The Sanctuary Series by Stella Rainbow

A chance meet brings two fated mates together, but can they overcome their personal hurdles to make their relationship work, when one of them isn't quite as human as the other? Khush. What were the chances of running into my mate the first time I visited the human world? Almost none. And yet, there he was, with sparkling blue eyes, brightly painted nails, a wide smile, and a sassy as fuck mouth... moreA chance meet brings two fated mates together, but can they overcome their personal hurdles to make their relationship work, when one of them isn't quite as human as the other? Khush. What were the chances of running into my mate the first time I visited the human world? Almost none. And yet, there he was, with sparkling blue eyes, brightly painted nails, a wide smile, and a sassy as fuck mouth. There was no way I was dropping the ball on this, but it wasn't as easy as asking him out, even though he'd left me his number on my coffee cup. Being a supernatural in the human world was tough, but bringing a human into your world? Yeah, I was going to need some help. Dustin. Meeting the sexiest man alive in a coffee shop wasn't something I'd anticipated, but I couldn't just let him disappear into the crowd. When the man actually texted me, I soon figured out he was much more than a handsome face. Khush was a little grumpy, a little shy, and all kinds of sweet. I had a habit of jumping in feet first into new relationships, but for the first time I felt like it wouldn't end in a disaster. Finding out there was more to Khush's world than I could've ever imagined was just the cherry on top. The Naga is an MM paranormal romance featuring a grumpy but also shy naga, a bright, cheerful femme trans man, a ginger cat called Scrappy, and a community of supernatural beings living in a safe haven called The Sanctuary. It's the first book in The Sanctuary: Forest series and can be read as a standalone. Note: Release date will be much earlier than the one mentioned here. less

Two fated mates bond over their mutual love of comic books, but when one of them discovers his new friend isn't quite human, will their friendship end or turn into something more? Haruto. My first visit to the human realm in decades was. .. memorable. I visited a comic book store, and made a new friend. Liam was just as geeky as me, and while he might seem scary to humans, all I saw were his sweet smiles and kind gestures... moreTwo fated mates bond over their mutual love of comic books, but when one of them discovers his new friend isn't quite human, will their friendship end or turn into something more? Haruto. My first visit to the human realm in decades was. .. memorable. I visited a comic book store, and made a new friend. Liam was just as geeky as me, and while he might seem scary to humans, all I saw were his sweet smiles and kind gestures. Discovering he was my mate was a surprise, but when Liam didn't react the way I expected when I accidentally revealed I was a jorogumo, hope unfurled. Maybe he would be the one to accept me exactly as I was. Liam. As a comic book geek and lover of fiction, I was excited when Haruto revealed a world of magic to me. Visiting the Sanctuary felt like a dream come true, but more than anything, being with Haruto was what truly felt like a dream. Haruto was sweet, kind, and so very good to me. He took care of me the way I'd always hoped someone would, and it didn't hurt that he was so much stronger than me. Falling in love with him wouldn't be a hardship at all. The Jorogumo is a 58k words MM paranormal romance featuring an asexual jorogumo who loves taking care of his partner, a big, strong human with a gentle heart, and a community of supernatural beings living in a safe haven called The Sanctuary. It's the second book in The Sanctuary series, and can be read as a standalone. Note: While one of the MCs does have spider legs and the ability to weave spiderwebs, he does not have a full spider form. less

