We’ve been keeping this artful little gem to ourselves, but with pride are pleased to announce our newest author and her fantasy tale.
The fey can’t lie, but secrets never die.
Robin Goodfellow is at home in a world of chaos, and there is plenty while serving in the Green Court of Faerie, a place of veiled magical deceit, and fickle immortal kings and queens.
When it is discovered a servant is the rightful successor to the throne, Robin’s kingdom faces falling apart as a dangerous invading land prepares to steal the heir for their own cruel ends. In order to save the secret prince he helped raise, Robin must rebel against everything he has ever known.
To come out alive, he will have to take action and sacrifice every false identity he’s ever created. Because who he really is—beyond the trickster persona and under the hilarious wit and sarcasm—easily could be more valuable and feared to his power-hungry enemies than to himself. Treacherous adventures, deadly consequences, and powerful truths that cannot be unspoken push the bonds between friends and family alike to their lethal limits, but will they break?
V.E. Schwab’s A Darker Shade of Magic meets Rory Power’s In A Garden Burning Gold in Wander The Night, an own voices aro ace Midsummer Night’s Dream inspired epic fantasy.
Not all love is meant to last, but with the Underworld on your side there’s a chance in Hell.
In Elysian, there’s always another soul needing guidance into the afterlife. Makaria knew it wouldn’t always be an easy job, but she never expected the living to start showing up, or for Cupid to have such poor aim.
Rule number one of being Cupid: fate’s arrows are only meant for humans. But when it comes to taking his shot… Cupid realizes there’s plenty of love left and aims with his own heart. Smitten over the kindness Makaria shows for the dead and dying, he does what any good man would with the influx of sudden guests: help, dote, and please.
Makaria didn’t expect love after so much death, but something about Cupid brings out a desire for her own blessed rapture. As the lines between the living and dead blur, Makaria and Cupid realize a return to normal means separating the realms. Will playing Cupid be enough, or are they fated to endure being worlds apart?
American Gods meets Dark Olympus in The Cupid Fate. Book one of the Children of Hades series features fake dating, happily ever after, and Greek myths retold for lovers of all things dark and holy. Welcome to the modern next generation of gods who are as sizzling as they are sweet.
A playful piper. A mayor with a secret. And a debt that must be paid before hearts can be won.
Perilous Pied Piper is an enemies to lovers gay fairytale romance between Piper, and the Mayor of Hamelin. It can be easily read as a stand alone. But Piper first appears in Hopelessly Hooked. Both stories are about 25k each and are perfect sized novellas to cozy up with.
Do you have a favorite version? I love both the ebook and paperback versions so much in different ways. I love how the ebook version as a bit of the pied color clothing. While the paperback is moody and more of a piper. The back of the paperback has a bronze title of a Hamelin rat. So, no matter what version you get, both are magical!
A sleepy coastal town just signed on a perilously magical new hire that reveals the mayor’s heart and stunning empty pocketbook.
The Mayor of Hamelin Everyone fears rats, so I never expected someone to claim the bounty. Then Piper struts into town all color and song and fixes the problem in a single afternoon. When I can’t pay, his playful banter turns into outright extortion. Threatening my reelection with a series of escalating pranks that I refuse to admit are actually funny.
The Pied Piper I know Mayor Finch of Hamelin respects the law, so I can cash out if I push him. If he can’t afford me, a scandal is definitely too high of a price. Pushing his buttons and watching him squirm is far more fun anyway. I’d call it foreplay, but election season is so drawn out it might count as my longest relationship.
Playing dirty keeps me untouchable, but drawing this heated tension out further might tie me up in endless red tape. Despite the delight I take in tormenting him, I find myself wanting him to win. In the end, will I be one left with a broken heart?
A drunken soldier. A magical lamp. And a journey to fulfill their darkest wishes.
Drunkenly turning a soldier under his command into a powerful genie was never part of Hadi’s military strategy. When that soldier is also your ex-boyfriend things get even more awkward.
