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VIRTUAL: Sparks, Shadows, and Epic Romantasy

A Friends Speaker Series Author Talk with Helen Scheuerer

2026-12-03 19:00:00 2026-12-03 20:00:00 America/New_York VIRTUAL: Sparks, Shadows, and Epic Romantasy Some bargains are sealed with blood. Others with fire. The deadliest are sealed with a kiss...Join author Helen Scheuerer as she shares her new magical romantasy novel Kiss of the Black Flame. Reading Public Library -

Thursday, December 03
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Some bargains are sealed with blood. Others with fire. The deadliest are sealed with a kiss...Join author Helen Scheuerer as she shares her new magical romantasy novel Kiss of the Black Flame.

A bookbinder who restores other people's treasures is taken captive and traded to an immortal race forged by the gods for war, alongside a fallen general who becomes her only chance at survival. In return, she must retrieve and restore an ancient book made of living magic, powerful enough to stop evil--or unleash it. As their enemies close in and buried memories resurface, they must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice: freedom, fragile trust…or the spark that could ignite the world.

Register now to take part in the magic–and the spice–of Helen’s newest book!

About the Author:

Helen Scheuerer is a Sunday Times (London) bestselling author best known for her romantasy works.

This program is brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of the Reading Public Library. Thank you, Friends!


Check out more upcoming virtual author talks and enjoy recordings from past events by exploring our Friends Speaker Series page.

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