In the Name of Honor - Vows and Valor, #1

What would you risk to save someone you loved from a fate worse than death?

A half-elven princess, grieving the loss of one father and fearing for the other.

A loyal guardsman, torn between his oath to the king and her safety.

And a creature so bent on revenge, he'll make the world kneel to hurt them all.

Of all the messages Dimitar's carried, he now delivers the worst of all: vile Corrupted creatures have returned and murdered the king's best friend. The king leaves to seek retribution, and gives Dimitar an order he doesn't expect: guard the princess, Kaleela. When Corruptors then kidnap her father, she insists on rescuing him. Dimitar must break his vow to keep her safe in the kingdom, and together infiltrate the enemy's lair… unless the Corrupted capture Kaleela first.

Fans of epic fantasy with romance will fall into this character-driven world and thrilling new adventure, where a rescue mission turns into a chase, and only the princess or the king can be saved.


Fans of the LOTR franchise will be impressed by the stellar storytelling in this novel. In the Name of Honor is a compelling read that flawlessly merges multiple points of view, high-stakes adventure, an engaging plot, emotionally charged storylines, complex characters rich in diversity, and a well-designed world that will immediately grasp your undivided attention. It is a riveting story that touches on love, grief, revenge, courage, power, darkness, and war. Throughout Kaleela's and Dimitar's experiences, Courtney Collins and Clarke Collins effectively explore and incorporate themes like selflessness and trauma healing without diluting the action sequences. The Corruptors intrigued me the most. These beings create a welcome sense of menace, suspense, and trepidation throughout the storyline. I eagerly await the second installment of this captivating tale. -- Eric Ferrar, Readers' Favorite Five Star Award