BRIGHT BURNS THE FLAME
Coming February 28th, 2026
Bright Burns the Flame is the first installment in a darkly romantic fantasyscape, perfect for fans of slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance, morally gray heroes who fall first and hard, heroines who fight for their own power, and magical academies filled with secrets and danger.
Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, Quicksilver, and A Court of Mist and Fury.
The Bright Burns the Flame pre-order goodies are here! Pre-order and send your receipt to pre-order@ajsteffort.com and get early eyes on the map of Brestolya, character art, and the first chapters of Bright Burns the Flame. As a bonus, I’ve added my writing playlist so you can dive deep into the feel of the story when you finally open the book.
