Guardians of the Gray Tower Series by Britt Kenley

As a member of the Guardians of the Gray Tower, Gibor Vane is unswervingly loyal to his king, but now that loyalty is in question. Someone has betrayed the king, and he is the main suspect. When Lael Monchmart shows up in his home village to bring Gibor in for questioning, Gibor is stunned. In the village to be close to his dying father, he feels emotionally wrecked by the news and by his reaction to Lael.Though Lael does not believe that Gibor is guilty, he must follow his orders... moreAs a member of the Guardians of the Gray Tower, Gibor Vane is unswervingly loyal to his king, but now that loyalty is in question. Someone has betrayed the king, and he is the main suspect. When Lael Monchmart shows up in his home village to bring Gibor in for questioning, Gibor is stunned. In the village to be close to his dying father, he feels emotionally wrecked by the news and by his reaction to Lael.Though Lael does not believe that Gibor is guilty, he must follow his orders. But the attraction he feels for Gibor is impossible to resist. When he learns that Gibor feels the same, he surrenders to the passion that overwhelms them both.As they journey to Winterreach and the fate that awaits Gibor, danger stalks them. They must learn to rely on each other and their growing feelings in order to survive.[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Historical Fantasy Romance, M/M, HEA] less

Guardian Caid Sharsen knows that he is unlovable. A scarred loner, he believes that his life as a Guardian is all he will ever have. Edrick Valemont has a reputation as a hedonist. Well-known for his numerous affairs, he flits from party to party and bed to bed indiscriminately, with apparently nothing on his mind but frivolous pleasure. When Caid and Edrick meet, the heat between the two men is undeniable... moreGuardian Caid Sharsen knows that he is unlovable. A scarred loner, he believes that his life as a Guardian is all he will ever have. Edrick Valemont has a reputation as a hedonist. Well-known for his numerous affairs, he flits from party to party and bed to bed indiscriminately, with apparently nothing on his mind but frivolous pleasure. When Caid and Edrick meet, the heat between the two men is undeniable. What starts out as a brief affair turns into something much deeper, but their relationship is complicated by Edrick’s secret.Edrick is a spy. Working for Javan, the spymaster, his job is to ferret out information about Angkeshi sympathizers within the city of Winterreach. Amid rumors of an attempted assassination, Caid and Edrick must overcome the scars of their pasts in order to save their king and their love. less

What does a man about to enter the priesthood do if he meets someone who makes him question his calling?Jai Weiling has come to Winterreach to spend his Time of Testing, a period that prospective priests spend experiencing the worldly pleasures they will forsake as priests of Salara.Guardian Brax Lockeed is content with his life until his eyes meet the green-eyed gaze of a stranger... moreWhat does a man about to enter the priesthood do if he meets someone who makes him question his calling?Jai Weiling has come to Winterreach to spend his Time of Testing, a period that prospective priests spend experiencing the worldly pleasures they will forsake as priests of Salara.Guardian Brax Lockeed is content with his life until his eyes meet the green-eyed gaze of a stranger. He knows that he should keep his hands off the young priest-to-be, especially since the Gray are currently kept busy trying to locate the man who was behind the assassination of their queen. But when Jai tells him that he wants Brax to become his lover, he can’t resist.Can their faith in one another save Emryn from a traitor? And will Jai give up his dreams of the priesthood for a life with Brax? less

Guardian Varian Dross has become a stinking drunk. He blames himself for the death of the queen because he was the guard on duty when she was poisoned. His loss of honor has driven him to seek forgetfulness at the bottom of a liquor bottle.As a former addict, Masun Eselin knows just how difficult it is to overcome the grip of drugs and alcohol. Asked by his best friend Rom to help Varian quit drinking, he is unable to refuse.Masun and Varian are not strangers to one another... moreGuardian Varian Dross has become a stinking drunk. He blames himself for the death of the queen because he was the guard on duty when she was poisoned. His loss of honor has driven him to seek forgetfulness at the bottom of a liquor bottle.As a former addict, Masun Eselin knows just how difficult it is to overcome the grip of drugs and alcohol. Asked by his best friend Rom to help Varian quit drinking, he is unable to refuse.Masun and Varian are not strangers to one another. Now thrown together by fate, the two men must face the powerful attraction they feel for one another. When they become lovers, they decide to work together to discover the identity of the mysterious duke who has conspired with the Angkeshi to kill the queen. Will they be able to find him before he can strike again? less

