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Taylor J. LaRue - Steelborn

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Steelborn

Introducing an epic, slow burn enemies-to-lovers romantasy novel about a heroine forged in steel and rage, and the cursed immortal who might turn out to be as much her salvation as she is his, perfect for fans of Danielle L. Jensen and Callie Hart. Never run. Never bow. Never die. Reya Connery became the Crimson Dagger, the most notorious thief in Rhiterra, by following a strict set of rules. One: There is no honor among thieves. Two: A good blade is key to any negotiation. Three: Only the dead keep secrets. And Reya has a secret that must be kept at all costs. But when a heist goes wrong on the eve of paying off her debt to a ruthless crime lord, Reya may need a new set of rules. And lots of coin. Fast. Enter Caelan Halcyon, an immortal warrior whose magic makes him a valuable target—if the curse inching closer to his heart doesn't kill him first. There's just one person who might be desperate enough to try and get their hands on the fabled cure in time to save his life, someone whose legend claims they can steal anything: the Crimson Dagger. A male of honor, Caelan loathes everything the beautiful, cocky thief represents, yet knows that Reya is his last hope for survival. Their search takes them to the edge of the known world, where Reya discovers that there is far more at stake than her and Caelan’s own lives. Now, Reya must confront deadly foes, her growing attraction to the immortal who is as lethal as his jawline is perfect, and the rage she's spent a lifetime trying to bury. This time, her daggers aren’t going to cut it, and the fate of all magic-born hangs in the balance. Enter a world ruled by tyrants and thieves, where magic is outlawed, revolution brews, desire is dangerous, and an impossible cure may prove deadlier than the curse.

This book will be available for purchase at the event.

About This Event

Come meet Taylor J. LaRue at The Last Chapter Book Shop for a book signing event celebrating her latest release, Steelborn! Stop by to meet the authors, get your book signed, and connect with fellow romance readers.

Each ticket will include a copy of Steelborn. Tickets are non-refundable. Doors will open at 7pm with a 7:15 event start time.

All events are 18+ and everyone in attendance will require a ticket.

If you are unable to attend the event after purchasing a ticket, you have 48 hours to email us at events@thelastchapterbookshop.com to secure your event book. Books not communicated or picked up after 7 days will be donated to the shelves.

Featured Author

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Taylor J La Rue

She spent her early career as a journalist in the Windy City. Now she is realizing her moody aesthetic dreams in the Pacific Northwest, where she lives with her high school sweetheart turned husband, their tiny human tyrant, and one very soggy puppy. When she’s not overindulging in butterscotch lattes and devouring advance reader copies, she’s shopping for houseplants she will inevitably fail to keep alive. Her debut novel STEELBORN will publish in August of 2026.

In Conversation With

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O'Junea Brown

O'Junea Brown is an emerging author of Romantasy and Dark Romance. A Fate of Onyx and Ivory is her first published novel with many more to come. She was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.She loves her books, comics, video games, sports (go Cubs!), and anything fitness related. O'Junea has a bit too much dark humor and somewhat of a sailor's mouth, but her husband loves her the way that she is and that's all that matters.

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Chicago’s very own romance-only bookstore in the Roscoe Village area. The Last Chapter's mission is to continue to support the many members of romancelandia, and connect you with the books you love, the merch you can’t live without, and the authors that are a positive force in the community. Waiting to welcome you to their little corner of the book world.

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