The Rebel and the Rose Book 2
By Catherine Doyle

The bestselling enemies-to-lovers romantasy continues in the second instalment ofand the highly addictive' (The Guardian)and City of Fantome series.The path of destiny burns with love, magic and betrayal…From a remote hilltop haven, far from the city of Fantome, Seraphine Marchant and her Order of Flames plot to eradicate shade magic with lightfire. But as Sera struggles to control her blooming powers, destiny calls her back to Fantome, and to the assassin who haunts her dreams.Ransom Hale can't get Sera out of his head. As their rivalry grows and he grapples with the responsibility of leading the Order of Daggers, he feels himself slipping further from who he wants to be. Is he doomed to a life in the shadows? Or can he forge another path?Meanwhile, rebellion is stirring in the kingdom and a dangerous prince grows in power. Forced to work together by order of the king, Sera and Ransom's conflicted hearts are tested to their limits. And all the while, an ancient prophecy is unfolding that will change the fate of Valterre forever…Praise forand The Dagger and the Flame: Lush world-building, witty dialogue and romantic tension abound in a highly addictive fantasy romp.' -and The Guardian Romantic, dramatic and dark.' -and The Daily Mail Sizzling romance, stunning world-building, spectacular writing.' - Lauren Roberts, bestselling author ofand Powerless Packed full of Doyle's trademark lush description and snarky banter,and The Dagger and the Flameand is a sprawling adventure through the treacherous streets of Fantome. Enemies to lovers, sworn-to-kill-each-other-but-let's-kiss, swoony romance, perilous mystery, cute animal sidekicks - it ticks every romantasy box and will delight fans everywhere.' - Melinda Salisbury, author ofand The Sin Eater's Daughter Fast paced, and exciting and clever, and because it's Catherine Doyle, it's beautifully written, too. Oh, and did I mention it's really, really hot?' - Louise O'Neill author ofand The Surface Breaks Gorgeous and ruthless: stand back everyone, the true rivals to lovers has arrived.' - Sarah Rees Brennan, author ofand Long Live Evil Gorgeous, thrilling, and devastatingly romantic.and The Dagger and the Flameand is guaranteed to be your new obsession.' - Katherine Webber, co-author ofand Twin Crowns Deftly plotted.' -and The Bookseller Buyer's Guide Catherine Doyle returns to her roots with a tale of enemies to lovers that will have readers captivated. A tense, twisting story peppered with Doyle's signature banter, this is a must-read for romantasy fans.' -and The Irish Examiner In this glittering young adult fantasy, Doyle plays with themes of magic, intrigue, friendship, family, morals and love in this story of cloaks and daggers.' -and Children's Books Ireland, Recommended Reads