Corthan Legacy Series by Stacy Bennett

A perfect captive, Cara didn't know her will had been stolen until she escapes with borrowed courage. Cloistered in the Black Keep with only her father for company, Cara is an unwitting prisoner bound by chains of ignorance and lies rather than iron--until she meets a captured mercenary in her father's dungeon. He kindles within her a spark of compassion she never knew she had and lends her an unfamiliar strength... moreA perfect captive, Cara didn't know her will had been stolen until she escapes with borrowed courage. Cloistered in the Black Keep with only her father for company, Cara is an unwitting prisoner bound by chains of ignorance and lies rather than iron--until she meets a captured mercenary in her father's dungeon. He kindles within her a spark of compassion she never knew she had and lends her an unfamiliar strength. But, the mercenary is slated to die, sacrificed to her father's magic like all the others. Only this time, Cara can't turn a blind eye. Unable to endure her father's cruelty any longer, she vows to help the mercenary escape. Now, as they flee to a world she’s only dreamed of, she finds defiance has a steep price. Her very existence endangers everyone she has come to care about. Who is she that her father refuses to let her go? To uncover the secret of her past, she must unravel the mystery of her dreams and claim the heritage of her own magical blood—before her father claims her as the last sacrifice. less

Years before "Archer" Tarhill swore fealty to Captain Khoury, he was an ordinary trapper with the heart of a storyteller. This is his tale. * * * * * * * * It's a Fire Night, a time for celebration, and young Reid Tarhill has a plan to make Maura, the chieftain's daughter, notice him. Unfortunately, his father notices, too. Being the black sheep of the family, Reid's not surprised that his father tries to thwart the courtship... moreYears before "Archer" Tarhill swore fealty to Captain Khoury, he was an ordinary trapper with the heart of a storyteller. This is his tale. * * * * * * * * It's a Fire Night, a time for celebration, and young Reid Tarhill has a plan to make Maura, the chieftain's daughter, notice him. Unfortunately, his father notices, too. Being the black sheep of the family, Reid's not surprised that his father tries to thwart the courtship. But when Old Tarhill throws in with a rival clan's suitor, the fate of Bear Clan hangs in the balance. Gilland Fynan's claim is more fitting for a woman of Maura's status, but the Seal Clan heir doesn’t know her like Reid does. Charming her with tales of love and honor, her kisses tell Reid where her heart truly lies. Then, sickness, a dangerous rogue and a damning revelation threaten to tear them apart. It will take more than a good heart and a handful of stories to keep his Clan and his beloved Maura safe. less