(Previously published as “Legends of Lasniniar: Trial by Fire” by Jacquelyn Smith.) Fire sorcerer. Abduction victim. Traitor. The Learnéd One Lysandir bears many titles, given to him by the people of Lasniniar. But only a unique and resourceful elf named Iarion dares to call him by the most powerful title of all... Friend. Lysandir can only hope it proves enough to save him. A stand-alone story of mystery and adventure from Iarion’s past in the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith. (This adventure takes place between the World of Lasniniar novels Kinslayer and Soul Seeker.)

(Previously published as “Legends of Lasniniar: Making Waves” by Jacquelyn Smith.) Deep sapphire, flecked with silver. Iarion’s eyes mark him from any elf ever born. A strange, physical anomaly? Or a sign of his unique condition? Even after thousands of years spent wandering the lands of Lasniniar, the answer continues to elude him. ...Now Iarion’s eyes sweep the harbor of the Sea Elves in the hopes that his ship might finally come in. In the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series by Jacquelyn Smith, this stand-alone story explores an adventure from Iarion’s deep past, before he becomes a hero of legend. (This adventure takes place between the World of Lasniniar novels Kinslayer and Soul Seeker.)

The difference between a hero and a villain depends on who is telling the story. Lysandir is haunted by his dark past, which still dogs his footsteps. Iarion is one of his few friends and supporters. But the residents of Dwarfwatch have no interest in listening to the words of an elf when they take the disgraced Learnéd One into custody for a heinous crime. This 9,500 word short story adventure takes place before Legacy Hunter in 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!

A scrawny Princeton freshman gets sent to prison where he becomes the property of a powerful yet compassionate inmate. For adults only.

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.

Feoandir fights to maintain control of his ship in the midst of a magical maelstrom. The lives of his fellow elf passengers and crew depend on him--a mishmash of the various tribes flung together under dire circumstances. Striking and opinionated, Silvariel suffers no fools. She knows someone must take charge to keep the elves united. Someone willing to listen to her advice and ready to take the blame if things go from bad to worse. Feoandir seems like the perfect choice... If she can convince him to take responsibility for more than his battered ship. A stand-alone, meet-cute story from the elves' past, "Shipwrecked" explores the origins of the Lost Elves in the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith. (Previously published as "Legends of Lasniniar: Shipwrecked." This adventure takes place toward the end of the World of Lasniniar novel Light Chasers.)