R. K. Thorne | Author of Romantasy and Space Opera | Hopeful, optimistic, funny, sexy

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only she can find his magic…

Only he can help her escape her trapped life. With the help of a snarky dragon and a lot of baked goods.

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Why would an honorable soldier walk away?

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An enslaved mage is forced to kidnap a warrior prince. A tale of love, adventure, and sacrifice.

Rapid-fire romantic space opera with a ship full of women, a snarky AI, a cocky merc, and a military SF feel.

Only she can ignite his hidden magic… Only he can break her chains. The dragon is just along for the ride.

Latest release… Order Knight Devoted today. A knight’s honor will be tested with an impossible choice.

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What is the true depth of devotion?

A dutiful knight, a hunted princess…
A cruel twist of fate that will test them both.

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News from the Icicle Lands…

by R. K. | February 3, 2026 | Events, New Release, Progress Updates, Snippets | 0 Comments

I'm writing to you from my cozy warm office, where curtains of icicles frame the windows. I've got my blanket on and a view of the snow, and I've got some news for you, a snippet from my latest book...

Falling into a New Plan: Expansion!

by R. K. | September 5, 2025 | Progress Updates | 0 Comments

Hey y’all! You didn’t think I could let autumn go by without saying hello, did you? Welcome to FALL! (At least here in the Northern Hemisphere.) It’s been a minute since we talked! I’ve been...

Fresh starts, Fresh books

by R. K. | February 3, 2025 | On Writing, Progress Updates, Snippets | 4 Comments

An updated about what I’m working on and a chance to weigh in on if you enjoy reading in the first person, present tense…

Summer Book Sale

by R. K. | June 9, 2024 | Progress Updates | 0 Comments

Book Sale Times 3! A quick update post to let you know I've got a triple sale going on this weekend. 99c -- Jun 7 - 1099c -- Jun 7 - 14$2.99 -- Jun 7 - 9 Other goings on This weekend I was also...