Alchemist. Poisoner. Reluctant queen. Wren Embervale knows her duty demands a crown even if it
means a strategic betrothal to the influential Lord Darian Devereux. Their arranged marriage
promises the formidable army she needs to wrestle her kingdom from the clutches of the
tyrannical usurper Silas. Yet Wren's heart still belongs to Torj Elderbrock her soul-bonded
Warsword. Torn between her pragmatic alliance and the visceral pull of her bond with Torj
Wren must navigate a treacherous landscape of courtly intrigue and looming war. As Silas's
shadow alchemy tightens its grip on the midrealms and a creeping poison steals Torj's strength
Wren's carefully constructed facade begins to crack . . . Can Wren play the dutiful fiancée to
secure her throne while her body and soul yearns for the warrior who would lay down his life
for her? Or will the tangled threads of political necessity leave her kingdom - and her heart -
in ashes? From Helen Scheuerer the Sunday Times bestselling author of Iron & Embers
discover Silver & Smoke the blistering finale to the Ashes of Thezmarr series. Perfect for
fans of romantasy. Tropes Include . . . Bodyguard romance Soul Bond Mate Forbidden Love Forced
Proximity Touch her and die Found Family Readers love Silver & Smoke . . . ' Silver & Smoke was
by far one of the most beautiful endings to a series that I've ever read' 'The kind of series
finale that makes you both incredibly satisfied and a little heartbroken that it's over and I
loved every second of it' ' Powerful sexy and intriguing all at once. You won't want to put
this book (or series) down!'
