The Swithin Chronicles Series by Sharon Maria Bidwell

Markis Shavar, the Swithin Prince, controls the power of the Comet. His power may be the only thing that can stop a war between two vast monarchies. A war that could devastate the world. If that weren’t pressure enough, he may also have to rescue a princess and face a marriage of convenience. And it sure as hell doesn’t help that Markis can barely control the power when he calls it forth. Traditional methods – including celibacy, aren’t working and he is running out of time... moreMarkis Shavar, the Swithin Prince, controls the power of the Comet. His power may be the only thing that can stop a war between two vast monarchies. A war that could devastate the world. If that weren’t pressure enough, he may also have to rescue a princess and face a marriage of convenience. And it sure as hell doesn’t help that Markis can barely control the power when he calls it forth. Traditional methods – including celibacy, aren’t working and he is running out of time. His personal guard and best friend, Ryanac, insists that Markis should embrace love, both emotionally and physically, to control the Comet. He’d really like for Markis to embrace him. It’s entirely possibly Ryanac is correct…but if he’s wrong, it could destroy them. When Markis leaves the palace one night to indulge in the luxury of a little solitude, he captures Uly, a would-be thief. Out of boredom, he decides to play a little game with the street rat, but Uly has other ideas. He plans to teach the prince a lesson in desire … and love. If a street thief can teach a prince to gain control by losing it, love may truly conquer all. Publisher’s Note: This novel contains homoerotic and polyamorous sexual acts that may be offensive to some readers. less

(Please note: the events in this story happen between Chapter 11 and Chapter 12 of the novel, The Swithin Chronicles 1: Uly’s Comet).

Markis Shavar takes his new wife Tressa to tour the camp site. He is surprised at her snobbish attitude towards his people and informs her that she needs to change her ways. Markis’s bodyguard and friend Ryanac is demanding that he and Markis spend more time together to renew their relationship. Uly is jealous of Ryanac and the special connection he shares with Markis,feeling he has no place in Markis’s life... moreMarkis Shavar takes his new wife Tressa to tour the camp site. He is surprised at her snobbish attitude towards his people and informs her that she needs to change her ways. Markis’s bodyguard and friend Ryanac is demanding that he and Markis spend more time together to renew their relationship. Uly is jealous of Ryanac and the special connection he shares with Markis,feeling he has no place in Markis’s life. Uly seeks the friendship of Antal, a soldier his age, who also saves his life from an assassin.Markis continues to explore how to control the comet powers within him and keep the peace with his three lovers. After an emotionally intense journey, they finally arrive home to start their lives together. less

Now the Swithin king, Markis has the loves of his life at his side. It's the perfect sandwich but for some reason he's feeling the squeeze. Ryanac and Uly have yet to trust each other entirely. Until they do, they'll never be complete. Then there's Tressa, his wife, who isn't acting at all queenly. She's trying to overcome her restrictive upbringing while looking for something softer, more feminine. Not that he minds--it's even a relief--but life is complicated enough... moreNow the Swithin king, Markis has the loves of his life at his side. It's the perfect sandwich but for some reason he's feeling the squeeze. Ryanac and Uly have yet to trust each other entirely. Until they do, they'll never be complete. Then there's Tressa, his wife, who isn't acting at all queenly. She's trying to overcome her restrictive upbringing while looking for something softer, more feminine. Not that he minds--it's even a relief--but life is complicated enough. Maybe a few toys will help. Markis has to keep them all happy and safe, stand helplessly by waiting while Ryanac and Uly try to form a lasting relationship, locate their enemies, and all this while ruling a kingdom and the comet... [Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Anal play/intercourse, Dominance/submission, Male/male sexual interaction, menage (m/m/m), voyeurism.] less