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The Silversmith

A totally addictive fantasy romance
Brief Description
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... Read More
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The Silversmith

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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.

They say she has royal blood. That magic runs in her veins. That she is already promised in marriageβ€”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 betrothedβ€”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 favourites 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 ?????

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836189503

Publisher: Bookouture

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Second Sky

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 400

About the Author

LJ Claren is the pen name of a lifelong dreamer, avid reader, and a grateful wife and mother of two. She writes powerful stories about heroines that get up when knocked down and the flawed, beautiful souls that love them. The Silversmith, in the Selvaren series, marks her adult romantasy debut. When she's not writing, you can find her reading or wrangling her husband, cats, and children. You can find her on Instagram (@ljclaren) and TikTok (@lj.claren). She is represented by Katie Reed at Andrea Hurst & Associates Literary Management.

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