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Andrew Ashling

2012-06-21T19:28:29Z

Andrew Ashling: /* On the Web */

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ashling, Andrew}}
[[Category:Authors - A]] [[Category: Gay Authors]] [[Category: Gay Romance Authors]] [[Category:Gay|Gay Romance]] [[Category:Historical Romance Authors]] [[Category:LGBT Romance Authors]] [[Category:Male Romance Authors]] [[Category:M/M-Romance Authors]]

'''Andrew Ashling''' writes gay novels, m/m-romances

''last edited 2012-04-20''

== On the Web ==
* [http://www.ximerion.com Ximerion - ''The World of Anaxantis''] -- The author's own website.
* [http://andrew-ashling.livejournal.com Andrew Ashling's Livejournal] -- Some discussion; short notes; announcements.
* [http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4352895.Andrew_Ashling Andrew Ashling's Author Page on Goodreads] -- Reviews, discussions, announcements
* [http://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Ashling/e/B004ATYJQI/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 Andrew Ashling's Author Page on Amazon] -- Reviews, blog (syndicated), Twitter feed
* [http://www.ximerion.com/sample-chapters/bonds-of-hate-the-first-twelve-chapters/ Sample chapters] -- '''Read the first twelve chapters (60,000+ words) of ''Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse'' for free''' ''(These are the first chapters of the opening volume of this series: The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Bonds of Hate)''

== Books ==

=== Novels ===
* [[A Dish Served Cold]] - 2010 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

=== Series===

==== Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse ====
* '''The Invisible Chains''' ''(Books I - III)''
** Book I: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds Of Hate]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book II: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book III: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

* '''The Invisible Hands''' ''(Books IV - VI)''
** Book IV: [[The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit]] - 2012 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book V: The Invisible Hands - Part 2: Castling (''work in progress)

=== Short Stories ===
* [[Just Don't Mess With Us: Family Matters]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]]) -- Five short stories

== Reviews ==

The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds Of Hate

2012-06-21T19:28:09Z

Andrew Ashling: /* Book Description */

{{DEFAULTSORT:Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds of Hate, The}}
[[category:2011 Releases]] [[Category: Gay Erotica]] [[Category:Gay Romance]] [[Category: Historical]][[Category: Historical Fantasy]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2011
* '''Amazon Listing''': [http://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Chains-Randamor-Recluse-ebook/dp/B004ISLQYO?tag=ximerion-20 The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds of Hate]
==Book Description==
[[Image:cover-dtortr-01-200x300.jpg|200px|left|The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds of Hate]]
While the kingdom of ''Ximerion'' is threatened at its southern border by a major power, the high king sends his two youngest sons, the half brothers ''Anaxantis'' and ''Ehandar'', as Lord Governors to the Northern Marches where minor raids by wild barbarians are expected. Under the guidance of an old and trusted general, the king hopes to keep the young princes far from the major conflict in the south, while at the same time providing them with a valuable learning experience. The estranged half brothers are rivals, but soon they feel attracted to each other. As if this was not enough of a complication, they begin to suspect that they were set up by their own father. The result is a fierce struggle for power where the lines between hate and love become almost indistinguishable and where nothing is what it seems.
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'''Bonds of Hate''' is the first part of a story arc of three, '''The Invisible Chains'''.
It continues with '''[[The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear|Bonds Of Fear]]''' and ends with '''[[The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood|Bonds Of Blood]]'''.
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Wordcount: 122,500+
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[http://www.ximerion.com/sample-chapters/bonds-of-hate-the-first-twelve-chapters/ Sample chapters] -- '''Read the first twelve chapters (60,000+ words) of ''Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse'' for free''' ''(These are the first chapters of the opening volume of this series: The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Bonds of Hate)''

The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear

2012-06-21T19:27:44Z

Andrew Ashling: /* Book Description */

{{DEFAULTSORT:Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds of Fear, The}}
[[category:2011 Releases]] [[Category: Gay Erotica]] [[Category:Gay Romance]] [[Category: Historical]][[Category: Historical Fantasy]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2011
* '''Amazon Listing''': [http://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Chains-Randamor-Recluse-ebook/dp/B00513MMW0?tag=ximerion-20 The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds of Fear]
==Book Description==
[[Image:cover-dtortr-02-200x300.jpg|200px|left|The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds of Fear]]
Anaxantis, prince of Ximerion.

Is the strain becoming too much?

The threat of a barbarian invasion is imminent now, and the resources to organize the defense meager, to say the least. Moreover, the high king, father of the princes, begins to worry that one of his intrepid sons might do irreparable damage to the kingdom by provoking a force, greater than they can handle. Then there is the tortured relationship between Anaxantis and Ehandar...

Luckily for him, queen Emelasuntha, his mother, has Anaxantis's back. But will it be enough?

A lot of new characters, each with their own story, appear on the stage. Young pages, some cute, some haughty and arrogant, a mysterious, barbarian prince and a ruthless baron are just a few of them.
Between all the turmoil of a country in upheaval, there is still room for love, tenderness, and laughter.
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'''Bonds of Fear''' is the second part of a story arc of three, '''The Invisible Chains'''.
It began with '''[[The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds Of Hate|Bonds Of Hate]]''' and ends with '''[[The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood|Bonds Of Blood]]'''.
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Wordcount: 137,500+
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[http://www.ximerion.com/sample-chapters/bonds-of-hate-the-first-twelve-chapters/ Sample chapters] -- '''Read the first twelve chapters (60,000+ words) of ''Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse'' for free''' ''(These are the first chapters of the opening volume of this series: The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Bonds of Hate)''

The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear

2012-06-21T19:27:31Z

Andrew Ashling: /* Book Description */

{{DEFAULTSORT:Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds of Fear, The}}
[[category:2011 Releases]] [[Category: Gay Erotica]] [[Category:Gay Romance]] [[Category: Historical]][[Category: Historical Fantasy]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2011
* '''Amazon Listing''': [http://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Chains-Randamor-Recluse-ebook/dp/B00513MMW0?tag=ximerion-20 The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds of Fear]
==Book Description==
[[Image:cover-dtortr-02-200x300.jpg|200px|left|The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds of Fear]]
Anaxantis, prince of Ximerion.

Is the strain becoming too much?

The threat of a barbarian invasion is imminent now, and the resources to organize the defense meager, to say the least. Moreover, the high king, father of the princes, begins to worry that one of his intrepid sons might do irreparable damage to the kingdom by provoking a force, greater than they can handle. Then there is the tortured relationship between Anaxantis and Ehandar...

Luckily for him, queen Emelasuntha, his mother, has Anaxantis's back. But will it be enough?

