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Blaine D. Arden
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enby/ace | Mx/she/ey/em
Author of Queer Romantic SFF who sings eir way through life in platform boots.
Tech Prince Troubles OUT NOW!! 👽☕
https://go.blainedarden.com/tech-troubles
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𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴 is a sp🌶️ cy, slow-burn m/m urban fantasy romance full of mysterious glitches, coffee-fueled flirting, found family, single dad vibes, & an opinionated espresso machine named Gandalf.
Book 6 in the Runaway Prince Hotel collab series, where magical royals find 💜 over a cup of ☕.
November 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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💙 Love is… stealing glances when he's not looking. 👀✏️

Runaway Prince 💙 Single Dad
Quiet, Please 💜 Thrives on Chaos
Sketches Birds 🤎 Paddles Rivers
Tech Mage 🖤 Espresso Wizard

go.blainedarden.com/tech-troubles

Your next magical MM romance is just a cup away.
Promotional image for Tech Prince Troubles by Blaine D. Arden features a collage with a purple-skinned person with circuit-like face markings, a flying goose at sunset, a man rowing a boat, and a barista operating an espresso machine. A quote at the bottom reads: "The sun hit Sam’s face just right as he slowed his boat. His beaming smile. The twinkle in his eyes. I had to capture the happiness he exuded."
November 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴 is a sp🌶️ cy, slow-burn m/m urban fantasy romance full of mysterious glitches, coffee-fueled flirting, found family, single dad vibes, & an opinionated espresso machine named Gandalf.
Book 6 in the Runaway Prince Hotel collab series, where magical royals find 💜 over a cup of ☕.
October 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Meet Adri and Sam
Runaway Prince 💙 Single Dad
Quiet, Please 💜 Thrives on Chaos
Sketches Birds 🤎 Paddles Rivers
Tech Mage 🖤 Espresso Wizard

☕ Love is… a flawless espresso shot.
But sometimes, love is… badly charred toast. 🔥🍞

go.blainedarden.com/tech-troubles
Promotional collage for Tech Prince Troubles by Blaine D. Arden features a golden title over a silhouette of two men at sunset. Other panels show a purple-skinned figure with circuit-like markings, a barista using an espresso machine, slices of burnt toast, and a blue circuit board. Overlaid dialogue reads: “You burned toast? Is that an American expression?” “No. I actually burned toast.” “Oh. That’s bad.”
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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For #AceWeek, 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗶𝘅 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗴𝘀 is part of an Ace Pride Bundle of 25 works written by ace authors and/or featuring ace characters. Available over on Itchio for only $25!!

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Ace Pride Week itch.io bundle 1 Oct 19 - 25 | 25 books for $25! Book covers for the following books are listed top left to bottom right: Enemies to Enemies - Ash Kreider Devil’s Deal - Tessa Hastjarjanto A Spark in Space - Janina Franck Child of the Forest - Audrey Simmons A Dragon’s Treasure - Elis Madsen How Six Saved the Frogs - Blaine D. Arden City of Strife - Claudie Arseneault In Spite of the Inevitable - Morgan Biscup Peace in the Sky - Caye Marsh Bridges of Smoke - Julie March Where We Converge - A. E. Bross Sidetracked - S. K. Kelley Lost Blades - Liz Sauco Claimed by the Undead - C. L. Carhart Pet - H. S. Kallinger Chai and Cat-tales - Lynn Strong The One He Brought Home - Skye Kilean Puppetry - Nina Waters A Life in Too Many Margins - S. E. Thomson Doce Drosera - Anita Merchants of Knowledge and Magic - Erika McCorkle Secondhand Origin Storie - Lee Brontide The Harmony of Falling Snow - Audora Brokaw Riyati Rebirth - Kai Zeal The Whisperer in White - Y. R. Liu All books by ace authors and/or ft. ace characters across a variety of genres! riyati.ink/ace2025-1
October 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗶𝘅 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗴𝘀 is part of a massive Ace Pride Mega Bundle for #AceWeek available over on Itchio. A whopping 51 works that are either written by ace authors, feature ace characters—or both—for only $50!!

