Chained By Starlight: MM Omegaverse Romantasy Series by Mercy Knott

They’ve knotted. They’ve lied. They’ve fallen too far to walk away—yet neither is ready to call it “mating.”Solriel swore he would never risk his heart again. A single night with Reyn should have been nothing more than heat and hunger—but now the fox demon has slipped into every corner of Sunrise Castle, and every corner of Solriel’s guarded heart. Nova sees it too. If her angel father and her demon almost-stepdad won’t be honest, she’ll play matchmaker herself.But honesty cuts both ways... moreThey’ve knotted. They’ve lied. They’ve fallen too far to walk away—yet neither is ready to call it “mating.”Solriel swore he would never risk his heart again. A single night with Reyn should have been nothing more than heat and hunger—but now the fox demon has slipped into every corner of Sunrise Castle, and every corner of Solriel’s guarded heart. Nova sees it too. If her angel father and her demon almost-stepdad won’t be honest, she’ll play matchmaker herself.But honesty cuts both ways. Reyn thrives on truth, using Nova’s relentless questions to needle Solriel about the secrets he still buries—about Nova’s heritage, about the mate he lost, about the walls he refuses to let down. Solriel clings to control, hiding behind preparations for a Celestial visit that could expose them all. Yet the harder he pushes Reyn away, the closer he wants him.Sometimes love doesn’t need a bond to be real. Sometimes family isn’t what you’re given, but what you fight to build.Reluctant romance • Single parent matchmaking • Found family • Not-quite-fated mates • Political tension with Celestials Explicit M/M romance, omegaverse dynamics, dual anatomy omega, knotting, heat themes, magical fantasy violence, depression and grief themesBook 4 of the Chained by Starlight series — each book builds the romance while advancing the overarching plot. HEA guaranteed…just not yet. less

The Celestials demand perfection, but masks always crack—and memory never forgets.When a golden scroll announces the Celestial Court’s inspection for the Summer Solstice, Solriel panics. The disgraced angel lord must prove he’s still worthy—parading as a competent ruler, a flawless parent, and an omega untouched by demons. One mistake, and Nova’s dangerous heritage could be exposed.Reyn offers to help, slipping into the role of obedient “demon butler.” But Reyn refuses to stay contained... moreThe Celestials demand perfection, but masks always crack—and memory never forgets.When a golden scroll announces the Celestial Court’s inspection for the Summer Solstice, Solriel panics. The disgraced angel lord must prove he’s still worthy—parading as a competent ruler, a flawless parent, and an omega untouched by demons. One mistake, and Nova’s dangerous heritage could be exposed.Reyn offers to help, slipping into the role of obedient “demon butler.” But Reyn refuses to stay contained. Behind closed doors, he makes it clear who truly holds control.Meanwhile, Nova struggles under the crushing weight of angelic expectations. Every ritual, every lesson forces her to deny half of herself, until her magic burns dangerously close to the surface. And an unwanted guest brings new things to light—secrets of broken betrothals, erased memories, and vendettas that never died.Role reversal • Public vs. private power play • Celestial politics • Found family under siege Explicit M/M romance, omegaverse dynamics, dual anatomy omega, knotting, power play dynamics, magical fantasy violence, themes of performance, memory, and truthBook 5 of the Chained by Starlight series — each book builds the romance while advancing the overarching plot. HEA guaranteed…if they can survive the roles they’re forced to play. less

Love can heal. Love can destroy. And sometimes love leaves you carrying a curse you can’t confess.The Celestial performance is over—and Solriel has been left shattered. The angel lord who held his family together through sheer force of will collapses into a depression so deep even the castle dims around him. Enchantments wither. Light falters. And all Reyn can do is keep everything else from crumbling... moreLove can heal. Love can destroy. And sometimes love leaves you carrying a curse you can’t confess.The Celestial performance is over—and Solriel has been left shattered. The angel lord who held his family together through sheer force of will collapses into a depression so deep even the castle dims around him. Enchantments wither. Light falters. And all Reyn can do is keep everything else from crumbling.But when Solriel finally places his fragile trust in him—allowing Reyn to take Nova beyond the castle walls—the fox demon realizes just how dangerous that trust is. Out in the open, Nova’s true nature can’t be hidden. Her half-demon wings spread wide for the first time, undeniable and glorious.Now Reyn carries the curse of a secret too heavy to bear. Every moment with Solriel is threaded with guilt. Every laugh from Nova is a knife twisting deeper. And when Solriel offers his most vulnerable self—damaged wings bared, asking Reyn if he’s “too broken to love”—the truth becomes impossible to speak.So Reyn chooses silence. He hides the blade, wards it with his own sigils, and swears his loyalty to the family that’s become his world. But silence is its own curse, and secrets always demand a price.Hurt/comfort • Depressed angel lord • Innocent joy • Trust vs. betrayal • Wingkink & grooming • Forbidden secrets • Found family under siege Explicit M/M romance, omegaverse dynamics, dual anatomy omega, wing play , knotting, magical fantasy violence, themes of depression, guilt, and sacrificeBook 6 of the Chained by Starlight series — each book builds the romance while advancing the overarching plot. HEA guaranteed…if love can survive the weight of secrets. less