The Edge of the Sword Series

Why does no one understand her? All Sashia wants is to learn, but she is constantly told to stop asking questions and mind her own business. There must be some purpose for her insatiable curiosity. The workings of the human body fascinate her - if only she could learn more! When an itinerant healer and his wife discover Sashia and offer her an apprenticeship, she jumps at the chance. However, life holds even more unexpected twists as she catches the eye of the crown prince of Berush. Will Sashia be able to pursue her career as a healer, or will handsome Prince Cyrus change her plans?

Darius is a seasoned soldier serving as general of his brother's army. Tensions between Berush and the neighboring countries of Artylia and Cerecia are high. War looms on the horizon. Renowned for his skill as a swordsman and leader in battle, Darius vows to protect his country and wreak vengeance on its enemies, but the toll is heavy. Violent dreams torment him at night, and a red haze of anger often clouds his judgment. 

While Prince Darius and Lady Eemya are in Berush, awaiting the birth of their first child, trouble is brewing elsewhere. In Eemya's absence, cousin Lydima abandons her former pleasure-seeking lifestyle behind. She battles disease, cares for orphans, and stands up against the evils of human trafficking with the help of Lord Yoused. Will earning respect as a leader be as hard as learning to value herself? Can she leave the past behind and open her heart to the future? 

After the secret of his magic fire potion was stolen and his closest ally killed, King Chysh is out for revenge. Unfortunately for him, his ruthless tactics and poor leadership have created many enemies. The Chief and his band of smugglers are set to foment rebellion, Chysh's own sister is considering turning against him, and unknown entities are plotting behind the scenes. Will she find the confidence and courage to defy her brother and find her own path, or will Chysh's opposition use her as a pawn? How will the king respond when his younger sister becomes a threat?

A deposed king and his displaced sister embark on a journey to an unknown destination in the care of a mysterious servant, discovering the most difficult terrain to cross is that of the mind.

Captain Halem was only a boy when the Breakers invaded Berush, but he has harbored hatred for them ever since. They are his enemies--enemies he has trained his entire career to defeat. When a company of Breakers ambushes him at a spring, he wreaks vengeance without hesitation until a fiery warrior with midnight eyes faints at his feet. Tasked with a dangerous mission, Obsidian must succeed, no matter the cost. As a member of a mercenary tribe, death would be preferable to failing to fulfill a contract. Injured and alone, she perseveres, but a stubborn Berushese soldier stands in her way.