A lot of new characters, each with their own story, appear on the stage. Young pages, some cute, some haughty and arrogant, a mysterious, barbarian prince and a ruthless baron are just a few of them.
Between all the turmoil of a country in upheaval, there is still room for love, tenderness, and laughter.
-----
'''Bonds of Fear''' is the second part of a story arc of three, '''The Invisible Chains'''.
It began with '''[[The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds Of Hate|Bonds Of Hate]]''' and ends with '''[[The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood|Bonds Of Blood]]'''.
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Wordcount: 137,500+
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[http://www.ximerion.com/sample-chapters/bonds-of-hate-the-first-twelve-chapters/ Sample chapters] -- '''Read the first twelve chapters (60,000+ words) of ''Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse'' for free''' ''(These are the first chapters of the opening volume of this series: The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Bonds of Hate)''

The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood

2012-06-21T19:27:05Z

Andrew Ashling: /* Book Description */

{{DEFAULTSORT:Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds of Blood, The}}
[[category:2011 Releases]] [[Category: Gay Erotica]] [[Category:Gay Romance]] [[Category: Historical]][[Category: Historical Fantasy]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2011
* '''Amazon Listing''': [http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FInvisible-Chains-Randamor-Recluse-ebook%2Fdp%2FB0058OIY4W%3Fs%3Ddigital-text%26ie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1309390478%26sr%3D1-1&tag=ximerion-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325 The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds of Blood]
==Book Description==
[[Image:cover-dtortr-03-200x300.jpg|200px|left|The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds of Blood]]
Anaxantis, prince of Ximerion.

Not certain who he can trust, Anaxantis keeps recruiting and training troops, with dogged tenacity, to face the barbarian invasion.

Who is the spy, leaking information to his father, the high king? What to do about the new arrival who tries to free his brother? Was the barbarian prince really captured or does he have a hidden agenda?

Amid all the preparations for war, Lorcko of Iramid is looking for love. True love, this time. However, his reputation is working against him.

Anaxantis has his own troubles in the love department.

Soon he will be forced to make some hard decisions. Is he up to it, or will he finally buckle down under the strain?
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'''Bonds of Blood''' is the third and final part of a story arc of three, '''The Invisible Chains'''.
It began with '''[[The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds Of Hate|Bonds Of Hate]]''' and continued with '''[[The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear|Bonds Of Fear]]'''.
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Wordcount: 139,000+
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[http://www.ximerion.com/sample-chapters/bonds-of-hate-the-first-twelve-chapters/ Sample chapters] -- '''Read the first twelve chapters (60,000+ words) of ''Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse'' for free''' ''(These are the first chapters of the opening volume of this series: The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Bonds of Hate)''

The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit

2012-06-21T19:26:35Z

Andrew Ashling: /* Book Description */

{{DEFAULTSORT:Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit}}
[[category:2012 Releases]] [[Category: Gay Erotica]] [[Category:Gay Romance]] [[Category: Historical]][[Category: Historical Fantasy]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2012
* '''Amazon Listing''': [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007VN92WG?tag=ximerion-20 The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit]
==Book Description==
[[Image:cover-dtortr-04-200x300.jpg‎|200px|left|The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds of Hate]]
The threat of the barbarian invasion by the wild Mukthar tribes has been averted, and Anaxantis is starting to colonize the Renuvian Plains. There still remains a lot to be done — and that goes double for his private life.

Meanwhile in the independent city state of Naodyma a young man, Lexyntas, sells himself into slavery to provide for his younger siblings. Another one, Antybion, seeks the hospitality of rich relatives in Rhonoma. Arranulf still pines after Hemarchidas.

Then disturbing news reaches Anaxantis. His father, the high king of Ximerion, is marching almost half of his troops toward the capital, Ormidon, to be decommissioned. Is he really disbanding them, notwithstanding the threat in the South? Or is it just a pretext to move them nearer to the territory of his rebellious lord governor and son, Anaxantis?

The warlord suddenly finds himself in need of hard intelligence, and it's not that easy to come by…
-----
'''Gambit''' is the first part of a story arc of three, '''The Invisible Hands'''.
It will continue with '''Castling''' later this year, and end with '''Mate'''.
-----
Wordcount: ±151,000+ words
-----
[http://www.ximerion.com/sample-chapters/bonds-of-hate-the-first-twelve-chapters/ Sample chapters] -- '''Read the first twelve chapters (60,000+ words) of ''Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse'' for free''' ''(These are the first chapters of the opening volume of this series: The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Bonds of Hate)''

The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit

2012-06-21T19:24:33Z

Andrew Ashling: /* Book Description */

The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood

2012-06-21T19:23:43Z

Andrew Ashling: /* Book Description */

The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear

2012-06-21T19:22:52Z

Andrew Ashling: /* Book Description */

The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds Of Hate

2012-06-21T19:21:55Z

Andrew Ashling: /* Book Description */

The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds Of Hate

2012-06-21T19:21:21Z

Andrew Ashling: /* Book Description */

Andrew Ashling

2012-06-21T19:20:24Z

Andrew Ashling: /* On the Web */

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ashling, Andrew}}
[[Category:Authors - A]] [[Category: Gay Authors]] [[Category: Gay Romance Authors]] [[Category:Gay|Gay Romance]] [[Category:Historical Romance Authors]] [[Category:LGBT Romance Authors]] [[Category:Male Romance Authors]] [[Category:M/M-Romance Authors]]

'''Andrew Ashling''' writes gay novels, m/m-romances

''last edited 2012-04-20''

== On the Web ==
* [http://www.ximerion.com Ximerion - ''The World of Anaxantis''] -- The author's own website.
* [http://andrew-ashling.livejournal.com Andrew Ashling's Livejournal] -- Some discussion; short notes; announcements.
* [http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4352895.Andrew_Ashling Andrew Ashling's Author Page on Goodreads] -- Reviews, discussions, announcements
* [http://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Ashling/e/B004ATYJQI/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 Andrew Ashling's Author Page on Amazon] -- Reviews, blog (syndicated), Twitter feed
* [http://www.ximerion.com/sample-chapters/bonds-of-hate-the-first-twelve-chapters/ Sample chapters] -- '''Read the first twelve chapters (60,000+ words) of ''Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse'' for free'''

== Books ==

=== Novels ===
* [[A Dish Served Cold]] - 2010 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

=== Series===

==== Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse ====
* '''The Invisible Chains''' ''(Books I - III)''
** Book I: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds Of Hate]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book II: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book III: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

* '''The Invisible Hands''' ''(Books IV - VI)''
** Book IV: [[The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit]] - 2012 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book V: The Invisible Hands - Part 2: Castling (''work in progress)

=== Short Stories ===
* [[Just Don't Mess With Us: Family Matters]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]]) -- Five short stories

