An instant New York Times bestseller!

House of the Dragon meets From Blood and Ash in this epic, scorching dark romantasy.

A conqueror captivated…

A witch prophesied to save them all…

An unforgiving world where dragons rule Rome.

Julian Dakkia, Roman general and nephew to the emperor, has played his role as conqueror well. Yet, the moment he laid eyes on Malina, he was enthralled by the Dacian dancer. Years later, the fierce beauty stands before him, a captive on a scarred battlefield, her life in danger. He instinctively shifts into his fierce dragon form to save her, an action that may mean his head on the imperial gate.

The rules of their world dictate that he is the conqueror and she is the captured. But he and his dragon know one thing: their bond has nothing to do with the laws of mighty Rome. She belongs to them. And they belong to her.

Fierce and powerful, twenty-one-year old Malina has survived the loss of her family and she is determined to fight until her dying breath. Still, she can’t believe that the centurion who had once bestowed a secret talisman on her is the Roman general of legendary brutality…and now holds her life in his hands. Nor can she deny how her soul has always seemed to answer his. Slowly she learns that Julian is caught in his mad uncle’s machinations for domination, and helps him plot the downfall of the empire itself.

As they navigate a world where flying deathriders conquer and burn, their love will ignite a firestorm that can only end in heartbreak or death. Or both.

Firebird is an adult romantasy novel that contains dark themes, including slavery in Ancient Rome, which may be uncomfortable for some readers.

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Praise for this book

“Readers of dark romantasy will get lost in this fantasy” — Bookpage

“Cross mixes royal debauchery, political machinations, and hot sex in her new epic romantasy.” — Library Journal

Praise for Juliette Cross:

"Wolf Gone Wild is sexy, funny, and fast-paced. It'll leave you smiling from ear to ear, wishing you lived in a world of hot-as-sin werewolves and capable, smartass witches, and utterly ready for the next book in this fantastic new paranormal series!" —Amanda Bouchet, USA Today bestselling author

"Finally some kickass new witches! Great blend of dramatic and comedic with lots of great characters hopefully setting up a long series."—Leah Koch, The Ripped Bodice

"Flirty, feisty, and full of fun, Wolf Gone Wild was a total joy to read. Is it wrong that Alpha cracked me up constantly? I hope not because between his comments and the heat sizzling between Mateo and Evie, Wolf Gone Wild had me howling." —Avery Flynn, USA Today bestselling author

"This book will leave you howling for more. It is cover to cover alpha hotness tempered with the perfect mix of passionate scenes and tender romance. This is Paranormal at its best!" —Kerrigan Byrne, USA Today bestselling author

"This book has it all! Flirty banter, a swoon-worthy hero and spunky heroine, laugh-out-loud humor, and an unputdownable storyline! I loved Wolf Gone Wild and can't wait for the next book in this new series!" —Robin Bielman, USA Today bestselling author

"Wickedly sexy and enchanting, Wolf Gone Wild will draw you into a world of hexes, blood magic, and mayhem. You'll want more the second you finish reading!" —Abigail Owen, award-winning author

"Wolf Gone Wild is Venom meets Vampire Diaries meets every wonderful romantic comedy you've ever watched or read! This laugh-out-loud funny, smart, and sexy rom-com with a paranormal twist is a must-read for every reader who wants to be entertained and just feel good. Juliette Cross knocked this first book in a new series out of the park!" —Naima Simone, USA Today bestselling author

"Full of strong, magical women, with a resplendent and red-hot romance for readers to feast on. Wonderfully intense. I eagerly await the next installment in the Stay a Spell series." —Miranda, Fresh Fiction




About the AuthorJuliette Cross is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of fantasy, paranormal and contemporary romance. She’s a mood reader as well as a mood writer if that wasn’t obvious by her eclectic book list. As a native of Louisiana, she is inspired by the moss-laden trees and slow-moving bayou of her home as well as the Gothic setting of nearby New Orleans. She loves lazy nights with her husband, old-fashioneds, and family gatherings.
Title: Firebird
Author(s): Juliette Cross
Volume: 1
ISBN: 9781250339959
Copyright 2025
Release Date: April 08, 2025
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: mobi,ePub | Learn More about our supported formats
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