Into the Fire Series by Mia West

THRUST (Into the Fire #1) When the western Roman Empire collapses into chaos, career soldier Marcus does the only thing that makes sense: he returns to the home of his foster father, a blacksmith who raised him on the northern frontier. But twenty years have passed, and the massive brute claiming the smith’s forge knocks Marc unconscious with a hammer blow... moreTHRUST (Into the Fire #1) When the western Roman Empire collapses into chaos, career soldier Marcus does the only thing that makes sense: he returns to the home of his foster father, a blacksmith who raised him on the northern frontier. But twenty years have passed, and the massive brute claiming the smith’s forge knocks Marc unconscious with a hammer blow. Since the nearby garrison disbanded, Wolfram has defended his former master’s home and smithy against the marauding bandits thriving in the vacuum left by the legions’ retreat. When he fails to kill the latest intruder, Wolf drags the ragged man into his house, honor-bound to nurse him back to health. As Marc heals at Wolf’s hands, the two men discover a slow-burn attraction drawing them together. The unexpected revelation that they once were boyhood rivals stokes the fire between them to a weapon-melting inferno. A novella (approx. 21,000 words) featuring a M/M collision that makes the sack of Rome look like a tea party. INTO THE FIRE Series Against the backdrop of the Roman Empire’s collapse comes this story of two boyhood rivals reunited as very different men. Twenty years on, Marcus is a soldier with no army and few skills beyond killing. Wolfram is a blacksmith forced to defend his home with a hammer and his wits. Thrust together by cataclysm, Marc and Wolf will strike a partnership from the raw material of their shared past, shaping its angles and edges with a desire they won’t deny, to forge a future strong enough to withstand an unpredictable new world. less

STRIKE (Into the Fire #2) Rivals-turned-lovers Marc and Wolf set out to cross the fallen Roman Empire with one aim: to reach the western sea. But neither the journey nor the goal is simple. Former soldier Marc is in his element—on the move and fighting—and dreads the end of their march. Blacksmith Wolf treads uneasily amid the turmoil of the ungoverned countryside and longs for a safe place to put hammer to anvil again... moreSTRIKE (Into the Fire #2) Rivals-turned-lovers Marc and Wolf set out to cross the fallen Roman Empire with one aim: to reach the western sea. But neither the journey nor the goal is simple. Former soldier Marc is in his element—on the move and fighting—and dreads the end of their march. Blacksmith Wolf treads uneasily amid the turmoil of the ungoverned countryside and longs for a safe place to put hammer to anvil again. As Marc and Wolf tangle with roving outlaws and each other, they gradually discover that their combined strength—and any hope of seeing the sea—lies in their deepening bond. Every present moment and shared memory, every rough stroke and whispered demand, will bring the men closer to a destination neither can predict but that each craves, body and soul. A novella (approx. 20,000 words) featuring two strong, stubborn M/M heroes and the melding of two hearts into a formidable force of will. INTO THE FIRE Series Against the backdrop of the Roman Empire’s collapse comes this story of two boyhood rivals reunited as very different men. Twenty years on, Marcus is a soldier with no army and few skills beyond killing. Wolfram is a blacksmith forced to defend his home with a hammer and his wits. Thrust together by cataclysm, Marc and Wolf will strike a partnership from the raw material of their shared past, shaping its angles and edges with a desire they won’t deny, to forge a future strong enough to withstand an unpredictable new world. less

FORGE (Into the Fire #3) Marcus and Wolf have begun to build a life by the sea. The defenders led by Marc grow more capable every day, and Wolf thrives in his role as leader of the stronghold’s craftsmen. But the unrest following Rome’s collapse still churns. After an ambush nearly costs him everything he cares about, Marc organizes a patrol armed to the hilts, determined to eradicate any threat within sight... moreFORGE (Into the Fire #3) Marcus and Wolf have begun to build a life by the sea. The defenders led by Marc grow more capable every day, and Wolf thrives in his role as leader of the stronghold’s craftsmen. But the unrest following Rome’s collapse still churns. After an ambush nearly costs him everything he cares about, Marc organizes a patrol armed to the hilts, determined to eradicate any threat within sight. What he discovers in a nearby forest is a threat indeed—a menace unlike any other to his life with Wolf—but one that transforms his fear and uncertainty into a tenacious hope for the future. A novella (21,000 wds) featuring an immense challenge and two M/M heroes who just might be ready for it. INTO THE FIRE Series Against the backdrop of the Roman Empire’s collapse comes this story of two boyhood rivals reunited as very different men. Twenty years on, Marcus is a soldier with no army and few skills beyond killing. Wolfram is a blacksmith forced to defend his home with a hammer and his wits. Thrust together by cataclysm, Marc and Wolf will strike a partnership from the raw material of their shared past, shaping its angles and edges with a desire they won’t deny, to forge a future strong enough to withstand an unpredictable new world. less

