Arrabar - a nation of mercenaries at odds with its neighbors and at war with itself... The Scions of Arrabar - heirs to a legacy of blood and steel... Vambran and Emriana have survived assassination attempts, family feuds, arranged marriages, and monster-guarded secrets. But now things are starting to get really dangerous!

This second novel continues the trilogy that explores the political intrigue of a mercenary society in the Forgotten Realms world. Original.

“An innovative and exciting romantic adventure with just the right touch of the paranormal.”—Jennifer Ashley, New York Times bestselling author To most people, the realm of magic is the stuff of nursery rhymes and dusty libraries. But for Capt. Gabriel Huntley, it’s become quite real and quite dangerous . . . In Hot Pursuit . . . The vicious attack Capt. Gabriel Huntley witnesses in a dark alley sparks a chain of events that will take him to the ends of the Earth and beyond—where what is real and what is imagined become terribly confused. And frankly, Huntley couldn’t be more pleased. Intrigue, danger, and a beautiful woman in distress—just what he needs. In Hotter Water . . . Raised thousands of miles from England, Thalia Burgess is no typical Victorian lady. A good thing, because a proper lady would have no hope of recovering the priceless magical artifact Thalia is after. Huntley’s assistance might come in handy, though she has to keep him in the dark. But this distractingly handsome soldier isn’t easy to deceive . . . Praise for the Blades of the Rose novels “Crackles with adventure, a rich sense of place, and terrific characterization.”—Mary Jo Putney, New York Timesbestselling author “The action explodes on page one and the pace never lets up.”—Ann Aguirre, New York Timesbestselling author “A sexy mix of magic and mystery.”—Caridad Piñeiro, New York Times bestselling author “Zoe weaves a delightful spell . . . cleverly blending history and magic in new, delightful ways.”—Elizabeth Vaughan, USA Today bestselling author

"Inspirational historical romance"--Spine.