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Published: 1st October 2025
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Bonded by Thorns (Beasts of the Briar, Book 1)
By (Author) Elizabeth Helen
Book 1
HarperCollins Publishers
Magpie
1st October 2025
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Fairy and Folk tales / Fairy tale retellings
Romance: fantasy and paranormal
Mythical creatures: Fairies, elves and similar folk
Paperback
384
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 24mm
270g
Start the sizzling SUNDAY TIMES bestselling series, a scorching take on Beauty and the Beast
Four handsome fae princes.
One awkward bookworm.
An Enchanted Vale.
A beastly curse to break.
Rosalina OConnell lives her life in Orca Cove as quietly as she can.
When her father turns up missing, Rosie goes after him and finds herself in the Enchanted Vale, the land of the fae. Where her father has been imprisoned and Rosie has no choice but to make a deal with four fae Princes to take his place.
As Rosie begins to learn more about the four Princes, she discovers that they have been cursed. The Princes must take on the form of demonic wolves every night and with every year that passes, more of their magic fades away.
If the Princes can each find their mate, they will break their curse and free their realm. Rosie is determined to help them
The only problem is, the more time she spends with the Princes, the more shes convinced that shes the one theyre all meant to be with.
A spicy Beauty and the Beast retelling filled with enchanted fae, morally grey characters, a stupidly hot villain and a princess who has found her Prince Charming. All four of them.
Spice :
Tropes :
Fated Mates
Forced proximity
Grumpy x sunshine
Enemies to lovers
Why choose
Reverse harem
Enchanted Castle
Awkward Sunshine FMC
Touch her and die
Magical Winter Solstice Ball
Sword crossing
Hot Villain
Praise for Bonded by Thorns:
'My newest fantasy escape! Bonded By Thorns is a sweeping introduction to an enchanted fae world brimming with magic, mystery, and romance. Elizabeth Helen expertly combine fractured fairytales and beloved romantasy tropes to craft a compelling story with great characters'
Emily Rath, USA Today bestselling author of North is the Night
'Fun, scorching hot, and absolutely ADDICTIVE. I am obsessed with this series'
Elizabeth May, #1 Sunday Times Bestselling author of The Falconer series
'Enchanted fae, a sexy villain, and morally grey men all wrapped up in the why-choose fantasy romance of your dreams. Beasts of Briar is the perfect series for romantasy lovers everywhere. Im hungry for more!'
Clio Evans, author of Cosmic Kiss
Bonded by Thorns is a fairytale for grown-ups sinking its thorns into your heart and refusing to let go. Its a wild, beautiful ride with steam that drips off the pages. Elizabeth Helen weaves a story where the why choose romance is a complex braid of roses, that'll have you thirsty for every last drop of love, even as the thorn pricks make you bleed. Prepare to be hooked until the very last word and then left fiending for the next instalment
Lexi Esme, author of Threads of Fate
'Elizabeth Helen's Bonded By Thorns takes Beauty and the Beast and turns it on its heels. This innovative blend of beloved romantasy tropes paired with a steamy romance featuring not one, but four princes, is now my favorite way to experience the fairy tale classic'
Frankie Diane Mallis, author of Daughter of the Drowned Empire
Elizabeth Helen is the combined pen-name of sister writing duo, Elizabeth and Helen. Elizabeth and Helen write fantasy romance, and love creating enchanting adventures for their characters. When they're not writing, you can find them snuggling their cats, exploring their rainforest home, or rolling the dice for a game of Dungeons & Dragons. You can connect with them on TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook.
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