Will a marriage of convenience secure her power and keep her secret safe?
Against all odds, clever Dulciya Lutelyn succeeded her late father as head of the Miners Guild, second only to the Queen herself in power. But with war brewing to the west and unrest among Dulci’s miners, keeping her position will be challenging. When the wildwood warrior who rules the mountains that hold her mines turns up at her door, requesting her aid, she sees an ally strong enough to shore up her support and proposes a marriage of convenience. She will help him convince her people to join the fighting; he will help her convince her miners that she is someone to be respected. If she keeps him at arm’s length, he’ll never discover the secret that would destroy everything her father built.
The seer foretold that the recent widower Kadan Asanji, Khan of the High Peak, will be key to protecting his people and winning this unjust war so long as he weds again despite his shuttered heart. He was to find a lady of the fire. Between Dulci’s fiery red hair and determination to protect the miners, she might fit that description. Yet there’s something more simmering inside her that calls to him. Could she have a power that could save them all?
With enemies drawing nearer on all sides, Dulci and Kadan must learn to open their hearts and trust each other. For a conflagration is coming, and only a lady of the fire and her mate will be able to stop it.
If you like closed door, swoon-worthy fantasy romance—featuring intelligent, determined heroines and untameable, honorable heroes; dual points of view (hers and his); and a happily-ever-after with ongoing world conflict—in a land designed to sweep you away, grab this story perfect for fans of Kenley Davidson, K.M. Shea, JA Andrews, and Tara Grayce.
* from Goodreads
Hott Review:
Lady of the Fire turned my snow day into pure reading bliss and easily earns an A+ from me. I adored Dulci! Her strength, her heart for her miners and her guild, and the way she shoulders real leadership while staying vulnerable and human completely won me over. Her relationship with her mother was a quiet highlight: warm, supportive, and such a beautiful picture of a family that trusts and supports their daughter. After so many stories with crummy parents, it was refreshing.
And then there is Kadan, a wonderful match for her, steady and protective without ever trying to dim her light. Their relationship grows until they are equals, both emotionally and politically, and I loved watching them figure out how to fit together. I also had so much fun with Dulci’s bond with her fiery “pet” and protector; every interaction with that creature made me smile and reminded me why this series is such a comfort-read favorite. As a longtime Bonded Realms reader, it was also a joy to catch up with familiar faces from earlier books.
This is exactly the kind of romantic fantasy I am thrilled to hand my nieces: adventurous, immersive, and firmly YA-level in steam, a sweet romance with nothing I have to worry about or explain later. The world of the Bonded Realms keeps expanding in danger and wonder, yet never loses that hopeful, faith-touched heart that keeps me coming back. Lady of the Fire is an easy A+ and another Bonded Realms story I will be pressing into the hands of every fantasy-loving teen and adult I know.
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Author: Regan Allen
Source: Regan Allen
Publisher & Date: January 26, 2026 by Edwards and Williams
Genre: Fantasy Romance
ISBN: 9798233036965
Pages: 264 (Pbk)
Grade: A+
Ages: 16+
Steam: None
Series: Bonded Realms #5
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