Kicked out of the royal guard for stealing from a wondrously forbidden cave, he and a newly made genie, Autar, must figure out a new life for themselves. One where a spoken desire becomes a spellbound order.
Their goal is to break the bond, but Hadi can’t bring himself to wish for Autar to leave. And for a man who has already spent years under Hadi’s leadership, Autar has his own desires to fill with this second chance at life and love. Can these two reconcile their past to create a magical future together?
The 10th Master is the last in the spellbinding Big Bad Magic series and easily able to be read as a standalone. This fantasy novel features an Aladdin inspired story, light BDSM, second chances, and a happily ever after.
Happy Release Day to Hopelessly Hooked! Let’s celebrate with a giveaway!
Sail in, sail out. Steal a man’s heart and plenty of his art.
Warren, darling
Try as I may, I can’t get the voice of the Jolly Roger’s captain out of my head. Captain Hook believes my magic keeps him safe, but in truth I’m pushing him out to sea.
We are destined to be together, but what Hook doesn’t know can’t hurt me. Can’t tempt me away from the sanctuary I’m trying to build on land. No matter how badly I want to taste the salt water on his skin.
Captain Hook
The difference between a curse and a blessing is perspective. What was meant as a punishment has given me a wonderful life of piracy. The only cost is I’m bound to the mage who cast the spell.
Warren is a darling artist who claims to get seasick with black hair, and one sky-blue eye that captivates me like only the ocean can. If he’s as uninterested as he claims, why does he say my real name like my heart is the only treasure that matters?
Hopelessly Hooked is a standalone gay fantasy romance featuring a fated mates trope, an art loving pirate, scorching sexy magic, and a guaranteed a happily ever after!
Sail in, sail out. Steal a man’s heart and plenty of his art.
Now is a great time to pre-order Hopelessly Hooked, because we are sending out Art Over Chaos bookmarks! These Color Your Pride bookmarks are the fun way to show some pride while you read. If you’d like one email info@ArtOverChaos.com
About Hopelessly Hooked:
Warren, darling
Try as I may, I can’t get the voice of the Jolly Roger’s captain out of my head. Captain Hook believes my magic keeps him safe, but in truth I’m pushing him out to sea.
We are destined to be together, but what Hook doesn’t know can’t hurt me. Can’t tempt me away from the sanctuary I’m trying to build on land. No matter how badly I want to taste the salt water on his skin.
Captain Hook
The difference between a curse and a blessing is perspective. What was meant as a punishment has given me a wonderful life of piracy. The only cost is I’m bound to the mage who cast the spell.
Warren is a darling artist who claims to get seasick with black hair, and one sky-blue eye that captivates me like only the ocean can. If he’s as uninterested as he claims, why does he say my real name like my heart is the only treasure that matters?
Time for another cover reveal! We’ve been so excited about this one and hardly could wait to share it with you. The simple beauty really outdoes itself here and we think you’re going to love it. It’s like the Hopelessly Hooked kindle vella cover, but even more stunning!
If you’re interested in getting your hands on an advance reader copy, sign up now here. We are giving away a limited number of copies and they’re sure to go fast. We hope you enjoy the cover and can’t wait to hear what you think of the book.
Sail in, sail out. Steal a man’s heart and plenty of his art.
Warren, darling Try as I may, I can’t get the voice of the Jolly Roger’s captain out of my head. Captain Hook believes my magic keeps him safe, but in truth I’m pushing him out to sea. We are destined to be together, but what Hook doesn’t know can’t hurt me. Can’t tempt me away from the sanctuary I’m trying to build on land. No matter how badly I want to taste the salt water on his skin.
Captain Hook The difference between a curse and a blessing is perspective. What was meant as a punishment has given me a wonderful life of piracy. The only cost is I’m bound to the mage who cast the spell. Warren is a darling artist who claims to get seasick with black hair, and one sky-blue eye that captivates me like only the ocean can. If he’s as uninterested as he claims, why does he say my real name like my heart is the only treasure that matters?
