Two Thrones Series by Nicola M. Cameron

Spring has sprung in the island kingdom of Hellas, and with it come thoughts of young love and fruitful fields. But with no signs of an occupant for the royal nursery, Queen Danaë is starting to worry about her own fertility. Her concerns aren't helped by the arrival of the legendarily conniving Dowager Queen Atilia of Illium--or the woman's handsome grandson Prince Marcus, on the run after being accused of poisoning his older brother... moreSpring has sprung in the island kingdom of Hellas, and with it come thoughts of young love and fruitful fields. But with no signs of an occupant for the royal nursery, Queen Danaë is starting to worry about her own fertility. Her concerns aren't helped by the arrival of the legendarily conniving Dowager Queen Atilia of Illium--or the woman's handsome grandson Prince Marcus, on the run after being accused of poisoning his older brother. In the neighboring kingdom of Ypres, Danaë's royal husband Matthias is dealing with dangerous family politics and a wolfish duke who has kidnapped a young noblewoman for immoral purposes. Or has he? Can Matthias ward off the threat of civil war, outwit his relatives, and deal with a charming rival in his wife's own palace? less

Love was never supposed to be part of the deal… Lady Amelie de Clerq’s prickly demeanor and earth mage abilities have earned her the nickname “Lady of Thorns,” keeping potential suitors at bay and making her the butt of the nobility’s jokes. Determined to attract a husband who will love her for herself rather than her fortune, she decides to embark on a journey of sensual self-discovery... moreLove was never supposed to be part of the deal… Lady Amelie de Clerq’s prickly demeanor and earth mage abilities have earned her the nickname “Lady of Thorns,” keeping potential suitors at bay and making her the butt of the nobility’s jokes. Determined to attract a husband who will love her for herself rather than her fortune, she decides to embark on a journey of sensual self-discovery. Alain LaPorte, wily lawyer and toast of the capital’s social set, has been summoned to Lierdhe to oversee business negotiations with a neighboring earl. When Amelie asks Alain to tutor her in the bedroom arts, he agrees to introduce the virgin mage to pleasure. But lessons in lovemaking soon turn into a matter of the heart, forcing both Amelie and Alain to confront their fears about intimacy, loyalty, and love. less

It's Frostfair time in Ypres, but not everyone is looking forward to the winter holiday. Army captain Duncan Bardahlson has been dispatched to the tiny province of Wellen mere days before Frostfair to track down a legendary bandit known as the Redbird. As if that wasn't bad enough, Duncan also has to deal with Roberta "Robin" Busse, the widowed countess of Wellen and his long-lost love... moreIt's Frostfair time in Ypres, but not everyone is looking forward to the winter holiday. Army captain Duncan Bardahlson has been dispatched to the tiny province of Wellen mere days before Frostfair to track down a legendary bandit known as the Redbird. As if that wasn't bad enough, Duncan also has to deal with Roberta "Robin" Busse, the widowed countess of Wellen and his long-lost love. When Duncan learns that Robin and her young son Charlie are in desperate straits, the hunt for the Redbird takes an unexpected turn. An overbearing tax collector, an impish priest, a very large pig, and a pair of bickering younger brothers all promise to make this holiday season a nightmare for Duncan -- unless he can rekindle his romance with Robin. And find the Redbird, of course. But Duncan isn’t called the Huntsman for nothing… less

It's autumn in the beautiful island kingdom of Hellas as King Matthias of Ypres and Queen Danaë of Hellas reunite for their first wedding anniversary and the upcoming birth of their twins. But even as the Hellene capital celebrates with a week's worth of spectacular athletic games, a pair of unexpected visits complicate Matthias and Danaë's romantic interlude, and a concerned Matthias begins to wonder if his beautiful young witch queen is growing tired of him... moreIt's autumn in the beautiful island kingdom of Hellas as King Matthias of Ypres and Queen Danaë of Hellas reunite for their first wedding anniversary and the upcoming birth of their twins. But even as the Hellene capital celebrates with a week's worth of spectacular athletic games, a pair of unexpected visits complicate Matthias and Danaë's romantic interlude, and a concerned Matthias begins to wonder if his beautiful young witch queen is growing tired of him.Meanwhile, Danaë's brother Darius reunites with his lover Lars, only to learn that the handsome Ypresian officer has life-changing news of his own. When a series of strange accidents begin to plague the palace, Darius and Lars must join forces with the master Aeris mage Petyr Epilonious to investigate them—before the next one kills Darius. less