The Middle Sea Series by Corey Kerr

He married a man he had never met. The worst thing he could do was fall in love...Prince Suriya never expected to marry. When his beloved sister dies shortly before her wedding, he agrees to take her place and marry a man he’s never met. As consort, he has one duty: to produce an heir for his husband and seal the alliance his people so desperately need... moreHe married a man he had never met. The worst thing he could do was fall in love...Prince Suriya never expected to marry. When his beloved sister dies shortly before her wedding, he agrees to take her place and marry a man he’s never met. As consort, he has one duty: to produce an heir for his husband and seal the alliance his people so desperately need.But Suriya carries a secret that holds him back from bonding with his new alpha, even as Emperor Kenosi proves to be far more kind, patient, and handsome than Suriya dared to dream. Alone in a strange country, Suriya struggles with the demands of duty and the increasingly urgent needs of his heart as his secret threatens both his nation’s safety and his own future.After all, what use is a consort who can’t bear a child? less

They’re lost in the wilderness. And there’s only one tent.When a routine mission goes horribly awry, expert wilderness scout Marut finds himself solely responsible for protecting one of the powerful court sorcerers. Marut is suspicious of magic and more comfortable with horses than people, but he comes to begrudgingly respect Sycamore as they flee for their lives... moreThey’re lost in the wilderness. And there’s only one tent.When a routine mission goes horribly awry, expert wilderness scout Marut finds himself solely responsible for protecting one of the powerful court sorcerers. Marut is suspicious of magic and more comfortable with horses than people, but he comes to begrudgingly respect Sycamore as they flee for their lives.Lost in a strange and wild country and forced into close quarters, Marut and Sycamore develop an unexpected and unsettling intimacy during the long and treacherous journey home. Because Sycamore isn't only a sorcerer, he's also an omega, and he has needs Marut is irresistibly tempted to fill.But Marut’s first loyalty is to his kingdom, and the war they’ve fled from isn’t over. As they’re plunged back into the conflict, Marut is torn between serving his people and saving the man he’s grown to love. less

Their marriage is based on a lie. The truth will ruin them both.Prince Taral only agrees to the marriage because he knows it won't last. He'll reject his new husband when he goes into heat, and then the marriage will be dissolved.He's wrong. They bond instead.Sejun is eager to get to know his new husband and find the romance he's always dreamed of. The match is good, and if Taral seems a little distant, well--they're still adjusting to each other, after all... moreTheir marriage is based on a lie. The truth will ruin them both.Prince Taral only agrees to the marriage because he knows it won't last. He'll reject his new husband when he goes into heat, and then the marriage will be dissolved.He's wrong. They bond instead.Sejun is eager to get to know his new husband and find the romance he's always dreamed of. The match is good, and if Taral seems a little distant, well--they're still adjusting to each other, after all.Tormented by his past, Taral struggles with the bonds of duty even as he finds himself unwillingly charmed by Sejun's open nature. When a diplomatic mission to a faraway country tests the limits of Taral's grief and devotion, he's forced at last to choose between old love and new. less