What's the Name of That Book??? discussion

I am really sorry I don't remember all that much, but I've been looking for this book with just what I can remember for a few years now and haven't had any luck, so I hope someone here will recognize what I am describing!

The book is adult, with some mature content, and old. I remember the cover being faded and the pages being yellowed when I read it. I don't remember all that much of the plot or characters, but I'll mention the pieces I can pull together. It did have a female protagonist, and she was a loner and a sword fighter. At some point she challenges a man to a ring sword fight, and wins to his chagrin... Other than a few fuzzy images I don't want to muddle this up with, that is all I can say. What I remember most clearly is the cover. It had a girl, presumably the protagonist, on the cover sitting in an unladylike position and holding her sword.

I hope this is enough for someone to know what I'm talking about! If you have any questions, just ask and I'll try to answer...

If it helps, I'm almost certain that either the title or the series name had "sword" in it in some fashion...

I'm going to guess Sword-Dancer.

Sword-Dancer
Sword-Singer
Sword-Maker
Sword-Breaker

There are more ... they involve a pair of male and female sword-fighters.

Jirel of Joiry

The Privilege of the Sword is probably too new, but you'd be amazed how quickly books can yellow. :(

Thanks so much both of you! Sword-Dancer was it, and the cover is exactly like I remember it, I'm so happy! Thanks so so so much!!

Huzzah! :)

I looked around to see if i could answer any of the questions, and I didn't find any, but I'll keep looking so I can help other people to! This group is awesome :)