Hearts of Allaria Series by Elric Shaw

When Light meets Dark, the resulting conflagration may burn bright…or fizzle to ash. Alistair became a paladin to honor his father’s legacy. While he’s never been particularly devout, he’s determined to live up to the responsibility of his station. His first solo mission sounded simple purge the undead terrorizing a remote mountain village and bring the wicked necromancer controlling them to justice... moreWhen Light meets Dark, the resulting conflagration may burn bright…or fizzle to ash. Alistair became a paladin to honor his father’s legacy. While he’s never been particularly devout, he’s determined to live up to the responsibility of his station. His first solo mission sounded simple purge the undead terrorizing a remote mountain village and bring the wicked necromancer controlling them to justice. But when he winds up captured, he begins to suspect that the village faces a far greater threat than a few skeletons…and that his strange captor might need protecting just as badly. Paladins have hunted Ignatius his entire life. His crime—daring to be born with the wrong kind of magic. Ostracized from society, he has spent years on the run with only his undead for company. The mountains seemed like the perfect place to seek refuge for the winter…until an obnoxiously handsome paladin arrives on his doorstep. Ignatius expects to loathe Alistair like the rest of his arrogant kin; however, when a harsh winter storm forces them together, he finds himself opening up to the paladin in ways he’d never dreamed possible. Alistair and Ignatius both have every reason not to trust the other. Alistair is a paladin of the Light while Ignatius is a necromancer of the Dark. Yet, as mysterious magic threatens to eradicate the nearby village, they have little choice except to combine forces if they hope to survive. But can a paladin and a necromancer really set aside their differences for the greater good…or will the rift between them prove impossible to ever bridge? The Necromancer’s Prisoner is a standalone M/M fantasy romance novel set in the Hearts of Allaria shared universe. less

What would you do if you woke up one day and discovered your entire life was a lie? Madly in love, Benjin and Haldric share a perfectly ordinary life together in their remote cabin far removed from any troubles. At least, that’s what they believe right up until the moment an army of royal guards arrives on their doorstep. Whisking Haldric away, the guards claim this idyllic life is nothing but an illusion—the effect of some dark spell... moreWhat would you do if you woke up one day and discovered your entire life was a lie? Madly in love, Benjin and Haldric share a perfectly ordinary life together in their remote cabin far removed from any troubles. At least, that’s what they believe right up until the moment an army of royal guards arrives on their doorstep. Whisking Haldric away, the guards claim this idyllic life is nothing but an illusion—the effect of some dark spell. Haldric is actually the prince, heir to the kingdom’s throne…and Benjin is the lowborn mage’s apprentice who cursed him. With everything they thought they knew thrown into question, Benjin and Haldric must dive into their shared pasts in order to uncover the truth. But even as they relive the chain of events that brought them to this point, one looming question. Is their love real enough to survive whatever the future holds? The Prince’s Curse is a slow burn, low heat M/M fantasy romance featuring enemies-to-lovers, forbidden love, and a hard-won HEA. Every book in Hearts of Allaria is standalone and can be read in any order. less

Is love powerful enough to conquer eternal duty? Ever since his rebirth as a Celestial, Sarilian has held fast to his vows to protect Allaria from the relentless armies of the Void. But when a harrowing battle goes awry, he finds salvation in the most unlikely of a brooding Infernal who has long since given up. Malorg lost faith in his eternal vigil centuries ago... moreIs love powerful enough to conquer eternal duty? Ever since his rebirth as a Celestial, Sarilian has held fast to his vows to protect Allaria from the relentless armies of the Void. But when a harrowing battle goes awry, he finds salvation in the most unlikely of a brooding Infernal who has long since given up. Malorg lost faith in his eternal vigil centuries ago. Why bother resisting the Void’s inevitable triumph when all efforts lead to loss? Yet, a chance encounter with a naive Celestial rekindles parts of himself he’d thought forever buried. Faced with the ever-looming threat of the Void and the ceaseless machinations of their kin, Sarilian and Malorg struggle to nurture their nascent bond. But the Immortal Realm offers little refuge for an Infernal and Celestial, and it will take every ounce of their strength and courage to transcend the shackles of duty and forge a new covenant of the heart…. The Immortal Covenant is a slow burn MM fantasy romance featuring enemies-to-lovers, second chance, grumpy/sunshine, and a hard-won HEA. Every book in Hearts of Allaria is standalone and can be read in any order. less

Auras don’t lie, but hearts can still deceive. As his ex-wife can attest, there’s nothing Griff cares about more than his job. Thanks to his ability to read other people’s auras, he’s become one of the most renowned investigators in Derimay. But when he finally catches a lead for an elusive thief, he soon discovers that not every case is so simple to solve. Growing up an orphan on the streets of Derimay, Cal never much cared for rules... moreAuras don’t lie, but hearts can still deceive. As his ex-wife can attest, there’s nothing Griff cares about more than his job. Thanks to his ability to read other people’s auras, he’s become one of the most renowned investigators in Derimay. But when he finally catches a lead for an elusive thief, he soon discovers that not every case is so simple to solve. Growing up an orphan on the streets of Derimay, Cal never much cared for rules. Why should he when every authority figure in his life has let him down? Thankfully, his ability to change his appearance at will makes it all too easy to hide…which is why his bizarre fascination with the detective hunting him makes so little sense. After stumbling upon an illicit void relic with mysterious ties to the government, Griff begrudgingly agrees to let Cal help him investigate in exchange for his freedom. Yet as they combine their skills to unravel the conspiracy, Griff finds himself wondering if there’s more to the cocky thief than meets the eye…even as Cal grapples with the very same question. The Thief’s Mark is a slow burn MM fantasy romance featuring enemies to lovers, age gap, and a hard-won HEA. Every book in Hearts of Allaria is standalone and can be read in any order. less