Hopelessly Hooked is a standalone gay fantasy romance featuring a fated mates trope, an art loving pirate, scorching sexy magic, and a guaranteed a happily ever after!
A lot has been going on but I’m glad to be back and reading another book by one of my favorite Art Over Chaos authors, Rose Sinclair. For April, we’ll be reading The 8th Rank, a delightful mishmash of fairy tale characters and adventure. Let’s look at the reading outline!
Week One: Chapters 1-5
Week Two: Chapters 6-9
Week Three: Chapters 10-15
Week Four: Chapters 16-End
I’m excited to get started! So let’s dive into that storybook setting! If you haven’t picked up your copy yet you can do so here, or ask for it wherever books are sold. I got mine in paperback but it’s also in ebook and on kindle unlimited if you’d prefer.
Week 1: Chapters One – Five
I love fairy tale retellings and mash ups so much; something about familiar tropes used in a new way, characters we recognize who are viewed in a different light. The 8th Rank has lots of familiar characters reimagined all together and I can’t wait to experience it with all of you.
-To start off, what predictions do you have about Mal and his role in the story?
-The same for Jonathan, what role do you think he will play in both the story and Mal’s life?
-How could Sphie work to bring them together?
-What fairy tale characters and tropes have started to appear in the story?
-What does Humphrey mean about words? How do words and agreements play a part in fairy tales? Why would someone need to choose their words carefully? How might this come back later in the story?
-How might the sleeping princess play a role in the future? What might happen if she wakes up and the magic can return?
-How do fairy tales work with political intrigue?
-Please appreciate with me just how gay Mal is. There is no question.
-How do the cards suits match up with the royalty they serve? What might the other suits mean? And what royalty might they serve?
-What do you think of the two princes we’ve met so far?
-What predictions do you have for the rest of the book? What might Mal’s memories be leading him towards?
Week 2 – Chapter Six – Nine
I love the idea of the suits of cards being different kingdoms. I’m excited to see who we will discover next!
-What fairy tale references do you notice in this section?
-Compared to Hansel and Gretel, and even Sophie, Mal and Jonathan are adults. How do they handle the gingerbread house differently? How do children and adults handle these types of conflicts differently?
-What seems to trigger Mal’s memories to return? What do we learn about him?
-How does getting his memories back change him?
-How does the book subvert the story of Little Red Riding Hood?
-Do you agree with Jonathan about choosing your fate? Why or why not? Would you rather have a quiet life in the same place or a busy life traveling to different places? What are some pros and cons of each?
-How is music its own kind of magic?
-What would you do in Mal’s situation? Jonathan’s?
-Any predictions for finding Robin and the Queen?
Week 3 – Chapters Ten – Fifteen
We last left off with Mal resolving to go after Robin; let’s see what the others decide as well!
-Do you think Jonathan has a point about Mal’s magic? What could be waiting for them?
-What fairy tales are in this section? How do they mix with the past characters and places to further flesh out the world?
-How is the Huntsman both alike and different from his fairy tale counterpart(s)?
-How is magic in fairy tales both good and evil? How does the Big Bad Magic series borrow from that ancient tradition?
-What do you think might happen with Robin? What plans might they have?
-What does Red gain by doing what she did? What do you think she’ll do now? Does this change anything with Robin’s plan?
-Interruptions, am I right?
-What predictions do you have about the war? About Mal and Robin? Jonathan?
Week 4 – Chapters Sixteen – End
We’re at the edge of a civil war and relationships are running high! I can’t wait to finish this and see where it is all going!
-How does magic impact the fight? Does it make things better or worse for either side?
-What do you think about Red’s ending? Is it appropriate?
-Why do you think the counsel chose who they did to rule? What other options were out there?
