2023-12-21

12 Days of Yule: Day One

 



Welcome to Day One of the 12 Days of Yule! Today's book is OAK, because what else would I choose for the Solstice besides a book about the Solstice Kings?



Here's the download link:

https://dl.bookfunnel.com/kghctyl2oq


OAK is my weird, sexy take on the legend of the Oak King and the Holly King. It's primarily MMF, although there is one MMM scene, as well. It's extremely angsty, as most things Irish tend to be. But it also features some very sexy tree-shifters.


In the world that I’ve created, the Oak King and Holly King share the duties of ruling over the Greenworld—which basically means that while they're "on the throne" they’re in touch with all of the plant life on the entire planet. It’s an all-consuming, overwhelming task, which is why they switch off every six months. 


Their jobs are made somewhat easier when the two of them are able to function as a team. They're long-lived (being tree-spirits) but they're not immortal. And they’re individuals, so occasionally they don't get along as well as it might. This story is about one of those times.

 

Fionn is young and sweet (well, he’s young for a tree shifter, maybe not so much by human standards!). He’s a total Cinnamon Roll, but still somewhat new to his role of Oak King—and the last Oak King was legendary!  


Fionn has been feeling somewhat overwhelmed. Especially since his counterpart—Kieran, the Holly King—is the Grump to his Sunshine. 


Aine Murphy is the young widow who catches Fionn's eye. Aine has been devoted to the two kings all her life. But she was not allowed to practice her religious beliefs during the course of her marriage. And she certainly never thought she'd meet them!


When Fionn falls for Aine, and threatens to give up his throne for her, Kieran is spurred to take action.


Kieran had been deeply in love with the previous Oak King and his grief has made him cruel. But the Winter Solstice is a time of Magic, and there's no greater magic than love. 



 

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