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Kiss of the Black Flame

By Helen Scheuerer
Series: The Bookbinder’s Bargain
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From the internationally bestselling author of the Legends of Thezmarr series comes an epic romantasy trilogy about a gifted bookbinder and a cursed immortal general bound together by a dangerous magical bargain. A gorgeous, luscious fantasy . . . Helen Scheuerer continues to be one of... Read More
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From the internationally bestselling author of the Legends of Thezmarr series comes an epic romantasy trilogy about a gifted bookbinder and a cursed immortal general bound together by a dangerous magical bargain.

A gorgeous, luscious fantasy . . . Helen Scheuerer continues to be one of my favourite writers with her fantastic new series and its fierce, bookish heroine! - Sable Sorensen, #1 internationally bestselling author of Dire Bound

Some bargains are sealed with blood... Others with fire... The deadliest are sealed with a kiss...

Saige Grayson has always believed stories could heal - even when her own body refuses to. As the most promising bookbinder in the capital, she's learned to work through chronic pain and crushing debt, restoring other people's treasures while trying not to fall apart herself. But when the man she owes decides her rare talent is worth more than her payments, Saige is traded to the Azkari - an immortal race forged by the gods for war - and imprisoned in their ancient stronghold.

Her only chance of survival lies with Archer, a fallen Azkari general imprisoned beside her - cursed, dangerous, and impossible to ignore. He offers her a way out, and in return, Saige must help him retrieve and restore an ancient book. But the book is made of living magic, powerful enough to stop a great evil - or unleash it. And as Saige works with Archer, the tome begins to awaken something dark and dangerous - both in the realm and within her.

As their enemies close in and buried memories resurface, Saige and Archer must decide what they're willing to sacrifice: their freedom, their fragile trust... or the spark that could ignite the world.

Series: The Bookbinder’s Bargain

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  • Kiss of the Black Flame
    Kiss of the Black Flame
    From the internationally bestselling author of the Legends of Thezmarr series comes an epic romantasy trilogy about a gifted bookbinder and a cursed immortal general bound together by a dangerous magical bargain. Some bargains are sealed with blood... Others with fire... The deadliest are sealed with a kiss... Saige Grayson has always believed stories could heal - even when her...
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    The Bookbinder's Bargain #2
    Return to the stunning world of The Bookbinder’s Bargain series with the breathtaking sequel to Kiss of the Black Flame, the new epic romantasy perfect for fans of When the Moon Hatched, Quicksilver, and Shield of Sparrows. ‘A gorgeous, luscious fantasy . . . Helen Scheuerer continues to be one of my favourite writers with her fantastic new series and...
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  • Kiss of the Black Flame
    Pre-order
    Kiss of the Black Flame
    From the internationally bestselling author of the Legends of Thezmarr series comes an epic romantasy trilogy about a gifted bookbinder and a cursed immortal general bound together by a dangerous magical bargain. A gorgeous, luscious fantasy . . . Helen Scheuerer continues to be one of my favourite writers with her fantastic new series and its fierce, bookish heroine! -...
    By Helen Scheuerer
    Hardback
    $6500
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    Out 22 Oct 2026

Book Details

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ISBN: 9781911760610

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 September 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayward TxF

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 164.0mm

Height: 243.0mm

Weight: 682g

Pages: 464

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About the Author

Helen Scheuerer is a Sunday Times bestselling author best known for her romantasy series, The Legends of Thezmarr and The Ashes 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 Masters of Publishing. She has been a full-time author since 2018 and is constantly dreaming up new stories.

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