The Phoenix Pact: a Forbidden Flame. a Fallen Captain. and a Bond That Could Burn the Gods. Saga Book

At Emberkeep Citadel, soulbonding to a phoenix is sacred—until she bargains her fire for forbidden power.When Kaelyn, a flameborn priestess cast from the Ember Order, strikes a desperate deal to save her dying phoenix, she doesn’t expect the cost to be a man. Not just any man—Rovan Merek, the disgraced war-captain once accused of killing his bondmate. He’s shackled by firechains, cursed by the Ashbrand, and the key to Kaelyn’s survival.But phoenixes don’t make pacts without purpose. Bound together by godsworn flame, Kaelyn and Rovan must navigate a Citadel steeped in lies, political intrigue, and rising rebellion. As the Trials of Flame ignite once more, every soulbond is tested—and some will burn beyond repair.Enemies become allies. Secrets become weapons. And the fire between them? It’s divine, deadly, and entirely out of control.Perfect for fans of forced proximity, broken heroes, forbidden magic, and phoenix-rider romantasy with dangerous intimacy.🧨 Tropes & Themes:Forced bondPriestess × disgraced war captainEnemies to reluctant alliesSoulbond with magical consequencesPolitical scheming, godfire lore, and emotional angst