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 largerthan 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." 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, ?????