In the Name of Pride by Courtney & Clarke Collins
Blurb:
The one place she always wanted to be, is now the one place she can't escape...
After a lifetime of separation, Kaleela now reconnects with her elven family inside the Sun’Din Forest as a beloved member of the royal family. But not everyone supports a greater union between the elven and human lands, and a fission enters the great forest.
Dimitar now serves as knight in the city of Blackburn, his life’s dream come true. Everyone he cares about thrives, yet his life darkens with the weight of failure. All he wants is Kaleela’s nearness, their growing love a beacon in his shadows.
When extremist exiles overtake the elven kingdom, Kaleela doesn’t hesitate to return to the forest. She must ensure her family’s safety, and Dimitar insists on protecting her. An unthinkable threat rises from within, and an exile sets his special attention on Kaleela. Dimitar must find a way to overcome his inner demons and reach Kaleela before she’s trapped, and they lose each other forever.
Book Title: In the Name of Pride (Vows & Valor, Book 2)
Author: Courtney & Clarke Collins
Cover Artist: David Gardias, @best.selling.premades
Word Count: 116k
Publisher: Shadow Spark Publishing
Genre: Adult Fantasy
Release Date: January 27, 2026
Available Formats: eBook, Paperback
Trigger Warnings: Unwanted proximity/touch, Grooming, gaslighting, manipulation, Mental health struggles, Brief sexual encounters, a.k.a. mild spice, Murder (via knife), Family separation, Fantasy violence (swords, arrows, fists, blood), Drinking, alcohol use, Some language, Off-page vomiting
Additional Details: IN THE NAME OF PRIDE is the highly anticipated sequel in the award-winning Vows & Valor adult fantasy trilogy. What happens when the Happily Ever After comes with consequences? Intense yearning, a battle of the wills, the most hate-able villain, and an unhealthy amount of stakes await readers in this page-turning, emotionally devastating sequel to IN THE NAME OF HONOR.
Author Bio:
Courtney Collins grew up two doors down from the local library and crushed every summer reading challenge. She worked in libraries and bookstores before deviating into a higher education career by day and a burlesque dancer by night. She’s published extensively in her local town newspaper. She holds a BA from Hamilton College and MSW from Boston University School of Social Work.
Author Bio:
Clarke Collins read The Hobbit at 10 years old and has lived in the world of fantasy ever since. When he’s not escaping into video games and tabletop realms, he’s working hard to improve healthcare. He earned a black belt in Shaolin Kung Fu and has faced more than his fair share of war hammers to the head while weapons training. He holds a BA from Hamilton College.
