Threads of Destiny

A queer fantasy romance series of elemental gods, dangerous love, found family, grief, healing, and the people who must decide what they are willing to sacrifice to save their world.

Best read in order for maximum emotional payoff 😍

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Readers are saying:

“A masterfully crafted, inclusive fantasy tale.”

“A thrilling and passionate adventure that builds from page one.”

“I cannot get enough of the man of iron with a heart of gold.”

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Book 1 of Threads of Destiny

Begin the journey with a bisexual fantasy romance about grief, found family, hidden power, and the chance to rebuild after loss.

Tropes:

  • Found Family
  • Secret Power
  • Grief & Healing
  • Life-Changing Adventure
  • Second Chances
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Reading Order
Each book follows a different character while building the larger fantasy arc.
  1. Kelah – Love in the Face of Death
  2. Nasima – The Echo of Stars in Water
  3. Rakhmet – Engraved on a Heart of Flame
  4. Evelaine – To Reap What Is Sown
  5. Corsair – The Knife in the Dark
  6. Yui – Coming Halloween 2027
  7. Topa – Coming Halloween 2028
  8. Roe – Coming Halloween 2029
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Book 5 of Threads of Destiny

LGBTQ+ M/M Fantasy Romance
 
Competing loyalties. Elemental magic. Secret societies. A man of iron with a heart of gold.

Blessed by the God of Metal and caught between destiny, survival, and the people he cannot stop trying to protect, Corsair must navigate a world where every choice cuts deeper than the last.

Tropes:

  • Grumpy Sunshine
  • Dangerous Relationships
  • Secret Society
  • Grand Quest
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Love in the Face of Death
(Threads of Destiny 1)

Bisexual Fantasy Romance Novel

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The Echo of Stars in Water
(Threads of Destiny 2)

WLW Fantasy Romance Novel

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Engraved on a Heart of Flame
(Threads of Destiny 3)

Pansexual Fantasy Romance Novel

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To Reap What Is Sown
(Threads of Destiny Book 4)

​LGBTQ+ Asexual Fantasy Romance

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The Knife in the Dark
(Threads of Destiny Book 5)

​LGBTQ+ M/M Fantasy Romance

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Why Readers Love This Series
  • Love without shame
  • Chosen bonds that hold under pressure
  • Magic shaped by gods, grief, and consequence
  • Tenderness inside broken people
  • Loyalties that can save you or destroy you
  • Healing that never comes easy
  • Quests that demand transformation
  • Desire with world-shifting stakes
For readers who want fantasy romance that balances tenderness, danger, longing, and high emotional stakes.
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FAQs

Do I need to read the books in order?
The series is best read in order, but it is not required. New readers have jumped in at books 4/5 and have still enjoyed themselves.
Are these romance-forward fantasy books?
The series has been compared to Indiana Jones, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Avatar the Last Airbender, so action and adventure are definitely the primary plots. The romances come secondary and the general spice level is 3 out of 5.
What kind of representation is in the series?
The series features a diverse array of characters in regards to sexuality, ethnicity, gender expression, and physical ability and all of the featured romances are on the queer spectrum.
Where should I start?

Start with Love in the Face of Death.

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