Seven Realms of Ar'rothi Series by Alison Naomi Holt

She was born and bred to be a warrior princess. Is she willing to give that up to follow her heart?A master of swordplay, military tactics, and stealth movement, Liris can do everything except listen to what her heart is trying to tell her.Sent on a mission by Aurelia "Bree" Makena, the Duchess of Danforth, Liris stumbles on three bodies hanging in a peaceful glade. The mission suddenly becomes one where she needs all her skills to investigate the murders and stay alive... moreShe was born and bred to be a warrior princess. Is she willing to give that up to follow her heart?A master of swordplay, military tactics, and stealth movement, Liris can do everything except listen to what her heart is trying to tell her.Sent on a mission by Aurelia "Bree" Makena, the Duchess of Danforth, Liris stumbles on three bodies hanging in a peaceful glade. The mission suddenly becomes one where she needs all her skills to investigate the murders and stay alive.Can a woman who guards the duchess somehow become her lover as well? It's what her heart desires, but not what fate has allowed...not yet anyway. less