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In the Name of Honor

By Courtney & Clarke Collins

A half-elven princess and her loyal guardsman must save her father, the king, from a fate worse than death: total corruption.
In the Name of Honor
By Courtney & Clarke Collins

A half-elven princess and her loyal guardsman must evade capture and save her father, the king, from a fate worse than death: total corruption. But their rescue mission turns into a hunt, and only the princess or the king can be saved. IN THE NAME OF HONOR is an adult fantasy perfect for fans of a diverse queernorm world, princess/guard romance, found family, competing revenge arcs, morally honorable heroes vs. unrepentant villains, less spice/more pining because the burn is slow, and a little bit of cheese theft.

Readers will love...

This story offers a modern take on classic fantasy for readers who would be heroes in the face of tyranny. Also, we have a cheese thief.

All the book stats:

Series: Vows & Valor Trilogy

Publisher: Shadow Spark Publishing

Perfect for fans of...

IN THE NAME OF HONOR will appeal to readers of Kristen Britain and Susan Dennard, and fans of The Rings of Power show.

Content warning: Rated M for some brief language and fantasy violence.

Off page murder of father figure/friend.
Off page childbirth death of mother.
Parent/friend loss, grief, and mourning.
Physical violence toward a child and child/parent separation.
Vomiting.
Fantasy violence (swords, arrows, fists, claws, blood, amputation, dragon’s fire).
Drinking, alcohol use.
Some language.

About the Author

Courtney & Clarke Collins

Courtney: she/her, Clarke: he/him
For over 25 years, Clarke and Courtney Collins have nurtured a dynamic partnership. Their Vows & Valor series reflects a lifetime of world and character building through an inclusive lens that elevates the reader’s experience. Clarke and Courtney first met in college, lived coast-to-coast, and currently reside in Vermont with their two children.

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Also by Courtney & Clarke

In the Name of Honor (Vows & Valor, Book 1)
In the Name of Pride (Vows & Valor, Book 2)

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