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Firebird

The Sunday Times bestselling romantasy, set in Ancient Rome where dragons rule . . .

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Firebird

By: Juliette Cross
Narrated by: Kale Williams, Blair Dade
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The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller!

'A scorching love story' – Cosmopolitan

A conqueror captivated . . .

A witch prophesied to save them all . . .

An unforgiving world where dragons rule Rome.

Julian Dakkia, Roman general and nephew to the emperor, has played his role as conqueror well. Yet, the moment he laid eyes on Malina, he was enthralled by the Dacian dancer. Years later, the fierce beauty stands before him, a captive on a scarred battlefield, her life in danger. He instinctively shifts into his fierce dragon form to save her, an action that may mean his head on the imperial gate.

The rules of their world dictate that he is the conqueror and she is the captured. But he and his dragon know one thing: their bond has nothing to do with the laws of mighty Rome. She belongs to them. And they belong to her.

Fierce and powerful, twenty-one-year old Malina has survived the loss of her family and she is determined to fight until her dying breath. Still, she can’t believe that the centurion who had once bestowed a secret talisman on her is the Roman general of legendary brutality . . . and now holds her life in his hands. Nor can she deny how her soul has always seemed to answer his. Slowly she learns that Julian is caught in his mad uncle’s machinations for domination, and helps him plot the downfall of the empire itself.

As they navigate a world where flying deathriders conquer and burn, their love will ignite a firestorm that can only end in heartbreak or death. Or both.

Firebird by Juliette Cross is the first fiery book in the The Fire That Binds dark romantasy series.

Firebird is an adult romantasy novel that contains dark themes, including slavery in Ancient Rome, which may be uncomfortable for some readers.


Why readers love Firebird . . .

'An addictive, fast paced read with chemistry off the charts!'

'Seriously intense and steamy romance'

'The romance? Utter perfection'

Action & Adventure Dark Fantasy Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy Heartfelt Dragons Rome

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Critic reviews

Fresh and exciting . . . a scorching love story
Wolf Gone Wild is sexy, funny, and fast-paced. It'll leave you smiling from ear to ear, wishing you lived in a world of hot-as-sin werewolves and capable, smartass witches, and utterly ready for the next book in this fantastic new paranormal series! (Amanda Bouchet, USA Today bestselling author on Wolf Gone Wild)
Readers of dark romantasy will get lost in this fantasy
Flirty, feisty, and full of fun (Avery Flynn, USA Today bestselling author on Wolf Gone Wild)
Wickedly sexy and enchanting, Wolf Gone Wild will draw you into a world of hexes, blood magic, and mayhem. You'll want more the second you finish reading! (Abigail Owen, New York Times bestselling author of The Games Gods Play series on Wolf Gone Wild)
Full of strong, magical women, with a resplendent and red-hot romance for readers to feast on. Wonderfully intense
All stars
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The female narrator is a bit breathy which pulls you out a bit. But otherwise a really enjoyable listen! Can’t wait for the second book.

Great Story

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OH.my God this was an incredible audio book I loved both narrators Blairs fiesty female with her beautiful.voice and Kale Williams his growls should be illegal Illegal , this story was a 1st for me historical romance , roman gods and goddesses and dragons just another incredible story by this incredible author. can't wait for book 2

LOVE LOVE LOVED THIS

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