The Selvaren Series by L.J. Claren

She was born to save this world. But falling in love will destroy it. Still reeling from the mysterious deaths of her father and brother, Ary Gold survives only by sheer will in the icy wilds of the North. But when strangers arrive with stories of long-lost magic, Ary is thrust into a fate far larger than her sorrow. The realm of Nyrida is under threat. An ancient shadow wielder has risen, determined to plunge the world into corrupted darkness. And Ary is the only one who can stop him... moreShe was born to save this world. But falling in love will destroy it. Still reeling from the mysterious deaths of her father and brother, Ary Gold survives only by sheer will in the icy wilds of the North. But when strangers arrive with stories of long-lost magic, Ary is thrust into a fate far larger than her sorrow. The realm of Nyrida is under threat. An ancient shadow wielder has risen, determined to plunge the world into corrupted darkness. And Ary is the only one who can stop him. They say she has royal blood. That magic runs in her veins. That she is already promised in marriage—to a powerful commander whose army is her only hope of winning the coming war. But her fiercest challenge will not be on the battlefield…. Assigned to shape her into a warrior is a man cloaked in violence and secrets. Cold, arrogant, and maddeningly unreadable, he isn’t her betrothed—but he may be her undoing…. Ary is powerless to resist the impossible attraction building between them. Will she follow her destiny? Or risk everything for a love as wild and dangerous as the power that’s awakening inside her? Shadows are closing in. Love is the greatest threat of all. And the fate of the world rests in the hands of a grieving girl who never asked to be chosen. See why readers love The Silversmith:. “The vibes were impeccable! !! We’ve got a morally grey man who is somehow a golden retriever just for her. The yearning in this book had me kicking my feet… Delicious tension and yearning… The ending had my jaw on the floor. ” kaila. books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. “What a LOVE STORY. What a love story… This is a PERFECT romantasy. I truly have no notes… The tension is incredible… A contender for one of my favorites of all time. ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. “I am absolutely FLOORED. 5⭐️… The romance between Smyth and Ella was brimming with tension and longing… The ending had me sitting up straight in bed, speechless, feeling a literal ache in my chest… SO GOOD! !! ” lizzreadz, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. “I cried, I squealed, curled my toes… Everyone should be prepared to fall in love with this… Lies, deception, arranged marriage, spells, curses, YEARNING (oh gods the yearning)… I felt every emotion… I am thoroughly obsessed. ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. “I NEED EVERYONE TO READ THIS BOOK! !! It ruined and revived me all at once… The romance? ? Divine. All-consuming… I'm still squealing… I swear I highlighted the entire book… So exciting, everything I love in a fantasy! ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. “I fell in love with this book… It was just so beautiful and captivating… An MMC, who has a way with words, and would burn the world down for her with no regrets… Had me hooked. less

They thought she was powerless. Now she is unstoppable. Everything that Ary thought she knew was a lie…. She has been caged and controlled, lied to by the ones she loved. Now she is finally free—with untamed magic sparking in her veins. They say she is destined to lead an army against corrupted darkness. They say the man she loves is dangerous—that she will never see him again. But Ary is done listening to what they say. She will choose her own destiny. It’s time for her to burn…... moreThey thought she was powerless. Now she is unstoppable. Everything that Ary thought she knew was a lie…. She has been caged and controlled, lied to by the ones she loved. Now she is finally free—with untamed magic sparking in her veins. They say she is destined to lead an army against corrupted darkness. They say the man she loves is dangerous—that she will never see him again. But Ary is done listening to what they say. She will choose her own destiny. It’s time for her to burn…. A searing slow-burn romantasy packed with yearning and heartbreak, non-stop action and devastating plot twists, The Incendiary is the sequel to bestselling BookTok phenomenon The Silversmith. It’s perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Callie Hart, and Lauren Roberts. See why readers love The Selvaren series:. “I NEED EVERYONE TO READ THIS BOOK! !! It ruined and revived me all at once… The romance? ? Divine. All-consuming… I'm still squealing… I swear I highlighted the entire book… So exciting, everything I love in a fantasy! ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. “I am absolutely FLOORED… I beg you to READ THIS ONE… I was immediately hooked and finished this book in a day and a half… THE EMOTIONAL DAMAGE… Had me sitting up straight in bed, speechless, feeling a literal ache in my chest… I am going to be thinking about that ending for DAYS… Go read this! !! ” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. “PERFECT… I truly have no notes… I was absolutely captivated and mesmerized from the first page until the last… The MMC is perfect… I damn near broke my finger highlighting every single quote… I was DOWN HORRENDOUS FOR THIS MOUNTAIN OF A MAN! … Blew my mind. ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. “Stole my heart, shattered it, stitched it back together, and then broke it all over again… Made me feel EVERYTHING. I laughed out loud, I giggled like a fool, I held my breath… Felt my chest ache from the heartbreak and the yearning… One of the best things I’ve read in years. ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. “The vibes were impeccable! !! We’ve got a morally grey man who is somehow a golden retriever just for her. The yearning in this book had me kicking my feet… Delicious tension and yearning… The ending had my jaw on the floor. ” kaila. books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. “What a LOVE STORY. What a love story… This is a PERFECT romantasy. I truly have no notes… The tension is incredible… A contender for one of my favorites of all time. ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. “I cried, I squealed, curled my toes… Everyone should be prepared to fall in love with this… Lies, deception, arranged marriage, spells, curses, YEARNING (oh gods the yearning)… I felt every emotion… I am thoroughly obsessed. ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. “I fell in love with this book… It was just so beautiful and captivating… An MMC who has a way with words, and would burn the world down for her with no regrets… Had me hooked. ” kindleandmagic, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. “I haven’t highlighted so many amazing passages in a book ever! The yearning is next level for Ary and her brooding bodyguard… And that ending… Wow! ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. less