-How do you think the new regime will be different for the old? What are some pros and cons of choosing a leader from outside established norms? What good are they hoping to bring to the kingdom and how do they have the experience to do it?
-Do Malcom and Robin get their happily ever after in your opinion?
-What do you think of Madison? (Who get’s his own book in The 9th Pawn, woo!) What role might he play in the Big Bad Magic universe?
Welcome to the surprise cover re-reveal of Bone Diggers!
In 2018 before genre norms were established, popularized, and then normalized as the standard, we released a book about video games vs reality that tons of bisexual heart. To honor it and the stories continued relevancy to the world we still live in, Bone Diggers has a new cover!
This Age of Shadows FNVR editions features a bigger cover focus on the book’s in game world, but we made sure to keep those bi colors flying in the back ground. If you are old school, or simply love limited editions the original cover is now exclusively available in our store. We believe fans of LitRPG, science fiction that blurs into fantasy romance, and just fans of Owen’s avatar self will adore this cover as much as we do. This FNVR edition is available in kindle unlimited, kindle ebook, and in paperback!
Owen loves digging up dirt on fellow gamers. Being a Bone Digger is a profitable hustle that gives him access to everyone’s ugly secrets. When a quest goes wrong, and his anonymity lost, Owen is forced to make a choice… Jail time or playing in the public eye.
If he can survive, Age of Shadows promises fame, fortune, and adventure. The only chance he has is to team up with a handsome thief and an ambitious recruit. That’s if his daily adventures don’t prove more perilous than the digital swordfights, because without a walkthrough he may pay with his life.
Bone Diggers is a stand-alone novel with VR themes, enemies to lovers, and partners in crime. If you’re looking for a story that blurs reality with the digital world and shows how both make up who someone is, you can’t miss out on this adventure!
Happy new year fellow ace book lovers! We are gonna start the new year off right with a delightful poetry collection by an equally delightful person, Anne Chivon. Drowned In Milk Tea is a little different, as there are prompts before each poem and the pages are not numbered. Our suggested reading schedule is below:
Week One: The first 7 poems Week Two: The next 5 poems Week Three: The next 5 poems Week Four: The last 6 poems
Let’s get started!
Week One:
Prompt: Write your own love story
-What love story would you write?
-What images does the poem give you?
-Does the poem remind you of anyone?
-How does the poem make you feel?
Prompt: Write about a “heated” moment
-Have you ever felt like the poem describes? Are you willing to talk about it?
-How can heat in love or passion be both a good and a bad thing? How is heat in general both good and bad?
-How do the metaphors in the poem relate to a passionate relationship? Or an unhealthy one?
Prompt: Write a chase scene
-What kinds of highs have you chased in your life?
-Has a person ever made you feel a rush like the poem describes?
-Are you ever reminded of a person or event during a certain season? What kinds of things have given you flashbacks before?
Prompt: Write a meaningful touch
-Are there any physical touches that live in your memory rent free?
-How can good things sour?
-How does the metaphor of being drunk and vulnerable relate to falling in love? To a healthy relationship? An unhealthy one?
Prompt: Write about tragedy
-How does the poem make you feel? Have you ever been made to feel that way before?
-Do you think the poem reflects an unhealthy relationship? In what ways?
-In what ways does the poem show the how cyclical abuse and abusers can be?
Prompt: Write about decay
-Have you ever experienced a love that decayed? How did it make you feel?
-What metaphors can you identify in the poem? How do they paint an image of decay? How does love decay?
Prompt: Write about something that’s burnt
-Have you ever met someone you felt was heartless? What made you feel that way?
-What emotions does a burnt heart make you feel? Does it remind you of anything or anyone?
-Have you ever been in a relationship (including friendships) that felt like the author is describing? What was the outcome?
Week Two:
Prompt: Write about dressing up
-Have you ever dressed up for someone else? Have you dressed up for yourself? How does it make you feel?
