An immortal bound in darkness. A shattered empire at war. And a blacksmith whose heart could
tip the scales of fate. When young blacksmith Cahra is commissioned to forge a sword she
uses her imagination to design its crest. But this symbol unwittingly invokes an age-old
prophecy and awakens Hael - an immortal with the power to shape or shatter worlds - sealed away
for hundreds of years in a chamber deep in Hael'stromia the lost capital at the heart of a
civil war between three kingdoms. Now hunted for the sword Cahra must flee with the very
stranger who commissioned it. But can she trust the handsome and charming noble Terryl ? On
the run through the darkly magical Wilds she is drawn ever closer to Hael who visits and
beguiles her in dreams. With tyrant kings vying to capture and wield him as a weapon she alone
stands between Hael and their deadly ambitions. A sizzling action-packed romantasy perfect
for fans of The North Wind Throne of Glass and The Book of Azrael . ??(Physically) strong
female lead ??Love triangle ??Slow burn ?? Forbidden love ?? Hades x Persephone ??
Who hurt you? ?? Fated mates ? Age gap (just a couple hundred years...) ?? Found family
Praise for A Kiss of Hammer and Flame 'De la Force hammers ancient prophecy and royal
intrigue into a gripping tale of a lost city and a destiny that is forged and chosen by a
heroine with more inner steel than she knows. An epic start to what promises to be an
incandescent trilogy .' -- Shalini Abeysekara #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of This
Monster of Mine 'An engrossing tale of resilience with a compelling protagonist engaging
writing and rising stakes in a world of seers power and secrets - everything I love in
romantasy and more !' -- Maria Z. Medina author of Mistress of Bones 'An epic romantasy set
in a unique and immersive world A Kiss of Hammer and Flame will sweep readers away with its
loveable cast of characters. Filled with action adventure and political intrigue it builds
to a thrilling climax that will leave readers clamouring for more' -- Charlotte Ingham author
of A Match Made in Hell 'With an interesting world as well as plenty of action and romantic
tension it's the perfect read for fans of Sarah J. Maas' books.' The Express 'Clever
powerful and sets the stage for a story that blends destiny danger and desire. With brilliant
world-building high emotional stakes and a heroine you'll root for with your whole heart A
Kiss of Hammer And Flame is everything we want in the genre - and more' -- The Debut Digest '
I couldn't put it down ' ***** ' Spellbinding ' ***** ' Alive with magic and danger ' *****
'Nothing short of spectacular ' ***** 'A breathtaking adventure' ***** 'This feels like it
is going to be the next best romantasy series '***** 'Cahra's transformation from a
blacksmith into a reluctant hero gripped me ' ***** 'I started it late last night. Never did
I anticipate I would be staying up until 1am to finish it... So darn good! ' ***** 'Cahra is
not your usual FMC - she isn't dainty she isn't tiny and she doesn't need saving. She is
capable and tough... It was an absolute joy to read her story' ***** 'This was such a great
book... I loved the strong female lead ' *****
