Steel & Thunder Series by Dominic N. Ashen

Haven’t you ever wondered how your parents met?Orlun and Rurig have been married for a long time. Things may have gotten a little less exciting after having three children together, but it’s their life, and they wouldn’t trade it for anything else. So when a civil war threatens to tear apart their home and has them both working with the city’s militia, they’re not exactly happy about it.Jarek is a new recruit... moreHaven’t you ever wondered how your parents met?Orlun and Rurig have been married for a long time. Things may have gotten a little less exciting after having three children together, but it’s their life, and they wouldn’t trade it for anything else. So when a civil war threatens to tear apart their home and has them both working with the city’s militia, they’re not exactly happy about it.Jarek is a new recruit. Young and maybe a little naïve, he’s a lover, not a fighter—but he’ll do what he has to if it means protecting the people he cares about. Which might include Orlun and Rurig. There’s something brewing between the three of them, but is it strong enough to survive when tragedy strikes?This is a story about romance, awkward dates, and questionable parenting decisions. Set over twenty years before the events of Steel & Thunder, this prequel tells the tale of how these three men found each other and formed a family in the face of danger and uncertainty. This novella is for readers who like gay/male-on-male polyamorous romances with a heaping helping of orcs. less

***Named a Distinguished Favorite in the 2021 NYC Big Book Awards!***A fantastical spin on classic romance meets tabletop storytelling meets fantasy erotica!When David went exploring with his friends, he figured they might come across some old ruins or maybe even fight a few monsters. He never expected that he'd wind up captured by an orc and turned into his pet; he expected even less that he'd actually like it... more***Named a Distinguished Favorite in the 2021 NYC Big Book Awards!***A fantastical spin on classic romance meets tabletop storytelling meets fantasy erotica!When David went exploring with his friends, he figured they might come across some old ruins or maybe even fight a few monsters. He never expected that he'd wind up captured by an orc and turned into his pet; he expected even less that he'd actually like it. It all started when he was sitting in a jail cell, so desperate to escape that he agreed to trial by combat: The Ritual of Steel & Thunder. He opens the fight strong, but when his competitor manages to overpower him, things start to heat up and he realizes he may have signed on for more than he bargained for.Captain Khazak Ironstorm is the orc ranger responsible for David's arrest--and after defeating him in combat, his new owner. Initially amused by his slave's antics, something deeper begins to grow between them--something dark that draws Khazak in as much as it troubles him. More confounding than that are the feats of agility and speed his new pet seems able to perform as if they were nothing. What he does know is that if there is anyone capable of taming this barbaric human's behavior, it's him.A tale of romance mixed with some humor, adventure, and a heaping helping of kink. Read all about the journey of David and Khazak as they learn to understand each other and uncover the mysteries of the magical world around them. Readers who love kink, BDSM, Dom/sub, and other elements of male-on-male romance will love what this story has to offer. less

Will love be enough to save them from the coming storm?After a rocky start, David is settling into his new life with Khazak, the orc who is his... Owner? Friend? Lover? He's still figuring that out, and with his friends in jail for the next two months, he's got time. Or at least he will when he's not working with Khazak and the other rangers to keep the city of V'rok'sh Tah'lj safe. It would also be nice if the weird dreams he's been having would stop... moreWill love be enough to save them from the coming storm?After a rocky start, David is settling into his new life with Khazak, the orc who is his... Owner? Friend? Lover? He's still figuring that out, and with his friends in jail for the next two months, he's got time. Or at least he will when he's not working with Khazak and the other rangers to keep the city of V'rok'sh Tah'lj safe. It would also be nice if the weird dreams he's been having would stop. He's done a lot of growing (and not just emotionally), but he can't say this is where he saw himself winding up after leaving the knight academy. At least it's only temporary, right?For his part, Khazak has been all too happy to have David around. It's not that his life was boring, he was just used to his routine before the troublesome human entered his life and shook things up. Now he has someone to talk to, share his meals with; they're even working together. Plus, he finally has someone to take to the upcoming Uzu'gor festival like he's always wanted. Unfortunately, what starts with a simple robbery leads to the uncovering of a plot far more sinister, one that threatens not just the limited time he has left with David, but the entire city.A story full of humor, romance, mystery, and kinky outdoor orc festivals! Readers new and old will love this chapter in the continuing tale of David & Khazak and their developing relationship. If you love gay/male-on-male romances that features kink, BDSM, and Dom/sub elements, all set in an anachronistic fantasy world, this book is for you! less

