Brother? Of course you're my brother... When Dresden Jakobs' parents moved to Monparth, they wanted a better life for their children. Indenturing their young son for ten years to some nobleman so they could pay their debts wasn't the plan. But Regulus Hargreaves isn't at all what Dresden expected. Is it possible for a master and servant to be friends? This prequel novella to Prince of Shadow and Ash (The Mercenary and the Mage book one) traces Dresden and Regulus' friendship through a series of vignettes as they grow up and their roles and life situations shift and change—from servant and master, to brothers-in-arms, to brothers. This medieval-inspired fantasy adventure focused on guy bonds and found family can be read before or after reading The Mercenary and the Mage duology. Also available in a boxed set (The Mercenary and the Mage: The Complete Series) (Possible triggers: mild violence, emotional and physical abuse, estranged family.)

She could be his light... If his darkness doesn’t destroy them both. Bastard and former mercenary Lord Regulus Hargreaves' resolve is crumbling. He's desperate to pay off his debt to the sorcerer who enslaved him, but after two years, he fears he'll never be free of the cursed mark that won't even let him die. Then Lady Adelaide sees past his scarred face and shadowed past, and Regulus’ fading hope rekindles. But will loving Adelaide while serving the Prince of Shadow and Ash put her in danger? Adelaide Belanger yearns to use the magical energy within her, but revealing her power could get her killed—like every other mage in the kingdom. When she meets kind and rugged Regulus, she wonders if she has finally found someone to trust with her secret—and her heart. Regulus and Adelaide struggle to protect their romance and keep their secrets from predatory nobles and the devious sorcerer. By the time their secrets are revealed, it may be too late for them both...and possibly for the kingdom. The first book in a character-driven sword and sorcery romantic fantasy duology with found family, despicable villains, magic, and hope! (Content note: Fade-to-black romance. Minimal language. Possible triggers: Series is equivalent to mid to upper PG-13-level; contains violence, torture, depression, reference to SH and a su\c\de attempt, & a SA in book two.)

The conclusion to The Mercenary and the Mage duology! Freedom came at a cost they never expected to pay. After two years as the Prince of Shadow and Ash’s slave, Regulus is finally free. But now the sorcerer is in possession of a powerful weapon of destruction and the woman he loves has had her magic ripped from her, and Regulus’ guilt threatens to overwhelm him. Adelaide feels like a part of her soul has been stolen. At least she still has the man she loves and a chance to restore her magic—if they can evade her ruthless suitor. But Nolan Carrick will stop at nothing to see Regulus dead and make Adelaide his wife. While Nolan hunts them, the Prince prepares to use the Staff of Nightfall against Monparth. Regulus and Adelaide must trust each other if they have any hope of saving Monparth—and themselves.