steffan combines detailed world-building, and a heartfelt romance between three noble, damaged people who have no one to turn to but each other. Author's note: This book contains sex. The sex is not vanilla. Some of it is between two men who love each other. If any of those three facts made you go "Eww," please do the author a solid and don't download this book.
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The Horse Mistress

Book 2

2016

Carivel, Andoc, and Senovo have defied convention by declaring their love for each other. Carivel is a pariah—a female who has been quietly living as a man. Senovo has been hiding his shape-shifting curse, believing the wolf inside him to be a vicious killer. When their secrets are finally revealed to the village elders, they fear dragging Andoc down with them. Next in line to become Draebard’s tribal chieftain, Andoc risks his position by continuing with such an unorthodox relationship. When Senovo and Carivel are captured by the enemy, though—to save their lives, he’ll have to risk everything. \ \ \* Suspenseful and steamy, The Horse Mistress: Book 2 tells the story of forbidden love and loyalty against a rich backdrop of magic, history, and impending war. Author's note: This book contains descriptions of violence and graphic sex, including sex between men and multiple partners (MMF) within an established, loving relationship. Additionally, it deals with issues of gender identity and gender fluidity. It is intended for a mature audience.
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The Horse Mistress

Book 3

2016

\\Book Three of the 2016 Rainbow Award Winning Series\\ Carivel, Andoc, and Senovo have refused to let circumstances tear them away from each other. Draebard’s tribal chieftain does not approve of Andoc’s decision to continue with the unconventional relationship, and now, on top of everything else, war is looming after the combined forces of Draebard and Meren destroyed the Alyrion Empire’s military outpost in northern Eburos. Senovo and Carivel have long relied on Andoc to be their rock. Their touchstone. But when Andoc's future is shattered by betrayal and life-changing injury, it will fall to both of them to give the big-hearted warrior a new reason to live. Perfect for open-minded fans of ménage and reverse harem romance, The Horse Book 3 explores themes of loss and desperate hope against seemingly insurmountable odds. Author's This book contains sex. The sex is not remotely vanilla. Some of it is between two men who love each other. If any of those three facts made you go "Eww," please don't purchase this book.
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The Horse Mistress

Book 4

2016

\\Book Four of the 2016 Rainbow Award Winning Series\\ War is coming to the island of Eburos. Andoc, Carivel, and Senovo can no longer live quietly in the shadows of the village of Draebard. As tribal Chieftain, Horse Mistress, and High Priest, it now falls to the three of them to organize a defense against the terrifyingly powerful Alyrion Empire. Senovo—a shape-shifter—has a desperate plan to save them all. But if he succeeds, it just might end up tearing the triad apart forever. Perfect for open-minded fans of ménage and reverse harem romance, The Horse Mistress: Book 4 examines the balance between love and sacrifice, along with the hard choices thrust upon those in power when the past and the future collide. Author's note: This book contains sex. The sex is not remotely vanilla. Some of it is between two men who love each other. If any of those three facts made you go "Eww," please do the author a solid and don't download this book.

Author

R.A. Steffan
R.A. Steffan
Author · 54 books

USA Today bestselling author R. A. Steffan lives in New Mexico, where the sunsets paint the mountains purple, and roadrunners roam the desert endlessly in search of their coyote victims. When she’s not busy writing stories about people loving each other in all sorts of different and interesting ways, she can be found taking care of her small menagerie of critters. A rebel to the core, she is currently sticking it to the man by illegally harvesting graywater from the kitchen and bathroom sinks to water trees outside. This fearless disregard for societal norms extends to her writing, as well. There, you will find polyamory along with straight, gay, bisexual, and non-gender conforming love of all flavors. You will also find families of choice, profound friendships, adventure, danger, and good triumphing over evil. That, and sex. Lots of sex. Most of which is not the vanilla variety. If any of that appeals, sign up at http://www.rasteffan.com/ to get a free starter library featuring the first books in several of her series. You can also follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RASteffanAut..., or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RA\_Steffan.

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