Three fathers looking after a young man with daddy issues. What could possibly go wrong?It was just supposed to be a few quiet days with Khazak’s parents… David has been living in the orc city of V’rok’sh Tah’lj for a couple of months now, and things have been going pretty well. But when his owner, Khazak, is called away on official business, he gets stuck with the man’s fathers as babysitters... moreThree fathers looking after a young man with daddy issues. What could possibly go wrong?It was just supposed to be a few quiet days with Khazak’s parents… David has been living in the orc city of V’rok’sh Tah’lj for a couple of months now, and things have been going pretty well. But when his owner, Khazak, is called away on official business, he gets stuck with the man’s fathers as babysitters. He’s expecting a few quiet days of boredom, but he learns shortly after he arrives that these three orcs have plans for him of their own.Will David be able to handle all the challenges they throw at him, or will Khazak return to find that he just couldn’t cut it? A fun and steamy side-story in the Steel & Thunder universe! Set in the same time period as Storms & Sacrifice, follow David as he tries to navigate life among the orcs without Khazak by his side, and learns all about some of the city’s unspoken traditions firsthand.This story contains explicit depictions gay/male-on-male sex, including elements of BDSM, group sex, and concerns over loyalty, all wrapped up with a fun twist! less

Khazak has been feeling a little lost lately.By the age of thirty, he'd become the youngest Ranger Captain in his city's history. He thought he had the rest of his life figured out, until he was betrayed by people he trusted and was forced to resign. The one bright spot is David, his human lover and former captive (though "former" doesn't always apply in the bedroom). After coming so close to losing him, Khazak didn't think twice about leaving everything behind to follow him... moreKhazak has been feeling a little lost lately.By the age of thirty, he'd become the youngest Ranger Captain in his city's history. He thought he had the rest of his life figured out, until he was betrayed by people he trusted and was forced to resign. The one bright spot is David, his human lover and former captive (though "former" doesn't always apply in the bedroom). After coming so close to losing him, Khazak didn't think twice about leaving everything behind to follow him. Things are still new, but they have all the time in the world for David to grow comfortable with their relationship.David's having a rough time himself. After miraculously surviving a deadly attack, he's left looking for answers and seeking revenge on those responsible. His search brings him to the city of Pákannon, and he's not alone: not only is his entire team behind him, he has Khazak, the orc who loves him and once owned him (and technically, still does). Just as he's getting used to the idea of people knowing they're together, someone from his past shows up and threatens all of his progress in that area. Lucky for him, a side-quest to a mysterious city in the mountains should be exactly the distraction he needs. It's not like anything bad or dangerous could happen, right?This is a book filled with action, comedy, tent sex, giant snakes, and ghost stories! Read the next chapter of Khazak & David's story and join them as they explore the magical world they inhabit. Readers of gay/male-on-male romances that feature kinky power-exchange relationships, BDSM, and Dom/sub elements: this book is for you! less

David might have forgiven him, but can he forgive himself?Sacrificial cults, giant man-eating serpents, even ghosts - Khazak has seen it all lately, but with his avakesh David by his side, he knows they can weather any storm that blows their way. After unexpectedly doubling the size of their group and making a brief detour to the ruins of the ancient elven city of Karthani, things are finally back on track... moreDavid might have forgiven him, but can he forgive himself?Sacrificial cults, giant man-eating serpents, even ghosts - Khazak has seen it all lately, but with his avakesh David by his side, he knows they can weather any storm that blows their way. After unexpectedly doubling the size of their group and making a brief detour to the ruins of the ancient elven city of Karthani, things are finally back on track. As long as they keep following the road north, they’ll reach their destination in no time. The group just has to keep the stops they make and the trouble they cause to a minimum. Easy, right?David's been doing great. He’s got Khazak, his friends, and he's even been able to reconnect with his twin brother, Michael. Now all he needs is for things to stay on track, and once they reach Maname they’ll hopefully be able to figure out the strange things that have been happening since that fateful night in the Temple of Zeus. But of course, nothing is that simple, and when danger rears its ugly head, it not only puts his relationship with Khazak at risk, but threatens to reveal the dark truth of how they really met to everyone. This book is filled with laughs, adventure, would-be royalty, werewolves, and ridiculous costumes! Go on a journey with Khazak, David, and their friends as they continue their treacherous quest and explore more of the dangerous and magical world around them. If you like to read gay/male-on-male romances with Dom/sub elements, kinky relationships, and BDSM, give this story a try! less

Don’t do the crime unless you wanna do the time!David likes to think he’s a funny guy. He’s good at making people laugh and who doesn’t love a good prank? Turns out a lot of people, especially Chief Grandtooth, the one person Khazak can’t protect him from. As punishment, David is assigned service duty—”taking care” of the entire ranger station.Of course, it was Nylan who put him up to the prank in the first place. He feels terrible; the only person it was supposed to target was Ragnar... moreDon’t do the crime unless you wanna do the time!David likes to think he’s a funny guy. He’s good at making people laugh and who doesn’t love a good prank? Turns out a lot of people, especially Chief Grandtooth, the one person Khazak can’t protect him from. As punishment, David is assigned service duty—”taking care” of the entire ranger station.Of course, it was Nylan who put him up to the prank in the first place. He feels terrible; the only person it was supposed to target was Ragnar. So, in addition to dealing with his own punishment, he’s somehow going to have to make things up to David. And David is not going to make it easy for him.This is a tale of pranks gone wrong, mending friendships, and lots of different kinds of punishment. Enjoy this short and steamy side-story in the Steel & Thunder universe featuring some of your favorite characters. less