== Reviews ==

Andrew Ashling

2012-06-21T19:19:41Z

Andrew Ashling: /* On the Web */

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ashling, Andrew}}
[[Category:Authors - A]] [[Category: Gay Authors]] [[Category: Gay Romance Authors]] [[Category:Gay|Gay Romance]] [[Category:Historical Romance Authors]] [[Category:LGBT Romance Authors]] [[Category:Male Romance Authors]] [[Category:M/M-Romance Authors]]

'''Andrew Ashling''' writes gay novels, m/m-romances

''last edited 2012-04-20''

== On the Web ==
* [http://www.ximerion.com Ximerion - ''The World of Anaxantis''] -- The author's own website.
* [http://andrew-ashling.livejournal.com Andrew Ashling's Livejournal] -- Some discussion; short notes; announcements.
* [http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4352895.Andrew_Ashling Andrew Ashling's Author Page on Goodreads] -- Reviews, discussions, announcements
* [http://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Ashling/e/B004ATYJQI/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 Andrew Ashling's Author Page on Amazon] -- Reviews, blog (syndicated), Twitter feed
* [http://www.ximerion.com/sample-chapters/bonds-of-hate-the-first-twelve-chapters/ Sample chapters] -- '''Read the first twelve chapters (60,000+ words) of Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse for free'''

== Books ==

=== Novels ===
* [[A Dish Served Cold]] - 2010 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

=== Series===

==== Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse ====
* '''The Invisible Chains''' ''(Books I - III)''
** Book I: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds Of Hate]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book II: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book III: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

* '''The Invisible Hands''' ''(Books IV - VI)''
** Book IV: [[The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit]] - 2012 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book V: The Invisible Hands - Part 2: Castling (''work in progress)

=== Short Stories ===
* [[Just Don't Mess With Us: Family Matters]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]]) -- Five short stories

== Reviews ==

Andrew Ashling

2012-04-20T11:54:16Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ashling, Andrew}}
[[Category:Authors - A]] [[Category: Gay Authors]] [[Category: Gay Romance Authors]] [[Category:Gay|Gay Romance]] [[Category:Historical Romance Authors]] [[Category:LGBT Romance Authors]] [[Category:Male Romance Authors]] [[Category:M/M-Romance Authors]]

'''Andrew Ashling''' writes gay novels, m/m-romances

''last edited 2012-04-20''

== On the Web ==
* [http://www.ximerion.com Ximerion - ''The World of Anaxantis''] -- The author's own website.
* [http://andrew-ashling.livejournal.com Andrew Ashling's Livejournal] -- Some discussion; short notes; announcements.
* [http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4352895.Andrew_Ashling Andrew Ashling's Author Page on Goodreads] -- Reviews, discussions, announcements
* [http://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Ashling/e/B004ATYJQI/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 Andrew Ashling's Author Page on Amazon] -- Reviews, blog (syndicated), Twitter feed

== Books ==

=== Novels ===
* [[A Dish Served Cold]] - 2010 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

=== Series===

==== Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse ====
* '''The Invisible Chains''' ''(Books I - III)''
** Book I: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds Of Hate]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book II: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book III: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

* '''The Invisible Hands''' ''(Books IV - VI)''
** Book IV: [[The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit]] - 2012 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book V: The Invisible Hands - Part 2: Castling (''work in progress)

=== Short Stories ===
* [[Just Don't Mess With Us: Family Matters]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]]) -- Five short stories

== Reviews ==

Andrew Ashling

2012-04-20T11:53:36Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ashling, Andrew}}
[[Category:Authors - A]] [[Category: Gay Authors]] [[Category: Gay Romance Authors]] [[Category:Gay|Gay Romance]] [[Category:Historical Romance Authors]] [[Category:LGBT Romance Authors]] [[Category:Male Romance Authors]] [[Category:M/M-Romance Authors]]

'''Andrew Ashling''' writes gay novels, m/m-romances

''last edited 2011-12-10''

== On the Web ==
* [http://www.ximerion.com Ximerion - ''The World of Anaxantis''] -- The author's own website.
* [http://andrew-ashling.livejournal.com Andrew Ashling's Livejournal] -- Some discussion; short notes; announcements.
* [http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4352895.Andrew_Ashling Andrew Ashling's Author Page on Goodreads] -- Reviews, discussions, announcements
* [http://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Ashling/e/B004ATYJQI/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 Andrew Ashling's Author Page on Amazon] -- Reviews, blog (syndicated), Twitter feed

== Books ==

=== Novels ===
* [[A Dish Served Cold]] - 2010 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

=== Series===

==== Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse ====
* '''The Invisible Chains''' ''(Books I - III)''
** Book I: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds Of Hate]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book II: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book III: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

* '''The Invisible Hands''' ''(Books IV - VI)''
** Book IV: [[The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit]] - 2012 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book V: The Invisible Hands - Part 2: Castling (''work in progress)

=== Short Stories ===
* [[Just Don't Mess With Us: Family Matters]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]]) -- Five short stories

== Reviews ==

The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit

2012-04-19T18:22:33Z

Andrew Ashling:

The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit

2012-04-18T23:10:41Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit}}
[[category:2012 Releases]] [[Category: Gay Erotica]] [[Category:Gay Romance]] [[Category: Historical]][[Category: Historical Fantasy]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2012
* '''Amazon Listing''': ''will be published April, 20-21 2012''
==Book Description==
[[Image:cover-dtortr-04-200x300.jpg‎|200px|left|The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds of Hate]]
The threat of the barbarian invasion by the wild Mukthar tribes has been averted, and Anaxantis is starting to colonize the Renuvian Plains. There still remains a lot to be done — and that goes double for his private life.

Meanwhile in the independent city state of Naodyma a young man, Lexyntas, sells himself into slavery to provide for his younger siblings. Another one, Antybion, seeks the hospitality of rich relatives in Rhonoma. Arranulf still pines after Hemarchidas.

Then disturbing news reaches Anaxantis. His father, the high king of Ximerion, is marching almost half of his troops toward the capital, Ormidon, to be decommissioned. Is he really disbanding them, notwithstanding the threat in the South? Or is it just a pretext to move them nearer to the territory of his rebellious lord governor and son, Anaxantis?

The warlord suddenly finds himself in need of hard intelligence, and it's not that easy to come by…
-----
'''Gambit''' is the first part of a story arc of three, '''The Invisible Hands'''.
It will continue with '''Castling''' later this year, and end with '''Mate'''.
-----
Wordcount: ±151,000+ words

The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit

2012-04-18T23:09:48Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit}}
[[category:2012 Releases]] [[Category: Gay Erotica]] [[Category:Gay Romance]] [[Category: Historical]][[Category: Historical Fantasy]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2012
* '''Amazon Listing''': ''will be published in April 2012''
==Book Description==
[[Image:cover-dtortr-04-200x300.jpg‎|200px|left|The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds of Hate]]
The threat of the barbarian invasion by the wild Mukthar tribes has been averted, and Anaxantis is starting to colonize the Renuvian Plains. There still remains a lot to be done — and that goes double for his private life.

