Forged in Shadow and Flame (Flameborne Trilogy Book 1)

In the fractured realm of Lytherien, power is maintained through fear and the iron grip of the fae over oppressed human provinces. For Ren Harper, a hardened arena brawler, life is a brutal cycle of combat and survival—until a violent raid reveals a secret she didn't know she possessed: the ability to wield dangerous, forbidden fire. This lethal display of magic catches the eye of a calculating fae princess who offers a proposition far more treacherous than the fighting pits. Trapped in an uneasy alliance, these two natural enemies must navigate a court where betrayal is the primary currency and every shadow hides a threat. As they work to unmask the rot festering at the heart of the monarchy, the line between duty and desire begins to blur. Ren must decide if she can ever trust the very race that subjugated her people, especially when the princess she is sworn to despise becomes the only person she is willing to die for. Filled with high-stakes politics, volatile magic, and a searing slow-burn romance, Forged in Shadow and Flame is an explosive entry into a new dark fantasy epic. It is a story of power, blood, and the devastating cost of freedom.