{"product_id":"steelborn-standard-edition-the-steelborn-saga-1","title":"Steelborn (Standard Edition) (The Steelborn Saga #1)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Immersive, vibrant, and sensual.\"\u003cb\u003e --K.A. Linde, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Wren in the Holly Library\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Riveting, sultry, and impossible to put down.... This slow-burning romance between a fierce heroine and a cursed immortal will leave readers utterly enchanted.\" \n\u003cb\u003e --Rebecca Ross, #1 \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e bestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWild Reverence \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eand \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDivine Rivals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Pirates, thieves, and blacksmiths? What more could a fantasy reader want? LaRue has not only penned an impressive debut full of my favorite tropes, but written characters I can't stop thinking about.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Tricia Levenseller, #1 \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ebestselling author \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A stunning debut. Steelborn offers readers an escape into a new fantasy world, rich with action, heat, and unforgettable characters. I couldn't put it down!\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Emily Rath, \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ebestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorth is the Night \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eand \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePucking Around\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Absolutely riveting from the first page, \n\u003ci\u003eSteelborn\u003c\/i\u003e is an epic debut brimming with romance and pulse-pounding action--you'll be desperate for the next installment.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Alexandra Bracken, #1 \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A deliciously action-packed debut that's sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Filled with razor-sharp battles, magical intrigue, and a simmering romance, Steelborn is a standout from page one.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Adalyn Grace, #1 \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e bestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBelladonna\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"With danger lurking on every page, monsters (and monstrous humans), and an irresistible enemies-to-lovers romance, \n\u003ci\u003eSteelborn\u003c\/i\u003e is unputdownable. Brutal in the best possible way.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Rachel Griffin, \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"From its addictive opening pages to an ending that left me desperate for more, Steelborn delivered everything I hoped for, and twists I never expected. Unforgettable characters, a rich and immersive world of magic and danger, and an adventure that simply doesn't stop. What a debut!\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Amie Kaufman, \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e bestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Isles of the Gods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"LaRue perfectly threads the needle between swoon-worthy romance and crisply delicious storytelling, crafting a tale that has quite literally invaded my dreams.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Greta Kelly, author of The Warrior Witch duology and \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Queen of Days\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Fans of Rowan and Rhys, prepare to salivate for Caelan, your newest book boyfriend.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--M.J. Kuhn, bestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmong Thieves\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Once I started reading Taylor J. LaRue's \n\u003ci\u003eSteelborn\u003c\/i\u003e, I couldn't put it down. A dazzlingly romantic story, rich with lore and adventure. I need more!\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Claire Legrand, \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e bestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFuryborn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A heart-pounding adventure full of wild magic and danger, LaRue masterfully blends familiar lore with surprising twists \n\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Maxym M. Martineau, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHouse of Blight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTaylor J. LaRue\u003c\/b\u003e began her career as a journalist in the Windy City. Now she lives in the Pacific Northwest with her high school sweetheart turned husband, their tiny human tyrant, and one very soggy puppy. \n\u003ci\u003eSteelborn\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut novel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"Full of unexpected turns and rich adventure, LaRue's debut fantasy story is a truly memorable read.\" \u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntroducing an epic, slow burn enemies-to-lovers romantasy novel about a heroine forged in steel and rage, and the cursed immortal who might turn out to be as much her salvation as she is his, perfect for fans of Danielle L. Jensen and Callie Hart. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eNever run. Never bow. Never die. \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Reya Connery became the Crimson Dagger, the most notorious thief in Rhiterra, by following a strict set of rules. \n\u003ci\u003eOne\u003c\/i\u003e: There is no honor among thieves. \n\u003ci\u003eTwo\u003c\/i\u003e: A good blade is key to any negotiation. \n\u003ci\u003eThree\u003c\/i\u003e: Only the dead keep secrets. And Reya has a secret that must be kept at all costs. But when a heist goes wrong on the eve of paying off her debt to a ruthless crime lord, Reya may need a new set of rules. And lots of coin. Fast. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Enter Caelan Halcyon, an immortal warrior whose magic makes him a valuable target--if the curse inching closer to his heart doesn't kill him first. There's just one person who might be desperate enough to try and get their hands on the fabled cure in time to save his life, someone whose legend claims they can steal anything: the Crimson Dagger. A male of honor, Caelan loathes everything the beautiful, cocky thief represents, yet knows that Reya is his last hope for survival. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Their search takes them to the edge of the known world, where Reya discovers that there is far more at stake than her and Caelan's own lives. Now, Reya must confront deadly foes, her growing attraction to the immortal who is as lethal as his jawline is perfect, and the rage she's spent a lifetime trying to bury. This time, her daggers aren't going to cut it, and the fate of all magic-born hangs in the balance. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnter a world ruled by tyrants and thieves, where magic is outlawed, revolution brews, desire is dangerous, and an impossible cure may prove deadlier than the curse. \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Fan-favorite tropes include: \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-burn romance \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnemies-to-lovers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadly curses \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTortured immortal hero \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecret identity \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForced proximity \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFound family \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly one saddle \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/01\/2026 pg. 105 (EAN 9780316601627, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Requited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496154988822,"sku":"9780316601627","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9780316601627.jpg?v=1783054274","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/steelborn-standard-edition-the-steelborn-saga-1","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}