Blood of Kings: Legends Series by Jill Williamson, Andrew Swearingen

Cole Tanniyn, squire to the soon-to-be king, has journeyed far from his days as a stray stable boy in a distant mountain village. Haunted by the echoes of his failures on the battlefield, he seeks solace in music. But when the spirited songstress he spent a fleeting evening with shows up at his doorstep, Cole may have gotten more than he asked for.Mistel has been bound by a past of confinement and control for too long... moreCole Tanniyn, squire to the soon-to-be king, has journeyed far from his days as a stray stable boy in a distant mountain village. Haunted by the echoes of his failures on the battlefield, he seeks solace in music. But when the spirited songstress he spent a fleeting evening with shows up at his doorstep, Cole may have gotten more than he asked for.Mistel has been bound by a past of confinement and control for too long. Now on her own, she toils tirelessly to make her mark, but the struggle to earn a living in a world that fails to appreciate her talents proves exhausting. So when she meets Cole, the future king’s squire, she sees an opportunity to change her future. And when she discovers her roommate murdered, Mistel turns to the only man she thinks she can trust...Cole.Despite his inexperience as an investigator, Cole vows to uncover the truth and together he and Mistel delve into the dark alleys of Armonguard, uncovering a sinister web of secrets and sorcery that threatens the kingdom. Can Cole and Mistel prevail against enemies wielding dark magic? Or will they become the next casualties in a deadly game of power? less

After years of darkness, Eric Livna, newly appointed lord of Tsaftown, returns from the battlefield ready to properly assume his title and become a true husband and father to his family. His marriage to Lady Viola, though arranged and built on mutual duty, has lacked the warmth of true affection, but Eric is hoping to bridge the emotional distance between them... moreAfter years of darkness, Eric Livna, newly appointed lord of Tsaftown, returns from the battlefield ready to properly assume his title and become a true husband and father to his family. His marriage to Lady Viola, though arranged and built on mutual duty, has lacked the warmth of true affection, but Eric is hoping to bridge the emotional distance between them.For too long Lady Viola Livna has silently endured the injustices woven into Tsaftown’s laws—laws she believes will threaten their daughter’s future. Determined to forge a better path for their family, she quietly works on a plan to change things…even if it means keeping secrets from her husband.When Eric’s cousin, the ambitions Sir Fenris Yarden, stirs up division in Tsaftown and wreaks havoc on the Livnas’ marriage, Eric and Viola must decide whether to let betrayal tear them apart or to unite against the forces trying to destroy them.Together, they will need to fight not only for their city, but also for the fragile trust they’ve begun to rebuild—before everything they hold dear is lost forever.Blood of LegendsBook 1: Squire of TruthBook 2: Lord of WinterBook 3: Lady of ShadowsBook 4: Heir of Light less