Rise of the Hawk Series by Bekah Clark

When living in the house of your enemy, where can you turn? Her whole life Maevan trained for one thing... regaining the throne of her people. Eighteen years ago her mother, Xenya, had stepped aside and chose exile rather than a war that would have torn her people apart. Now, sixteen year old Maevan is being taken to live in the Summer Palace with the very woman who took everything away from her family. Surrounded by her enemies, Maevan has to navigate life within the Palace walls... moreWhen living in the house of your enemy, where can you turn? Her whole life Maevan trained for one thing... regaining the throne of her people. Eighteen years ago her mother, Xenya, had stepped aside and chose exile rather than a war that would have torn her people apart. Now, sixteen year old Maevan is being taken to live in the Summer Palace with the very woman who took everything away from her family. Surrounded by her enemies, Maevan has to navigate life within the Palace walls. But she is not completely alone. Jorgan, a friend and hopefully more, is there. Linna, a servant of the First House, who has been living within the Summer Palace most of her life is another ally. As time passes, Maevan realizes that there are more things to fear than just the idea of her not being with Jorgan. Her very life is at stake, as well as the fate of the First House. Will she and her family triumph? Or in the end will she break and die? less

Set several months after the events of The Hawk In Winter, The Raven In Spring is a wild ride. Coran's life is spiraling out of control. As it does, he sinks further into depression and drinking. Coran isn't safe, however, and as he adjusts to his new life he becomes less able to realize it. He puts himself into further danger and Sol works to try to save the young man from himself. Meanwhile, Maevan is being stalked by a nameless threat... moreSet several months after the events of The Hawk In Winter, The Raven In Spring is a wild ride. Coran's life is spiraling out of control. As it does, he sinks further into depression and drinking. Coran isn't safe, however, and as he adjusts to his new life he becomes less able to realize it. He puts himself into further danger and Sol works to try to save the young man from himself. Meanwhile, Maevan is being stalked by a nameless threat. Without something real to cling to, how is anyone to believe the danger she is in? It is then that Jorgan is called away home to his mother and her iron rule of the Second House. Alone with Raikar, Mae trains her mind to take on this new threat. But, the intimacy of the contact is overwhelming and Maevan could find herself lost in him. One day Maevan's destiny will reveal itself, but only if she can survive that long. less

"You must rise...rise to the challenges set before you." With the threat of violence all around, Maevan must finally meet her destiny. But can she do it alone? Her family is making their way to the Summer Palace, but they face dangers of their own. Trelaren takes his first steps to conquer Aemonsha and he's the most powerful enemy Maevan will ever face. Granada and Sol must defend the Frozen Fortress. Granada worries that she may not be up to the task... more"You must rise...rise to the challenges set before you." With the threat of violence all around, Maevan must finally meet her destiny. But can she do it alone? Her family is making their way to the Summer Palace, but they face dangers of their own. Trelaren takes his first steps to conquer Aemonsha and he's the most powerful enemy Maevan will ever face. Granada and Sol must defend the Frozen Fortress. Granada worries that she may not be up to the task. Meanwhile, Kolton faces challenges of his own. Coran worries over his wife as Meirei faces the dangers ahead while pregnant with their first child. Can they survive the pursuers which threaten their lives? Grave danger and romance await in the fourth and final installment of the Rise of the Hawk series. less