QUENCH (Into the Fire #4) Three years after Marc and Wolf’s arrival, drought holds their community in its grip. As summer peaks and their water supply dwindles, finding a solution becomes a battle of wills between Marc and Philip. Caught between his lover and his friend, Wolf seeks a way to restore peace to his neighbors and a preoccupied Marcus to his bed. An unexpectedly scorching encounter at the bathing stream gives Wolf an idea... moreQUENCH (Into the Fire #4) Three years after Marc and Wolf’s arrival, drought holds their community in its grip. As summer peaks and their water supply dwindles, finding a solution becomes a battle of wills between Marc and Philip. Caught between his lover and his friend, Wolf seeks a way to restore peace to his neighbors and a preoccupied Marcus to his bed. An unexpectedly scorching encounter at the bathing stream gives Wolf an idea. When the oppressive heat finally threatens to incinerate all reason, he proposes his own solution to Marc and Philip. Not every thirst can be slaked with water, after all, and some negotiations are more satisfying when the mind surrenders to the body. QUENCH is the 4th novella (19,000 words) of INTO THE FIRE, a steamy historical romance series featuring two strong, stubborn, sexy heroes: 1. THRUST 2. STRIKE 3. FORGE 4. QUENCH 5. HONE – Coming Oct 2015 INTO THE FIRE series When the Roman Empire collapses, two boyhood rivals reunite as very different men. Marcus is a soldier with no army and few skills beyond killing. Wolfram is a blacksmith forced to defend his home with a hammer and his wits. Thrust together by cataclysm, Marc and Wolf will strike a partnership from the raw material of their shared past, shaping its angles and edges with a desire they won’t deny, to forge a love strong enough to withstand an unpredictable new world. less

The time nears for Matthias to become an apprentice. Marcus tries to claim him for the fighting corps. Not to be outmaneuvered, Wolf demands the boy spend equal time in the blacksmith’s workshop. When a heated argument becomes a tipsy reminiscence of their own training, Wolf and Marc concoct exactly the sort of idea fueled by long winter nights and too much ale... moreThe time nears for Matthias to become an apprentice. Marcus tries to claim him for the fighting corps. Not to be outmaneuvered, Wolf demands the boy spend equal time in the blacksmith’s workshop. When a heated argument becomes a tipsy reminiscence of their own training, Wolf and Marc concoct exactly the sort of idea fueled by long winter nights and too much ale. Inspired by the master-apprentice tradition, the two men embark on a private exchange of guidance and discipline, instruction and experimentation, and practice, practice, practice. But what begins as a playful sharpening of skills soon lays bare the core of their partnership: the strength, durability, and resilience that have bound them for years – qualities they’ll need if Marc is going to accept his son’s true calling, and Wolf acknowledge the unconventional apprentice he’s been training all along. HONE is the 5th novella (21,000 words) of INTO THE FIRE, a steamy historical romance series featuring two strong, stubborn, sexy heroes: 1. THRUST 2. STRIKE 3. FORGE 4. QUENCH 5. HONE INTO THE FIRE series When the Roman Empire collapses, two boyhood rivals reunite as very different men. Marcus is a soldier with no army and few skills beyond killing. Wolfram is a blacksmith forced to defend his home with a hammer and his wits. Thrust together by cataclysm, Marc and Wolf will strike a partnership from the raw material of their shared past, shaping its angles and edges with a desire they won’t deny, to forge a love strong enough to withstand an unpredictable new world. less

Wolf’s carefully crafted world is cracking around him. Matthias, now seventeen, wants to leave the stronghold to study in a distant city. In the smithy, Britte is distracted, hardly able to forge a nail without splintering it. Even Marcus is acting strange, willing to give pleasure and comfort but deflecting Wolf’s efforts to do the same. Marc’s rigorously trained body has developed a weak point... moreWolf’s carefully crafted world is cracking around him. Matthias, now seventeen, wants to leave the stronghold to study in a distant city. In the smithy, Britte is distracted, hardly able to forge a nail without splintering it. Even Marcus is acting strange, willing to give pleasure and comfort but deflecting Wolf’s efforts to do the same. Marc’s rigorously trained body has developed a weak point. More than a strained muscle this time but nothing he can’t handle, especially since his son has chosen this moment to break ranks. Busy quelling Wolf’s worry, he ignores the growing chink in his own armor. But when Wolf finally breaches his defenses, Marc must admit he faces a battle he may not be able to fight alone. *Note: This book leaves one major plot point unresolved. That arc is completed in WELD (Book 7), which comes out Jan 22, 2016. FRACTURE is the 6th novella (18,000 words) of INTO THE FIRE, a steamy historical romance series featuring two strong, stubborn, sexy heroes: 1. THRUST 2. STRIKE 3. FORGE 4. QUENCH 5. HONE 6. FRACTURE 7. WELD 8. GRIND 9. BURNISH INTO THE FIRE series When the Roman Empire collapses, two boyhood rivals reunite as very different men. Marcus is a soldier with no army and few skills beyond killing. Wolfram is a blacksmith forced to defend his home with a hammer and his wits. Thrust together by cataclysm, Marc and Wolf will strike a partnership from the raw material of their shared past, shaping its angles and edges with a desire they won’t deny, to forge a love strong enough to withstand an unpredictable future. INTO THE FIRE is the first series of the STORM’S EDGE saga. less

