The Lost Shrines Series by Amberlyn Holland

Unexpected Responsibility Lia never wanted to lead, but her sister’s untimely death forced her to assume responsibility of their tiny valley kingdom. In a region balanced on a political knife edge, one wrong move will plunge the surrounding realms into war. Until her niece comes of age, the safety and prosperity of the Dale are Lia’s burden to bear... moreUnexpected Responsibility Lia never wanted to lead, but her sister’s untimely death forced her to assume responsibility of their tiny valley kingdom. In a region balanced on a political knife edge, one wrong move will plunge the surrounding realms into war. Until her niece comes of age, the safety and prosperity of the Dale are Lia’s burden to bear. The last thing she needs is a charming stranger in her life, blundering around, uprooting secrets better left buried, and making her long for things she can’t have. Unsated Vengeance Caerwyn, Lord of Alwyn, is obsessed with avenging the murder of his parents. Unfortunately, without proof, the Council refuses to let him start a war by going after the sorcerer he believes responsible. His clandestine quest for vengeance leads him to the Dale, where secrets and unknown magic hide under the surface of the quiet farming community. He knows there is more to Lia than meets the eye but his heart refuses to believe she’s in league with dark magic. Uneasy Alliance One night in an ancient stone Circle leaves Caerwyn and Lia bound together by magic and the will of the Goddess. The new connection, though, may not be enough to help when dark sorcery endangers Lia’s niece and threatens to spread evil through the Dale and beyond. less

Librarian Note: This is an alternate cover edition of ASIN: B01N74M3RE. The original cover edition is here.Book Two of the new fantasy romance series!To stop the corrupt sorcerer Hafgan from acquiring more power, shapeshifter Maddyn is tasked with preventing  a magical shrine from falling into the wrong hands. Unfortunately, no one seems to know where the labyrinth can be found. Or if it even exists... moreLibrarian Note: This is an alternate cover edition of ASIN: B01N74M3RE. The original cover edition is here.Book Two of the new fantasy romance series!To stop the corrupt sorcerer Hafgan from acquiring more power, shapeshifter Maddyn is tasked with preventing  a magical shrine from falling into the wrong hands. Unfortunately, no one seems to know where the labyrinth can be found. Or if it even exists. Except for a spirited novitiate that keeps turning up in unexpected places and distracting Maddyn from his task. After a year with the Order, Yve is still struggling to fit in. She'd joined to be part of something bigger, to make a difference. Spending days in prayer and maintaining the Temple garden isn't quite what she imagined, but she's determined to prove herself. Which is why, no matter how much she wants to help Maddyn, her vows to the Order come first.But Maddyn's presence stirs up trouble and leads to the assassination of the Matriarch of the Order. A quirk of destiny leaves Yve with the Matriarch's title and a gift of prophecy that elevates her far above anyone's expectations. It also leaves her and Maddyn temporarily bound by magic. Both struggle to balance duty and their growing, impossible attraction in the midst of a search for a deadly assassin whose dark magic could destroy everything. less

Librarian Note: This is an alternate cover edition of ASIN: B073ZQN3WR. The original cover edition is here.Enchanting conclusion to the Lost Shrines fantasy romance series! Ranulf never expected to return to the home of his family's oldest rival. But to stop the violent plans of a blood-sorcerer, he must protect the island's magic. And face the only woman he ever loved... moreLibrarian Note: This is an alternate cover edition of ASIN: B073ZQN3WR. The original cover edition is here.Enchanting conclusion to the Lost Shrines fantasy romance series! Ranulf never expected to return to the home of his family's oldest rival. But to stop the violent plans of a blood-sorcerer, he must protect the island's magic. And face the only woman he ever loved. He doesn't expect it to be easy, but the family is stonewalling him at every turn and Ran knows something more than an ancient feud is behind the deception. Years ago, Tara was forced to make a choice: Ran or her family. She's never regretted staying for her siblings, but she's never forgotten the boy she loved. Now he's back and she's facing the choice all over again. Protect the family's dark secret by lying to him? Or trust him with her heart and risk destroying everything generations of Tirnan's had built? With enemy ships only days away, Tara and Ran have to move past the hurt and secrets if there is any hope of saving the island and stopping a madman bent on ruling the world with blood magic and terror. less