The Royal Celestials Series by Amy Sumida, M.J. Marstens, A.J. Macey, Cate Corvin, Amanda Cashure, R.L. Caulder, M.F. Adele, Devyn Sinclair, Lacuna Reid, J.B. Trepagnier

When Hephaestus marked me to be the next Queen of Vulcan, he also marked me for death.My father has ruled our lands while awaiting the next Queen. He was meant to uphold peace and prosperity— and then rejoice and step down when she was marked.But he had no intention of giving up the throne.He wanted to murder all the Queens.Even his own daughter.He wanted me to be beautiful, but useless.Elegant and voiceless.Pliant and submissive.Too bad for him— I'm none of those things... moreWhen Hephaestus marked me to be the next Queen of Vulcan, he also marked me for death.My father has ruled our lands while awaiting the next Queen. He was meant to uphold peace and prosperity— and then rejoice and step down when she was marked.But he had no intention of giving up the throne.He wanted to murder all the Queens.Even his own daughter.He wanted me to be beautiful, but useless.Elegant and voiceless.Pliant and submissive.Too bad for him— I'm none of those things. And I'll show him that a True Queen bows to no one.My mates and I will take the throne and restore balance to our lands. Our forge will burn bright once more.Nothing will stop us.Even if it means killing the man who raised me.This is war.The Forge Queen is the first book in the Royal Celestials, a zodiac-based series, and represents Aries. This is a medium-burn fantasy reverse harem romance that can be read as a standalone. less

They told me I was worthless – lower than a peasant – not even a real Taurean……and for the longest time, I believed them.But now that I’ve been blessed or cursed with the Mark of Venus, all of that changes. I’m in line for the Horned Throne – a secret that could end my life.I won’t let them tame me – these Taurean nobles with their fine silk, and gold. Their horrible class system can go to Hades!All I want is freedom, with my gorgeous lovers by my side….. moreThey told me I was worthless – lower than a peasant – not even a real Taurean……and for the longest time, I believed them.But now that I’ve been blessed or cursed with the Mark of Venus, all of that changes. I’m in line for the Horned Throne – a secret that could end my life.I won’t let them tame me – these Taurean nobles with their fine silk, and gold. Their horrible class system can go to Hades!All I want is freedom, with my gorgeous lovers by my side…...Xavier is a down-to-earth Taurean working to master the Queendom’s aphrodisiac magic…...Yannis, the Scorpio healer is deep and compelling…...Zeon, the Royal Paige, has his eye on me too, and I just know I can make him roar like the lion he is!I want to run away with them, to a place where nobody knows us and escape the tyranny of the nobles……But when my Queendom needs me, can I really turn my back? Or will I feel compelled to fight for what I believe in?The Horned Queen is part of the Royal Celestials shared world fantasy books, based on the zodiac! less

Twenty-five years ago, my life was decided for me and I’ve been lied to ever since. I never questioned being an orphan. Father Kaden just told me I couldn’t live in the monastery anymore when he moved me in with Lady Cerise and her son. I was just grateful for the roof over my head and the friendly company.This was my life until a black swan started speaking to me in my head. She tells me I’m not an orphan at all. My family is quite alive and I have a twin sister... moreTwenty-five years ago, my life was decided for me and I’ve been lied to ever since. I never questioned being an orphan. Father Kaden just told me I couldn’t live in the monastery anymore when he moved me in with Lady Cerise and her son. I was just grateful for the roof over my head and the friendly company.This was my life until a black swan started speaking to me in my head. She tells me I’m not an orphan at all. My family is quite alive and I have a twin sister. I don’t even have time to process any of this because she also tells me I have a destiny. Something that has been promised to my twin sister since birth.And my twin is willing to kill me to make sure what was promised to her is not taken away. The False Queen is book 3 in The Royal Celestials, a zodiac based shared world. It represents Gemini and is a medium burn reverse harem. It can be read as a stand alone. less

Zia Al-Qamar was born a dirty orphan and will die a dirty orphan..But her life takes an unlikely turn when her best friend loses a bet against none other than the prince of Seawall.His prize: her.And, suddenly, Zia’s mundane life becomes an entanglement of palace intrigue, politics, and the attentions of four men.As if her love life were not complicated enough, Zia discovers that she is has been marked by the goddess, Luliwa, as the true queen of Seawall... moreZia Al-Qamar was born a dirty orphan and will die a dirty orphan..But her life takes an unlikely turn when her best friend loses a bet against none other than the prince of Seawall.His prize: her.And, suddenly, Zia’s mundane life becomes an entanglement of palace intrigue, politics, and the attentions of four men.As if her love life were not complicated enough, Zia discovers that she is has been marked by the goddess, Luliwa, as the true queen of Seawall.A mark that places a bounty on her head and a death sentence as her fate.Now, Zia must fight for life, her men, and her people if she wants to win against the dark magic that ensorcells Seawall.Will she succeed and find her happily ever after?Or will Zia die just as she was born—alone with nothing and no one.The Pearl Queen is book four in The Royal Celestials, a zodia- based shared world. It represents Cancer and is a medium-burn reverse harem fantasy novel that can be read as a stand alone. less

