Stories From The Michigan Fleet
Fifty years after the collapse of the United States, Rich Merrill is a citizen of the Michigan Fleet, an insular society of boats that sail the waters of Lake Michigan. Rich has the strength, build and coloring of a gene-modded supersoldier, but all he wants is a peaceful life as an AI technician, hooking up with every cute boy who catches his eye. Sadly, life isn’t that simple…
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Readers have praised the series for its creative, complex worldbuilding, delicious hurt/comfort, nuanced portrayal of healing from trauma, compelling stories, white-hot, tender sex scenes, and incredibly cool female characters.
You can get the books from most ebook retailers, (except Amazon: we only have After the Storm there so far), but if you want us to get the largest percentage, please consider buying from Smashwords! It gives authors better royalties than anywhere else.
Content warnings: past sexual assault, trauma, abuse, alcohol use, food insecurity, violence, consent issues
Series Order:
After The Storm
After four years of hell serving aboard the Sympatico, a dysfunctional ship with a deadly crew, all Rich wants is to prove himself worthy of an unexpected second chance. Get some sun, make some friends, maybe hook up with a cute guy and even learn to relax. But old scars, bad habits, and an insane AI aren’t going to make it easy…
The first Michigan Fleet novel, complete with 36 illustrations, is serialized to read for free at Wattpad and Royal Road, and is also archived here on WordPress. You can also buy your own copy for e-reader at Smashwords or at your preferred ebook retailer. The e-reader version unfortunately does not support illustrations, but it’s yours forever. 18+
Athena Merrill and the Midnight Chicken
A secret midnight expedition goes wrong, leaving Rich Merrill and an innocent chicken stranded in the middle of Lake Michigan. Fortunately for Rich, the chicken, and everyone involved, his little sister Athena is almost ten. And she’s more than ready to step up and be the hero they need.
A short G-rated novella from the Merrill siblings’ younger days. Find it on Smashwords or at your preferred ebook retailer.
Learning the Ropes
Rich Merrill is sure he’s well past beginner sex, but when he stumbles into the sex game of a much more adventurous friend, it turns out he has a few things left to learn (including sexy piracy).
A sweet and spicy romp between Rich, Liam, and a new friend named Jordan, set soon after the end of After The Storm. Contains a focus on bondage and roleplay. Find it on Smashwords or at your preferred ebook retailer. 18+
The Art of Boytoy Maintenance
Rich Merrill, supersoldier genemod and AI technician for the Michigan Fleet, is still getting used to crewing a ship that leaves him enough time to enjoy himself, even during storm seasons. But when his friend Liam offers to be his personal sex toy for a day, Rich is more than happy to learn some new games.
A spicy and playful novella set in the storm season that follows After The Storm’s summer. Features Rich, Liam, and Basil, and focuses on trust and affection. Find it on Smashwords or at your preferred ebook retailer. 18+
Cross My Heart
Security Officer Michigan Ford could’ve died on duty tonight, and his best friend Basil would never have known Mitch’s true feelings for him. Taking sex drugs and turning up at Basil’s door wasn’t Mitch’s best idea, but it does get him in bed with his crush… and Basil’s crush, Rich Merrill. Now Mitch has to navigate love, the terrible vulnerability of honesty, and a dick that won’t quit.
A sweet and spicy novella set after Boytoy Maintenance, in which Michigan Ford finally resolves his feelings for Basil and Rich. Focuses on trust, affection, and love, and features consensual pain play. Find it on Smashwords or at your preferred ebook retailer. 18+
The Taste of New York
Solace King, a powerful New York City patrician, encounters the strangest tourist he’s ever met: Rich Merrill, a huge, friendly supersoldier gene-mod from a remote commune on Lake Michigan. Sol disdains tourists, but finds himself giving this one a whirlwind tour of the best Manhattan has to offer; her art, her culture, and her native son—if he can just keep up with Rich’s super-sized stamina!
Set a year or so post After The Storm. This double-length novella introduces us to Signore Solace King and his Manhattan home. Sexy and playful, this story focuses on exploring the world beyond the Fleet, while also featuring plenty of hot encounters between Rich and his new playmate. Find it on Smashwords or at your preferred ebook retailer. 18+
Run Aground
After years trapped in a wealthy monster’s harem, actor Rafael Caro is a ghost of his former self. When he meets Rich Merrill, the newest captive, Rich’s unexpected kindness brings Rafael back to life and headlong into love. Rich, Rafael and their friends in the harem try to keep each other sane and safe in this cruel place—but no one escapes without help from outside…
Book seven in the Michigan Fleet series, Run Aground is 75 chapters counting the epilogue and will update here one chapter every Sunday. The early access edition of the ebook is 430k, available only at Smashwords, and is intended for our folks who just really want to chow down on the whole story now, rather than waiting for late next year! The final version next November will be fully polished, with illustrations and (at this time) 25K+ of auxiliary writing attached. If financial concerns might limit you to only one of the two, we recommend the future final edition!
Content warnings: dubcon, noncon, sexual slavery, violence, alcohol use, noncon drug and alcohol use, murder, attempted suicide. This story takes seriously the issues inherent in a dark romance between fellow captives of a harem drama and deals explicitly with the subjects of sexual abuse, bigotry, and trauma.
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