Meanwhile in the independent city state of Naodyma a young man, Lexyntas, sells himself into slavery to provide for his younger siblings. Another one, Antybion, seeks the hospitality of rich relatives in Rhonoma. Arranulf still pines after Hemarchidas.

Then disturbing news reaches Anaxantis. His father, the high king of Ximerion, is marching almost half of his troops toward the capital, Ormidon, to be decommissioned. Is he really disbanding them, notwithstanding the threat in the South? Or is it just a pretext to move them nearer to the territory of his rebellious lord governor and son, Anaxantis?

The warlord suddenly finds himself in need of hard intelligence, and it's not that easy to come by…
-----
'''Gambit''' is the first part of a story arc of three, '''The Invisible Hands'''.
It will continue with '''Castling''' later this year, and end with '''Mate'''.
-----
Wordcount: ±151,000+ words

File:Cover-dtortr-04-200x300.jpg

2012-04-18T23:08:50Z

Andrew Ashling: Cover of "The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit (Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse - Book IV)" by Andrew Ashling

Cover of "The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit (Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse - Book IV)" by Andrew Ashling

The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit

2012-04-18T02:39:41Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit}}
[[category:2012 Releases]] [[Category: Gay Erotica]] [[Category:Gay Romance]] [[Category: Historical]][[Category: Historical Fantasy]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2012
* '''Amazon Listing''': ''will be published in April 2012''
==Book Description==
[[Image:cover-dtortr-04-200x300-temp.jpg‎|200px|left|The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds of Hate]]
The threat of the barbarian invasion by the wild Mukthar tribes has been averted, and Anaxantis is starting to colonize the Renuvian Plains. There still remains a lot to be done — and that goes double for his private life.

Meanwhile in the independent city state of Naodyma a young man, Lexyntas, sells himself into slavery to provide for his younger siblings. Another one, Antybion, seeks the hospitality of rich relatives in Rhonoma. Arranulf still pines after Hemarchidas.

Then disturbing news reaches Anaxantis. His father, the high king of Ximerion, is marching almost half of his troops toward the capital, Ormidon, to be decommissioned. Is he really disbanding them, notwithstanding the threat in the South? Or is it just a pretext to move them nearer to the territory of his rebellious lord governor and son, Anaxantis?

The warlord suddenly finds himself in need of hard intelligence, and it's not that easy to come by…
-----
'''Gambit''' is the first part of a story arc of three, '''The Invisible Hands'''.
It will continue with '''Castling''' later this year, and end with '''Mate'''.
-----
Wordcount: ±151,000+ words

The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit

2012-04-03T12:50:45Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit}}
[[category:2012 Releases]] [[Category: Gay Erotica]] [[Category:Gay Romance]] [[Category: Historical]][[Category: Historical Fantasy]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2012
* '''Amazon Listing''': ''will be published in April 2012''
==Book Description==
[[Image:cover-dtortr-04-200x300-temp.jpg‎|200px|left|The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds of Hate]]
The threat of the barbarian invasion by the wild Mukthar tribes has been averted, and Anaxantis is starting to colonize the Renuvian Plains. There still remains a lot to be done — and that goes double for his private life.

Meanwhile in the independent city state of Naodyma a young man, Lexyntas, sells himself into slavery to provide for his younger siblings. Another one, Antybion, seeks the hospitality of rich relatives in Rhonoma. Arranulf still pines after Hemarchidas.

Then disturbing news reaches Anaxantis. His father, the high king of Ximerion, is marching almost half of his troops toward the capital, Ormidon, to be decommissioned. Is he really disbanding them, notwithstanding the threat in the South? Or is it just a pretext to move them nearer to the territory of his rebellious lord governor and son, Anaxantis?

The warlord suddenly finds himself in need of hard intelligence, and it's not that easy to come by…
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'''Gambit''' is the first part of a story arc of three, '''The Invisible Hands'''.
It will continue with '''Castling''' later this year, and end with '''Mate'''.
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The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit

2012-04-03T12:49:54Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit}}
[[category:2012 Releases]] [[Category: Gay Erotica]] [[Category:Gay Romance]] [[Category: Historical]][[Category: Historical Fantasy]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2012
* '''Amazon Listing''':
==Book Description==
[[Image:cover-dtortr-04-200x300-temp.jpg‎|200px|left|The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds of Hate]]
The threat of the barbarian invasion by the wild Mukthar tribes has been averted, and Anaxantis is starting to colonize the Renuvian Plains. There still remains a lot to be done — and that goes double for his private life.

Meanwhile in the independent city state of Naodyma a young man, Lexyntas, sells himself into slavery to provide for his younger siblings. Another one, Antybion, seeks the hospitality of rich relatives in Rhonoma. Arranulf still pines after Hemarchidas.

Then disturbing news reaches Anaxantis. His father, the high king of Ximerion, is marching almost half of his troops toward the capital, Ormidon, to be decommissioned. Is he really disbanding them, notwithstanding the threat in the South? Or is it just a pretext to move them nearer to the territory of his rebellious lord governor and son, Anaxantis?

The warlord suddenly finds himself in need of hard intelligence, and it's not that easy to come by…
-----
'''Gambit''' is the first part of a story arc of three, '''The Invisible Hands'''.
It will continue with '''Castling''' later this year, and end with '''Mate'''.
-----
Wordcount:

The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit

2012-04-03T12:48:13Z

Andrew Ashling: Created page with "{{DEFAULTSORT:Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit}} category:2012 Releases Category: Gay Erotica Category:Gay Romance Category: Historical[[Category: Historical Fant..."

