Tales of Tavamara Series by Megan Derr

The King's Harem The country of Tavamara is renowned for its famous Market, its decadent wines, the harsh climate in which it manages to flourish—and the infamous concubines kept by the members of the royal family... moreThe King's Harem The country of Tavamara is renowned for its famous Market, its decadent wines, the harsh climate in which it manages to flourish—and the infamous concubines kept by the members of the royal family. King Shahjahan’s harem is especially well known, for the men who comprise his harem come from all walks of life—a jaded court musician, a shameless pirate, a quiet monk, a prisoner of war, and a young horse trainer, all brought together by the devotion and love they share for their King. This volume also contains three additional stories: Knight to Rook Displaced by war, Rook makes a home in the Great Desert where his cousin Cordelia has become Princess. Once a strategist of unmatched ability, famous in the armies of his homeland, he spends his days in the Desert adrift and alone. With no way to use his skills, and held in contempt for his inability to use a sword, Rook can only watch and wait for a chance to prove he belongs amongst the Sons of the Sands. Everything You Need Though he left the Desert years ago and is set to become the next Advisor to the King of Tavamara, Ikram spends most of his days feeling slightly out of place, living a life of civility and calm that is hard to accept after a lifetime in the brutal, blood-soaked Sands. Eager to get away from the palace for a time, he braves the famous Market and finds far more than the soap which he had been seeking. The Jewel of Tavamara Fahima has always been the lesser sister; younger, plainer, too smart, too independent, and interested solely in the temples. She wants nothing more than to see her beautiful, popular, older sister married off to King Shahjahan so that she might return to her temples and be left in peace. But then her sister commits the ultimate taboo, and in order to save the lives of her family, Fahima must take her sister’s place—though she was never meant to be Queen, and could never hope to truly catch the notice of the handsome and compelling Shahjahan. Note: Everything You Need and The Jewel of Tavamara feature het romances. less

Stories are told of the wild Tribes who control the untamable Desert, the bloody battles that are waged in a place where alliances are as shifting as the sands. Amongst the Tribes of the Desert, the most mysterious and feared is Ghost, led by the bloodthirsty Sheik Hashim and his son Sahayl, called the Sandstorm. But Sahayl is not his father. He longs for peace rather than power, and is bitterly disappointed when a chance for peace fails... moreStories are told of the wild Tribes who control the untamable Desert, the bloody battles that are waged in a place where alliances are as shifting as the sands. Amongst the Tribes of the Desert, the most mysterious and feared is Ghost, led by the bloodthirsty Sheik Hashim and his son Sahayl, called the Sandstorm. But Sahayl is not his father. He longs for peace rather than power, and is bitterly disappointed when a chance for peace fails. Then the violence in the Desert reaches all new levels, and Tribes believed long vanished reappear with deadly intent. Sahayl soon learns that there is a new enemy in the Desert, and it is not one the Tribes are prepared to fight. To save his Tribe and the Desert, Sahayl must take drastic measures—measures that will reshape the Desert in a way only a Sandstorm can... Note: This story features polyamory less

Lord Demir has spent his life trying to appease a brutal, selfish king, and keep the concubines under his care alive—and now he is on the verge of losing everything. The council wants to abolish the harems, there are no heirs to the throne, and the foreigners control the Steward. One wrong move will tip tensions into civil war. Crown Prince Ihsan returns to find his home in turmoil, and the royal court so full of vipers it's impossible to say which of them will strike first... moreLord Demir has spent his life trying to appease a brutal, selfish king, and keep the concubines under his care alive—and now he is on the verge of losing everything. The council wants to abolish the harems, there are no heirs to the throne, and the foreigners control the Steward. One wrong move will tip tensions into civil war. Crown Prince Ihsan returns to find his home in turmoil, and the royal court so full of vipers it's impossible to say which of them will strike first. Removing his father from the throne, one way or another, should be a simple matter. Staying alive and proving himself a worthy king will be far more difficult. Crown Princess Euren has spent the last five years in hiding so that she could not be used against her father or Ihsan. But she is the daughter of a soldier, never meant to wear a crown, never trained to fight battles where words are the weapon of choice. If she hopes to keep herself and her loved ones alive, she'll have to learn fast. Note: This story contains polyamory less

