Betrayal. Love. And impossible choices. Caught between a betrothal she never wanted and deadly secrets she can’t escape, Ara must master her magic—but the harder she fights to hold her world together, the faster it unravels. Tate’s past is clawing its way back, threatening to destroy everything he’s built. With enemies looming close by and deadly trials around the corner, revenge may finally be within reach—but at what cost? Entangled in shifting allegiances and political schemes, Ara and Tate must decide who they can trust, and whether loyalty to each other is worth risking everything. Trials of Embers and Trust is the spellbinding second book in the Flameborn series—perfect for fans of slow-burn tension, forced proximity, and the aching choice between love and duty, all set in a world of dangerous trials, political intrigue, and dark secrets. Content contains strong language, violence, and sexual situations.