Where Magic Meets Fine Print

MM romantic fantasy H. Kamenar | she/her | ✍️ Debut novel coming soon Also writes fanfiction as pixel7777(ICanFixHim) on AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/users/pixel7777 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/hkamenar.bsky.social Discord: @h.kamenar

[hkamenar]

Welcome, dear reader!

🖋️ I’m H. Kamenar, and I write steamy m/m romantic fantasy where magic meets bureaucracy, and love has to read the fine print.

My debut novel, Err Apparent, has been released, and its sequel, Pier Privilege is in progress.

Find me and my books here.

[byoldervine]

Pros: My family want to hear about what I’m writing

Cons: My family want to hear about what I’m writing

[hkamenar]

🎂 HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY! 🎂

Err Apparent is now available! At last, at last, my baby is out there!

Thank you to everyone who pre-ordered or joined my ARC campaign and is leaving early reviews! If you want to read for free, request the book through your library (Libby, Overdrive, etc.) or borrow it through your KU subscription. Ebooks on Amazon only; print books available for order through your favorite bookstores 💕💕💕💕💕

Blurb and sensitivity details below the break :)

What happens when you kill the monster but inherit its lair?

Gabriel escaped his abuser by killing him and wants nothing from the wreckage left behind. Not the cursed manor. Not the noble title. And certainly not the corrupt aristocracy demanding he toe their line.

But this is Averdon, where the dead can cause just as much trouble as the living.

Gabriel’s inheritance makes him legally unable to marry Miles, the mage who saved his life and the only one Gabriel refuses to lose. Miles is determined to help him walk away from it all, but Rookgate Manor refuses to let its new master go.

To claim a future together, Gabriel and Miles must return to the city that broke them and pit their blades, spells, and most outrageous schemes against those who oppose them.

Gabriel has one choice left: destroy the monster's power forever or remake it as his own. Preferably before his taxes are due.

This witty, high-heat M/M gaslamp romantasy features a ride-or-die power couple, found family, and a haunted house with opinions.

Err Apparent is the first book in the Tenibrian Affairs series, delivering gothic atmosphere, banter-rich romance, and emotionally grounded spice. With an HFN, this is perfect for readers who enjoy the quasi-historical fantasy of Freya Marske, KJ Charles, and Jordan L. Hawk, paired with the trauma-aware relationships and explicit heat of Foz Meadows, Lily Morton, and Tavia Lark.

Content Warnings

Err Apparent is a trauma-informed romantasy. Please consider whether this content may be triggering to you and tap out now if you need to.

Explicit sexual content: High heat (5/5 chili peppers), emotional intimacy, semi-public/risk-of-getting-caught scenarios.

Severe Past Trauma: Recovery is a key theme. Includes past human trafficking by a parent/guardian (Note: trafficker did not sexually assault main character personally), past child abuse, and confronting past abusers. No sexual abuse/non-con is depicted on page. The main characters practice explicit, enthusiastic consent with each other.

Mental Health: Depictions of PTSD/CPTSD, dissociation, and trauma-induced destructive outbursts.

Violence/Gore: Graphic descriptions of corpses/decay, fantasy violence, disposal of bodies.

Social Issues: Classism, systemic oppression. Worldbuilding note: Tenibria is a queernormative world; homophobia does not exist, though other systemic oppressions remain.

Forced Deadnaming: The protagonist fights against adopting a legal name associated with his trauma (not trans-related).

[hkamenar]

Sneak Peak and Indie Author Joy

So. Officially Err Apparent launches 14 March (Kindle Unlimited, eBook for purchase on Amazon, available to libraries via Overdrive and Libby). But I sneakily hit publish on the paperback to do One Last Proof.

We all know, the moment you hit "publish," you find that last typo, right? And it takes forever to get author proofs from KDP compared to just buying a copy.

So.

That's right! That's my debut novel in my hand!

Even in 6x9, it's a little chonky. Pier Privilege (the sequel - already inprogress) will likely be even chonkier!