WELD (Into the Fire #7) After a shattering diagnosis, Marc faces a difficult decision: continue with herbal remedies that barely treat his pain, or risk an operation that, if survived, could forever change his relationship with Wolf and his own identity as a man... moreWELD (Into the Fire #7) After a shattering diagnosis, Marc faces a difficult decision: continue with herbal remedies that barely treat his pain, or risk an operation that, if survived, could forever change his relationship with Wolf and his own identity as a man. Would surgery extend his life only to spell the end of his usefulness? Or could giving up a part of himself be the most important step he’s ever taken toward strengthening his bond with the man he loves? WELD is the 7th book (16,000 words) of INTO THE FIRE, a steamy historical romance series featuring two strong, stubborn, sexy heroes: 1. THRUST 2. STRIKE 3. FORGE 4. QUENCH 5. HONE 6. FRACTURE 7. WELD 8. GRIND 9. BURNISH INTO THE FIRE series When the Roman Empire collapses, two boyhood rivals reunite as very different men. Marcus is a soldier with no army and few skills beyond killing. Wolfram is a blacksmith forced to defend his home with a hammer and his wits. Thrust together by cataclysm, Marc and Wolf will strike a partnership from the raw material of their shared past, shaping its angles and edges with a desire they won’t deny, to forge a love strong enough to withstand an unpredictable future. INTO THE FIRE is the first series of the STORM’S EDGE saga. less

For twenty years, Wolf and Marc have worked to make the stronghold a home—for their friends, their son, and each other. But forces beyond their control are about to challenge that security. When an ambitious king takes a sudden, aggressive interest in the stronghold and its strategic potential in his conquest of Gaul, Marc and Wolf must decide whether home is a place, or a more intangible thing built around those they love most... moreFor twenty years, Wolf and Marc have worked to make the stronghold a home—for their friends, their son, and each other. But forces beyond their control are about to challenge that security. When an ambitious king takes a sudden, aggressive interest in the stronghold and its strategic potential in his conquest of Gaul, Marc and Wolf must decide whether home is a place, or a more intangible thing built around those they love most. GRIND is the 8th novella (19,000 wds) of INTO THE FIRE, a steamy historical romance series featuring two strong, stubborn, sexy heroes: 1. THRUST 2. STRIKE 3. FORGE 4. QUENCH 5. HONE 6. FRACTURE 7. WELD 8. GRIND 9. BURNISH INTO THE FIRE series Marcus is a soldier with no army, Wolf a blacksmith armed only with a hammer and his wits. Thrust together when Rome collapses, these former rivals must strike a partnership, one stoked by their past and edged with a searing desire, to forge a future in an unpredictable new world. INTO THE FIRE is the first series of the STORM’S EDGE saga. less

BURNISH (Into the Fire #9) Marc and Wolf have made a new home for their family in the Cambrian mountains west of Britannia. As they help their grandsons navigate their first steps into manhood, the two men discover that putting the final polish on a life crafted together can still reveal the unexpected. BURNISH is the 9th book (13,000 words) of INTO THE FIRE, a steamy historical romance series featuring two strong, stubborn, sexy heroes: 1. THRUST 2. STRIKE 3. FORGE 4. QUENCH 5. HONE 6... moreBURNISH (Into the Fire #9) Marc and Wolf have made a new home for their family in the Cambrian mountains west of Britannia. As they help their grandsons navigate their first steps into manhood, the two men discover that putting the final polish on a life crafted together can still reveal the unexpected. BURNISH is the 9th book (13,000 words) of INTO THE FIRE, a steamy historical romance series featuring two strong, stubborn, sexy heroes: 1. THRUST 2. STRIKE 3. FORGE 4. QUENCH 5. HONE 6. FRACTURE 7. WELD 8. GRIND 9. BURNISH INTO THE FIRE series Marcus is a soldier with no army, Wolf a blacksmith armed only with a hammer and his wits. Thrust together when Rome collapses, these former rivals must strike a partnership, one stoked by their past and edged with a searing desire, to forge a future in an unpredictable new world. INTO THE FIRE is the first series of the STORM’S EDGE saga. less