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By Sophie Jordan

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How do you break a witch's curse? Sunday Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan returns with an all-new epic romantasy standalone of witches and dragons, set in the high-stakes world of A Fire in the Sky and A Scar in the Bone. For ten long years, Arden... Read More

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How do you break a witch's curse?

Sunday Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan returns with an all-new epic romantasy standalone of witches and dragons, set in the high-stakes world of A Fire in the Sky and A Scar in the Bone.

A breathtaking forbidden love, forced proximity romance fantasy epic with dragons and witches – new for 2026!

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How do you break a witch's curse?

Sunday Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan returns with an all-new epic romantasy standalone of witches and dragons, set in the high-stakes world of A Fire in the Sky and A Scar in the Bone.

For ten long years, Arden has been invisible, trapped in her village by a spell she cannot break. Living like a ghost among those who’ve forgotten her, she dreams of vengeance against the witch who cursed her.

Until one fateful day, her village is devoured in flame, and everything changes.

From the wreckage rises a pride of dragons that can transform into humans. Their piercing eyes slice through her curse, and for the first time in a decade, Arden can be seen.

Swept off to the Crags by the enigmatic alpha dragon, Tage, Arden is forced into a world of fire and power, drawn unwillingly to Tage’s fiery intensity.

But Arden’s fate is bound to a secret she has yet to uncover. With war on the horizon, she must decide whether to harness the wild magic around her or risk losing everything.

Sometimes all it takes to break a curse… is to cast another spell.

Praise for Sophie Jordan’s dazzling romantasy world:

‘Unique, twisty, spicy, and full of both drama and dragons! If you are a romantasy fan, the A Fire in the Sky series is unmissable’ — Ali Hazelwood

‘FABULOUS! If you love sizzling romantasy, epic world building, gripping characters, and DRAGONS, do not miss this page-turner!’ — Kresley Cole

For fans of:

🔥 Forbidden love

🔥 Forced proximity

🔥 Magic, dragons, and witches

🔥 Spice

More praise for Sophie Jordan:

‘Fast paced, page turning, well written with heart stopping cliff hangers, a must read for who loves a spicy well paced adventure’ — Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This was incredible, the story was the gripping, the twists and the turns had me itching to finish this book in one day… I need the next one immediately’ — Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This is an epic romantasy with adventure, arranged marriage, spice, dragons, and witches. I couldn't put it down’ — Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was instantly hooked … it was the perfect balance of plot and romance … This is the perfect start to an adult romantasy series, and I can't wait to read the future books!’ — Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Book Details

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ISBN: 9780008789626

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Sophie Jordan grew up in the Texas hill country where she wove fantasies of dragons, warriors, and princesses. A former high school English teacher, she's the New York Times, USA Today and international bestselling author of more than twenty novels. She now lives in Houston with her family. When she's not writing, she spends her time overloading on caffeine (lattes preferred), talking plotlines with anyone who will listen (including her kids), and cramming her DVR with anything that has a happily ever after. You can visit her online at www.sophiejordan.net.

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