Shield & Sorrow Series by J.E. Ridge

A Tale of Two Kings ...Bellacosta and Arnsveld have been on the verge of war for half a century. Both have new kings—sweet, uncertain Silas and Archer the Warrior King—giving them an opportunity to find a peaceful solution. When the negotiations are sabotaged, drastic measures must be taken. Sometimes you have to steal a king to save a kingdom.

Saving the kingdom was only the beginning …Kings Archer and Silas successfully thwarted the plot to take over Arnsveld and Bellacosta. Now they’re struggling to maintain their tenuous relationship amidst dissenting soldiers, scheming nobles, and the trial of the century.Valerian’s job is to neutralize the mage behind the plot without getting tangled in his sinister web. When Penn finds himself at the mercy of traitors, Valerian abandons everything to help him... moreSaving the kingdom was only the beginning …Kings Archer and Silas successfully thwarted the plot to take over Arnsveld and Bellacosta. Now they’re struggling to maintain their tenuous relationship amidst dissenting soldiers, scheming nobles, and the trial of the century.Valerian’s job is to neutralize the mage behind the plot without getting tangled in his sinister web. When Penn finds himself at the mercy of traitors, Valerian abandons everything to help him. Love and magic prove to be a deadly combination. less