Iron & Embers: An epic fantasy romance (The Ashes of Thezmarr)

Wren Embervale, alchemist-turned-assassin, finds solace in only one thing: seeking vengeance for the death of her friends. The wars of the past may be over, but her thirst for revenge is far from quenched.<br/><br/>For years, she has been content with her poisons and potions for company, but when an unknown form of alchemy is used to attack a king of the midrealms, Wren's time in the shadows comes to an end.<br/><br/>She's offered a place at the ancient alchemy academy of Drevenor to find a cure to the dark magic threatening the kingdoms. To win her spot, she must conquer the Gauntlet, a grueling series of deadly trials that could cost her sanity, or her life.<br/><br/>More is at play than sabotage from fellow competitors. Magic wielders are being targeted and Wren becomes tangled in a dangerous web of deception and bloodshed that puts the entire realm at risk.<br/><br/>But the biggest threat of all might come from the man assigned to protect her-Torj Elderbrock, the silver-haired war hero who has hated her since she assassinated his last charge.<br/><br/>Their shared history ignites a simmering tension that threatens to consume them both.<br/><br/>Peace is fragile, trust is scarce and enemies lurk around every corner... Will love heal all wounds-or will it be the most lethal poison of all?<br/><br/>Iron & Embers is the breathtaking first installment in the epic fantasy romance series, The Ashes of Thezmarr. With its lush world-building, sizzling chemistry, and heart-pounding action it's perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, From Blood & Ash, and The Bridge Kingdom.