Of Lions and Roses Series by Tasha Creed

The curse has been broken, and for Kas and Isabella, happily ever after is on the horizon until it rudely taken away. The village is in turmoil, Gus has never been found, and everything that should be right has gone terribly wrong. Now, Kas's father has told him he isn't truly king because of a family tradition. What happens when happily ever after isn't so happy?This title was originally available on kindle Vella with the same title.

With the curse being his only source of survival, Gus has now made his home in the kingdom of ice. The witch who cast the original curse over Kasar's kingdom is no more and all that is left of her is the magic running through his veins. The curse promises him a queen, but for Gus, the magic he now possesses may be his undoing.When he decides to move back to his home and decides to make a request, he never expects the challenges ahead of him.Astra is appalled by the idea of mates and love... moreWith the curse being his only source of survival, Gus has now made his home in the kingdom of ice. The witch who cast the original curse over Kasar's kingdom is no more and all that is left of her is the magic running through his veins. The curse promises him a queen, but for Gus, the magic he now possesses may be his undoing.When he decides to move back to his home and decides to make a request, he never expects the challenges ahead of him.Astra is appalled by the idea of mates and love. When Gus comes back to the kingdom and makes a list of demands, poor Astra is part of the list. To save Kas and Isabella the heartache, she chooses to go to his castle to see why he'd ask for such a thing. She is the one who sunk her claws into his back during one of their meetings.Can the Ice King win over the little griffin who'd rather end him?This story originally released on Kindle Vella as episodes 1-48. Content has been added and modified for e-book edition. less

As Astra delves deeper into her family’s history, she uncovers secrets that threaten not only her kingdom, but the entire realm. The curse over the griffin kingdom also affects Ben’s, which intertwines them in a way that no one expects. If not broken, they might extend back into Kas’s kingdom, dooming everyone.Astra grapples with the weight of returning home, and realizes that she must reclaim what is rightfully hers. But there is just one problem. Gus insists that he must go with her... moreAs Astra delves deeper into her family’s history, she uncovers secrets that threaten not only her kingdom, but the entire realm. The curse over the griffin kingdom also affects Ben’s, which intertwines them in a way that no one expects. If not broken, they might extend back into Kas’s kingdom, dooming everyone.Astra grapples with the weight of returning home, and realizes that she must reclaim what is rightfully hers. But there is just one problem. Gus insists that he must go with her. When she relents and they begin her journey, they uncover the truth behind everything that has plagued their lands.Is it possible for them to overcome their differences or are all the kingdoms destined to revert to their former cursed state?*This story was originally published on kindle vella as episodes 1-34. It is no longer published on vella. It has been extended and edited from it's original release.* less