From the author of the Legends of Thezmarr series, Iron & Embers by Helen Scheuerer is the first book in The Ashes of Thezmarr series. Perfect for fans of The Witcher and The Bridge Kingdom, Iron & Embers is filled with a sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance, dark magic and a world of assassins and warriors.

Alchemist. Poisoner. Storm wielder.

Wren Embervale, alchemist-turned-assassin, finds solace in only one thing: seeking vengeance for the death of her friends from wars past. But when an unknown form of alchemy is used to attack a king of the war-torn midrealms, Wren is charged with finding a cure for the strange new poison. Offered a place at the ancient alchemy academy of Drevenor, she must claim her spot by conquering the Gauntlet - a gruelling series of deadly trials that could cost her sanity, or her life.

Yet the biggest threat of all might come from the man assigned to protect her - Torj Elderbrock, the silver-haired war hero who has hated her since she assassinated his last charge. Their shared history ignites a simmering tension that threatens to consume them both. With peace between the kingdoms as fragile as ever, and enemies lurking around every corner, Wren will discover whether love can truly heal all wounds - or if it is in fact the most lethal poison of all . . .

Set five years after the events of the Legends of Thezmarr series, Iron & Embers by Helen Scheuerer is the breathtaking first instalment in an epic new fantasy romance trilogy.

About the Author
Helen Scheuerer is the fantasy author of the bestselling series, The Oremere Chronicles, the Curse of the Cyren Queen quartet and The Legends of Thezmarr. Her work has been highly praised for its strong, flawed female characters and its action-packed plots. Helen's love of writing and books led her to pursue a creative writing degree and a Master's in Publishing. She has been a full-time author since 2018 and now lives amidst the mountains in New Zealand where she is constantly dreaming up new stories.

Reviews
Blood & Steel is an emotional masterpiece . . . romantasy fans will love this enthralling tale of a plucky young woman desperate to prove herself, make her mark, and leave her legacy in a world stacked against her -- Meg Cowley, USA Today bestselling author of Flight of Sorcery and Shadowl on Blood & Steel
Blood & Steel is the kind of book that grabs you by the heart and pulls you in for a glorious all nighter . . . if you like enemies to lovers, found family, training sequences and stories packed full of steam you're going to devour this just like I did -- Sacha Black, bestselling author of Keepers on Blood & Steel



Book Information
ISBN 9781035067411
Author Helen Scheuerer
Format Hardback
Page Count 544
Imprint Tor Bramble
Publisher Pan Macmillan