Bitter Burn

Name: Bitter Burn
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781728284255
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A Dark Reverse Harem Romance (Lyonesse Book 3)

By Sierra Simone

Series: Lyonesse

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From TikTok sensation Sierra Simone comes the final instalment in a queer, kinky, contemporary retelling of the legend of Tristan and Isolde. The final book in the Lyonesse trilogy by USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone. Bitter Burn is a riveting conclusion that promises to captivate... Read More

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From TikTok sensation Sierra Simone comes the final instalment in a queer, kinky, contemporary retelling of the legend of Tristan and Isolde.

The final book in the Lyonesse trilogy by USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone.

Bitter Burn is a riveting conclusion that promises to captivate fans and newcomers alike, blending mythological themes with modern sensibilities in a uniquely bold narrative.

Series: Lyonesse

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From TikTok sensation Sierra Simone comes the final instalment in a queer, kinky, contemporary retelling of the legend of Tristan and Isolde. The final book in the Lyonesse trilogy by USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone. Bitter Burn is a riveting conclusion that promises to captivate fans and newcomers alike, blending mythological themes with modern sensibilities in a uniquely bold...

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728284255

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 September 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Bloom Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 385g

Pages: 544

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About the Author

Sierra Simone is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling former librarian (who spent too much time reading romance novels at the information desk). Her notable works include Priest, American Queen, and Misadventures of a Curvy Girl, and her books have been featured in Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, and Buzzfeed. Sierra lives with her husband and family in Kansas City.

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