The Nocturne
Don’t miss the thrilling and spicy new book in the USA Today bestselling Selvaren series!
After a devastating loss, Ary has built herself back, one broken piece at a time, until she is almost whole.
But some enemies will never stop hunting you. And some ghosts will always return…
Ary is a queen now. She cannot falter, cannot let her heart steal her control.
But as Molochai’s armies advance, destroying all before them, an ancient passion reignites.
Forbidden. Deadly. Impossible to resist.
And surrendering to it could doom everyone she has sworn to protect.
A totally addictive fantasy romance of forbidden love, impossible choices, and devastating twists that will leave you breathless. If you love Fourth Wing, A Court of Thorns and Roses and Quicksilver, then The Nocturne will keep you reading all night.
LJ Claren
LJ Claren writes epic romantasy that lingers in the space where grief, magic, and desire intersect. Her stories are shaped by emotional depth as much as by sweeping fantasy elements, grounded in characters who carry loss with them even as fate pulls them toward something larger. The result is fantasy romance that feels intimate, deliberate, and quietly powerful.
A lifelong reader and dreamer, she came to writing with a deep affection for immersive worlds and slow-burn relationships. Those influences are evident in her debut novel, The Silversmith, the opening book of the Selvaren series. The story introduces readers to a richly imagined setting where ancient magic is bound to sacrifice, and where love often arrives at the worst possible moment. Her prose favors atmosphere and restraint, allowing tension to build through character choices rather than spectacle alone.
The Selvaren
The Selvaren invites readers into a world where ancient magic lingers in shadows, and every choice carries weight far beyond the individual. At the heart of the series is Ary Gold, a woman shaped by grief and loss, suddenly thrust into a conflict that stretches across kingdoms and generations. Power, legacy, and forbidden desire collide as she navigates a realm where alliances are fragile, and nothing is as it seems.
The Selvaren 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.
