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Steelborn

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LaRue's writing sparks and shines like the brightest of steel - Rebecca Ross, #1 bestselling author. An infamous thief must carry out an impossible heist to save an immortal warrior from the curse that's killing him. This fiercely epic, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance is the fantasy... Read More
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LaRue's writing sparks and shines like the brightest of steel - Rebecca Ross, #1 bestselling author.

An infamous thief must carry out an impossible heist to save an immortal warrior from the curse that's killing him. This fiercely epic, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance is the fantasy event of 2026!

Enter a world ruled by tyrants and thieves, where magic is outlawed, revolution brews, desire is dangerous, and an impossible cure may prove deadlier than the curse.

Never run. Never bow. Never die.

Reya Connery became the Crimson Dagger, the most notorious thief in Rhiterra, by following a strict set of rules:

  • There is no honour among thieves.
  • A good blade is key to any negotiation.
  • Only the dead keep secrets.

Reya has a secret that must be kept at all costs. But when a heist goes wrong on the eve of paying off her debt to a ruthless crime lord, Reya may need a new set of rules. And a lot of coin. Fast.

Enter Caelan Halcyon, an immortal warrior whose magic makes him a valuable target - if the curse inching closer to his heart doesn't kill him first. There's just one person who might be desperate enough to try and get their hands on the fabled cure in time to save his life, someone whose legend claims they can steal anything - the Crimson Dagger. A male of honour, Caelan loathes everything the beautiful, cocky thief represents, yet knows that Reya is his last hope for survival.

Their search takes them to the edge of the known world, where Reya discovers that there is far more at stake than her and Caelan's own lives. Now, Reya must confront deadly foes, her growing attraction to the immortal who is as lethal as his jawline is perfect, and the rage she's spent a lifetime trying to bury. This time, her daggers aren't going to cut it, and the fate of all magic-born hangs in the balance.

Introducing an epic, slow burn enemies-to-lovers romantasy novel about a heroine forged in steel and rage, and the cursed immortal who might turn out to be as much her salvation as she is his, perfect for fans of Danielle L. Jensen and Callie Hart.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781911760825

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayward TxF

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 1.0mm

Height: 1.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Taylor J. LaRue began her career as a journalist in the Windy City. Now she lives in the Pacific Northwest with her high school sweetheart turned husband, their tiny human tyrant, and one very soggy puppy. Steelborn is her debut novel.

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