Soulstone Chronicles Series by K.M. Frontain

One unsanctioned robbery. One stolen item. In the city of Wistal, a sorcerer is planning a holy war that will engulf kingdoms. But a theft at his manor has delayed his agenda, pitting him against the hidden rulers of Wistal, the criminal Syndicate. The likely suspect is a thief, the father of a family of robbers and prostitutes. The sorcerer sets a trap, only to find that the thief's extraordinary youngest son is a wildcard to upset the most ambitious plans of gods and men... moreOne unsanctioned robbery. One stolen item. In the city of Wistal, a sorcerer is planning a holy war that will engulf kingdoms. But a theft at his manor has delayed his agenda, pitting him against the hidden rulers of Wistal, the criminal Syndicate. The likely suspect is a thief, the father of a family of robbers and prostitutes. The sorcerer sets a trap, only to find that the thief's extraordinary youngest son is a wildcard to upset the most ambitious plans of gods and men. This novel is the first in The Soulstone Chonicles series, which contains male-male romance and other glbtq subject matter. Warning: graphic horror elements. less

Betrayal and personal disaster; Kehfrey and Vik seek to free themselves and their family from the Shadow Master's clutches. The sorcerer's dark agenda threatens to overwhelm any softer emotions they are capable of feeling. They must win free or become murderous monsters who will have lost any remaining sense of humanity. (Third Edition. Content warning: Adult fiction. This novel is the second book in The Soulstone Chronicles.)

Kehfrey, infamous Pek assassin and plaything of the Shadow Master, hides his traumatic past as Herfod, the Turamen monk touted to be a living saint. He's become the confessor and close friend of the Ulmeniran monarch, but will this save him when Tehlm Sevet decides the time is at last right to invade the southern realms and take his reluctant lover back by force? Perhaps not. Herfod's beloved Nicky has re-entered his life, but as the King's mistress... moreKehfrey, infamous Pek assassin and plaything of the Shadow Master, hides his traumatic past as Herfod, the Turamen monk touted to be a living saint. He's become the confessor and close friend of the Ulmeniran monarch, but will this save him when Tehlm Sevet decides the time is at last right to invade the southern realms and take his reluctant lover back by force? Perhaps not. Herfod's beloved Nicky has re-entered his life, but as the King's mistress. And despite a friendship that has lasted eight years, Ugoth has grown suspicious of his confessor's continued attempts to occlude the truth about his childhood in Winfel. Can Herfod continue to be loyal to his king when Nicky stands between them and while Tehlm Sevet owns his soul? (Third Edition. Content warning: Adult fiction. Horror elements. This novel is the third book in The Soulstone Chronicles. This series contains male-male romance and other glbtq content.) less

What does a monster with an angel's soul do when a prince comes along to steal his girl? He wants to kill him, of course. When the gods meddle in the lives of mortals, personal disaster is assured, and disaster is coming for golem, girl and prince. In the land of Ulmenir, where kings boast the blood of gryphons, some things aren't quite as they seem. (Third Edition. Content warning: Adult fiction. This series contains male-male romance and other glbtq content... moreWhat does a monster with an angel's soul do when a prince comes along to steal his girl? He wants to kill him, of course. When the gods meddle in the lives of mortals, personal disaster is assured, and disaster is coming for golem, girl and prince. In the land of Ulmenir, where kings boast the blood of gryphons, some things aren't quite as they seem. (Third Edition. Content warning: Adult fiction. This series contains male-male romance and other glbtq content.)The Gryphon Taint: Volume One is the fourth novel chronologically in The Soulstone Chronicles, a fantasy adventure about an enigmatic deity reborn as a human being. The Gryphon Taint set can be read first in the series, since it was written before the Bound in Stone set, which can be considered a prequel. This is the least GLBTQ book in the series.For those who read the Bound in Stone set first, Herfod/Kehfrey returns to the series in a big way in The Gryphon Taint: Volume Three. He's also present in volume two of the Gryphon set. less

The adventures of the golem with an angel's soul continue in the capitol city of Durgven, where religion and family combine in an attempt to tear Ugoth and Hanicke apart. (Third Edition. Content warning: adult fiction. This series contains GLBTQ fiction. Fifth book in The Soulstone Chronicles epic.)

Disaster. The war is on with the Shadow Master, and Sticks, the former golem, must fight at Hanicke's side to prevail against Ugoth's brother Ufrid, who's learned the trick of becoming a gryphon. The gryphon taint is like to drive them all mad, Sticks included. (Third Edition. Content warning: Adult fiction. This novel is the sixth book in The Soulstone Chronicles.)

