{"product_id":"a-kiss-of-hammer-and-flame-by-amy-de-la-force","title":"A Kiss Of Hammer And Flame by Amy De La Force","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn immortal bound in darkness. A shattered empire at war. And a blacksmith whose heart could tip the scales of fate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow hunted for the sword, Cahra must flee with the very stranger who commissioned it. But can she trust the handsome and charming noble, Terryl?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sizzling, action-packed romantasy, perfect for fans of \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe North Wind\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThrone of Glass\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Book of Azrael\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Physically) strong female lead\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLove triangle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlow burn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForbidden love\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHades x Persephone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho hurt you?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFated mates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAge gap (just a couple hundred years...)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFound family\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eA Kiss of Hammer and Flame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'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 \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThis Monster of Mine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'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 \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMistress of Bones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An epic romantasy set in a unique and immersive world, \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eA Kiss of Hammer and Flame\u003c\/span\u003e 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 \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eA Match Made in Hell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'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.' \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Express\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'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, \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eA Kiss of Hammer And Flame\u003c\/span\u003e is everything we want in the genre and more' -- \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Debut Digest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I couldn't put it down'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Spellbinding'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Alive with magic and danger'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Nothing short of spectacular'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A breathtaking adventure'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This feels like it is going to be the next best romantasy series'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Cahra's transformation from a blacksmith into a reluctant hero gripped me'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I started it late last night. Never did I anticipate I would be staying up until 1am to finish it So darn good!'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'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'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This was such a great book I loved the strong female lead'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47825515020529,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/9757\/8890\/files\/kiss_f5cdf84a-c3dd-4663-8de9-aa9c65d233f0.jpg?v=1771953985","url":"https:\/\/shopsouthandpine.com\/products\/a-kiss-of-hammer-and-flame-by-amy-de-la-force","provider":"South \u0026 Pine and Blue Apple Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}