{{DEFAULTSORT:Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit}}
[[category:2012 Releases]] [[Category: Gay Erotica]] [[Category:Gay Romance]] [[Category: Historical]][[Category: Historical Fantasy]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2012
* '''Amazon Listing''':
==Book Description==
[[Image:cover-dtortr-04-200x300-temp.jpg‎|200px|left|The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds of Hate]]
While the kingdom of ''Ximerion'' is threatened at its southern border by a major power, the high king sends his two youngest sons, the half brothers ''Anaxantis'' and ''Ehandar'', as Lord Governors to the Northern Marches where minor raids by wild barbarians are expected. Under the guidance of an old and trusted general, the king hopes to keep the young princes far from the major conflict in the south, while at the same time providing them with a valuable learning experience. The estranged half brothers are rivals, but soon they feel attracted to each other. As if this was not enough of a complication, they begin to suspect that they were set up by their own father. The result is a fierce struggle for power where the lines between hate and love become almost indistinguishable and where nothing is what it seems.
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'''Gambit''' is the first part of a story arc of three, '''The Invisible Hands'''.
It will continue with '''Castling''' later this year, and end with '''Mate'''.
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Wordcount:

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2012-04-03T12:43:52Z

Andrew Ashling: Temporary cover of "The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit (Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse - Book IV)" by Andrew Ashling

Temporary cover of "The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit (Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse - Book IV)" by Andrew Ashling

Andrew Ashling

2012-04-03T12:37:18Z

Andrew Ashling: /* Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse */

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ashling, Andrew}}
[[Category:Authors - A]] [[Category: Gay Authors]] [[Category: Gay Romance Authors]] [[Category:Gay|Gay Romance]] [[Category:Historical Romance Authors]] [[Category:LGBT Romance Authors]] [[Category:Male Romance Authors]] [[Category:M/M-Romance Authors]]

'''Andrew Ashling''' writes gay novels, m/m-romances

''last edited 2011-12-10''

== On the Web ==
* [http://www.ximerion.com Ximerion - ''The World of Anaxantis''] -- The author's own website.
* [http://andrew-ashling.livejournal.com Andrew Ashling's Livejournal] -- Some discussion; short notes; announcements.
* [http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4352895.Andrew_Ashling Andrew Ashling's Author Page on Goodreads] -- Reviews, discussions, announcements
* [http://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Ashling/e/B004ATYJQI/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 Andrew Ashling's Author Page on Amazon] -- Reviews, blog (syndicated), Twitter feed

== Books ==

=== Novels ===
* [[A Dish Served Cold]] - 2010 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

=== Series===

==== Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse ====
* '''The Invisible Chains''' ''(Books I - III)''
** Book I: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds Of Hate]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book II: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book III: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

* '''The Invisible Hands''' ''(Books IV - VI)''
** Book IV: [[The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit]] (''will be published in April 2012'')
** Book V: The Invisible Hands - Part 2: Castling (''work in progress)

=== Short Stories ===
* [[Just Don't Mess With Us: Family Matters]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]]) -- Five short stories

== Reviews ==

Andrew Ashling

2011-12-10T17:30:50Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ashling, Andrew}}
[[Category:Authors - A]] [[Category: Gay Authors]] [[Category: Gay Romance Authors]] [[Category:Gay|Gay Romance]] [[Category:Historical Romance Authors]] [[Category:LGBT Romance Authors]] [[Category:Male Romance Authors]] [[Category:M/M-Romance Authors]]

'''Andrew Ashling''' writes gay novels, m/m-romances

''last edited 2011-12-10''

== On the Web ==
* [http://www.ximerion.com Ximerion - ''The World of Anaxantis''] -- The author's own website.
* [http://andrew-ashling.livejournal.com Andrew Ashling's Livejournal] -- Some discussion; short notes; announcements.
* [http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4352895.Andrew_Ashling Andrew Ashling's Author Page on Goodreads] -- Reviews, discussions, announcements
* [http://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Ashling/e/B004ATYJQI/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 Andrew Ashling's Author Page on Amazon] -- Reviews, blog (syndicated), Twitter feed

== Books ==

=== Novels ===
* [[A Dish Served Cold]] - 2010 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

=== Series===

==== Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse ====
* '''The Invisible Chains''' ''(Books I - III)''
** Book I: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds Of Hate]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book II: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book III: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

* '''The Invisible Hands''' ''(Books IV - VI)''
** Book IV: The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit (''work in progress: as of December 2011 in editing-stage'')
** Book V: The Invisible Hands - Part 2: Castling (''work in progress)

=== Short Stories ===
* [[Just Don't Mess With Us: Family Matters]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]]) -- Five short stories

== Reviews ==

Andrew Ashling

2011-08-21T11:15:11Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ashling, Andrew}}
[[Category:Authors - A]] [[Category: Gay Authors]] [[Category: Gay Romance Authors]] [[Category:Gay|Gay Romance]] [[Category:Historical Romance Authors]] [[Category:LGBT Romance Authors]] [[Category:Male Romance Authors]] [[Category:M/M-Romance Authors]]

'''Andrew Ashling''' writes gay novels, m/m-romances

''last edited 2011-08-02''

== On the Web ==
* [http://www.ximerion.com Ximerion - ''The World of Anaxantis''] -- The author's own website.
* [http://andrew-ashling.livejournal.com Andrew Ashling's Livejournal] -- Some discussion; short notes; announcements.
* [http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4352895.Andrew_Ashling Andrew Ashling's Author Page on Goodreads] -- Reviews, discussions, announcements
* [http://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Ashling/e/B004ATYJQI/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 Andrew Ashling's Author Page on Amazon] -- Reviews, blog (syndicated), Twitter feed

== Books ==

=== Novels ===
* [[A Dish Served Cold]] - 2010 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

=== Series===

==== Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse ====
* '''The Invisible Chains''' ''(Books I - III)''
** Book I: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds Of Hate]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book II: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book III: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

* '''The Invisible Hands''' ''(Books IV - VI)''
** Book IV: The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit (''work in progress'')

=== Short Stories ===
* [[Just Don't Mess With Us: Family Matters]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]]) -- Five short stories

== Reviews ==

Andrew Ashling

2011-08-21T11:00:35Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ashling, Andrew}}
[[Category:Authors - A]] [[Category: Gay Authors]] [[Category: Gay Romance Authors]] [[Category:Gay|Gay Romance]] [[Category:Historical Romance Authors]] [[Category:LGBT Romance Authors]] [[Category:M/M-Romance Authors]]

'''Andrew Ashling''' writes gay novels, m/m-romances

''last edited 2011-08-02''

== On the Web ==
* [http://www.ximerion.com Ximerion - ''The World of Anaxantis''] -- The author's own website.
* [http://andrew-ashling.livejournal.com Andrew Ashling's Livejournal] -- Some discussion; short notes; announcements.
* [http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4352895.Andrew_Ashling Andrew Ashling's Author Page on Goodreads] -- Reviews, discussions, announcements
* [http://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Ashling/e/B004ATYJQI/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 Andrew Ashling's Author Page on Amazon] -- Reviews, blog (syndicated), Twitter feed

== Books ==

=== Novels ===
* [[A Dish Served Cold]] - 2010 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

=== Series===

==== Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse ====
* '''The Invisible Chains''' ''(Books I - III)''
** Book I: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds Of Hate]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book II: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book III: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

* '''The Invisible Hands''' ''(Books IV - VI)''
** Book IV: The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit (''work in progress'')

=== Short Stories ===
* [[Just Don't Mess With Us: Family Matters]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]]) -- Five short stories

