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A Fate Forged in Fire

Discover your next romantasy obsession! (Bonded to Beasts, Book 1)

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A Fate Forged in Fire

By: Hazel McBride
Narrated by: Samara MacLaren
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❤️‍🔥 BORN TO RULE. BLESSED BY FIRE. BROKEN BY DESIRE... DISCOVER THE NEW ROMANTASY PHENOMENON ❤️‍🔥

HOW MUCH IS SHE WILLING TO SACRIFICE TO CLAIM HER THRONE?

A powerfully blessed blacksmith must use her wits and fire magic to overthrow the corrupt powers ruling the kingdom, while also fighting her desire for a certain dragon-riding adversary in this sizzling Celtic-inspired romantasy, perfect for fans of House of the Dragon and Fourth Wing.

Once a territory built on matriarchal rule, Tìr Teine has been without a female heir for centuries. Through a long line of corrupt kings, an oppressive anti-magic teaching has infected the land - leading to the tragic decline of the dragons.

Aemyra was born to lead, gifted with fire magic from the Goddess Brigid. For years she has hidden in the shadows, waiting for the king to die so she can bond to his dragon, claim her birthright and protect her people.

When her carefully laid plans are foiled, Aemyra is thrust into a deadly game of politics and plots. Her greatest enemy? Prince Fiorean - the dragon-riding, fire-wielding royal whose icy arrogance and raw power thwart her every step. But as chaos engulfs the court, Aemyra and Prince Fiorean are forced to forge an uneasy alliance to survive. And in the heat of battle, their mutual hatred ignites something neither of them can control.

Behind enemy lines and slowly falling for the only man that stands between her and the throne, Aemyra begins to uncover the true weight of the crown. Will she ignite the flames of change for her people - or will love burn her alive?

TROPES INCLUDE:
Mortal enemies-to-lovers
Forced proximity
Stabby, bi-furious FMC
Slow burn
Elemental magic
Political intrigue
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON x REIGN vibes
"Touch her and die"

️‍🔥"A smoldering, magical, beautifully empowering romantasy that will keep you reading late into the night." ABIGAIL OWEN, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Games Gods Play

️‍🔥"Visceral action, dagger-to-throat enemies to lovers, lush worldbuilding, and explosive female rage - everything I could want in a romantasy... Rarely have I been so swept away." 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!" ROSIE HEWLETT, author of Medea

️‍🔥"Filled with lore, vivid world-building, and an enemies-to-lovers romance that left me breathless, McBride has crafted an adventure that feels both timeless and utterly unique" ELIZABETH HELEN, author of Bonded by Thorns©2025 Hazel McBride
Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy Magic Royalty Dragons Tear-jerking Fiction

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Critic reviews

A Fate Forged in Fire is a romantic, thrilling journey through a world of dragons and destiny. The fiery heroine Aemyra will have you rooting for her from the very first page. Filled with lore, vivid world-building, and an enemies-to-lovers romance that left me breathless, McBride has crafted an adventure that feels both timeless and utterly unique.
Hazel McBride expertly combines all the best ingredients of the romantasy genre to forge this fiery, addictive read. The rich world building, deadly political schemes, intriguing magic system and sizzling enemies-to-lovers will surely delight readers, but what I personally love most about A Fate Forged in Fire is the delicious female rage that ignites every page, making this book impossible to put down!
A Fate Forged in Fire delivers visceral action, dagger-to-throat enemies to lovers, lush worldbuilding, and explosive female rage - everything I could want in a romantasy. Hazel McBride's prose is addictive and her storytelling, cinematic. Rarely have I been so swept away.
Hazel McBride transports us into a world of dragons and scheming rivals. I was pulled in immediately by the lush world building rooted in Celtic mythology, but the twisty, action-packed plot and steamy marriage of convenience made it impossible to put down. I absolutely loved it!
A brutal, breakneck, and blazingly hot new romantasy. A Fate Forged in Fire is true enemies-to-lovers in all their most cutthroat (and hot) glory, ruthless dragon riders forging unforgettable bonds with their beasts, and plot twists so intense with feminine rage, I was glued to the pages.
With exquisite world building rooted in Scottish culture and an enemies to lovers romance so hot, it sizzles off the page- this book was a non stop thrill ride.
A smoldering, magical, beautifully empowering romantasy that will keep you reading late into the night.
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Female rage, dragons and desire. 🤩 Also women trusting maybe when they shouldn’t? Great story and a brilliant performance!

Scottish female rage

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I loved everything about this book, the characters, the storyline, the gaidhlig, I can’t wait for the next book

Loved this book

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Forged in Fire is well worth the read. it's amazing to hear a real Scottish accent with correct pronunciation of gaelic words and names. if you like dragons, enemies to lovers to enemies, exciting battles, conflict and a little but of spice then this book is for you! can't wait for the next book!

amazing representation!

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So grateful for the Scottish narrator! It makes everything flow so nicely! Cant wait for book two now.

Female Rage!

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Fantastic story. Not all fantasy needs to be a 600+ page book. Great mythology and gave a ‘House of the Dragon’ feel

Great narrator!!

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