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 a symbol. But this symbol invokes an age-old prophecy and awakens Hael – an immortal with the power to shape or shatter worlds – sealed away 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 what does she truly know about 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 Hael and wield him as a weapon, she alone stands between Hael and their deadly ambitions. Will Cahra risk everything to free him in time to save the empire?
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 ‘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’ *****
"De la Force loads the twisty plot with betrayal, court politics, lost history, and magical elements that will appeal to fans of Throne of Glass and the Shadow and Bone series...Romantasy fans will be eager to see where this goes." -Publishers Weekly
Amy de la Force is a bi writer of romantasy, and Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize shortlistee. Drawing on her expertise as an ex-Apple copywriter and medieval sword fighter, A Kiss of Hammer and Flame is her debut novel in the Fated for Hael trilogy. Amy is an Aussie expat who lives in London. Connect on X or TikTok at @amydelaforce.
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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 a symbol. But this symbol invokes an age-old prophecy and awakens Hael – an immortal with the power to shape or shatter worlds – sealed away 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 what does she truly know about 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 Hael and wield him as a weapon, she alone stands between Hael and their deadly ambitions. Will Cahra risk everything to free him in time to save the empire?
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 ‘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’ *****
Reviews
"De la Force loads the twisty plot with betrayal, court politics, lost history, and magical elements that will appeal to fans of Throne of Glass and the Shadow and Bone series...Romantasy fans will be eager to see where this goes." -Publishers Weekly
Author
Amy de la Force is a bi writer of romantasy, and Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize shortlistee. Drawing on her expertise as an ex-Apple copywriter and medieval sword fighter, A Kiss of Hammer and Flame is her debut novel in the Fated for Hael trilogy. Amy is an Aussie expat who lives in London. Connect on X or TikTok at @amydelaforce.
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