== Reviews ==

Just Don't Mess With Us: Family Matters

2011-08-20T12:10:54Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Just Don't Mess With Us: Family Matters}}
[[category:2011 Releases]] [[Category: Gay Erotica]] [[category:Humor - Contemporary]] [[Category:Short Stories]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2011
* '''Amazon Listing''': [http://www.amazon.com/Just-Dont-Mess-Us-ebook/dp/B004YWKA1O?tag=ximerion-20 Just Don't Mess With Us: Family Matters]
==Book Description==
[[Image:Cover-jdmwu-01-200x300.jpg|200px|left|Just Don't Mess With Us: Family Matters]]

Just Don't Mess With Us: Family Matters

2011-08-20T12:09:41Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Just Don't Mess With Us: Family Matters}}
[[category:2011 Releases]] [[Category: Gay Erotica]] [[category:Humor - Contemporary]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2011
* '''Amazon Listing''': [http://www.amazon.com/Just-Dont-Mess-Us-ebook/dp/B004YWKA1O?tag=ximerion-20 Just Don't Mess With Us: Family Matters]
==Book Description==
[[Image:Cover-jdmwu-01-200x300.jpg|200px|left|Just Don't Mess With Us: Family Matters]]

A Dish Served Cold

2011-08-20T12:07:35Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Dish Served Cold, A}}
[[category:2010 Releases]] [[Category: Gay Erotica]] [[Category:Slavery]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2010
* '''Amazon Listing''': [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004A8ZVRA?ie=UTF8&tag=ximerion-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004A8ZVRA A Dish Served Cold]
==Book Description==
[[Image:Cover-dish-200x300.jpg|200px|left|A Dish Served Cold]]
There is one upside to almost getting raped. It proves that you're at least desirable to someone. Maybe Andrew Ashton is just a little bit too rational for his own good. Not however where it concerns his best friend Sean Denham, scion of a political dynasty, and like him from a privileged background. There's only one problem: Sean is straight. Of course he is.

Being born into money was up until now one of the smartest moves Andrew Nathaniel Ashton VII ever made. It keeps him free from worries about his future, earning a living and more of those trivialities, so he can dedicate himself to the really important things in life. Like getting laid.

In his society indentured servitude, commonly known as slavery, has been reintroduced for several, but mainly economical reasons. It doesn't bother him all that much. Slaves are kept on large farming corporations, in factories, in the backside of stores and such. Out of sight.

Andrew knows slavery exists, and he doesn't approve, but on the other hand, it is not as if he made the system what it is, is it? Yes, there was this one time when it touched him personally, but what could he do about it? It is not as if slavery is ever going to become a personal issue, is it?

Andrew thinks the future, all in all, looks bright and carefree. He thinks he is about to find true love. He thinks he is safe.

He is wrong.

A Dish Served Cold

2011-08-19T23:26:05Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Dish Served Cold, A}}
[[category:2010 Releases]] [[Category: Gay Erotica]][[Category:Slavery]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2010
* '''Amazon Listing''': [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004A8ZVRA?ie=UTF8&tag=ximerion-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004A8ZVRA A Dish Served Cold]
==Book Description==
[[Image:Cover-dish-200x300.jpg|200px|left|A Dish Served Cold]]
There is one upside to almost getting raped. It proves that you're at least desirable to someone. Maybe Andrew Ashton is just a little bit too rational for his own good. Not however where it concerns his best friend Sean Denham, scion of a political dynasty, and like him from a privileged background. There's only one problem: Sean is straight. Of course he is.

Being born into money was up until now one of the smartest moves Andrew Nathaniel Ashton VII ever made. It keeps him free from worries about his future, earning a living and more of those trivialities, so he can dedicate himself to the really important things in life. Like getting laid.

In his society indentured servitude, commonly known as slavery, has been reintroduced for several, but mainly economical reasons. It doesn't bother him all that much. Slaves are kept on large farming corporations, in factories, in the backside of stores and such. Out of sight.

Andrew knows slavery exists, and he doesn't approve, but on the other hand, it is not as if he made the system what it is, is it? Yes, there was this one time when it touched him personally, but what could he do about it? It is not as if slavery is ever going to become a personal issue, is it?

Andrew thinks the future, all in all, looks bright and carefree. He thinks he is about to find true love. He thinks he is safe.

He is wrong.

The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood

2011-08-18T15:04:54Z

Andrew Ashling:

The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood

2011-08-17T23:25:58Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds of Blood, The}}
[[category:2011 Releases]] [[Category: Gay Erotica]] [[Category:Gay Romance]] [[Category: Historical]][[Category: Historical Fantasy]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2011
* '''Amazon Listing''': [http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FInvisible-Chains-Randamor-Recluse-ebook%2Fdp%2FB0058OIY4W%3Fs%3Ddigital-text%26ie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1309390478%26sr%3D1-1&tag=ximerion-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325 The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds of Blood]
==Book Description==
[[Image:cover-dtortr-03-200x300.jpg|200px|left|The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds of Blood]]
Anaxantis, prince of Ximerion.

Not certain who he can trust, Anaxantis keeps recruiting and training troops, with dogged tenacity, to face the barbarian invasion.

Who is the spy, leaking information to his father, the high king? What to do about the new arrival who tries to free his brother? Was the barbarian prince really captured or does he have a hidden agenda?

Amid all the preparations for war, Lorcko of Iramid is looking for love. True love, this time. However, his reputation is working against him.

Anaxantis has his own troubles in the love department.

Soon he will be forced to make some hard decisions. Is he up to it, or will he finally buckle down under the strain?
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'''Bonds of Blood''' is the third and final part of a story arc of three, '''The Invisible Chains'''.
It began with '''[[The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds Of Hate|Bonds Of Hate]]''' and continued with '''[[The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear|Bonds Of Fear]]'''.
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Wordcount: 139,000+

The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear

2011-08-17T23:22:34Z

Andrew Ashling:

A Dish Served Cold

2011-08-16T15:10:59Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Dish Served Cold, A}}
[[category:2010 Releases]] [[Category: Gay Erotica]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2010
* '''Amazon Listing''': [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004A8ZVRA?ie=UTF8&tag=ximerion-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004A8ZVRA A Dish Served Cold]
==Book Description==
[[Image:Cover-dish-200x300.jpg|200px|left|A Dish Served Cold]]
There is one upside to almost getting raped. It proves that you're at least desirable to someone. Maybe Andrew Ashton is just a little bit too rational for his own good. Not however where it concerns his best friend Sean Denham, scion of a political dynasty, and like him from a privileged background. There's only one problem: Sean is straight. Of course he is.

