Bonds of Dusk and Dawn Series by S.A. Monroe

In the distant realm of Ilystra, where curses and secrets intertwine, Prince Judel bears a burden heavier than his royal lineage. By day, he transforms into a majestic mountain lion, cursed by an ancient magic. But when he strays too far from home, he stumbles into a neighbouring kingdom, where danger lurks in the shadows. Isidore, a downtrodden servant in the Duke of Stonehollow’s household, knows the sting of mistreatment all too well... moreIn the distant realm of Ilystra, where curses and secrets intertwine, Prince Judel bears a burden heavier than his royal lineage. By day, he transforms into a majestic mountain lion, cursed by an ancient magic. But when he strays too far from home, he stumbles into a neighbouring kingdom, where danger lurks in the shadows. Isidore, a downtrodden servant in the Duke of Stonehollow’s household, knows the sting of mistreatment all too well. His days are spent caring for the Duke’s animals, his spirit crushed by years of neglect. When Isidore confronts the heartless Duke, he’s forced to flee, desperate for freedom. Chased by the Duke’s relentless guards, Isidore’s path collides with destiny. In a desperate act of courage, he shields an innocent mountain lion from an arrow, sacrificing himself. But fate has other plans. Isidore awakens in Ilystra’s royal palace, bewildered and disoriented, with no memory of how he got there. As the kingdom grapples with political turmoil and lost emissaries, Judel and Isidore find solace in each other’s company. Their bond grows stronger, fuelled by shared secrets and forbidden desires. Yet, lurking shadows threaten to tear them apart—the curse that binds Judel, the mysteries shrouding Isidore’s past, and the fragile trust they’ve built. In a world where magic and love collide, can Judel and Isidore break free from their chains and forge a bond that defies fate? Or will their secrets unravel the fragile threads of their hearts? The Lionsheart’s Bond. weaves a tale of sacrifice, redemption, and love against all odds—a bond that transcends kingdoms and dares to defy destiny itself. It is an explicit, grumpy x sunshine MM Fantasy Romance novel with a HEA. It is book 1 of the. Bonds of Dusk and Dawn Series. . less

A cunning prince. A lord’s son with secrets. A game of deception where desire is the deadliest weapon. Prince Nel of Ilystra is a fox in every sharp-tongued, sharper-minded, and cursed to wear his true nature on his skin by day. When sent to uncover a traitor in Lord Joceus’s household, he expects a simple hunt. What he finds is Koa, the count’s devastatingly earnest son, whose loyalty to his family hides a web of dangerous bargains. Koa would do anything to save his ailing father... moreA cunning prince. A lord’s son with secrets. A game of deception where desire is the deadliest weapon. Prince Nel of Ilystra is a fox in every sharp-tongued, sharper-minded, and cursed to wear his true nature on his skin by day. When sent to uncover a traitor in Lord Joceus’s household, he expects a simple hunt. What he finds is Koa, the count’s devastatingly earnest son, whose loyalty to his family hides a web of dangerous bargains. Koa would do anything to save his ailing father. Even lie to a prince. But Nel’s mercurial charm and ruthless intellect are harder to outmanoeuvre than he anticipated. Their game of cat-and-mouse soon ignites into something far more intimate. Caught between loyalty to his kingdom and the man who sets his blood aflame, Nel must Is Koa a traitor to be exposed, or a pawn in a darker game? And when the truth unravels, will their bond shatter? To Outfox a Prince is a story of deception, desire, and dangerous alliances, where the most cunning hearts are the first to fall, and love blooms in the shadows of betrayal. This explicit, morally-grey x golden-retriever MM Fantasy Romance burns slow before igniting, guaranteed to leave you breathless with its hard-won HEA. As Book 2 of the Bonds of Dusk and Dawn series, it deepens the cursed world where loyalty is tested, and the fiercest bonds are forged in fire. less

A runaway cursed prince. A weary necromancer. A lie that could save a kingdom or cost them everything. Prince Naran of Ilystra is a prisoner of dawn. Cursed to live as a timid hare by day, he aches to help his family break the spell that binds his brothers. When he escapes the castle walls, he doesn’t expect to be caught, not by a demon, and certainly not by a wandering necromancer with shadow-filled eyes... moreA runaway cursed prince. A weary necromancer. A lie that could save a kingdom or cost them everything. Prince Naran of Ilystra is a prisoner of dawn. Cursed to live as a timid hare by day, he aches to help his family break the spell that binds his brothers. When he escapes the castle walls, he doesn’t expect to be caught, not by a demon, and certainly not by a wandering necromancer with shadow-filled eyes. Despite his attractive looks, though mature loos, Gideon is ancient by mortal standards, a necromancer bound to chaos and cursed with a lifespan that has left him weary of temporary things. When a frantic hare crosses his path, he thinks he just sorted dinner. But when the hare becomes a prince (a beautiful, stubborn, lying prince), the Pit might as well have spilled all its chaos upon him. Even as Gideon escorts him back home, safe and sound, the long-lashed, dark-haired Naran convinces him the Queen of Ilystra has hired him for a job. Despite Gideon’s doubts, the prince’s chaotic magic calls to him like a siren’s song, and the gold… is too good to refuse. Now bound by a lie and hunted by demons drawn to the prince’s exposed power, Gideon and Naran must rely on each other to survive. But between the dangerous magic, the secrets of the curse, and the reckless desire igniting between them, trust is fragile. And when they discover the curse is a weapon with a demon at its core, will their forbidden alliance become a weapon, or the tool of their destruction? Can a necromancer who walks alone and a prince who’s never been free learn to trust the bond growing between them? Or will truth and demons destroy their hearts along with the kingdom? Leaping into Chaos is a standalone MM fantasy romance in the Bonds of Dusk and Dawn series, perfect for fans of reluctant protectors, runaway royals, and magic forged in lies and longing. This explicit tale features age gap, forced proximity, hurt/comfort, cursed magic, and a hard-won happily ever after. less