Book Two in the Chronicles of Aetheaon Series:

To what end would a princess go to regain her rightful throne?
The Fall of Hoffnung:
After a coup led by Lord Waxxon kills the beloved half-elf queen of Hoffnung, the rightful heir, Lady Dawn, is forced into hiding. Disguised as a lowly squire to one of the throne’s faithful Dragon Skull Knights, she sets out with her knight to find others of the Order to gather forces to bring Waxxon’s reign to an end. But her identity must remain a secret, even to the knight she serves because Waxxon has set a bounty upon her head and his ruthless henchmen are searching Aetheaon to locate her. But she is not without hope, as warriors, a wizard, and rulers of all races also seek to pinpoint her location so they can aid her in reclaiming Hoffnung’s throne.