The Crown and the Collar Preorders & Cover Reveal

It’s the most magical time of the year: Orctober! If the title and image of the post didn’t make it clear: The Crown and the Collar is now available for preorder! The cover was drawn by Oxford Craik, the same cover artist for the Steel & Thunder series, and was inspired by 1941’s The Wolfman. Just, you know, sexier and gayer.

The book will be released on February 26th, 2024, and the paperback and hardcover editions will be listed soon. You can find the book for sale online at Amazon, B&N, Apple, and all of the other usual online book shops. The two preview chapters have also been updated to the published version, if you feel like giving them a reread! Here’s the synopsis:

He never saw himself as very special.

Peter has lived on a farm all his life. He loves nothing more than helping his parents tend to their fields and animals. Still, sometimes life in Weston can be a little too quiet; he can’t help but wonder what else is out there. Imagine his surprise when the crown prince of Litkalaa comes knocking and makes him an offer he can’t refuse: wear his collar and become the next royal consort.

Prince Makseka Blackclaw is used to getting everything he wants, which is why he doesn’t get why everyone is making such a big deal about his offer to Peter. He just wants to take the cute boy back to the castle where he’ll be pampered, well-fed, and maybe they’ll have some fun together too. Sadly, it may take more than a few mistakes to help him see how misguided some of his actions are, even if he means well.

This is a story about farming, werewolves, palace intrigue, and all sorts of secrets. Explore the island of Litkalaa and see what the royals are like behind closed doors through the eyes of a simple farm boy. This book features themes of gay/male-on-male romance with elements of Kink and BDSM—or in other words, a very good time!

In other news: last month’s Smut Lover’s Conference went amazingly! I had a great time seeing my old author friends and meeting new ones. At Saturday’s book signing, I completely sold out of every copy of Steel & Thunder, paperback and hardcover! I even had readers who flew out just to see me! I posted pictures on my socials, so go check ‘em out. I’m already signed up again for next year, and I hope I’ll see even more of you there.

Until next month, happy reading!

This Month on Patreon

October’s Patreon offerings:

• 10/7: The first chapter of a new story, Nylan & Ragnar, the tale of how these two went from friends to something more.
• 10/14: The Northlake Academy of Knighthood - Learn about the enrollment process and curriculum that David, Adam, and Liss once went through.
• 10/21: Nylan & Ragnar, Chapter 2 (because I screwed up!)
• 10/28: Poll Week! Vote for new Patreon stories and worldbuilding article.