# A Kiss of Hammer and Flame by Amy de la Force (Paperback)

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_.**

(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 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 bestselling author of _This Monster of Mine_

'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 romantasy and more**!' -- **Maria Z. Medina**, author of _Mistress of Bones_

'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_

'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_**

'**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**'

## Details

- **Price:** 8.99 GBP
- **Vendor:** Canelo
- **Tags:** All Books, Fantasy, Romance

## Variants

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> Updated: 2026-09-17