Since the death of his wife, King Shafiq has led a solitary life, drawing the concern of the court, as a king without even a single concubine is not a king many will trust.Nadir has long watched Shafiq from afar, but his destiny is what his parents say it is, and the sad, beautiful Shafiq would never notice him anyway—until he quite literally crashes into Shafiq one night, and everything changes... moreSince the death of his wife, King Shafiq has led a solitary life, drawing the concern of the court, as a king without even a single concubine is not a king many will trust.Nadir has long watched Shafiq from afar, but his destiny is what his parents say it is, and the sad, beautiful Shafiq would never notice him anyway—until he quite literally crashes into Shafiq one night, and everything changes.Berkant was once a famous fighter, until he lost his wife and child and ceased to care about the world around him. A bodyguard for hire now, he serves with no questions, until his current employer violates Berkant's one rule and they're all arrested.Ender has always lived a life of books, from helping in his family's bookshop to spending years at school. Then he receives an unexpected royal summons and learns that his entire life has been a lie.Jankin is a dancer of great acclaim, traveling the world to improve upon his art. His latest journey has brought him to famed Tavamara, where he hopes to perform for the king himself.Once a sacred bodyguard in Tritacia, Ramsay now lives a lonely existence in Tavamara. Then he winds up saving the crown prince of Tavamara from kidnappers... less

The worthiness of the royal family to rule is displayed in their harems: those who willingly surrender their lives to serve as concubines, entertaining, pleasing and attending the royal to whom they are sworn, forbidden to do anything else, or even touch another person without permission.Prince Aradishir is approaching his twenty-fifth birthday, but has not a single concubine to his name... moreThe worthiness of the royal family to rule is displayed in their harems: those who willingly surrender their lives to serve as concubines, entertaining, pleasing and attending the royal to whom they are sworn, forbidden to do anything else, or even touch another person without permission.Prince Aradishir is approaching his twenty-fifth birthday, but has not a single concubine to his name. Though he longs to prove he is as worthy of his position as the rest of his family, and has never lacked for offers, he has yet to find even a single man who makes him want to ask the vital question: would you be mine?Until he crosses paths first with an illegally kept slave rescued from a deadly beating one night… a misfit soldier desperate to find where he truly belongs… and a daring thief known for achieving the seemingly impossible, but always secretly wishing for the truly impossible. less

Aradishir has always been the loner amongst his siblings. That he's finally taken a full harem astonishes the whole court. He will someday have to take a wife as well, but that's a distant concern, especially as he's the youngest.Then he meets Princess smart, funny, as interested in helping people as he is, beautiful, and she seems to fit in perfectly in Tavamara, despite having never visited before... moreAradishir has always been the loner amongst his siblings. That he's finally taken a full harem astonishes the whole court. He will someday have to take a wife as well, but that's a distant concern, especially as he's the youngest.Then he meets Princess smart, funny, as interested in helping people as he is, beautiful, and she seems to fit in perfectly in Tavamara, despite having never visited before. She is the woman of his dreams, and he would do anything, everything, asked of him to earn the honor of taking her as his wife.She's also betrothed to his brother, and no woman on earth, especially an older and wiser woman like Relanya, would ever choose the little brother when she already has the crown prince… less

Firstborn son of the famed and admired Shahjahan, heir to the throne of Tavamara, Bakhtiar has an easier life than everyone else in the kingdom. Everything and anything he wants is his for the asking—for the taking, many would say.Except understanding. He is painfully aware that everyone finds him lacking in every way that matters, nothing at all like his oh so perfect father and wise, devout mother. Nothing at all like a crown prince should be, and a source of eternal frustration to everyone... moreFirstborn son of the famed and admired Shahjahan, heir to the throne of Tavamara, Bakhtiar has an easier life than everyone else in the kingdom. Everything and anything he wants is his for the asking—for the taking, many would say.Except understanding. He is painfully aware that everyone finds him lacking in every way that matters, nothing at all like his oh so perfect father and wise, devout mother. Nothing at all like a crown prince should be, and a source of eternal frustration to everyone.He does the best he can, but lately more and more of his things go missing and no one believes him when he says it's not his fault. His beloved concubines have been increasingly withdrawn. The cause closest to his heart is constantly cast aside for more important matters. Every day he fails more, and he's not certain how much more of being a failure he can take… less

Two years ago, Aaralyn ran for his life, leaving behind everything he'd ever known and risking brutal torture and execution if he was caught. Taking the first ship that would accept what little money he had, he fled Havarin on a fragile hope that where he landed would be better.Now, settled in Tavamara, he lives a life he could only dream of as a private bookbinder for a highly respected noblewoman... moreTwo years ago, Aaralyn ran for his life, leaving behind everything he'd ever known and risking brutal torture and execution if he was caught. Taking the first ship that would accept what little money he had, he fled Havarin on a fragile hope that where he landed would be better.Now, settled in Tavamara, he lives a life he could only dream of as a private bookbinder for a highly respected noblewoman. He lives in the royal palace, he never has to worry about going hungry, can draw and read and simply exist as he wants. Even the few nobles who occasionally bother him are nothing compared to his tormentors back in Havarin.Despite living the kind of life he once could only dream of, Aaralyn cannot help but pine for the that the beautiful, compelling, highly respected Crown Prince Bakhtiar might somehow notice an ugly, unremarkable Havarin runaway amidst a palace full of perfect beauties. less