Firebird

Name: Firebird
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ISBN: 9781035052462

Juliette Cross

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English

St Martins/Tor
12 May 2026

Adventure; Romance; Monsters & legendary beings; Romantasy; Romantasy

Series: Fire That Binds

'A scorching love story' - Cosmopolitan The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller! Firebird is a dark, brooding romantasy from Juliette Cross, full of enemies-to-lovers steam.

It is the first fiery book in the The Fire That Binds dark romantasy series.

A CONQUEROR CAPTIVATED . . . Julian Dakkia, Roman general and nephew to the emperor, has played his role well. Yet, the moment he laid eyes on Malina, he was enthralled by the Dacian dancer. Years later she stands before him, a captive on a scarred battlefield. He instinctively shifts into his fierce dragon form to save her, an action that may mean his head on the imperial gate.

A WITCH PROPHESIED TO SAVE THEM ALL . . . The rules of their world dictate that he is the conqueror and she is the captured. But he knows their bond has nothing to do with the laws of Rome. She belongs to them. And they belong to her.

Fierce and powerful, twenty-one-year old Malina has survived the loss of her family and is determined to fight. But she cannot deny how her soul has always seemed to answer his.

Slowly she learns that Julian is caught in his mad uncle's machinations for domination, and helps him plot the downfall of the empire itself.

AN UNFORGIVING WORLD WHERE DRAGONS RULE . . . As they navigate a world where flying deathriders conquer and burn, their love will ignite a firestorm that can only end in heartbreak or death. Or both.

Firebird is an adult romantasy novel that contains dark themes, including slavery in Ancient Rome, which may be unsuitable for some readers.
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* Why readers love Firebird . . . 'An addictive, fast paced read with chemistry off the charts!'

'Seriously intense and steamy romance'

'The romance? Utter perfection'

'Their slow burn is the kind that sets your soul on simmer and then suddenly boils over'

'There's so much that had me swooning'

By: Juliette Cross
Imprint: St Martins/Tor
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 131mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 296g
ISBN: 9781035052462
ISBN 10: 1035052466
Series: Fire That Binds
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 12 May 2026
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Juliette Cross is a multi-published author of fantasy, paranormal and contemporary romance including the Stay a Spell series, the Vampire Blood series and The Fire That Binds romantasy series. She's a mood reader as well as a mood writer, if that wasn't obvious by her eclectic book list. She loves lazy nights with her husband, old fashioneds and family gatherings. Co-hosting the podcast Smart Women Read Romance with her niece Jessen is her favourite way to connect with the romance community and find her latest book obsession.

Reviews for Firebird

An addictive, fast-paced read with chemistry off the charts! -- Reader Review If you’re a fan of romantasy, Firebird is an absolute must-read. Juliette Cross has crafted a tale that’s equal parts magical, romantic and unputdownable -- Reader Review If you love forbidden romance and fierce characters mixed with political intrigue, this is your book -- Reader Review Fresh and exciting . . . a scorching love story * Cosmopolitan *