When warrior Bedwyr loses his sword hand in battle, he believes his future as his father’s heir is finished — until Arthur, the blacksmith’s son who’s secretly loved him for years, helps him discover a different kind of strength.
Set in 6th-century Cymru amid Saxon raids and warrior bonds, this reimagining of Arthurian legend follows two men who must choose between the roles their society demands and the love that could reshape their destiny.
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Mia writes m/m romance about heroes who’ve convinced themselves they’re unlovable — and the patient, persistent partners who prove them wrong. Protectors learning to be protected, outcasts discovering found family, and lone wolves forced close enough that their defenses don’t stand a chance. She’s drawn to slow burns between grumpy guys and the sunshine that melts them, second chances for those who thought their time had passed, and the quiet intimacy of two people coming home to each other.
You can find Mia at AO3, where her story universe is growing in real time with current works in progress and extras featuring your favorites — all free to read anytime.