Being born into money was up until now one of the smartest moves Andrew Nathaniel Ashton VII ever made. It keeps him free from worries about his future, earning a living and more of those trivialities, so he can dedicate himself to the really important things in life. Like getting laid.

In his society indentured servitude, commonly known as slavery, has been reintroduced for several, but mainly economical reasons. It doesn't bother him all that much. Slaves are kept on large farming corporations, in factories, in the backside of stores and such. Out of sight.

Andrew knows slavery exists, and he doesn't approve, but on the other hand, it is not as if he made the system what it is, is it? Yes, there was this one time when it touched him personally, but what could he do about it? It is not as if slavery is ever going to become a personal issue, is it?

Andrew thinks the future, all in all, looks bright and carefree. He thinks he is about to find true love. He thinks he is safe.

He is wrong.

The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds Of Hate

2011-08-16T15:10:43Z

Andrew Ashling:

The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear

2011-08-16T15:10:06Z

Andrew Ashling:

The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood

2011-08-16T15:09:48Z

Andrew Ashling:

The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood

2011-08-16T15:09:10Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds of Blood, The}}
[[category:2011 Releases]] [[Category:Gay Romance]] [[Category: Historical]][[Category: Historical Fantasy]][[Category: Gay Erotica]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2011
* '''Amazon Listing''': [http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FInvisible-Chains-Randamor-Recluse-ebook%2Fdp%2FB0058OIY4W%3Fs%3Ddigital-text%26ie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1309390478%26sr%3D1-1&tag=ximerion-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325 The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds of Blood]
==Book Description==
[[Image:cover-dtortr-03-200x300.jpg|200px|left|The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds of Blood]]
Anaxantis, prince of Ximerion.

Not certain who he can trust, Anaxantis keeps recruiting and training troops, with dogged tenacity, to face the barbarian invasion.

Who is the spy, leaking information to his father, the high king? What to do about the new arrival who tries to free his brother? Was the barbarian prince really captured or does he have a hidden agenda?

Amid all the preparations for war, Lorcko of Iramid is looking for love. True love, this time. However, his reputation is working against him.

Anaxantis has his own troubles in the love department.

Soon he will be forced to make some hard decisions. Is he up to it, or will he finally buckle down under the strain?

The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood

2011-08-16T15:05:54Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds of Blood, The}}
[[category:2011 Releases]] [[Category:Gay Romance]] [[Category: Historical]][[Category: Historical Fantasy]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2011
* '''Amazon Listing''': [http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FInvisible-Chains-Randamor-Recluse-ebook%2Fdp%2FB0058OIY4W%3Fs%3Ddigital-text%26ie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1309390478%26sr%3D1-1&tag=ximerion-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325 The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds of Blood]
==Book Description==
[[Image:cover-dtortr-03-200x300.jpg|200px|left|The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds of Blood]]
Anaxantis, prince of Ximerion.

Not certain who he can trust, Anaxantis keeps recruiting and training troops, with dogged tenacity, to face the barbarian invasion.

Who is the spy, leaking information to his father, the high king? What to do about the new arrival who tries to free his brother? Was the barbarian prince really captured or does he have a hidden agenda?

Amid all the preparations for war, Lorcko of Iramid is looking for love. True love, this time. However, his reputation is working against him.

Anaxantis has his own troubles in the love department.

Soon he will be forced to make some hard decisions. Is he up to it, or will he finally buckle down under the strain?

The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear

2011-08-16T15:05:37Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds of Fear, The}}
[[category:2011 Releases]] [[Category:Gay Romance]] [[Category: Historical]][[Category: Historical Fantasy]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2011
* '''Amazon Listing''': [http://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Chains-Randamor-Recluse-ebook/dp/B00513MMW0?tag=ximerion-20 The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds of Fear]
==Book Description==
[[Image:cover-dtortr-02-200x300.jpg|200px|left|The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds of Fear]]
Anaxantis, prince of Ximerion.

Is the strain becoming too much?

The threat of a barbarian invasion is imminent now, and the resources to organize the defense meager, to say the least. Moreover, the high king, father of the princes, begins to worry that one of his intrepid sons might do irreparable damage to the kingdom by provoking a force, greater than they can handle. Then there is the tortured relationship between Anaxantis and Ehandar...

Luckily for him, queen Emelasuntha, his mother, has Anaxantis's back. But will it be enough?

A lot of new characters, each with their own story, appear on the stage. Young pages, some cute, some haughty and arrogant, a mysterious, barbarian prince and a ruthless baron are just a few of them.
Between all the turmoil of a country in upheaval, there is still room for love, tenderness, and laughter.

The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds Of Hate

2011-08-16T15:05:09Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds of Hate, The}}
[[category:2011 Releases]] [[Category:Gay Romance]] [[Category: Historical]][[Category: Historical Fantasy]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2011
* '''Amazon Listing''': [http://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Chains-Randamor-Recluse-ebook/dp/B004ISLQYO?tag=ximerion-20 The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds of Hate]
==Book Description==
[[Image:cover-dtortr-01-200x300.jpg|200px|left|The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds of Hate]]
While the kingdom of ''Ximerion'' is threatened at its southern border by a major power, the high king sends his two youngest sons, the half brothers ''Anaxantis'' and ''Ehandar'', as Lord Governors to the Northern Marches where minor raids by wild barbarians are expected. Under the guidance of an old and trusted general, the king hopes to keep the young princes far from the major conflict in the south, while at the same time providing them with a valuable learning experience. The estranged half brothers are rivals, but soon they feel attracted to each other. As if this was not enough of a complication, they begin to suspect that they were set up by their own father. The result is a fierce struggle for power where the lines between hate and love become almost indistinguishable and where nothing is what it seems.
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'''Bonds of Hate''' is the first part of a story arc of three, '''The Invisible Chains'''.
It continues with '''[[The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear|Bonds Of Fear]]''' and ends with '''[[The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood|Bonds Of Blood]]'''.
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Wordcount: 122,500+

The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds Of Hate

2011-08-15T16:38:16Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds of Hate, The}}
[[category:2011 Releases]]
* '''Author''': [[Andrew Ashling]]
* '''Publisher''': [[Ormidon Publishing]]
* '''Year''': 2011
* '''Amazon Listing''': [http://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Chains-Randamor-Recluse-ebook/dp/B004ISLQYO?tag=ximerion-20 The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds of Hate]
==Book Description==
[[Image:cover-dtortr-01-200x300.jpg|200px|left|The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds of Hate]]
While the kingdom of ''Ximerion'' is threatened at its southern border by a major power, the high king sends his two youngest sons, the half brothers ''Anaxantis'' and ''Ehandar'', as Lord Governors to the Northern Marches where minor raids by wild barbarians are expected. Under the guidance of an old and trusted general, the king hopes to keep the young princes far from the major conflict in the south, while at the same time providing them with a valuable learning experience. The estranged half brothers are rivals, but soon they feel attracted to each other. As if this was not enough of a complication, they begin to suspect that they were set up by their own father. The result is a fierce struggle for power where the lines between hate and love become almost indistinguishable and where nothing is what it seems.
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'''Bonds of Hate''' is the first part of a story arc of three, '''The Invisible Chains'''.
It continues with '''[[The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear|Bonds Of Fear]]''' and ends with '''[[The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood|Bonds Of Blood]]'''.
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Wordcount: 122,500+