No layout mistakes! Now to read it, again, myself, in Real World Physical Form, and figure out where the last typo is hiding. If you find it before me, let me know!

[hkamenar]

Err Apparent is releasing so so soon!

If you want to read for free, pick up an ARC via BookSirens BEFORE the release date: https://booksirens.com/book/LN2ZICR/ZW6FU8T

[hkamenar]

🎉Trope Reveal...and Preorders Open!

eBook Preorders are open on Amazon!

🎉Err Apparent will be available on March 14 in paperback, eBook, and on KU🎉

[hkamenar]

Looking for ARC readers!

I'm looking for a small, reliable team of advanced readers who are willing to read Err Apparent for free and leave a review! Learn more and apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQKotYrPgjTfhzl-nZMbsTz3WkcaoALyN3m1uVZVhGsVCeSg/viewform?usp=header

[hkamenar]

🎉Err Apparent Book Cover Reveal 🎉

Something exciting is coming… What happens when you kill the monster but inherit its lair? Err Apparent will be releasing on March 14, 2026! Here's a look at the cover. What do you think?

[hkamenar]

🎉 DRAFT COMPLETE! 🎉

I just finished writing Err Apparent, book 1 in the Tenibrian Affairs series! It's now off to my beta-readers, and officially on track to land in your hands on March 14, 2026!

Check out my draft blurb below. Intrigued???

What happens when you kill the monster but inherit its lair?

Gabriel never wanted anything from the abuser he killed to escape—not the dodgy mansion, not the noble title, and certainly not the corrupt officials demanding he step into Madaze's shoes. But this is Averdon, where the dead can cause just as much trouble as the living.

Gabriel's inheritance prevents him from marrying Miles, the man who saved him and the love of his life. Miles wants nothing more than to shield Gabriel from further harm, but the Rookgate Manor itself seems determined to keep its secrets.

To win their future together, Gabriel and Miles must return to the city that will test their blades, spells, and most outrageous shenanigans. But first, Gabriel needs to decide: burn it all down, or claim his power and reshape it into something worth keeping. Preferably before his taxes are due.

This witty, M/M, Gaslamp/Gothic Romantasy showcases a ride-or-die power couple and their found family taking on an epic fantasy world. This HFN is first in the Tenibrian Affairs series. Err Apparent is perfect for readers who love the quasi-historical fantasy of KJ Charles, Jordan L Hawk, and Freya Marske, the trauma-informed, banter-rich relationships of Foz Meadows, and the explicit, emotionally grounded heat of Lily Morton and Tavia Lark – with a house that very much has opinions about its residents.

TW/CW: Emotionally-intimate high spice, severe past trauma, mental health issues, violence/gore, and social stressors (check the copyright page for details using the look inside feature).

[unhelpfultarot]

Queen of Pentacles reversed and King of Swords

Nurturing and supportive aren't available right now, would you like to try single combat?

[theoreocat]

Oh hai! Join me for a spot of tea? 🫖 ~Pudding.

[unhelpfultarot]

The Fool and Seven of Swords reversed

You're just out for an innocent stroll, definitely not doing anything sneaky.

[unhelpfultarot]

The Emperor reversed and Seven of Swords

An incompetent regime encourages criminal behavior.

[tarot-dreams]

The Sun.

Remain within the promised light of a new day. Golden rays like healing hands will chase away the darkness. Know that the sky will not forever be blanketed with clouds. Keep your faith in that which is to come.

[unhelpfultarot]

King of Wands and Nine of Swords

You're in charge now. This is a complete nightmare.

[unhelpfultarot]

Three of Cups and The High Priestess

Everyone is having such a good time that they don't notice you in your quiet corner, carefully keeping track of all the gossip and scandals.

[tarot-dreams]

The High Priestess.

Listen to your inner voice. Trust the words spoken by your heart. Focus on self awareness. Do not be mislead by a waking world. Follow your subconscious. Be mindful of your dreams and symbols that may normally go unseen. The enlightened mind is one that chooses to share knowledge, it does not use knowledge solely for self serving purposes.