“Courtney and Clarke Collins have done it again with a fantasy lover’s dream sequel! This book has everything: ancient grudges, cursed forests, political scheming, clever heroines, and a band of adventurers you can’t help but fall for. Absolutely enchanting!” 

—Amy S. Kaufman, author of The Traitor of Sherwood Forest

“I already knew I loved these characters and the Vows and Valor world. However, I did not expect the Collinses to introduce me to a sinfully salacious villain who took all the dark romantic fantasy tropes (and I do mean all of them) and flipped them on their collective head. I growled, snarled, and screamed at this book, and the moment the heroes began to turn the tides, the elation that took over my body left me lightheaded and exhilarated in the most gleeful way. I found myself thinking about this story at the oddest moments, and sharing my passion for the characters with my loved ones over dinner or walking the dogs. If you thought In the Name of Honor was good, there’s not a doubt in my mind that In the Name of Pride will take your breath away for the most unexpected reasons.”

—Kassidy Coursey, author of The Sins of the Maker Trilogy

“The Blackburn core four return with a vengeance in this emotionally charged and twisty second installment of the Vows and Valor series. Love and friendship grow, deadly secrets are revealed, alliances are renewed and new ones are forged. Ready your heart and your emotions, dear reader, because this is one epic ride you won’t want to miss!”

—C.W. Rose, award-winning author of Oceansong

"Via the special magic of their characters’ believable, multi-faceted personalities and rich physical and social diversity, the Vows and Valor authors bring comfortingly familiar fantasy and romance tropes out of the flat, patriarchal stereotype-land of books I’ve outgrown reading and into more authentic life for the reader I am now. I’m a particular fan of all the women (and one lovely lady/lord) in this second volume; as for new villains, I couldn’t ask for more despicable ones. In the Name of Pride also has a twisty-turnier plot, stakes that feel higher (how?!), sweeter humor, and even deeper emotions than Honor. And right about now, there turns out to be healing balm in a classic-style fantasy tale where I’m so invested in the unequivocally good characters conquering evil and gaining their hearts’ desires. I’m eager for the conclusion in Book 3!

—Ashley Anglin, author of Undiscovered/the selkieverse stories