When magic reunites two fated mates who'd once been friends, will they fall in love and find light in the darkness or lose themselves in it? Diego. Losing your sight at the age of ten was not fun. Losing your best friend was even worse. Not every kid befriended the monster under their bed, but Shade hadn't been a monster. He'd been sweet, kind, and the best friend I'd ever had. He'd also saved my life... moreWhen magic reunites two fated mates who'd once been friends, will they fall in love and find light in the darkness or lose themselves in it? Diego. Losing your sight at the age of ten was not fun. Losing your best friend was even worse. Not every kid befriended the monster under their bed, but Shade hadn't been a monster. He'd been sweet, kind, and the best friend I'd ever had. He'd also saved my life. I'd thought I would never 'see' him again, but then the thing that kept me safe and stopped me from getting hurt started tugging me somewhere, and following its pull led me straight to Shade. Finding him again was nothing short of a miracle, and there was no way I was letting him go again. Shade. Living in the Sanctuary was great. I had a place of my own, and I didn't have to be afraid of light, or the pain it would cause me. I was safe, if a little lonely. I had friends, but none as close as the one I'd once had, even if he'd been just a child. When Diego walked right into my home one day out of nowhere, I was afraid I was dreaming. But he was really there, had been led to me by my own shadows that'd stayed with him years ago. I'd never thought we would meet again, and I'd never imagined he would grow up into such a good-looking man. Shade is a 40k words MM paranormal romance featuring a shadow-being vulnerable to the light, a blind human who always finds the silver lining, and the pocket dimension of The Sanctuary, home to all kinds of supernatural beings. While Shade is a standalone novella and can be read on its own, it is a part of The Sanctuary series and chronologically falls between The Jorogumo and The Shtriga. less

Two fated mates. One deadly need. Is this their ending…or the beginning of forever? Zamir. The Sanctuary gave me a home, and the ability to survive without killing like the rest of my kind. Life was good… until all my friends started finding their mates. I thought I could drown my loneliness in alcohol, but instead, I found the ancient, impossibly hot dragon who owns the bar…and who happens to be my mate. Nolan. Centuries of life gave me knowledge, adventure, memories, and took everything away... moreTwo fated mates. One deadly need. Is this their ending…or the beginning of forever? Zamir. The Sanctuary gave me a home, and the ability to survive without killing like the rest of my kind. Life was good… until all my friends started finding their mates. I thought I could drown my loneliness in alcohol, but instead, I found the ancient, impossibly hot dragon who owns the bar…and who happens to be my mate. Nolan. Centuries of life gave me knowledge, adventure, memories, and took everything away. Again and again, I lost the people I loved, until I had nothing left to give. Then Zamir walked into my sweet, kind, and gentle enough to make me feel again. I thought maybe, just maybe, I could open my heart again. Until he collapsed in my arms, reminding me why I’d sworn to keep it closed. The Shtriga is an MM paranormal romance featuring a reluctant shtriga who hates feeding but must to survive, a weary dragon who can’t bear to lose love again, fated mates, soft hurt/comfort, tender magical moments, dragon cuddles, Sanctuary shenanigans, and a whole crew of furbabies (dogs, cats, chickens, and more! ). less

Two fated mates discovered their bond, but Zephyr struggled to open up, and Keoni worried he wasn't seen as an adult. Would these two figure out a way to be together, or would their romance crash and burn? Keoni. Telling Zephyr we were mates in the middle of an argument probably wasn't the nicest thing to do. But at least it pushed him to finally accept the help he was being offered. With the Sanctuary on the mend, Zephyr and I could finally focus on our relationship... moreTwo fated mates discovered their bond, but Zephyr struggled to open up, and Keoni worried he wasn't seen as an adult. Would these two figure out a way to be together, or would their romance crash and burn? Keoni. Telling Zephyr we were mates in the middle of an argument probably wasn't the nicest thing to do. But at least it pushed him to finally accept the help he was being offered. With the Sanctuary on the mend, Zephyr and I could finally focus on our relationship. But after years of being friends, it wasn't easy to change gears, especially for Zephyr. Zephyr. Somehow, Keoni had turned from someone in need of rescue to a self-assured man in the blink of an eye, and when he told me his real age, I started seeing him in a new light. Keoni made me feel lighter, freer, and safer than I ever had. Falling for him was as easy as it was complicated, but I wasn't about to let that stop me. I finally had everything I'd wanted since I was a kid, and it was time I learned to accept I deserved it all. The Centaur is book 4 in The Sanctuary series, and it features a sorcerer who's learning to accept help, a centaur who wants nothing more than to be with his mate and his family, and a meddlesome, loving found family (including a menagerie of animals and a baby! ). The Centaur is the last book in the 'Forest' area, and while it features Keoni and Zephyr's complete story, the series is best read in order, starting with The Naga. less