Bound by Blood

He’ll do anything for the man he loves.
Even the unthinkable.

Bedwyr has everything he could want. He’s come back from a devastating injury, and he’s a warrior again, regaining his father’s respect battle by successful battle.

Best of all: he has Arthur. When they aren’t fighting effortlessly side by side, they’re making the most of every secret nook and shadow in the village to celebrate their victories.

And if Cai, his former shieldmate and Arthur’s brother, doesn’t understand the bond Bedwyr now shares with his cub…

What Cai doesn’t know can’t harm them.

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Arthur’s been careful—mostly—but when Uthyr summons him one morning, Arthur is certain he and Bed have been found out. Instead, the warlord issues Arthur a challenge that pits him against Cai.

The prize: Uthyr’s house.

Seizing an opportunity to secure Bedwyr’s future, Arthur comes up with a strategy. One that’s bold, daring,…and a little bit insane. But it just might throw Cai off their scent.

If it doesn’t get Arthur banished first.

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BOUND BY BLOOD is the 2nd novel of the SONS OF BRITAIN series.

Tropes: secret relationship, sibling rivalry

Content Notes: violence, homophobia, misgendering of trans character

Edition Note: This story was originally published in 2016 as two novellas, ETCHED IN STONE and BOUND BY BLOOD. The author has combined and lightly expanded these works for republication as a novel.

SONS OF BRITAIN series
They’re a long way from legendary. Amid the volatility of 6th-century Britain, Arthur and Bedwyr are just two young men, born to fight and bound to their warlord by blood and oath. But when fierce hearts collide, loyalties can shift, creating bonds far stronger—and ideas far riskier—than their world may be ready for.