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A Fate Forged in Fire

Discover your next romantasy obsession! (Bonded to Beasts, Book 1)
By Hazel McBride
Series: Bonded to Beasts
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Born to rule. Blessed by fire. Broken by desire... In A Fate Forged in Fire, a powerfully blessed blacksmith must use her wits and fire magic to become the first queen in centuries and overthrow the corrupt powers ruling the kingdom while also fighting her desire... Read More
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The first book in the Celtic-inspired Bonded To Beasts fantasy romance duology, A Fate Forged in Fire seamlessly blends sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance, vicious politics, elemental magic, and, of course, dragons.

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Born to rule. Blessed by fire. Broken by desire... In A Fate Forged in Fire, a powerfully blessed blacksmith must use her wits and fire magic to become the first queen in centuries and overthrow the corrupt powers ruling the kingdom while also fighting her desire for her dragon-riding adversary. The first book in a sizzling Celtic-inspired fantasy romance duology. Once a territory built on matriarchal rule, Tir Teine has been without a female heir for centuries. Through a long line of corrupt kings, an oppressive anti-magic teaching has infected the land, leading to the tragic decline of the dragons. Aemyra was born to rule, gifted with fire magic from the Goddess Brigid. For years she has hidden in the shadows, waiting for the king to die so she can bond to his dragon, claim her birthright, and protect her people. But when her ambitious plan is foiled, Aemyra is thrust into a vicious game of politics and plots. Her biggest adversary is dragon rider and fire wielder Prince Fiorean. A cold and arrogant member of the royal family, he is everything Aemyra despises. As chaos engulfs the court, Aemyra and Prince Fiorean are forced to forge an uneasy alliance—one that quickly ignites into something more dangerous than either of them expected. Behind enemy lines and slowly falling for her so-called nemesis, Aemyra uncovers the true weight of the crown. How much is she willing to sacrifice to claim her throne?

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  • A Fate Forged in Fire
    Born to rule. Blessed by fire. Broken by desire... In A Fate Forged in Fire, a powerfully blessed blacksmith must use her wits and fire magic to become the first queen in centuries and overthrow the corrupt powers ruling the kingdom while also fighting her desire for her dragon-riding adversary. The first book in a sizzling Celtic-inspired fantasy romance duology....
    By Hazel McBride
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  • A Queen Crowned in Flames
    The rightful queen and her fire-breathing dragon must fight against corruption and overcome the betrayal of the man she loved in the searing conclusion to the Celtic-inspired fantasy romance duology that began with A Fate Forged in Fire. Aemyra Daercathian is a queen on the run. Having failed to take Aird Lasair and betrayed by her husband—whom she grew to...
    By Hazel McBride
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  • A Fate Forged in Fire
    BORN TO RULE. BLESSED BY FIRE. BROKEN BY DESIRE... DISCOVER THE NEW ROMANTASY PHENOMENON HOW MUCH IS SHE WILLING TO SACRIFICE TO CLAIM HER THRONE? A powerfully blessed blacksmith must use her wits and fire magic to overthrow the corrupt powers ruling the kingdom, while also fighting her desire for a certain dragon-riding adversary in this sizzling Celtic-inspired romantasy, perfect...
    By Hazel McBride
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    A Fate Forged in Fire
    DISCOVER THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING ROMANTASY PHENOMENON AND CELTIC-INSPIRED WORLD OF DRAGONS AND SIZZLING ROMANCE Born to rule. Blessed by fire. Broken by desire. Once a territory built on matriarchal rule, Tir Teine has been without a female heir for centuries, and an oppressive anti-magic teaching has infected the land—leading to the tragic decline of the dragons. Gifted with fire...
    By Hazel McBride
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  • A Queen Crowned in Flames
    A Queen Crowned in Flames
    THE SEARING ROMANTIC FANTASY PHENOMENON CONTINUES Revenge is a fire that burns bright in the epic finale of the Celtic-inspired romantasy duology that began with A Fate Forged in Fire, an instant Sunday Times bestseller. Aemyra Daercathian is a queen on the run. Having failed to take Aird Lasair and been betrayed by her husband - whom she had grown...
    By Hazel McBride
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408749074

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 May 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Renegade Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 509g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Hazel McBride is a Scottish author currently living in The Netherlands. After gaining her BSc in Psychology at the University of Glasgow, she moved to the Dominican Republic. Switching the laid-back Caribbean for the sun-drenched Canary Islands a year later, she then moved to the South of France and is now fluent in three languages. She is a member of the LGTBQIA+ community and having diverse and queer characters feature prominently in her novels is hugely important to her.

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  • A Queen Crowned in Flames
    The rightful queen and her fire-breathing dragon must fight against corruption and overcome the betrayal of the man she loved in the searing conclusion to the Celtic-inspired fantasy romance duology that began with A Fate Forged in Fire. Aemyra Daercathian is a queen on the run. Having failed to take Aird Lasair and betrayed by her husband—whom she grew to...
    By Hazel McBride
    Paperback
    $3199
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  • A Fate Forged in Fire
    BORN TO RULE. BLESSED BY FIRE. BROKEN BY DESIRE... DISCOVER THE NEW ROMANTASY PHENOMENON HOW MUCH IS SHE WILLING TO SACRIFICE TO CLAIM HER THRONE? A powerfully blessed blacksmith must use her wits and fire magic to overthrow the corrupt powers ruling the kingdom, while also fighting her desire for a certain dragon-riding adversary in this sizzling Celtic-inspired romantasy, perfect...
    By Hazel McBride
    Hardback
    $6000
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  • A Fate Forged in Fire
    A Fate Forged in Fire
    DISCOVER THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING ROMANTASY PHENOMENON AND CELTIC-INSPIRED WORLD OF DRAGONS AND SIZZLING ROMANCE Born to rule. Blessed by fire. Broken by desire. Once a territory built on matriarchal rule, Tir Teine has been without a female heir for centuries, and an oppressive anti-magic teaching has infected the land—leading to the tragic decline of the dragons. Gifted with fire...
    By Hazel McBride
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    $2799
    Available
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  • A Queen Crowned in Flames
    A Queen Crowned in Flames
    THE SEARING ROMANTIC FANTASY PHENOMENON CONTINUES Revenge is a fire that burns bright in the epic finale of the Celtic-inspired romantasy duology that began with A Fate Forged in Fire, an instant Sunday Times bestseller. Aemyra Daercathian is a queen on the run. Having failed to take Aird Lasair and been betrayed by her husband - whom she had grown...
    By Hazel McBride
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