A Kiss of Hammer and Flame : The Must-Read, Sizzling Romantasy Debut for Fans of Throne of Glass

‘A Kiss of Hammer and Flame is a sweeping debut that will make romantasy fans ravenous for the rest of the trilogy' - Kiera Azar, #1 New York Times and Sunday Times Bestselling Author

‘An epic start to what promises to be an incandescent trilogy’ - Shalini Abeysekara, #1 Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling author of This Monster of Mine
‘Lush, intricate worldbuilding is the driving force behind this fantastic debut’ - Keshe Chow, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Strange Familiars
‘Wraps a spell around your heart and squeezes’ - Kristen Vale, USA Today bestselling author of A Tale of Mirth and Magic

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 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.

Now hunted for the sword, Cahra must flee with the very stranger who commissioned it. But can she trust 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 and wield him as a weapon, she alone stands between Hael and their deadly ambitions.

A sizzling, action-packed romantasy, perfect for fans of The North Wind, Throne of Glass and The Book of Azrael.

Tropes:

• (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

‘De la Force weaves a richly imagined tale with high-stakes adventure and a romance that is both enthralling and slow burning. A Kiss of Hammer and Flame is a sweeping debut that will make romantasy fans ravenous for the rest of the trilogy' - Kiera Azar, #1 New York Times and Sunday Times Bestselling Author
‘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 and USA Today bestselling author of This Monster of Mine
‘Lush, intricate worldbuilding is the driving force behind this fantastic debut trilogy opener by Amy de la Force. I loved the cast of characters, the political machinations and simmering, slow-burn romance’ - Keshe Chow, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Strange Familiars
‘A dazzling fantasy adventure that will make you want to grab your own sword and fight. De la Force wraps a spell around your heart and squeezes’ - Kristen Vale, USA Today bestselling author of A Tale of Mirth and Magic
‘A Kiss of Hammer and Flame charms from the start, delivering an addictive combination of dark magic, sweeping romance and a wonderfully imagined world. A truly fantastic adventure!’ - Alexandra Christo, Sunday Times Bestselling Author
‘An epic romantasy set in a unique and immersive world, A Kiss of Hammer and Flame 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 A Match Made in Hell
‘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 romtantasy and more!’ – Maria Z. Medina, author of Mistress of Bones
‘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.’ - Publishers Weekly
‘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.’ - The Express
‘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, A Kiss of Hammer And Flame is everything we want in the genre and more.’ - The Debut Digest
What readers are saying:

'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'

Amy de la Force is a bi author of romantasy. An ex-Apple copywriter, she has been short-and longlisted for prestigious British writing competitions like the Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize. Amy is an Aussie living in London, and loves reading, art, nature and anything whimsigoth―and used to train in Shaolin kung fu and medieval sword fighting. Connect on socials at @amydelaforce.