The Rose and the Thorn

A dear friend is brutally beaten. Two thieves want answers. Riyria is born.One year earlier, two thieves were saved from certain death by the compassion of a stranger. Unable to forget the woman who saved their lives, Royce and Hadrian now return to Gwen DeLancy and are shocked when she refuses to speak to them. Baffled, the two thieves discover Gwen has been brutally beaten by a powerful noble--beaten so badly she can't face them. But Gwen doesn't know about Royce's past, doesn't understand how much he cares for her, and doesn't realize what he is capable of--but she's about to find out.

"Hair-raising escapes, flashy sword fights, and faithful friendship complete the formula for good old-fashioned escapist fun."―Publishers Weekly on Theft of Swords

"The arrival of a master storyteller... A winning debut for fantasy lovers."―Library Journal on Theft of Swords

"A whirlwind of twists, earth-shattering surprises and deadly betrayal."―Literary Magic on Theft of Swords