Kindling

*THE #2 BESTSELLING HOLIDAY ROMANCE* Sparks will fly, even without firewood… ‘The perfect autumnal romance! Sweet, spicy, and full of cosy vibes’ CATHERINE WALSH ‘Witty and fun and full of heart’ LEONIE MACK A cosy autumnal retreat in the Scottish Highlands is the perfect escape for city girl, Harper… Until she is stranded in the forest with nowhere to stay. Fraser, a gruff local woodcutter, reluctantly offers her his lumberjack’s cabin on one condition – she mustn’t distract him from his duties. But Fraser is finding his beautiful guest annoyingly hard to ignore. And the way he chops firewood – dogged, powerful and precise – is distracting Harper too. Soon, as the flame-red leaves fall overhead, Harper and Fraser are both forced to wonder: Am I falling faster? This cute, spicy autumnal romance features a HEA ending with BookTok's hottest lumberjack love interest. 18+ content. Tropes: - grumpy x sunshine - forced proximity - fish out of water - opposites attract - rural setting REAL READERS GIVE KINDLING 5 STARS! ‘How can I possibly put into words how much I utterly adored this book?’ ‘ A gorgeous, autumnal romance that readers are going to be cancelling plans to sit by the fire and enjoy ’ ‘ The chemistry between Harper and Fraser just sizzled off the page ’ ‘ I want Fraser in my life! ’ ️‘I have to give a standing ovation ’ ‘ I couldn’t put this book down and managed to read it in one sitting !’ ‘ I so felt connected to Harper and her story’ ‘ Kindling plays out like the perfect Hallmark movie, with less cheese and more spice ’ ‘This is a book I could see myself turning to again and again , whenever I need a pick me up or something cosy and delightful , and when I do pick it up again I know it will feel like I am visiting friends’ ‘I smiled and swooned all through Kindling ’ ‘A glorious setting ’ ‘ Kindling is cuteness itself ’ ‘ Had me biting my lip – the cove and the chopping block, iykyk ;)’ ‘I loved the diverse characters ’ ‘I was kicking my feet and giggling ’ ‘It was refreshing to read about a plus sized woman who is desired ’ ‘It is not just the chemistry that sizzles – the banter is also top notch and definitely had me giggling’ ‘ Can’t wait to do a re-read of this!’ ‘This has all the cosy autumnal and spicy vibes ’ ‘I was so attached to these characters ’ ‘Well it's fair to say that I absolutely adored this ’ ‘Definitely one to warm your heart as the nights start to draw in ’ ‘I loved the setting, the world-building and the chemistry between the main characters’ ‘This is such a feel good read , I found myself smiling so often‘ ‘ The spice in this book is just enough, it adds to the story without overpowering it’ ‘Brought me so much joy ’ ‘ The perfect cosy autumnal romance for readers who like a little spice to go with their sweetness’ ‘It definitely pulled at my heart strings ’ ‘ I didn’t want to let go of the characters at the end’ ‘Harper is a very relatable character’ ‘ I really loved this book! The setting, the characters and the plot were all so cosy and well developed’ ‘ I loved the inclusivity in this book, the queer characters, the plus size representation’ ‘ Comforting and uplifting ’ ' The chemistry between Harper and Fraser practically crackles ' 'This book left me with such a warm, fuzzy feeling ' ‘The perfect book to get you in the mood for the changing seasons! ’ ️‘ I couldn't get the grin off my face ’ ‘I would love to see it turned into a film ’

