Two worlds. Two love stories. Two men who thought they'd lost everything ... until they have something worth fighting for. Follow Xander's journey from Atlantis to ancient Japan and Flavian's race to reclaim the man who left without a reason, and the truth behind why. Contains the stories:

Tethered to You: Xander has lived alone far too long. Living by Poseidon's side has granted immortality and wealth, but never love. Xander decides to explore the world in pursuit of finding his one true soulmate only to be swept onto the shores of ancient Japan where he meets a maddening man. Makoto is uptight, rigid, and stubborn. Can Xander defeat one of Poseidon's greatest enemies and find true love?

Salted Wounds: Flavian is accustomed to being the lover. After a bitter break up with his ex, Takashi, Flavian is determined to prove himself and his worth by stopping Poseidon's biggest enemy. Takashi has hidden himself from love. After countless mistakes, his past haunts his every move. Can the two find love in one another and let go of their troubled pasts?



Alexander Verlangen was born and raised in Wyoming. A passionate author of queer and inclusive romance and fantasy stories e has lived in Utah, Washington, and Hawaii.



When not writing, Alexander is climbing, running, or surfing. He loves to travel and is always down for a tryst-filled adventure. Alexander tends to have a romantic or fantastical book in hand. As much as he loves to travel, his two cats tend to keep him home as they are needy. He enables their neediness.



Alexander loves storytelling and hopes his stories are romantic, engaging, and thought-provoking. He has a bachelors in Human Rights Studies and a masters in Social Work. He enjoys exploring the complex world we live in through writing.