The Artifact Series by X. Aratare

Dane Gareis is a wealthy, reclusive young man with a traumatic past, but a spine of steel. When his father is killed in a mysterious plane crash, Dane carries on the family business and continues his passion for the very antiquity that got his father murdered — a golden sarcophagus belonging to an ancient cult known as the Ydrath. Soon, the Ydrath threaten him as well, and Dane seeks to hire a bodyguard he can trust. Someone who can protect him, and someone who will respect his boundaries... moreDane Gareis is a wealthy, reclusive young man with a traumatic past, but a spine of steel. When his father is killed in a mysterious plane crash, Dane carries on the family business and continues his passion for the very antiquity that got his father murdered — a golden sarcophagus belonging to an ancient cult known as the Ydrath. Soon, the Ydrath threaten him as well, and Dane seeks to hire a bodyguard he can trust. Someone who can protect him, and someone who will respect his boundaries. While he gets the first two, the third requirement falls apart when he hires Sean Harding. Sean Harding is an ex-detective with a sixth sense for danger. After his entire unit was murdered in a drug bust gone very wrong, he is a broken man who thinks only of revenge until he takes the job protecting the Gareis CEO. Sean’s attraction to the vulnerable Dane gives him new purpose, but his past is not escaped so easily, and his sixth sense tells him that there is more to the Ydrath than even Dane knows. less

The Artifact is a gay detective romance series from Raythe Reign. The books contain a sexy bodyguard, his determined young client, an ancient golden sarcophagus, and unsolved mysteries in both their pasts... Dane Gareis thought that he would be broken forever - unable to be touched by any man after surviving a terrible assault. But everything changed the moment that Sean Harding became his bodyguard... moreThe Artifact is a gay detective romance series from Raythe Reign. The books contain a sexy bodyguard, his determined young client, an ancient golden sarcophagus, and unsolved mysteries in both their pasts... Dane Gareis thought that he would be broken forever - unable to be touched by any man after surviving a terrible assault. But everything changed the moment that Sean Harding became his bodyguard. Though now he faces more danger than ever with the evil Ydrath seeking his life, with Sean by his side and guarding his back he’s determined to no longer be ruled by fear. Sean Harding believed he would always be haunted by the death of his old team on the police force by the mysterious Scarred Man. But now he is ruled by a passion to keep the beautiful and brilliant Dane Gareis safe from the Ydrath at all costs. His past, however, is not so easily escaped. The danger he and Dane face is connected to the Powder that nearly took his life, but left him with inexplicable powers. Raythe Reign produces escapist, romantic M/M shifter, fantasy, scifi, adventure, and urban fantasy books and graphic novels. More Books In The Artifact Series The Artifact: The Bodyguard Book 1 ASIN: B00EW2DJHI When former detective Sean Harding is hired as Dane Gareis' bodyguard, he discovers his destiny. Dane's life in danger from an ancient cult that seeks the return of a golden sarcophagus that houses their god. The cult has already murdered Dane's father and Dane is next unless someone can stand between him and this evil. Sean discovers that he wants to give more to Dane than just the protection of his gun arm. Yet Sean believes that his feelings can never be returned, because Dane fears a man's touch. As the danger grows all around them, can Sean save Dane both from the cult and the ghosts of his past? More Supernatural, Paranormal, and Urban Fantasy M/M from X. Aratare: The Artifact Graphic Novel ASIN: B00H0N4ZBU J. Mondestin brings Sean and Dane to life in this volume, which spans the first half of the written novel. The Merman - M/M Romance Series The Merman is a 5-book gay paranormal romance series from Raythe Reign. This series contains psychic powers, a mostly-naked merman lover, an evil scientist, and true love beneath the waves. Book 1 of The Merman: Transformation Gabriel Braven’s destined love is a merman, Prince Casillus Nerion. Problem is Gabriel doesn’t believe mermen are real. And worse, Gabriel’s parents died of drowning so he has no love for the sea. But the sea is Gabriel’s destiny in more ways than love. Caught by high tide in a cave, Gabriel drowns, but does not die. Casillus brings him to the surface, but tells Gabriel that he must return to the waves or perish. For Gabriel is becoming a merman. Transformation is FREE! (ASIN: B00MDGTR1M) less

The Artifact is a gay detective romance series from Raythe Reign. The books contain a sexy bodyguard, his determined young client, an ancient golden sarcophagus, and unsolved mysteries in both their pasts... The stars have aligned. But is that a sign that two lovers will save the world or that a dark god will rule it? Time is running out for Dane, Sean and the Circle to stop the cultists’ dark god from awakening... moreThe Artifact is a gay detective romance series from Raythe Reign. The books contain a sexy bodyguard, his determined young client, an ancient golden sarcophagus, and unsolved mysteries in both their pasts... The stars have aligned. But is that a sign that two lovers will save the world or that a dark god will rule it? Time is running out for Dane, Sean and the Circle to stop the cultists’ dark god from awakening. The cult leader is Michael Branish, Sean’s old boss and nemesis, who still wants to possess Sean in all ways. Branish’s claws dig deep into the city’s police department, and Sean and Dane’s small Circle is the only thing standing in the way of darkness descending. As the danger grows, Sean and Dane find strength in their love for one another. Dane determines to shed the last remnants of trauma from his past. Memories of their former lives as Priest and Warrior awaken. Have they been reincarnated to face this great evil? Will their past knowledge be enough for them to succeed against impossible odds? Raythe Reign produces escapist, romantic M/M shifter, fantasy, scifi, adventure, and urban fantasy books and graphic novels. More Supernatural, Paranormal, and Urban Fantasy M/M from X. Aratare: The Fall Stand-alone novel, gay historical romance. Gay romance is forbidden in this 1930s gothic romantic suspense story, but a greater darkness than prejudice haunts our lovers’ steps. The Cursed Series (Complete) Gay fairy tale retelling, 3 books. Nick Fairfax vows to do whatever Lord Bane Dunsaney desires for one year. In exchange, Nick’s family gets a chance to regain their fortune. Is this the worst mistake of Nick’s life, or will it lead to a love only found in fairy tales? The Merman Series (Complete) Paranormal romance, 5 books. Caught by high tide in a cave, Gabriel drowns, but does not die. His destined lover, Mer Prince Casillus Nerion, brings him to the surface, but tells Gabriel that he must return to the waves or perish. For Gabriel is becoming a merman. less

Sean Harding is a born protector. As a police detective for the wealthy city of Winter Haven, Sean thinks he has found his purpose, but then things go terribly wrong and he loses his partner, his job and even hope. That is until he meets Dane Gareis ... Dane Gareis is a wealthy, reclusive young man with a traumatic past, but a spine of steel... moreSean Harding is a born protector. As a police detective for the wealthy city of Winter Haven, Sean thinks he has found his purpose, but then things go terribly wrong and he loses his partner, his job and even hope. That is until he meets Dane Gareis ... Dane Gareis is a wealthy, reclusive young man with a traumatic past, but a spine of steel. When his father is killed in a mysterious plane crash, Dane carries on the family business and continues his passion for the very antiquity that got his father murdered — a golden sarcophagus belonging to an ancient cult known as the Ydrath. Soon, the Ydrath threaten him as well, and Dane seeks to hire a bodyguard he can trust. Someone who can protect him, and someone who will respect his boundaries. While he gets the first two, the third requirement falls apart when he hires Sean Harding. Sparks immediately fly between them. And as it turns out, there is more to connect them than simply a job. 104 Pages of Manga Approx. 4800 Short Story: A Memory Darkly Read the novel: ASIN: B00EW2DJHI Hear the audiobook: ASIN: B00GS30OQ8 less