Andrew Ashling

2011-08-14T13:09:48Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ashling, Andrew}}
[[Category:Authors - A]] [[Category: Gay Authors]] [[Category: Gay Romance Authors]] [[Category:Gay|Gay Romance]] [[Category:LGBT Romance Authors]] [[Category:M/M-Romance Authors]]

'''Andrew Ashling''' writes gay novels, m/m-romances

''last edited 2011-08-02''

== On the Web ==
* [http://www.ximerion.com Ximerion - ''The World of Anaxantis''] -- The author's own website.
* [http://andrew-ashling.livejournal.com Andrew Ashling's Livejournal] -- Some discussion; short notes; announcements.
* [http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4352895.Andrew_Ashling Andrew Ashling's Author Page on Goodreads] -- Reviews, discussions, announcements
* [http://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Ashling/e/B004ATYJQI/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 Andrew Ashling's Author Page on Amazon] -- Reviews, blog (syndicated), Twitter feed

== Books ==

=== Novels ===
* [[A Dish Served Cold]] - 2010 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

=== Series===

==== Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse ====
* '''The Invisible Chains''' ''(Books I - III)''
** Book I: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds Of Hate]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book II: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book III: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

* '''The Invisible Hands''' ''(Books IV - VI)''
** Book IV: The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit (''work in progress'')

=== Short Stories ===
* [[Just Don't Mess With Us: Family Matters]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]]) -- Five short stories

== Reviews ==

Category:Gay Authors

2011-08-11T12:18:33Z

Andrew Ashling:

[[Category: Gay Authors]]
These authors identify themselves as gay

Alex Beecroft

2011-08-11T12:14:58Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Beecroft, Alex}}
[[Category:Authors - B]] 
[[Category: Gay Romance Authors]] [[Category:Gay|Gay Romance]] [[Category:LGBT Romance Authors]] [[Category:M/M-Romance Authors]]

'''Alex Beecroft''' was born in Northern Ireland during the Troubles and grew up in the wild countryside of the Peak District. She studied English and Philosophy before accepting employment with the Crown Court where she worked for a number of years. Now a stay-at-home mum and full time author, Alex lives with her husband and two daughters in a little village near Cambridge and tries to avoid being mistaken for a tourist.

Alex is only intermittently present in the real world. She has lead a Saxon shield wall into battle, toiled as a Georgian kitchen maid, and recently taken up an 800 year old form of English folk dance, but she still hasn’t learned to operate a mobile phone.

She writes in the genres of gay romance and fantasy for the same reason she has green eyes - she was born that way.

== On the Web ==
* [http://alexbeecroft.com Alex Beecroft] - this is the author's main website
* [http://alex-beecroft.livejournal.com Alex's Livejournal] -- this is where most of the discussion goes on

== Books ==
=== Romance ===
* ''[[Captain's Surrender]]'' - ([[Samhain Publishing, Ltd.]]) Age of Sail historical.
* ''[[False Colors]]'' - ([[Running Press]]) Age of sail historical.
* ''[[Shining in the Sun]]'' - ([[Samhain Publishing, Ltd.]]) Contemporary romance.

=== Fantasy ===

* ''[[The Witch's Boy]]'' - ([[Lulu]]) High fantasy.

== Novellas ==
* "Blessed Isle" in ''[[Hidden Conflict]]'' - ([[Cheyenne Publishing]]) Age of Sail historical romance.
* "The Wages of Sin" in ''[[The Mysterious]]'' - ([[MLR Press]]) and as a stand alone ebook ''[[The Wages of Sin]]'' Georgian gothic romance.
* "By Honor Betrayed" - ([[Carina Press]]) Coming in November 2011, an Age of Sail historical romance.

== Short Stories ==
* "Desire and Disguise" in ''[[I Do: An anthology in support of marriage equality]]'' - ([[MLR Press]])
* "Inner Truth" in ''[[I Do Two: An anthology in support of marriage equality]]'' - ([[MLR Press]])
* "The Benefits of Peace" in ''[[Brit Flash]]'' - ([[UK MAT]])
* "Riding with Hob" in ''[[Tea and Crumpet]]'' - ([[JMS Books LLC]])

Category:M/M-Romance Authors

2011-08-11T12:13:59Z

Andrew Ashling:

[[Category:M/M-Romance Authors]]
[[Category:Authors By Genre]]

These authors have written M/M-romances.

Andrew Ashling

2011-08-11T12:11:07Z

Andrew Ashling:

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ashling, Andrew}}
[[Category:Authors - A]] [[Category: Gay Authors]] [[Category: Gay Romance Authors]] [[Category:Gay|Gay Romance]] [[Category:LGBT Romance Authors]] [[Category:M/M-Romance Authors]]

'''Andrew Ashling''' writes gay novels, m/m-romances

''last edited 2011-08-02''

== On the Web ==
* [http://www.ximerion.com Ximerion - ''The World of Anaxantis''] -- The author's own website.
* [http://andrew-ashling.livejournal.com Andrew's Livejournal] -- Some discussion; short notes; announcements.
* [http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4352895.Andrew_Ashling Andrew's Author Page on Goodreads] -- Reviews, discussions, announcements
* [http://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Ashling/e/B004ATYJQI/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 Andrew Ashling's Author Page on Amazon] -- Reviews, blog (syndicated), Twitter feed

== Books ==

=== Novels ===
* [[A Dish Served Cold]] - 2010 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

=== Series===

==== Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse ====
* '''The Invisible Chains''' ''(Books I - III)''
** Book I: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds Of Hate]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book II: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 2: Bonds Of Fear]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])
** Book III: [[The Invisible Chains - Part 3: Bonds Of Blood]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]])

* '''The Invisible Hands''' ''(Books IV - VI)''
** Book IV: The Invisible Hands - Part 1: Gambit (''work in progress'')

=== Short Stories ===
* [[Just Don't Mess With Us: Family Matters]] - 2011 ([[Ormidon Publishing]]) -- Five short stories

== Reviews ==

Category:Gay Authors

2011-08-11T12:09:58Z

Andrew Ashling:

These authors identify themselves as gay