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Broken Souls and Bones

Broken Souls and Bones #1 / 3
by LJ Andrews
Broken Souls and Bones (Broken Souls and Bones #1) by LJ Andrews
⧗ 8.00 / 1
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Together they’ll restore a divided kingdom—or burn it down—in this new romantasy from USA Today bestselling author and TikTok sensation LJ Andrews.

Lyra Bien intended to live a quiet life to avoid the attention of the magic-obsessed king in the fortress of Stonegate. Until Roark Ashwood—the prince’s silent guard and rumored killer for the crown—invades her village and uncovers the truth behind the silver scars in her eyes. To save her best friend from death, she’s forced to reveal her abilities, and is immediately claimed by the crown as the next melder.

To be the King’s melder is to be revered and feared in equal measures, but above all it is a slow death sentence. Lyra is determined to find a way to free herself and her friends from bondage. But first she must get more information from the silent, brooding sentry who first took her captive: Roark.

As Lyra gets closer to Roark, she soon learns he’s nothing like she assumed—and in fact everything she needs. The more they work as allies, the harder it becomes to ignore the growing passion between them. After a sinister truth is revealed, Roark and Lyra must choose to stand against all they know, or accept their dark destiny.

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Release date: April 29, 2025

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LJ Andrews

LJ Andrews

L.J. Andrews has a way of weaving magic into the mundane, creating worlds that pulse with life and mystery. With her blend of dark fantasy and Viking-inspired myth, she has captured the imaginations of readers across the globe, establishing herself as a powerful voice in the fantasy romance genre. Her books, like The Ever Seas and The Broken Kingdoms series, are a testament to her ability to craft intricate narratives where love, loss, and self-discovery intertwine against rich, mythical backdrops.

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Based in Northern Utah, L.J. began her writing journey in the most unexpected of ways: through the lens of motherhood. After battling postpartum depression, she found solace and strength in writing, which quickly became her outlet and, eventually, her career. Her first self-published series took the world by storm, aided by the passionate support of online communities like BookTok. This momentum eventually led her to traditional publishing, with Broken Souls and Bones marking her first release under a traditional publisher. In this novel, she delves deep into the human struggle to accept one’s darker side and the redemptive power of choice, wrapped in a world filled with Norse-inspired berserkers and magic.

But it’s not just her worlds that captivate—it's her characters. L.J.'s protagonists are often complex, their journeys not just physical but emotional. She writes stories about people learning to face the demons within, balancing strength with vulnerability, and questioning what it means to truly love. Her work is both epic in scope and intimate in feeling, an exploration of how our darkest choices can shape us.

When L.J. isn’t crafting tales of magic, warriors, and fates entwined, she’s enjoying family life with her husband and four children, often indulging in her love for chocolate (a must for any busy writer). Her authentic, passionate approach to storytelling has made her a beloved author to her readers—and with each new release, it’s clear that L.J. Andrews is only just getting started.

Her books are a journey for anyone who loves tales of bravery, magic, and the kind of romance that endures through trials, and her journey from self-publishing success to the world of traditional publishing only adds to her intrigue. Keep an eye on L.J. Andrews—her worlds are as vast and full of mystery as the stories she tells.

Broken Souls and Bones

Broken Souls and Bones consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Broken Souls and Bones (Broken Souls and Bones #1)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Heir of Twisted Lies (Broken Souls and Bones #2)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Broken Souls and Bones Book 3 (Broken Souls and Bones #3)
⧗ 8.00 / 1


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