Thorns & Fire: The unmissable spicy sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling Iron & Embers
Jul 2025 · The Ashes of Thezmarr Book 2 · Pan Macmillan
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A golden thread joined them, a bond that went deeper than love – and it had nearly destroyed them.
Wren Embervale and Torj Elderbrock share a dark and bloody history. With Thezmarr on the brink of another war, and overwhelmed by the force of their feelings for one another, Torj discovers there is far more to their bond than mere passion. The legendary Warsword is determined to protect Wren at all costs, even if it means lying to her . . . Even if it means losing her forever.
Meanwhile, Wren is struggling to find her place in the world – both as an advanced student of alchemy at the ancient academy of Drevenor, and as one of the heirs to a lost kingdom. With the midrealms once again facing destruction, Wren must decide: Loyalty or liberation? Legacy or love?
As new political players emerge, Wren discovers that her gift for alchemy is more powerful than she ever imagined – and that it could tear the kingdoms apart.
Will she and Torj find their way back to each other, or will the ancient magic that binds them become their undoing?
Perfect for romantasy fans, Thorns & Fire, Helen Scheuerer’s spellbinding sequel to Iron & Embers, delivers heart-wrenching choices, a found family to root for and a love that defies the odds.
Tropes include . . .
Wren Embervale and Torj Elderbrock share a dark and bloody history. With Thezmarr on the brink of another war, and overwhelmed by the force of their feelings for one another, Torj discovers there is far more to their bond than mere passion. The legendary Warsword is determined to protect Wren at all costs, even if it means lying to her . . . Even if it means losing her forever.
Meanwhile, Wren is struggling to find her place in the world – both as an advanced student of alchemy at the ancient academy of Drevenor, and as one of the heirs to a lost kingdom. With the midrealms once again facing destruction, Wren must decide: Loyalty or liberation? Legacy or love?
As new political players emerge, Wren discovers that her gift for alchemy is more powerful than she ever imagined – and that it could tear the kingdoms apart.
Will she and Torj find their way back to each other, or will the ancient magic that binds them become their undoing?
Perfect for romantasy fans, Thorns & Fire, Helen Scheuerer’s spellbinding sequel to Iron & Embers, delivers heart-wrenching choices, a found family to root for and a love that defies the odds.
Tropes include . . .
- Bodyguard romance
- Enemies-to-lovers
- Academia
- Forced Proximity
- Touch her and die
- Found Family
'A captivating romantasy with a slow-burn which will keep you hooked until the end!'
'The chemistry between these two is electric and there were numerous points when I was giggling and kicking my feet.'
'The yearning in this one is absolute perfection.'
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Jennifer Dahlgren
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July 31, 2025
I adore Helens writing style and how she so beautifully paints a picture with her words, making me as a reader completely engrossed and unable to put the book down. The entire book is a marvellous blend of magic, romance, and politics, and all the intrigue that creates as things are getting tense in the midrealms again. Packed full of mystery, heartache, friendship, TENSION, love, and so many scenes that had me screaming at times and crying at others, this book will play your emotions like a harp. One of many things that really makes this book is the cast of fantastic aide characters, and we get to see more of Thea and Wilder, and of course, Kristopher Snowden, the true icon. The growth these characters go through is beautiful, difficult, and so impactful to the story. Some of the dialogue as well as inner thoughts really create such a deeper understanding of the characters and their actions, and my love for them keeps growing.
About the author
Helen Scheuerer is the author of the bestselling fantasy 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 among the mountains in New Zealand, where she is constantly dreaming up new stories.
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