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Ace Pride Week itch.io mega bundle Oct 19 - 25 | 50+ books for $50! Features the book How Six Saved the Frogs by Blaine D. Arden, with a red-haired man on the cover. All books by ace authors and/or ft. ace characters across a variety of genres! riyati.ink/acepride2025
October 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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For #AceWeek, we have a massive Ace Pride Mega Bundle available over on Itchio. A whopping 51 works that are either written by ace authors, feature ace characters—or both—for only $50!!

Show your love and grab your bundle here: riyati.ink/acepride2025
#QueerAuthor #HowSIxSavedTheFrogs #QueerSFF
Promotional image for Ace Pride Week Mega Bundle All books in this bundle have either a major character that identifies on the ace spectrum, an ace-identifying author, or BOTH! Oct. 19-25, 51 Books, $50.00 Book covers pictured are: Secondhand Origin Stories by LeeBrontide City of Strife by Claudie Arseneault Sidetracked: Part 1 by SK Kelley In Spite of the Inevitable by Morgan Biscup The One He Brought Home by Skye Kilaen Riyati Rebirth by Kai Zeal Lost Blades by Liz Sauco Bridges of Smoke by Jule March The Whisperer in White by Y.R. Liu Where We Converge by A.E. Bross Child of the Forest by Audrey Simmons A Dragon’s Treasure by Elis Madsen Enemies to Enemies by Ash Kreider Chai and Cat-tales by Lynn Strong Puppetry by Nina Waters Devil’s Deal by Tessa Hastjarjanto A Spark in Space by Janina Franck The Harmony of Falling Snow, A Polyamorous Romantasy Novel by Andora Brokaw How Six Saved the Frogs by Blaine D. Arden Pet by H.S. Kallinger Merchants of Knowledge and Magic by Shadow Spark Publishing Claimed by the Undead by C.L. Carhart Doce Drosera by Anita Peace in the Sky by William C. Tracy A Life in Too Many Margins by S.E. Thomson Non-Player Character by Veo Corva Journey Home by May Barros Triple Strike: Threads of Fate by G.M. Gray Wherever the Stars Call by S. Jean Yours Celestially by Al Hess The Star-Crossed Empire by Maya Darjani The Audacity 1 by Carmen Loup The Thirteenth Key by Cara Nox In the Eye of the Beholder by Beverly Anne Michel A Designer Magick by Stefanie Carter Bloody Spade by Brittany M. Willows Structural Integrity by Tabitha O'Connell Curse of Souls by Niranjan The Thread That Binds by Cedar McCloud Of Spells and Love by Odessa Silver Courtly Love by T.D. Cloud Song of the Wolf T.C. Smith The Dragon Next Door by Vanessa Ricci-Thode The Grand Duke's Masseur by sbdrag Blood by D.C. Hart Lantern by Burgundy Athena Pendragon Inarora's Excursion by Astrid E. Abell The Blood Divide by Zan Lowell The Towers of Nine by Alyssa Louttit Walking the K
October 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Don't forget to check out the whole series.
Available in KU!: go.blainedarden.com/runaway-prince

🗝️ Your room key is waiting…

Covers and logo by the very talented Samrat Acharjee.
October 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴 is a spicy, slow-burn male/male urban fantasy romance full of mysterious glitches, coffee-fueled flirting, found family, single dad vibes, and an opinionated espresso machine named Gandalf.

Includes cameos from the other books in the series.
HEA guaranteed.
October 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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What happens when a single dad barista who thrives on chaos meets a runaway prince looking for some much-needed quiet?
Find out in my new M/M Urban Fantasy Romance 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀.

