Deathrider
The jaw dropping conclusion to the New York Times bestselling author Juliette Cross's The Fire That Binds trilogy, where the fates of a powerful witch and a fierce dragon collide, and bring down Rome once and for all.
She survived the fire…
He commands the flame…
Together they will burn down an empire where dragons rule.
She is known as the Viper Queen, the deadliest gladiator in the arena, a shadow of steel and blood who never loses. But Kostanya Bihari also possesses a powerful dark magic: the kiss of death.
Years after her village is burned and her family believed dead, Anya is stunned to hear of a bloodsinger in the fight against Rome’s emperor. Could it be that one of her sisters is still alive? The Visigoth king, Alaric, is the key to finding this bloodsinger, but he has secrets of his own.
For Alaric is a dragon, and he is gathering an army to attack Rome. Neither can afford distractions, but their attraction is impossible to deny. As passion ignites, danger draws near when Caesar sets his eyes on Anya for his own. Now, everything is on the line. Alaric and Anya must race against time and a tyrant to join a conspiracy that could topple the Empire.
Deathrider 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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Juliette Cross
Before she ever put pen to paper, Juliette Cross was already conjuring stories in the quiet moments of everyday life—tales laced with magic, danger, and a heat that simmers beneath the surface. A Louisiana native, Cross writes paranormal romance with a signature Southern flair, drawing on the lush, mysterious ambiance of bayous and old-world charm to breathe life into her spellbinding worlds.
Her novels are not just love stories; they’re stories of power, identity, and the pull of the forbidden. Whether she’s spinning tales of vampire clans at war or witches caught in webs of destiny and desire, Cross has carved out a space where supernatural romance is both sultry and smart. She’s best known for the Stay a Spell series, a fan-favorite collection that blends witty banter, fierce sisterhood, and swoon-worthy romance with a modern witchy twist. The Savoie sisters—charming, complicated, and utterly unforgettable—have helped her build a devoted readership hungry for more Crescent City magic.
The Fire That Binds
In a world where dragons walk among mortals and ancient bloodlines carry secrets too powerful to remain buried, The Fire That Binds smolders with intensity, danger, and desire. This slow-burning paranormal romance series weaves together elemental magic, deeply rooted rivalries, and soul-deep connections, all set against a backdrop of war-torn alliances and forbidden longing.
The Fire That Binds consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.


