The Horse Mistress Series by R.A. Steffan

My secret could save my people.It will also destroy my life.My name is Carivel. I was born female, but I've been secretly living as a boy in my adoptive village of Draebard, doing a job the elders insist could never be done by a woman. My life is complicated enough already, so the last thing I need is to fall for not one, but two unattainable men—a fierce warrior and a reluctant wolf-shifter with a horrific past... moreMy secret could save my people.It will also destroy my life.My name is Carivel. I was born female, but I've been secretly living as a boy in my adoptive village of Draebard, doing a job the elders insist could never be done by a woman. My life is complicated enough already, so the last thing I need is to fall for not one, but two unattainable men—a fierce warrior and a reluctant wolf-shifter with a horrific past.Now, with the powerful Alyrion Empire poised to invade our lands, I must choose whether to keep my secret or reveal it… not only to the men I love, but also to the powerful female ruler whose army could help protect Draebard during the coming war.Either way, strife is coming to our island.Win or lose, things are about to change irrevocably for the three of us.* * * The Horse Mistress  by USA Today bestseller R. A. Steffan is a 2016 Rainbow Award winning LGBT fantasy romance series.This series is part of the Eburosi Chronicles: The Horse Mistress  (4 books, complete) The Lion Mistress  (3 books, complete) The Dragon Mistress  (4 books, complete) Master of Hounds  (3 books, complete in early 2022) The War Mistress  (4 books, coming in late 2022)While loosely linked, each series may be read on its own.A special note for Fantasy readers: This series is polyam romance with steamy scenes and strong LGBT content. The main character is genderqueer. One of the love interests is a eunuch. If your gut reaction to any of that is “Eww” or even “Meh,” you probably won't enjoy these books. less

Andoc, Senovo, and I have defied convention by declaring our love for each other.I’ve become a pariah—a female who’s been quietly living as a man. Meanwhile, Senovo has been hiding his shape-shifting curse, believing the wolf inside him to be a vicious killer. When our secrets are finally revealed to the village elders, we fear dragging Andoc down with us.Next in line to become Draebard’s tribal chieftain, Andoc endangers his position by continuing with such an unorthodox relationship... moreAndoc, Senovo, and I have defied convention by declaring our love for each other.I’ve become a pariah—a female who’s been quietly living as a man. Meanwhile, Senovo has been hiding his shape-shifting curse, believing the wolf inside him to be a vicious killer. When our secrets are finally revealed to the village elders, we fear dragging Andoc down with us.Next in line to become Draebard’s tribal chieftain, Andoc endangers his position by continuing with such an unorthodox relationship. But when Senovo and I are captured by the enemy, to save our lives he’ll have to risk more than his own future prospects.To get us back, he’ll be risking the fragile peace between Eburos and the Alyrion Empire.* * * The Horse Mistress  by USA Today bestseller R. A. Steffan is a 2016 Rainbow Award winning LGBT fantasy romance series.This series is part of the Eburosi Chronicles: The Horse Mistress  (4 books, complete) The Lion Mistress  (3 books, complete) The Dragon Mistress  (4 books, complete) Master of Hounds  (3 books, complete in early 2022) The War Mistress  (TBD, coming in late 2022)While loosely linked, each series may be read on its own. less

Senovo, Andoc, and I have refused to let circumstances tear us away from each other.Draebard’s tribal chieftain does not approve of Andoc’s decision to continue our unconventional three-way relationship. Now, on top of everything else, war is looming after the combined forces of Draebard and Meren destroyed the Alyrion Empire’s military outpost in northern Eburos.Senovo and I have long relied on Andoc to be our rock. Our touchstone... moreSenovo, Andoc, and I have refused to let circumstances tear us away from each other.Draebard’s tribal chieftain does not approve of Andoc’s decision to continue our unconventional three-way relationship. Now, on top of everything else, war is looming after the combined forces of Draebard and Meren destroyed the Alyrion Empire’s military outpost in northern Eburos.Senovo and I have long relied on Andoc to be our rock. Our touchstone. But when Andoc's future is shattered by betrayal and life-changing injury, it will fall to us to give our big-hearted warrior a new reason to live.For love to overcome despair, it’s going to take all three of us.* * * The Horse Mistress  by USA Today bestseller R. A. Steffan is a 2016 Rainbow Award winning LGBT fantasy romance series.This series is part of the Eburosi Chronicles: The Horse Mistress  (4 books, complete) The Lion Mistress  (3 books, complete) The Dragon Mistress  (4 books, complete) Master of Hounds  (3 books, coming in 2021) The War Mistress  (TBD, coming in 2022)While loosely linked, each series may be read on its own. less

**Book Four of the 2016 Rainbow Award Winning Series**War is coming to the island of Eburos. Andoc, Carivel, and Senovo can no longer live quietly in the shadows of the village of Draebard. As tribal Chieftain, Horse Mistress, and High Priest, it now falls to the three of them to organize a defense against the terrifyingly powerful Alyrion Empire. Senovo—a shape-shifter—has a desperate plan to save them all. But if he succeeds, it just might end up tearing the triad apart forever... more**Book Four of the 2016 Rainbow Award Winning Series**War is coming to the island of Eburos. Andoc, Carivel, and Senovo can no longer live quietly in the shadows of the village of Draebard. As tribal Chieftain, Horse Mistress, and High Priest, it now falls to the three of them to organize a defense against the terrifyingly powerful Alyrion Empire. Senovo—a shape-shifter—has a desperate plan to save them all. But if he succeeds, it just might end up tearing the triad apart forever.Perfect for open-minded fans of ménage and reverse harem romance, The Horse Mistress: Book 4 examines the balance between love and sacrifice, along with the hard choices thrust upon those in power when the past and the future collide. Author's note: This book contains sex. The sex is not remotely vanilla. Some of it is between two men who love each other. If any of those three facts made you go "Eww," please do the author a solid and don't download this book. less

Carivel was born female, but she has been secretly living as a boy for years in her adoptive village of Draebard. The last thing she needs is to fall for not one, but two unattainable men—a dominating warrior and a reluctant wolf-shifter with a horrific past. Now, the Alyrion Empire is poised to invade, and Carivel must choose whether to keep her secret or reveal it—not only to the men she loves, but also to the powerful female ruler whose army could help protect Draebard during the coming war... moreCarivel was born female, but she has been secretly living as a boy for years in her adoptive village of Draebard. The last thing she needs is to fall for not one, but two unattainable men—a dominating warrior and a reluctant wolf-shifter with a horrific past. Now, the Alyrion Empire is poised to invade, and Carivel must choose whether to keep her secret or reveal it—not only to the men she loves, but also to the powerful female ruler whose army could help protect Draebard during the coming war.Steamy and spellbinding, The Complete Horse Mistress Collection combines detailed world-building and a heartfelt romance between three noble, damaged people who have no one to turn to but each other.In addition to Books 1 through 4, The Horse Mistress boxset also contains an exclusive series epilogue not available anywhere else—Return of the Wolf.Author's note: This series contains descriptions of violence and graphic sex, including sex between men, sex with multiple partners (MMF), and elements of fully consensual BDSM within an established, loving relationship. Additionally, it deals with issues of gender identity and gender fluidity. It is intended for a mature audience. less