Squire of Truth - Jill Williamson

He never expected his next battle would begin with a singer's plea for help.

Cole Tanniyn, squire to the soon-to-be king, has journeyed far from his days as a stray stable boy in a distant mountain village. Haunted by the echoes of his failures on the battlefield, he seeks solace in music. But when the spirited songstress he spent a fleeting evening with shows up at his doorstep, Cole may have gotten more than he asked for.

Mistel has been bound by a past of confinement and control for too long. Now on her own, she toils tirelessly to make her mark, but the struggle to earn a living in a world that fails to appreciate her talents proves exhausting. So when she meets Cole, the future king's squire, she sees an opportunity to change her future. And when she discovers her roommate murdered, Mistel turns to the only man she thinks she can trust...Cole.

Despite his inexperience as an investigator, Cole vows to uncover the truth and together he and Mistel delve into the dark alleys of Armonguard, uncovering a sinister web of secrets and sorcery that threatens the kingdom. Can Cole and Mistel prevail against enemies wielding dark magic? Or will they become the next casualties in a deadly game of power?

Blood of Kings: Legends

Book 1: Squire of Truth

Book 2: Lord of Winter

Book 3: Lady of Shadows

Book 4: Heir of Light