Thorns and Fire by Helen Scheuerer - Cover Reveal

I'm so thrilled to be a part of the official cover reveal for Helen's book Thorns and Fire, book 2 of the Ashes of Thezzmarr series. I just love this series and world so much! They're some of my favourote romantasy books ever! If you haven't yet read them, you're missing out. Start with Blood and Steel of the Legends of Thezzmarr series.

Anyway, back to Thorns and Fire... OMG the cover is absolutely gorgeous!

Scroll down to see it, and preorder your copy.

SYNOPSIS

THORNS & FIRE

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. 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 storm magic 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?

From the Sunday Times bestselling author, Thorns & Fire by Helen Scheuerer is the second book in The Ashes of Thezmarr trilogy following on from Iron & Embers. Perfect for romantasy fans, this spellbinding sequel delivers heart- wrenching choices, a found family to root for, and a love that defies the odds.

BOOK DETAILS, COMPARATIVE TITLES, TROPES & STEAM LEVEL

THORNS & FIRE

BOOK DETAILS

Title: Thorns & FireSeries Title: The Ashes of Thezmarr , Book 2Number of Books: 3 (Wren & Torj’s romance arc)Page Count: 480Author: Helen ScheuererPublishers: Alchemy (US/CA), Tor Bramble (UK), Pan Macmillan (ANZ) Release date: 29th July 2025 (USA, CA, ANZ), July 31st (UK)Genre: Epic fantasy romanceFormats: ebook, paperback, hardcover and audioAudience: Suitable for adults (18+)

COMPARATIVE TITLES

Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosThe Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen From Blood & Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout Throne of Glass by Sarah J. MaasThe War of Lost Hearts by Carissa Broadbent The Kindred's Curse Saga by Penn ColeLady of Darkness by Melissa K. Roehrich

TROPES

BodyguardAcademyForced proximity Hairpin to the throat Found family Brooding hero Touch her and d!e

STEAM LEVEL

Scorching (based on the RFS Scale for “Romantic interactions, kissing, making out; detailed and/or longer on page sex scenes [includes four-letter anatomical terms])

MORE TROPES

Storm magicDeadly trialsBanterAlchemy and potions Fated love

Secrets and betrayal Only one horse

CONTENT WARNINGS

Violence, death, gore, torture PTSDDomestic abuse (past references) References to victims of abuse Mentions of suicide

References to dementia Explicit sex scenes

UNEDITED BOOK EXCERPT

EXCERPT

The agony of it was blinding. The very fibers of Torj’s soul were fraying apart, his bones catching alight, the flames devouring him from within. On and on it went, like nothing he’d ever endured.

And it wasn’t his pain alone. It was Wren’s.

A golden thread joined them, a bond that went deeper than love, and it was now the very thing that was killing her.

Wren was dying.Torj could feel the life leaving her through the tether between them.“I love you,” he whispered, before, with all his strength, he tore the soul bond in two—

The slice of a blade through his skin brought him back to the present. A skirmish with a band of rebels, where he savored the familiar dance of combat, and the way his body leaned into the violence like the embrace of an old friend.

There was nothing like ending a life with his war hammer. Nothing like the impact vibrating up his arm as he swung and swung again.

Three dozen traitors.Two Warswords.And the clash of steel to drown out Torj’s regrets.

★★★★★

“Blood and Steel is the kind of book that grabs you by the heart and pulls you in for a glorious all nighter. A sumptuously rich fantasy world steeped in a romance that will have you begging for more. If you like enemies to lovers, found family, training sequences and stories packed full of steam you’re going to devour this just like I did.”— Sacha Black, bestselling author

★★★★★

"Blood & Steel is an emotional masterpiece. Wilder and Thea will steal your breath, tear your heart into pieces, and leave you wanting more. Romantasy fans will love this enthralling tale... The enemies to lovers romance woven throughout is a symphony of skillful ripostes as these two lovers come so inexorably together—and you, the reader, fall and burn with them. Helen Scheuerer delivers another signature exquisite fantasy with a rich world, compelling plot, and real characters that nestle into your heart. I need the next book — and so will you.

— Meg Cowley, USA Today Bestselling Author

★★★★★

“Iron & Embers was one of my favorite reads of 2025. Helen doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities of the aftermath of war, and I loved the care and deep respect Wren and Torj have for each other. Torj’s gentle patience and touch-her-and-die energy kept me reading late into the night, while Wren is a

fascinating, fierce FMC I couldn’t help but root for. I can’t wait to dive into book 2!” — Stacia Stark, bestselling author

★★★★★

"Scheuerer has crafted a vibrant world shrouded in magic, mystery and deadly mist, slowly revealing a back story that has the reader clamouring to know more. Heart of Mist ends on the promise of future adventure, and I for one can't wait to go!"— the AU review

★★★★★

“Fast-paced, gripping, and devastatingly romantic. A perfect balance between rich, alchemy-fueled fantasy and a delicious slow burn romance. Wren is a force to be reckoned with—and so is Helen Scheuerer.”— Penn Cole, New York Times bestselling author of Spark of the Everflame

AUTHOR BIO

HELEN SCHEUERER

WWW.HELENSCHEUERER.COM

Helen Scheuerer is the fantasy author of the bestselling 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 Masters of Publishing. She has been a full-time author since 2018 and now lives amidst the mountains in New Zealand where she is constantly dreaming up new stories.

CONTACT DETAILS

GET IN TOUCH

Website: www.helenscheuerer.com Email: helen@helenscheuerer.com Facebook: @HelenScheuererAuthor Instagram: @HelenScheuerer TikTok: @HelenScheuerer

Read the prequel novella to Blood & Steel, An Alchemist's Vow for free via Helen's website today!

Pre-order Thorns and Fire here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781035067329/