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Chibis created by the wonderfully talented Rhys Everly-Lawless
Chibi-style characters—a glowing blue-skinned prince with white hair and a human barista—share a tender moment. Background features coffee beans, golden swirls, and the "Runaway Prince Hotel" logo. Descriptive phrases like “Runaway Prince,” “Single Dad,” and “Espresso Wizard” highlight whimsical traits. Text reads: “Fairytales aren’t just for children.”
October 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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For #AceWeek, we have a massive Ace Pride Mega Bundle available over on Itchio. A whopping 51 works that are either written by ace authors, feature ace characters—or both—for only $50!!

Show your love and grab your bundle here: riyati.ink/acepride2025
#QueerAuthor #HowSIxSavedTheFrogs #QueerSFF
Ace Pride Week itch.io mega bundle Oct 19 - 25 | 50+ books for $50! Book covers for the following books are listed top left to bottom right: Non-player Character - Veo Corva A Dragon’s Treasure - Elis Madsen The Blood Divide - Zan Lowell The Grand Duke’s Masseur Child of the Forest - Audrey Simmons Wherever the Stars Call - S. Jean How Six Saved the Frogs - Blaine D. Arden City of Strike - Claudie Arseneault In Spite of the Inevitable - Morgan Biscup Structural Integrity - Tabitha O’Connell Of Spells and Love - Odessa Silver Inarora’s Excursion - Astrid E. Abell Puppetry - Nina Waters Sidetracked - S. K. Kelley Lost Blades - Liz Sauco Claimed by the Undead - C. L. Carhart The Star-Crossed Empire - Maya Darjani Triple Strike Threads of Fate - G. M. Grey Curse of Souls - Niranjan Courtly Love - T. D. Cloud Song of the Wolf - T. C. Smith Blood - D. C. Hart Chai and Cat-tales - Lynn Strong The Thirteenth Key - Cara Nox The Dragon Next Door - Vanessa Ricci-Thode Walking the Knife’s Edge - Elise Carlson Yours Celestically - Al Hess Pet - H. S. Kallinger The One He Brought Home - Skye Kilaen Junk Junction - Sara Codair Secondhand Origin Storie - Lee Brontido Riyati Rebirth - Kai Zeal Bridges of Smoke - Julie March The Whisperer in White - Y. R. Liu In the Eye of the Beholder - Beverly Anne Michel Peace in the Sky - Caye Marsh A Spark in Space - Janina Franck Journey Home - May Barros Doce Drosera - Anita The Audacity - Carmen Loup Bloody Space - Brittany M. Willows Enemies to Enemies - Ash Kreider Devil’s Deal - Tessa Hastjarjanto Merchants of Knowledge and Magic - Erika McCorkle A Life in Too Many Margins - S. E. Thomson Where We Converge - A. E. Bross Lantern - Burgundy Athena Pendragon A Designer Magick - Fox N. Locke The Harmony of Falling Snow - Andora Brohaw The Thread That Binds - Cedar McCloud Towers of Nine - Alyssa Louttit All books by ace authors and/or ft. ace characters across a variety of genres! riyati.ink/acepride2025
October 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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For #AceWeek, 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗶𝘅 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗴𝘀 is part of an Ace Pride Bundle of 25 works written by ace authors and/or featuring ace characters. Available over on Itchio for only $25!!

