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Once & Forever Kings
Between Once & Forever: Volume One: A Collection of Once & Forever Kings Short Stories
"Every single thing I do for you... will always be as close to forever as I can get."
Following the events that sent them crashing into one another's arms in Awakening in Sapphire, Aaron and Morgan are back. Carving out their own little slice of forever in Etna City alongside their magical found family, the heroes of Once & Forever Kings return in this collection of short stories full of cozy moments and spicy encounters. With ten tales out of Camelot and Etna, Between Once & Forever tells of first times, holiday celebrations, a trip to the beach—and sets the stage for book two, Veiled in Argent, with Aaron's very first heist.
This short story collection is a companion to the Once & Forever Kings series and is not intended to be read as a standalone, nor does it need to be read to fully enjoy the following books.
Following the events that sent them crashing into one another's arms in Awakening in Sapphire, Aaron and Morgan are back. Carving out their own little slice of forever in Etna City alongside their magical found family, the heroes of Once & Forever Kings return in this collection of short stories full of cozy moments and spicy encounters. With ten tales out of Camelot and Etna, Between Once & Forever tells of first times, holiday celebrations, a trip to the beach—and sets the stage for book two, Veiled in Argent, with Aaron's very first heist.
This short story collection is a companion to the Once & Forever Kings series and is not intended to be read as a standalone, nor does it need to be read to fully enjoy the following books.
166 pages, Hardcover
Published March 14, 2025
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About the author
Jonathan Hawker
5 books36 followersJonathan Hawker is a queer fantasy author, with a love for magic, all things supernatural, and endlessly witty banter.
Born and raised in Michigan, he lives with his husband, Keiri, and their three cats. Between writing, he enjoys gaming—both video and tabletop—constant EDM music, and of course, reading as much MM fiction as he can get his hands on.
Born and raised in Michigan, he lives with his husband, Keiri, and their three cats. Between writing, he enjoys gaming—both video and tabletop—constant EDM music, and of course, reading as much MM fiction as he can get his hands on.
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December 7, 2024
I love everything Aaron and Morgan, and this little beauty is a breath of fresh air while *impatiently* waiting on Veiled in Argent coming early 2025.
This collection of short stories really adds to the amazing story that began in Awakening in Sapphire, with fun and spicy elements showcasing the legendary couple 💙💜
If you haven't delved into the world of Aaron and Morgan, then really, where have you been?
This collection of short stories really adds to the amazing story that began in Awakening in Sapphire, with fun and spicy elements showcasing the legendary couple 💙💜
If you haven't delved into the world of Aaron and Morgan, then really, where have you been?
December 18, 2024
Jonathan Hawker 🏳️🌈 Author has done it again, giving us an exclusive glimpse into the untold moments that unfold between and after Awakening in Sapphire and before the highly anticipated release of Veiled in Argent next year. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ + 🌶️🌶️🌶️ And I really mean highly anticipated... Because if you haven't read book 1, please run and do so before proceeding further.
This stunning compilation of 10 short stories is a must-read! We got to dive deeper into the lives of our favorite characters (MORGAN), uncover hidden moments that just make an already perfect story more loveable, and witness the choices that set the stage for the next thrilling book(s) 😂🥰🔥.
From (I really wanted this to happen) decisions to (omg, that just makes me love them more) moments of hope, Between Once and Forever will have you devouring every word and eager for what’s to come. Don’t miss your chance to experience this bridge between the books! because when my Man (aka Morgan, because apparently I need to keep reminding y'all's that be tranna claim him) says a line like "Bite it for me, Your Highness." why wouldn't you want to run over and grab yourself a copy. 🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️
This stunning compilation of 10 short stories is a must-read! We got to dive deeper into the lives of our favorite characters (MORGAN), uncover hidden moments that just make an already perfect story more loveable, and witness the choices that set the stage for the next thrilling book(s) 😂🥰🔥.
From (I really wanted this to happen) decisions to (omg, that just makes me love them more) moments of hope, Between Once and Forever will have you devouring every word and eager for what’s to come. Don’t miss your chance to experience this bridge between the books! because when my Man (aka Morgan, because apparently I need to keep reminding y'all's that be tranna claim him) says a line like "Bite it for me, Your Highness." why wouldn't you want to run over and grab yourself a copy. 🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️
December 24, 2024
Oh, what a wonderful collection of shorts this was!! Morgan and Aaron are one of my favorite couples EVER. Reading this made my heart sing and brought tears to my eyes. All of these either helped flesh out the incredible world that Jonathan Hawker has built or provided a little something extra to Morgan and Aaron's relationship and bond. Definitely recommend this for fans of Awakening in Sapphire. It'll make you laugh and cry and swooooooon so hard.
June 3, 2025
Gorgeous collection of shorts ranging from their Arthurian days right up to just before the beginning of Argent
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