I was marked at birth.Chosen by fate, queen without choice.The Goddess thinks I’m ready, but I’m not so sure. I was born to be queen. Hidden from the world and trained to rule. Protected until I can offer myself to the Maiden Goddess and the consort she chooses for me. But when I’m called to the capital for my coronation, it’s not one stranger chosen for me, it’s five.Enemies are circling outside my borders and within my court, and I can’t trust anyone—not even the men I’m destined to love... moreI was marked at birth.Chosen by fate, queen without choice.The Goddess thinks I’m ready, but I’m not so sure. I was born to be queen. Hidden from the world and trained to rule. Protected until I can offer myself to the Maiden Goddess and the consort she chooses for me. But when I’m called to the capital for my coronation, it’s not one stranger chosen for me, it’s five.Enemies are circling outside my borders and within my court, and I can’t trust anyone—not even the men I’m destined to love. In order to wear my crown I must survive the intrigues of a corrupted court, and win the heart of a divided people. Because without a Queen, the land will die, and I can only pray that I am not too late.The Virgin Queen a medium burn reverse harem in the world of the Royal Celestials. It stands alone, and is followed by Maidenfall, a 36,000 word novella. less

Astari is a world made up of twelve zodiac Queendoms, each fighting to find their True Queen, and Libra is running out of time. Ren really couldn’t care less. As a half-breed mutt living in the void, her world is simple – maintain the balance at all costs.Her life is simple – wake, train as an elite Zeta hunter, sleep (with the occasional extra-curricular activity that is nothing short of risking death) and repeat... moreAstari is a world made up of twelve zodiac Queendoms, each fighting to find their True Queen, and Libra is running out of time. Ren really couldn’t care less. As a half-breed mutt living in the void, her world is simple – maintain the balance at all costs.Her life is simple – wake, train as an elite Zeta hunter, sleep (with the occasional extra-curricular activity that is nothing short of risking death) and repeat.Until the day Hel and Fate decide to change the world and claim her as their daughter.But they don’t make things easy. Ren must survive on the tip of a knife blade and only Lady Fate’s gentle nudges and Hel’s unwavering persistence can get her to the pinnacle of the scales. She might even make it there in time to save the ones she loves.If she survives...Balanced Queen is book seven in a twelve book rapid release celestial and astrology themed series. Each book by a different author, each standalone with a big dose of sexy, underdog battle, prophecy meddling and badass female leads. Balanced Queen also has paranormal LGBT fantasy romance flavors, some plot twists, a chunk of clue dropping and mystery building leading to an epic twist ending, plus a fair amount of violence. But you will get a hea, the sex is all consensual, and the relationships are hot. Yes, that’s relationshipssss, you’re diving into a reverse harem fantasy adventure here. less

When the Dawning begins, a new queen will be chosen by the scorpion god...The day I was marked with the sign of Scorpio, I knew my freedom might be lost forever.And as more priestesses appear with the God-mark of a potential queen, we’re ordained by Scorpio to endure three deadly trials and prove our worth.Only one of us can win the crown, and some are willing to win at any cost. The knives are out and the competition to become the next queen is fierce, even at the cost of murder... moreWhen the Dawning begins, a new queen will be chosen by the scorpion god...The day I was marked with the sign of Scorpio, I knew my freedom might be lost forever.And as more priestesses appear with the God-mark of a potential queen, we’re ordained by Scorpio to endure three deadly trials and prove our worth.Only one of us can win the crown, and some are willing to win at any cost. The knives are out and the competition to become the next queen is fierce, even at the cost of murder.But the desert has chosen me. The sting of a scorpion can’t kill me.With blades, venom, and my three temple guardians, I’ll make sure I’m the last one standing.The Scorpion Queen is the eighth book in the Royal Celestials, a zodiac-based series, and represents Scorpio. This is a medium-burn fantasy reverse harem romance that can be read as a standalone. less

The Three are gathering.On the continent of Astari, the Zodiac Queendoms are run by twelve powerful women. Every hundred years, the Queens ascend to the constellations and new queens are chosen by the Gods. The chosen ones are marked by their Gods and receive divine tools called astrals to help them channel the magic of Astari into their queendoms. This period of rising queens is called the Dawning and sometimes it doesn't go smoothly. This is one of those times... moreThe Three are gathering.On the continent of Astari, the Zodiac Queendoms are run by twelve powerful women. Every hundred years, the Queens ascend to the constellations and new queens are chosen by the Gods. The chosen ones are marked by their Gods and receive divine tools called astrals to help them channel the magic of Astari into their queendoms. This period of rising queens is called the Dawning and sometimes it doesn't go smoothly. This is one of those times.In the island Queendom of Luhaera, Shasa Naehadrian is trying her best to live a simple life as a sea sponge farmer, but then the war over the next queen takes the lives of her parents and nearly hers as well. She is saved by a merman, one of the Children of Pisces, who tells her that he was sent by Pisces himself to protect her as his chosen queen. Mourning the loss of her parents, Shasa wants only one thing—vengeance—and she refuses to accept Pisces' Mark or his astral—the Trident—until she has it. But the further she wanders from the path to the throne, the closer she gets, drawn to her fate by magic, her god, and the love of the three men destined to rule beside her. less