Bright Swords of Serena

Anders Hollander, champion negotiator for King Raidon, had a brilliant career ahead of him--until he married the king's disinherited niece and lost his reputation. When a fearsome new weapon threatens his family's and his country's survival, Hollander must thread his way among a host of dangers. Can he bring about peace between two nations, redeem his reputation, protect his young daughter... and still find happiness in love?

Rene Madden, a soldier in King Philip's army, is sent abroad to fight in a war he doesn't believe in. Then a stranger brings him a message from the enemy. Madden must decide whether to follow his instincts and help the stranger, or obey his king but betray his own honor.