As ruler of Emryn, Kelan Rei has sacrificed much in the name of duty. He even gave up a life with the man he loved in order to provide the kingdom with an heir. Now his queen is dead, and he has the chance to finally be with the one man he has never forgotten, his wife’s brother, Teris Bas Rillian.Teris loved his sister and would never have done anything to hurt her, but now she is gone, and he begins to hope that his dream to be with Kelan might have a chance to come true... moreAs ruler of Emryn, Kelan Rei has sacrificed much in the name of duty. He even gave up a life with the man he loved in order to provide the kingdom with an heir. Now his queen is dead, and he has the chance to finally be with the one man he has never forgotten, his wife’s brother, Teris Bas Rillian.Teris loved his sister and would never have done anything to hurt her, but now she is gone, and he begins to hope that his dream to be with Kelan might have a chance to come true. Kelan has more to worry about than his relationship with Teris. Tiring of the Angkeshi problem, he has decided that a face-to-face meeting with their queen is needed. Is Queen Kalandra behind all the recent troubles in Emryn, or was it someone else? Kelan and Teris must discover the truth, but at what cost? less

King Kelan has ordered his Guardians to assassinate Kalandra, the Angkeshi queen. Figuring their best chance of destroying the sorceress is in her private chambers, Sayer Wils must find the only person in Emryn who has been in them, a man named Breccan Sarris. Sayer enlists the aid of bartender Jagger Fin, who has a network of sources in Emryn’s criminal underbelly.Since dragging himself from the gutter to make a good life for himself, Jagger has had no interest in politics... moreKing Kelan has ordered his Guardians to assassinate Kalandra, the Angkeshi queen. Figuring their best chance of destroying the sorceress is in her private chambers, Sayer Wils must find the only person in Emryn who has been in them, a man named Breccan Sarris. Sayer enlists the aid of bartender Jagger Fin, who has a network of sources in Emryn’s criminal underbelly.Since dragging himself from the gutter to make a good life for himself, Jagger has had no interest in politics. Unfortunately, when the Guardians discover the son of his partner has been arrested, he must agree to help Sayer in exchange for Rolfo’s freedom.As Sayer and Jagger begin their search, their need for one another erupts into something that neither has ever experienced before. When several attempts are made on their lives, the men realize how deep their feelings have grown, and that their love may be the only hope they have to survive. less

[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Historical Fantasy Romance, M/M, HEA]“Queen Kalandra must die!” This is the edict the Guardians receive from King Kelan. Guardian Pike Dunaven eagerly volunteers for the mission to assassinate the evil Angkeshi queen. He is a gambler and knows that this quest, fraught with danger, will need not only skill but incredible luck to pull it off... more[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Historical Fantasy Romance, M/M, HEA]“Queen Kalandra must die!” This is the edict the Guardians receive from King Kelan. Guardian Pike Dunaven eagerly volunteers for the mission to assassinate the evil Angkeshi queen. He is a gambler and knows that this quest, fraught with danger, will need not only skill but incredible luck to pull it off.However, when Breccan Sarris, the only man in Emryn who has been in Queen Kalandra’s private apartments, also volunteers for the mission, Pike is appalled. The man has no combat experience whatsoever. Not to mention Pike’s own lusty attraction to the man. But when Breccan proves his fitness in a physical challenge with Pike, Pike reluctantly concedes.Together the two men make the perilous journey into Angkesh. The whole journey is a gamble, but the men will soon learn that love is the biggest gamble of all. less

Guardian Quinlan Sanderling is thrilled to get the chance to travel with King Kelan to join Commander Lorn and his troops for the Emrynian invasion of Angkesh. There is also another reason why Quinlan is so excited. The man he has loved since he was a teenager will be there, and Quinlan has decided the time has come to make Gerritt Lorn see him as a man and not a boy.Gerritt Lorn is tired of battles and death. After this campaign against Angkesh, he plans to retire from the military life... moreGuardian Quinlan Sanderling is thrilled to get the chance to travel with King Kelan to join Commander Lorn and his troops for the Emrynian invasion of Angkesh. There is also another reason why Quinlan is so excited. The man he has loved since he was a teenager will be there, and Quinlan has decided the time has come to make Gerritt Lorn see him as a man and not a boy.Gerritt Lorn is tired of battles and death. After this campaign against Angkesh, he plans to retire from the military life. When he sees a young man hailing him in camp, he is immediately attracted. It is a shocking revelation to him that this is Quinlan Sanderling, the son of one of his oldest friends. But his response to the young man is undeniable.In the midst of war, can these two men overcome all the obstacles to their love, or will it die on the battlefield? less