Show your love and grab your bundle here: riyati.ink/ace2025-1

#QueerBooks #QueerAuthor #HowSIxSavedTheFrogs #QueerSFF
Promotional image for Ace Pride Week Bundle #1. All books in this bundle have either a major character that identifies on the ace spectrum, an ace-identifying author, or BOTH! Oct. 19-25, 25 Books, $25.00 Book covers pictured are: Secondhand Origin Stories by LeeBrontide City of Strife by Claudie Arseneault Sidetracked: Part 1 by SK Kelley In Spite of the Inevitable by Morgan Biscup The One He Brought Home by Skye Kilaen Riyati Rebirth by Kai Zeal Lost Blades by Liz Sauco Bridges of Smoke by Jule March The Whisperer in White by Y.R. Liu Where We Converge by A.E. Bross Child of the Forest by Audrey Simmons A Dragon’s Treasure by Elis Madsen Enemies to Enemies by Ash Kreider Chai and Cat-tales by Lynn Strong Puppetry by Nina Waters Devil’s Deal by Tessa Hastjarjanto A Spark in Space by Janina Franck The Harmony of Falling Snow, A Polyamorous Romantasy Novel by Andora Brokaw How Six Saved the Frogs by Blaine D. Arden Pet by H.S. Kallinger Merchants of Knowledge and Magic by Shadow Spark Publishing Claimed by the Undead by C.L. Carhart Doce Drosera by Anita Peace in the Sky by William C. Tracy A Life in Too Many Margins by S.E. Thomson
October 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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For #AceWeek, 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗶𝘅 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗴𝘀 is part of an Ace Pride Bundle of 25 works written by ace authors and/or featuring ace characters. Available over on Itchio for only $25!!

Show your love and grab your bundle here: riyati.ink/ace2025-1

#QueerBooks #QueerAuthor #HowSIxSavedTheFrogs #QueerSFF
Ace Pride Week itch.io bundle 1 Oct 19 - 25 | 25 books for $25! Features the book How Six Saved the Frogs by Blaine D. Arden, with a red-haired man on the cover. All books by ace authors and/or ft. ace characters across a variety of genres! riyati.ink/ace2025-1
October 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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October 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴 is a sp🌶️ cy, slow-burn m/m urban fantasy romance full of mysterious glitches, coffee-fueled flirting, found family, single dad vibes, & an opinionated espresso machine named Gandalf.
Book 6 in the Runaway Prince Hotel collab series, where magical royals find 💜 over a cup of ☕.
October 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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💙 Love is… capturing his happiness. 😍🎨

Runaway Prince 💙 Single Dad
Quiet, Please 💜 Thrives on Chaos
Sketches Birds 🤎 Paddles Rivers
Tech Mage 🖤 Espresso Wizard

go.blainedarden.com/tech-troubles

Your next magical MM romance is just a cup away.
Promotional image for Tech Prince Troubles by Blaine D. Arden features a collage with a purple-skinned person with circuit-like face markings, a flying goose at sunset, a man rowing a boat, and a barista operating an espresso machine. A quote at the bottom reads: "The sun hit Sam’s face just right as he slowed his boat. His beaming smile. The twinkle in his eyes. I had to capture the happiness he exuded."
October 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Happy #ReleaseDay to Me!!
❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜
𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 is out now!!
6️⃣ Book 6 of the 𝘙𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘭 collaboration series
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#MMRomance #TransMC #QueerAuthor #UrbanFantasy #SpicyRomance #TechPrinceTroubles #RunawayPrinceHotel
Book cover for Tech Prince Troubles by Blaine D. Arden, featuring a pale, purple-marked prince with white hair and a sheer black top, standing against a futuristic cityscape and full moon. Framed by a digital tablet on a coffee bean background. Tagline below reads: “He came to this human hotel to disappear… Instead, he found a barista who makes espresso taste like home—and glitches no one else can solve.”
September 12, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴 is a sp🌶️ cy, slow-burn m/m urban fantasy romance full of mysterious glitches, coffee-fueled flirting, found family, single dad vibes, & an opinionated espresso machine named Gandalf.
Book 6 in the Runaway Prince Hotel collab series, where magical royals find 💜 over a cup of ☕.
September 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Meet Adri and Sam
Runaway Prince 💙 Single Dad
Quiet, Please 💜 Thrives on Chaos
Sketches Birds 🤎 Paddles Rivers
Tech Mage 🖤 Espresso Wizard

☕ Love is… a flawless espresso shot.
Except when love is… badly charred toast. 🔥🍞

go.blainedarden.com/tech-troubles
Promotional collage for Tech Prince Troubles by Blaine D. Arden features a golden title over a silhouette of two men at sunset. Other panels show a purple-skinned figure with circuit-like markings, a barista using an espresso machine, slices of burnt toast, and a blue circuit board. Overlaid dialogue reads: “You burned toast? Is that an American expression?” “No. I actually burned toast.” “Oh. That’s bad.”
September 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙨 releases in 3 days!
And I'm celebrating in the Small but Mighty MM Romance Facebook group. www.facebook.com/groups/60505...

