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- The Pirate's Treasure
- A Marriage of Necessity
- Six Types of Apology
Prince Orion of Tyrion built a life based on hard work and honest principles. Busy working on a mine project that could seriously benefit the people of Tyrion, Orion's world was turned upside down when he learned he was to be married in just two days, to a man he'd never spoken to. A man who would expect Prince Orion to travel with him, seriously hampering his chances of getting his mine project underway.
Crown Prince Vincent of Faast led a charmed life. Everywhere he went, people clamored to attract and hold his attention, always agreeing with him no matter what he said. So, in keeping with Crown Prince Vincent's personality, when he decided to get married, it would be to the one man who barely glanced in his direction.
The problem was that old habits are often so ingrained a person can make a mistake without realizing it until it was too late. When Vincent does that, and Orion leaves, Vincent has to consider if his marriage was a huge mistake. When tragedy strikes those tenuous bonds are tested even further. Will these two princes finally get their Happy Ever After, or are there times when it's easier to say goodbye.
Six Types of Apology is an MM romance based in Lisa Oliver's fantasy world. It can be read as a standalone, although if you want to read about other couples mentioned briefly in this story, you can find their stories below.
The Infidelity Clause – Nikolas and Caspian
Don’t Judge A Prince by his Undergarments – Mintyn and Syrius
An Article of Lies – Xavier and Remy
The Pirate’s Treasure – Rojan and Petrov
A Marriage of Necessity – Jasper and Avalon
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Pairings: M-M
Heat Level: 4
Romantic Content: 5
Ending: Click here to reveal
Character Identities: Gay
Protagonist 1 Age: 36-45
Protagonist 2 Age: 26-35
Tropes: Arranged Pairing
Languages Available: English
Series Type: Same Universe / Various Characters
“You did it then.”
“I did indeed.” Crown Prince Vincent of Faast grinned at Morgan, his personal valet, as the man handed him his morning coffee. “It was a wonderful end to a successful and fun evening. Admittedly, it helped that King Oscar is a terrible card player, but the killer hand I got clinched the deal. I knew it would only be a matter of time before I got what I wanted.”
“I still fail to see why you’d want to marry Prince Orion in the first place.” Morgan turned away, picking up and folding the clothes Vincent had dropped on the floor when he’d got into the room in the early hours of the morning. “It’s not like you’ve ever spent any time with him, despite our many visits here.”
“Ah, but that’s the best reason right there.” Vincent beamed. Nothing was going to ruin his mood. “Tell me. Why doesn’t Orion fawn all over me, or want to get to know me?”
READ MORE“You mean like every other person you come across who are blinded by your charm, looks, and breeding?”
Vincent could see Morgan’s lips twitching. The man had been with him a long time and knew him so well. “Exactly. Everyone knows I am the prince of charm and a delight to be around. Yet Orion barely acknowledges my existence. Why is that?”
“I’m sure I can’t presume to know what Prince Orion might be thinking.” Morgan moved on from tidying the clothes, to straightening Vincent’s medals and jewelry on the dresser. “He has a reputation as being a very serious man who didn’t appear to enjoy the odd occasions when he appeared at social functions.”
“Don’t you ever get the urge to just ruffle his serious feathers?” Hugging his cup close to his chest, it made Vincent’s grin widen just thinking about it.
“It would hardly be seemly for me to be thinking about Prince Orion in any way at all.” Morgan turned from the dresser. “But why marriage, sir? Couldn’t you have talked to him and perhaps asked him why he appeared so serious all the time? You didn’t have to marry him to find that out. In fact, there’s no guarantee you will find out, even once you are married.”
“Spouses talk to each other, even if they don’t do much else, and we both know how attractive others find me. I can’t help it. I can’t see him remaining aloof for long.” Vincent was being perfectly blunt – it was the way he’d been born. Great genetics and an active lifestyle meant he attracted a wide variety of people who always liked being around him.
“Courting him might have helped ease him into the idea of being with you, as opposed to basically winning him in a card game.”
“Oh, courting him. Good idea.” Vincent snapped his fingers. “I need to send him gifts which means we get to go shopping. I’ve not done this type of shopping before. What items would make him want to be with me, do you think?”
“You buy gifts for your flavor of the week all the time,” Morgan reminded him.
“True, but I didn’t marry any of them.” Vincent sighed happily. “Just think, in two days my reign of being a playboy prince will be over, and I’ll be able to settle down with just one special person.”
“Are you sure you’re ready for that? You’ve enjoyed a very active and varied social life, with many close companions for years. Is that type of behavior allowed within the confines of your marriage contract?”
“No. That’s the beauty of it all. There will be nothing like that going on anymore.”
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