Warrior Class Series by S.L. Kassidy

In the world of Prime, the Roshan Empire has spread from the East, conquering all before them. Led by one of the Empire’s deadliest warriors, Queen Ashni, the Roshan are now set to take the West, starting with King Dorian’s city-state. King Dorian needs time to mount a proper defense against the mighty army. How does he get the time? He sends them his daughter, Princess Nakia, as a goodwill hostage. Princess Nakia has to learn to survive among people she has heard are barbarians.

This sequel to Warrior Class – Sky Cutter finds Princess Nakia Lysand has been returned to her homeland and Queen Ashni Akshay has her tribute, enough money to conquer the West. They should both be happy, but they are miserable. Nakia has a forced marriage to worry about and Ashni's mind isn't on her dream anymore. All Ashni wants to do is get Nakia back and all Nakia wants is to return to Ashni. Can they find each other again?

In the end of the Warrior Class series, Ashni and Nakia are establishing their new kingdom in the West. Raiding parties from the North put their work at risk. Ashni is poisoned in battle, so Nakia has to step up as sole reigning monarch. With her spouse on the brink of death, Nakia has to master her leadership role, even as Ashni’s older brother show up unannounced to make the situation worse. Blood Rain includes violence and abuse, and is recommended for mature readers.