The Sicario Clan Series by A.J. Manney

Ameris is a servant. Darian is an Assassin. Somehow, they need to work together to survive the Trux. Every fifty years, the reigning king invokes the King’s Challenge. All the best warriors in the land are gathered and sent into the Trux, the forbidden forest, to find the coveted Regisflos flower for the King. Seventeen-year-old Ameris is thrilled when she gets hired to work at the castle; she’s been planning for this day her entire life... moreAmeris is a servant. Darian is an Assassin. Somehow, they need to work together to survive the Trux. Every fifty years, the reigning king invokes the King’s Challenge. All the best warriors in the land are gathered and sent into the Trux, the forbidden forest, to find the coveted Regisflos flower for the King. Seventeen-year-old Ameris is thrilled when she gets hired to work at the castle; she’s been planning for this day her entire life. She has her mission—to work her way up the ranks and get close to the King. But nothing could have prepared her for finding out that she will have to accompany one of the warriors into the Trux, and not just any warrior. She finds herself assigned to the most feared warrior of them all—the Assassin. Darian comes from the revered Sicario Clan and became a Master at only twenty years old, the youngest ever to do so. Darian’s not happy about Ameris coming with him and isn’t going to make it easy on her. But she’s no push-over. She’s not about to let him stand in the way of the mission she has already embarked on. This is just a small setback in the plan that’s already been set in motion. She just has to survive the Trux and make it back to the castle. Their journey is not nearly as simple as she thinks it will be. Dangers and threats test them at every turn, and she soon discovers that her only hope of survival is to ally with Darian, but he’s doing everything in his power to keep that from happening. Will she be able to break down his barriers and get him to work with her? Only time will tell. She has forty days, and the clock starts now. less

Ameris is on the run, unsure of what to do next. When two clan members from the Sicario Clan show up and offer to keep her safe, she decides to take them up on it. They take her to Sicario Clan territory, but staying with the clan doesn’t make things easier. She has more problems than answers. First, there’s Lena—the jealous assassin who is bent on making her life miserable. Then there’s the people from her village who blame her for what happened to their religious leaders... moreAmeris is on the run, unsure of what to do next. When two clan members from the Sicario Clan show up and offer to keep her safe, she decides to take them up on it. They take her to Sicario Clan territory, but staying with the clan doesn’t make things easier. She has more problems than answers. First, there’s Lena—the jealous assassin who is bent on making her life miserable. Then there’s the people from her village who blame her for what happened to their religious leaders. Add to that, she’s trying to stay one step ahead of Darian, the dangerous assassin tasked with killing her. Finally, she’s trying to gather the rebels and lead them against the King. The only way to save her people is to take her rightful place on the throne. To do that, she first has to kill the king; but it’s proving much harder than she imagined. The night before she plans to move against the king, Ameris is given new information that changes everything. To defy the tyrant, she will have to make a choice, one that will change her life forever. less

The exciting finale to the Sicario Clan Series! On the one hand, everything has changed for Ameris; on the other hand, nothing has changed. She’s moving forward with the plan that’s been in motion since she was a little girl. The Sicario Clan stands at Ameris’ side as they prepare for what’s coming. Together, this group of rebels will take back their kingdom from the hands of a tyrant. If anyone doubted that she was the rightful heir to the throne, now is the time to prove it... moreThe exciting finale to the Sicario Clan Series! On the one hand, everything has changed for Ameris; on the other hand, nothing has changed. She’s moving forward with the plan that’s been in motion since she was a little girl. The Sicario Clan stands at Ameris’ side as they prepare for what’s coming. Together, this group of rebels will take back their kingdom from the hands of a tyrant. If anyone doubted that she was the rightful heir to the throne, now is the time to prove it. It’s time for her to defend what’s hers. Enemies will become allies and old friends will join their ranks. War is coming, and only coming together will they have a chance at winning. Darken the Trux is the conclusion to the Sicario Clan Series. .. for now and features assassins, magic, and twists and turns you won't see coming with a slow-burn, clean romance between a dangerous assassin and a resilient servant girl who is so much more than she seems. less