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Published: 31st July 2024
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Published: 4th December 2024
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Published: 28th January 2026
Forged by Malice (Beasts of the Briar, Book 3)
By (Author) Elizabeth Helen
Book 3
HarperCollins Publishers
Magpie
28th January 2026
17th July 2025
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Fairy and Folk tales / Fairy tale retellings
Romance: fantasy and paranormal
Mythical creatures: Fairies, elves and similar elf-like, fairy-like or magic-lik
823.92
Paperback
528
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 33mm
340g
🥀 Venture to the Spring Realm with Rosie and her princes in this third installment of the steamy SUNDAY TIMES bestselling Beasts of the Briar series 🥀
A woman reborn as fae.
A new mate bond.
A curse to break.
A coming war.
Since journeying to the fae realm, Rosalina OConnell has discovered that she is the fated mate of both Prince Keldarion and Prince Farron. Rosie has also learned that she is half fae.
When goblins attack Castletree, using steel from the Spring Realm, Rosie and the princes must travel to Spring to solve this deadly mystery.
In the Spring realm, Prince Ezryns brother is set on bringing the realm to ruin. To stop his brothers evil plan, Prince Ezryn, High Prince of Spring, must reclaim his birthright and break his curse.
Could Rosie be Ezryns salvation and the key to saving Spring
The third book in the Beasts of the Briar series, a spicy Beauty and the Beast retelling filled with morally grey characters, a sinfully 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 🔪
Spring vibes 🌸
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. TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@authorelizabethhelen Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/author.elizabeth.helen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5830005133773129