Ufrid Tyrunath, the heir apparent to the throne of Ulmenir, has been a hero, a leader, and a traitor. He's colluded with the Shadow Master, murdered his father, and violated his brother's wife. In retribution, he's been forced into slavery to an ancient half-elf female, grandmother of the woman he can never have. How can life get any worse? Oh, it can get much worse, if one has crossed the line of social decency and taken a certain renegade monk for a lover... moreUfrid Tyrunath, the heir apparent to the throne of Ulmenir, has been a hero, a leader, and a traitor. He's colluded with the Shadow Master, murdered his father, and violated his brother's wife. In retribution, he's been forced into slavery to an ancient half-elf female, grandmother of the woman he can never have. How can life get any worse? Oh, it can get much worse, if one has crossed the line of social decency and taken a certain renegade monk for a lover. Slavery will seem an easy burden by the time Ufrid learns the truth of former Abbot Herfod, revered living saint of the Turamen Order. And the promise of death will be but a small price to pay for having earned the secret. (Second Edition. Content warning: Adult fiction. This novel is the seventh in The Soulstone Chronicles.) less

The Ulmeniran army is on the march for home, and with it rides Herfod, the mortal avatar of an inscrutable god who has defied the comprehension of the pantheon for aeons beyond count. Ufrid, uncrowned king of Ulmenir, is well aware of what he takes to bed each night, but it hasn’t been easy, and life isn’t getting easier. His brother has returned from travels afar with a god in tow, a satyr who may well know who and what Herfod is... moreThe Ulmeniran army is on the march for home, and with it rides Herfod, the mortal avatar of an inscrutable god who has defied the comprehension of the pantheon for aeons beyond count. Ufrid, uncrowned king of Ulmenir, is well aware of what he takes to bed each night, but it hasn’t been easy, and life isn’t getting easier. His brother has returned from travels afar with a god in tow, a satyr who may well know who and what Herfod is. Worse yet, there is a secret watcher in the heavens, and he seems disapproving of the current path Herfod has chosen to take in life. (Second Edition. Content warning: Adult fiction. This novel is the eighth in The Soulstone Chronicles. ) less

Their first winter together is at an end, and the relationship between Ufrid, Nicky and Herfod has survived, but it has been a troubled association. Herfod has kept his doubts about Ufrid’s motives hidden, but he’s certain, because the Goddess subverted Ufrid last autumn, that his lover will soon betray him. Complicating the situation, Nicky has lost her sense of foresight... moreTheir first winter together is at an end, and the relationship between Ufrid, Nicky and Herfod has survived, but it has been a troubled association. Herfod has kept his doubts about Ufrid’s motives hidden, but he’s certain, because the Goddess subverted Ufrid last autumn, that his lover will soon betray him. Complicating the situation, Nicky has lost her sense of foresight. Something is going to happen, and Herfod can only hope that he will survive it long enough to keep Ugoth and his angel from destroying Ufrid. (Second Edition. Content warning: Adult fiction. Ninth novel in The Soulstone Chronicles.) less

He's been locked in a stone for sixty-two years, without body, without the warmth of life, and the one man who means more to him than anything in the world is about to commit suicide. How does a Shadow Master manoeuvre situations to his betterment despite a bodiless existence? Tehlm Sevet has never been reluctant to exploit people and circumstances and he's no less reluctant now... moreHe's been locked in a stone for sixty-two years, without body, without the warmth of life, and the one man who means more to him than anything in the world is about to commit suicide. How does a Shadow Master manoeuvre situations to his betterment despite a bodiless existence? Tehlm Sevet has never been reluctant to exploit people and circumstances and he's no less reluctant now. However that his beloved Kehfrey has abandoned him to a cold stone at the bottom of a subterranean lake, he will find a way to break free or bring his unwilling lover to him. (Content warning: adult fiction.) This is the tenth book in The Soulstone Chronicles. less

Get the ashes. Get the soulstone. Raise the Shadow Master. It sounds simple enough. However, life is never simple for the beloved teacher of the Ulmeniran gryphon royalty... moreGet the ashes. Get the soulstone. Raise the Shadow Master. It sounds simple enough. However, life is never simple for the beloved teacher of the Ulmeniran gryphon royalty. If Herfod can manage to recover from his near destruction at the hands of a too affectionate infant angel, he'll need to dodge the attention of Ugoth's gryphon forefather, survive a visit from Sticks' sire, appease both Ugoth's and Jenna's growing jealousy, and withstand the pressure of the Turamen brotherhood to take up his religious calling again, this despite that he's now married. If he can manage all that, then he'll get that soulstone at last and provide for the resurrection a container of ashes of questionable origin. Never let it be said that trouble only comes to Herfod. He'll foment his own the moment nobody's watching and pay back, with an avalanche of disasters, every annoyance perpetrated on him. (Content warning: Adult fiction.) This is the eleventh book in The Soulstone Chronicles less

A few seconds are all it takes to destroy the misconceptions of a lifetime, yet still burden a mortal-born god with more unanswered questions. Herfod, current avatar of the Ylf Lord, regains his divine heritage, but can a legacy of secrecy, betrayal and sorrow save him and his growing family of consorts from Mahall Ryn's enmity? And are the hidden allies of the premier angel, Hamen Rys, helping the situation or hindering its resolution? (Content warning: Adult fiction... moreA few seconds are all it takes to destroy the misconceptions of a lifetime, yet still burden a mortal-born god with more unanswered questions. Herfod, current avatar of the Ylf Lord, regains his divine heritage, but can a legacy of secrecy, betrayal and sorrow save him and his growing family of consorts from Mahall Ryn's enmity? And are the hidden allies of the premier angel, Hamen Rys, helping the situation or hindering its resolution? (Content warning: Adult fiction. This is the twelfth book in The Soulstone Chronicles. This series contains male-male romance and other glbtq content.) less