If any of you fabulous authors are interested to join me, feel free to sign up.
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Let's Party!! 🎉💜

#RunawayPrinceHotel
Release party graphic for Tech Prince Troubles by Blaine D. Arden, featuring the book cover, event details, and two chibi-style characters—one purple-skinned with glowing markings and the other human—sharing a kiss on a purple background with coffee beans.
September 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴 is a sp🌶️ cy, slow-burn m/m urban fantasy romance full of mysterious glitches, coffee-fueled flirting, found family, single dad vibes, & an opinionated espresso machine named Gandalf.
Book 6 in the Runaway Prince Hotel collab series, where magical royals find 💜 over a cup of ☕.
September 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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💙 Love is… capturing his happiness. 😍🎨

Runaway Prince 💙 Single Dad
Quiet, Please 💜 Thrives on Chaos
Sketches Birds 🤎 Paddles Rivers
Tech Mage 🖤 Espresso Wizard

go.blainedarden.com/tech-troubles

Your next magical MM romance is just a cup away.
Promotional image for Tech Prince Troubles by Blaine D. Arden features a collage with a purple-skinned person with circuit-like face markings, a flying goose at sunset, a man rowing a boat, and a barista operating an espresso machine. A quote at the bottom reads: "The sun hit Sam’s face just right as he slowed his boat. His beaming smile. The twinkle in his eyes. I had to capture the happiness he exuded."
September 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Happy Release Day, Hope Irving!!!
❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜
The 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 has officially opened its doors to Zagreus and Théo and 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀.
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Welcome to the Runaway Prince Hotel
🗝️ your room key is waiting... 🗝️
Cover of The Prince of Hidden Shadows by Hope Irving shows a stylish man with curly hair and a trimmed beard, dressed in a plaid blazer and burgundy vest, standing before a glowing, mystical red backdrop. Displayed on a digital tablet against a coffee bean background. Below, text reads: “He walks in light. I come from shadows older than time. So what twisted fate led him to me?” A promotional image for the Runaway Prince Hotel MM romance series shows six book covers arranged around a coffee cup with a crown and coffee logo. Titles include Coral Prince Conundrum, The Prince and the Double Shot, The Desert Prince’s Jewel, Prince of the Northwest Forest, The Prince of Hidden Shadows, and Tech Prince Troubles. Each cover features a prince with a distinct theme and setting. Text reads: “Magical MM romances are just a cup away. Your room key is waiting…”
September 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴 is a sp🌶️ cy, slow-burn m/m urban fantasy romance full of mysterious glitches, coffee-fueled flirting, found family, single dad vibes, & an opinionated espresso machine named Gandalf.
Book 6 in the Runaway Prince Hotel collab series, where magical royals find 💜 over a cup of ☕.
September 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Meet Adri and Sam
Runaway Prince 💙 Single Dad
Quiet, Please 💜 Thrives on Chaos
Sketches Birds 🤎 Paddles Rivers
Tech Mage 🖤 Espresso Wizard

☕ Love is… a flawless espresso shot.
But sometimes, love is… badly charred toast. 🔥🍞

go.blainedarden.com/tech-troubles
Promotional collage for Tech Prince Troubles by Blaine D. Arden features a golden title over a silhouette of two men at sunset. Other panels show a purple-skinned figure with circuit-like markings, a barista using an espresso machine, slices of burnt toast, and a blue circuit board. Overlaid dialogue reads: “You burned toast? Is that an American expression?” “No. I actually burned toast.” “Oh. That’s bad.”
September 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM