A Fate Forged in Fire
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A Fate Forged in Fire
The first book in the Bonded To Beasts duology - a fast-paced, seductive series that flawlessly blends searing romance, political intrigue, elemental magic and of course, dragons.
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 landโleading to the tragic decline of the dragons.
Gifted with fire magic from the Goddess Brigid, Aemyra has hidden in the shadows for years, waiting for the king to die so she can bond to his dragon, claim her birthright, and protect her people.
But when her carefully laid plans are foiled, Aemyra is thrust into a deadly game of politics and plots. Her greatest enemy? Prince Fioreanโthe dragon-riding, fire-wielding royal whose icy arrogance and raw power thwart her every step.
As chaos engulfs the court, Aemyra and Fiorean are forced to forge an uneasy alliance that ignites into something neither of them can control.
Behind enemy lines and slowly falling for the one man she cannot trust, Aemyra begins to uncover the true weight of the crown. How much is she willing to sacrifice to claim her throne?
'A smouldering, magical, beautifully empowering romantasy that will keep you reading late into the night' โ Abigail Owen, bestselling author of The Games Gods Play
'Visceral action, dagger-to-throat enemies to lovers, lush worldbuilding, and explosive female rageโeverything I could want in a romantasy... Rarely have I been so swept away' โ Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge To Fall For Your Enemy
'Delicious female rage that ignites every page, making this book impossible to put down!' โ Rosie Hewlett, bestselling author of Medea
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'A WORK OF ART. This book has it ALL' โ @luceaslibrary
'Your next favourite fantasy' โ @acourtofspicybooks
'This is the best dragon book I have ever read' โ @thereadingravens
'One of my favourite enemies-to-lovers in a long time' โ @acourtofwordsandletters
'What an absolute firecracker of a book! This is how you do feminine rage' โ @mysecretbooklife
'I lost sleep over this book' โ @imysbookshelf
'Burned its way straight into my soul and left me absolutely starving for more' โ @isidorareads
'Oh my god, I am obsessed' โ @allthesebooks
TROPES
Series: Bonded to Beasts
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781408749050
Publisher: John Murray Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 March 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Renegade Books
Illustration: N/A
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 432
About the Author
Hazel McBride grew up in Scotland, gaining her BSc in Psychology at the University of Glasgow, before living in the Caribbean, Spain and France. She is now settled in the Netherlands with her Dutch husband and is fluent in four languages.
As a former zookeeper, Hazel loves writing about magical and fantastical creatures and as a bisexual author with anxiety, she focuses on writing queer characters and exploring topics such as mental illness within her work. Most of her work draws heavy inspiration from her Scottish heritage and Celtic folklore.When she isn't writing, Hazel can be found eating chocolate and watching shows that fuel her daydreams about morally grey villains - at least until her incessantly energetic border collie, Whiskey, forces her to get off the couch.Also by Hazel McBride
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