A Beast Caged in Briars

He can't help but be drawn to her--body, magic, & soul. She won't let anyone stand in her way of freedom & revenge.
 
Welcome to the world of FaeBound Fate, where the balance between realms is on the edge of destruction, mortal enemies are forced to become allies, and the Fates are always watching...
 
What makes this dark romantasy irresistible:
True enemies to lovers who very reluctantly ally to survive
Delicious slow burn to spicy romance with yearning and tension
A snarky magic mirror, and a sentient manor with Beauty and the Beast vibes
All the feminine rage and revenge you could need
Fae bargains, secrets, betrayal, and half-truths
Only one bath
She's stabby, and he's obsessed
Fated mates (who have no idea)
 
The story:
She’s the human with murder in her cursed heart. He’s the deadly fae sent to bring her to justice. Now they’re trapped together in a sentient manor with only one way out—fall in love with the enemy to break the curse and set them free, before the beast awakens to unleash its fury once again.
 
A cursed human.
Brielle has spent the past ten years seeking to escape from the manor, plotting revenge on the man who destroyed her life, and wanting to find the only true friend she’s ever had. She’ll do anything to get her freedom and undo the past, even if it means bargaining with the darkly delicious fae who’s trying to kill her.
 
A fae assassin.
Caderyn has one small task before his true mission begins; slay the fae-killer who's threatening his realm. But he never dreamed that he’d be so utterly spellbound by the tiny human Hellcat he finds, or that his shadows would want to devour her, in every possible way.
 
A dangerous beast.
Brielle and Caderyn must find a way to overcome their hate for each other and get free of the manor, or take their chances between risking the beast's insatiable wrath and being forever imprisoned by the hands of Fate.
 
What readers are saying:
" If you love a slooooow burn, this will be perfect for you!"
" The plot twist at the end got me good. And the cliffhanger? I’m honestly a little mad about it...in the best way"
"The banter, the angst, the mystery surrounding the curse, and the way Brielle and Caderyn push each other's buttons are addictive and invigorating. The slow burn…delicious! 🫠 I need more!"
"If you’re looking for a good spin on a fairytale with lots of yearning, this book is for you!"
"I enjoyed this book beside the major cliffhanger. Legit hurts my soul but it guarantees I’ll be back for book two!"
 
Perfect for fans of:
True enemies to lovers
Feminine rage and revenge-fueled FMC
Obsessed shadow daddy MMC who falls first
Yearning and spice that will leave you craving more
Complex characters driven by trauma and desire
 
Content and specifications:
412 pages of angsty dark fantasy romance
Mature content for adult readers
Spice rating:  Hot 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Best starting point for FaeBound Fate series
US English
Signed by Tempest Reign with exclusive Tempest HQ goodies
 
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Your book will be hand-signed by Tempest, and can be personalized. Each order is packed with love and includes exclusive surprises just for you!
 
Series reading order:
A Beast Caged in Briars (this book)
A Curse Forged in Fate (prequel novella, free ebook for newsletter subscribers)
A Thorn Snared in Shadows (book 2, coming late 2026)
Book 3 (release TBD)
Book 4 (release TBD)
 
Bonus content:
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Indulge in this delicious human x fae romance that's set to ignite!