-How can makeup be used as a metaphor for something false or just pretty on the outside?
-What do butterfly kisses evoke for you?
Prompt: Write about something red
-What does the color red mean to you? What kinds of emotions does it evoke?
-How does the poem make you feel? Have you ever felt like that before? Has a person ever made you feel that way?
-Once again, makeup is being used as a metaphor. What does it represent in this poem? What is being covered or hidden?
Prompt: Write a “crystallizing” moment
-How does a relationship ending or an unhealthy relationship feel like rock bottom? How could it be crushed between your teeth?
-Why would someone want to travel to get away? How can it be an escape?
-Have you ever wanted to escape a situation or relationship? What moment led to that?
Prompt: Write about the future
-Have you ever had a relationship that left you feeling like nothing? That left you feeling empty? Have you wanted to bite back against those feelings?
-How can you feel stronger after surviving a difficult situation? Do you think that can cause you to grow as a person and learn?
Prompt: Write about dishes piling up
-How can ending a relationship feel like wasted time?
-Do you ever look back on a relationship and remember the good, even if it ended badly?
-How do new relationships feel full of hope, and how can that hope and excitement change as time goes by?
-How are certain chores never ending? How can that be comparable to a relationship?
Week Three:
Prompt: Write something that disappears
-Have you ever wanted to disappear rather than facing something unpleasant?
-How are disappearing and escaping different? How can disappearing be a form of escape?
-What situations are appropriate or even good to disappear from?
Prompt: Write a timeline
-Do you know anyone that has stuck around in your subconscious longer than they did in person? Are you willing to tell us about them?
-How can an unhealthy relationship feel like holding your breath? Why might you still feel like you’re exhaling even after it’s over?
Prompt: Write something that repeats
-What does the word “again” mean to you? What does it mean in the sense of a relationship? Of getting over someone?
-How can unhealthy or abusive relationships fall into a repeating pattern?
-How does the line spacing in this poem contribute to the theme of the poem?
Prompt: Write about a first
-How does this poem also utilize the theme of “again” to make its point?
-Do you think a relationship can stay as good as it was in the beginning? Have you experienced that?
-How does this poem also use the theme of the cyclical nature of abuse and unhealthy relationships?
-Is there anything you think is just as good as the first time you experienced it?
Prompt: Write about something forgotten
-Do you have things you can never quite remember? Whether it’s tastes or smells or memories?
-Have you ever been in a relationship that was incompatible?
-How can strong happy emotions turn into strong bitter emotions?
Week Four
Prompt: Write about glass breaking
-What is something that has made you feel trapped? How can that help you relate to this poem?
-Explore the dynamic between being trapped by someone and then being let free. Can the person who did the trapping really let the other go?
-Can you really be “released” from a relationship?
Prompt: Write about something that is hidden
-How does a long term relationship change you? Your partner?
-What might the buried treasure look like? What would your buried treasure be?
Prompt: Write something you hear
-Can you find happiness without someone else?
-How can music help a person get over a relationship? How does music heal?
-In what ways are music and medication helpful for people?
Prompt: Write about an old joy
-Have you ever found it hard to let someone go but easy to take them back? How does that relate to the poem?
-How would you describe hearing from someone you care about after a long period of time?
-How is this poem another example of the cyclical nature of unhealthy relationships?
Prompt: Write about a breakdown
-How is poetry a good catharsis?
-Have you ever felt like there are a thousand words waiting to spill out? Do you write poetry? If not, what else do you do?
-Has anyone ever made you feel like the poem describes? What did you do to handle the emotions?
Prompt: Write about an aftertaste
-In what ways do relationships leave an aftertaste? How would you describe it?
-Do you ever find yourself nostalgic for things from your past? What causes it? Do you try to remember the good over the bad?
-How does the imagery of the poem make you feel? Does it adequately show what an unhealthy relationship is like?
Share your favorite poems and quotes from this collection! What themes did you most vibe with?
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