Vows In Magic and Steel Series by River Tatum, Michael Anderle

Bound by duty. Torn by hatred. Will love forge a way?Elysia Kallendore, a gifted mage, dreams of preserving her family’s magical legacy. Lorand Valecrest, a proud knight, is sworn to the sword and the honor of his house. For centuries, their families have waged a bitter feud, locked in cycles of vengeance and mistrust.When the monarchy intervenes, forcing Elysia and Lorand into an unwanted betrothal, their worlds collide in a storm of resentment, duty, and impossible stakes... moreBound by duty. Torn by hatred. Will love forge a way?Elysia Kallendore, a gifted mage, dreams of preserving her family’s magical legacy. Lorand Valecrest, a proud knight, is sworn to the sword and the honor of his house. For centuries, their families have waged a bitter feud, locked in cycles of vengeance and mistrust.When the monarchy intervenes, forcing Elysia and Lorand into an unwanted betrothal, their worlds collide in a storm of resentment, duty, and impossible stakes. Defy the edict, and both houses face ruin. Comply, and they must put aside generations of hatred to forge a fragile alliance.As tensions rise and hidden threats emerge, Elysia and Lorand find themselves battling more than each other. In a land poised on the brink of chaos, they must can they find strength in each other, or will the sins of the past doom their futures?Can love grow where duty and disdain collide? Or will their union destroy them both? less

Two hearts bound by duty, torn by conflict.Elysia Kallendore never wanted a marriage forged by politics, let alone to a Valecrest knight sworn to uphold the very prejudices her family has fought for generations. Gifted with powerful magic that can heal—or destroy—she’s determined to prove her worth beyond the shadows of whispered witchcraft.Lorand Valecrest has spent his life shielding his barony from chaos, but his forced betrothal to Elysia is a new kind of battle... moreTwo hearts bound by duty, torn by conflict.Elysia Kallendore never wanted a marriage forged by politics, let alone to a Valecrest knight sworn to uphold the very prejudices her family has fought for generations. Gifted with powerful magic that can heal—or destroy—she’s determined to prove her worth beyond the shadows of whispered witchcraft.Lorand Valecrest has spent his life shielding his barony from chaos, but his forced betrothal to Elysia is a new kind of battle. Balancing loyalty to his family and an uneasy alliance with a mage he doesn’t fully trust pushes him to the edge.When a sinister force stirs unrest across the land, threatening both their houses, Elysia and Lorand must navigate treachery, sabotage, and the growing tension between them. Bandit raids, cursed farmland, and the weight of centuries-old grudges demand they act as one.Every step forward risks uncovering vulnerabilities neither can afford to reveal.With the barony’s future hanging by a thread, Elysia and Lorand face a critical cling to their guarded mistrust or embrace the fragile bond that could reshape their destiny.Will they rise as the protectors their people need—or fall victim to the enmity that’s always defined them? less

Love or duty? Sometimes fate demands both.Elysia Kallendore's magic can heal any wound—except the rift between her family and their bitter rivals, House Valecrest. When the monarchy forces her into marriage with Lorand Valecrest, she faces an impossible maintain her family's hatred or risk everything for peace.But darker forces are at work.As saboteurs threaten to destroy their fragile alliance, Elysia discovers her growing feelings for Lorand are anything but political... moreLove or duty? Sometimes fate demands both.Elysia Kallendore's magic can heal any wound—except the rift between her family and their bitter rivals, House Valecrest. When the monarchy forces her into marriage with Lorand Valecrest, she faces an impossible maintain her family's hatred or risk everything for peace.But darker forces are at work.As saboteurs threaten to destroy their fragile alliance, Elysia discovers her growing feelings for Lorand are anything but political. Together, they must forge a new path—one that combines her healing magic with his warrior's strength.With their lands plagued by mysterious attacks and ancient feuds threatening to reignite, Elysia and Lorand race to uncover the truth. If they fail, both their houses could lose everything. If they succeed, they might just find that love is the strongest magic of all.Will their forced marriage become a bridge between two warring houses? Or will centuries of hatred prove too powerful for even the strongest hearts to overcome? less