Leythe Blade — Jaye McKenna

"Sole survivor of a brutal massacre, Sasha struggles to come to terms with his need to avenge his clan and with a magical sword that has bonded to him for life. When Jace, a mercenary soldier, helps save Sasha from certain death, he finds himself drawn to Sasha. Can Jace walk the fine line between duty and desire? Or will Sasha's plans for vengeance lead him to his death?"
Sasha is a healer forced to take on the role of a warrior when his clan is attacked. Trapped in his caravan, the only weapon he can lay hands on is Ryka, the legendary sword that has been in his family for generations. To Sasha's horror, the blade takes control of his body and turns him into a ruthless killer. Worse, Ryka sets in motion an irreversible process that will bind them together for life - if Sasha can survive the bonding.
Jace is a mercenary soldier, charged with protecting his commander's brother, Eredwyn, on a journey through the Middle Kingdoms. When Eredwyn's sometimes-prophetic visions lead them to the dying Sasha, Eredwyn insists that they must save him.
As Sasha struggles to come to terms with Ryka and his need to avenge his clan, Jace finds himself torn between his orders to protect Eredwyn and his growing feelings for Sasha. Can Jace walk the fine line between duty and desire, or will Sasha's plans for vengeance lead all three men to their deaths?
"Leythe Blade is a stand-alone novel."