A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows follows Velasin vin Aaro, a nobleman whose arranged marriage collapses when his attraction to men is exposed, forcing a sudden betrothal instead to his former fiancée’s brother. His new partner, Caethari Aeduria, is a Tithenai lord accustomed to political duty but unprepared for a husband from a country that condemns same-sex relationships. As the two men navigate an uneasy alliance, they must contend with assassination attempts and court intrigue that threaten both their lives and the fragile peace between their nations. This adult fantasy romance foregrounds queer identity, consent, and healing as Velasin and Caethari slowly build trust amid dangerous power struggles.
All the Hidden Paths by Foz Meadows continues the adult fantasy romance of Velasin and Caethari as their arranged marriage becomes central to fragile political alliances. Called to Qi-Xihan, the capital of Tithena, they must navigate a court defined by shifting factions, an aging monarch, and the expectations placed on Caethari as newly named heir. At the same time, Velasin confronts past trauma and the tension between his long-practiced secrecy and the visibility demanded by his new role. As unknown attackers close in, their queer relationship, personal identities, and hard-won trust are tested against a backdrop of intrigue, danger, and evolving power.