*THE #2 BESTSELLING HOLIDAY ROMANCE* Sparks will fly, even without firewood… ‘The perfect autumnal romance! Sweet, spicy, and full of cosy vibes’ CATHERINE WALSH ‘Witty and fun and full of heart’ LEONIE MACK A cosy autumnal retreat in the Scottish Highlands is the perfect escape for city girl, Harper… Until she is stranded in the forest with nowhere to stay. Fraser, a gruff local woodcutter, reluctantly offers her his lumberjack’s cabin on one condition – she mustn’t distract him from his duties. But Fraser is finding his beautiful guest annoyingly hard to ignore. And the way he chops firewood – dogged, powerful and precise – is distracting Harper too. Soon, as the flame-red leaves fall overhead, Harper and Fraser are both forced to wonder: Am I falling faster? This cute, spicy autumnal romance features a HEA ending with BookTok's hottest lumberjack love interest. 18+ content. Tropes: - grumpy x sunshine - forced proximity - fish out of water - opposites attract - rural setting REAL READERS GIVE KINDLING 5 STARS! ‘How can I possibly put into words how much I utterly adored this book?’ ‘ A gorgeous, autumnal romance that readers are going to be cancelling plans to sit by the fire and enjoy ’ ‘ The chemistry between Harper and Fraser just sizzled off the page ’ ‘ I want Fraser in my life! ’ ️‘I have to give a standing ovation ’ ‘ I couldn’t put this book down and managed to read it in one sitting !’ ‘ I so felt connected to Harper and her story’ ‘ Kindling plays out like the perfect Hallmark movie, with less cheese and more spice ’ ‘This is a book I could see myself turning to again and again , whenever I need a pick me up or something cosy and delightful , and when I do pick it up again I know it will feel like I am visiting friends’ ‘I smiled and swooned all through Kindling ’ ‘A glorious setting ’ ‘ Kindling is cuteness itself ’ ‘ Had me biting my lip – the cove and the chopping block, iykyk ;)’ ‘I loved the diverse characters ’ ‘I was kicking my feet and giggling ’ ‘It was refreshing to read about a plus sized woman who is desired ’ ‘It is not just the chemistry that sizzles – the banter is also top notch and definitely had me giggling’ ‘ Can’t wait to do a re-read of this!’ ‘This has all the cosy autumnal and spicy vibes ’ ‘I was so attached to these characters ’ ‘Well it's fair to say that I absolutely adored this ’ ‘Definitely one to w

From bestselling and award-winning author Traci Chee comes a stand-alone fantasy set against a war-ravaged world where kindling warfare--the use of elite, magic-wielding teenage soldiers--has been outlawed. In this rich and evocative novel, seven kindlings search for purpose and identity as they prepare for one final battle. For fans of the classic films Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven . A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK AN ALA BOOKLIST EDITOR'S CHOICE A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK FOUR STARRED REVIEWS! Once, the war was fought with kindlings--elite, magic-wielding warriors whose devastating power comes at the cost of their own young lives. Now the war is over, and kindlings have been cast adrift--their magic outlawed, their skills outdated, their formidable balar weapons prized only as relics and souvenirs. Violence still plagues the countryside, and memories haunt those who remain. When a village comes under threat of siege, it offers an opportunity for seven kindlings to fight one last time. But war changed these warriors. And to reclaim who they once were, they will have to battle their pasts, their trauma, and their grim fates to come together again--or none of them will make it out alive. From bestselling and award-winning author Traci Chee comes a gut-wrenching, introspective fantasy about seven lost soldiers searching for the peace they once fought for and the future in which they're finally daring to believe.

From bestselling and award-winning author Traci Chee comes a stand-alone fantasy set against a war-ravaged world where kindling warfare--the use of elite, magic-wielding teenage soldiers--has been outlawed. In this rich and evocative novel, seven kindlings search for purpose and identity as they prepare for one final battle. For fans of the classic films Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven . A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK AN ALA BOOKLIST EDITOR'S CHOICE A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK FOUR STARRED REVIEWS! Once, the war was fought with kindlings--elite, magic-wielding warriors whose devastating power comes at the cost of their own young lives. Now the war is over, and kindlings have been cast adrift--their magic outlawed, their skills outdated, their formidable balar weapons prized only as relics and souvenirs. Violence still plagues the countryside, and memories haunt those who remain. When a village comes under threat of siege, it offers an opportunity for seven kindlings to fight one last time. But war changed these warriors. And to reclaim who they once were, they will have to battle their pasts, their trauma, and their grim fates to come together again--or none of them will make it out alive. From bestselling and award-winning author Traci Chee comes a gut-wrenching, introspective fantasy about seven lost soldiers searching for the peace they once fought for and the future in which they're finally daring to believe.