With Hearts of Flame (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Dark Academia Romantasy Novel of Vampires and Dragons Featuring Stenciled Edges and Illustrated Endpapers (Bloodwing Academy, 4)
Briar Boleyn
by K.F. Breene
The golden dragon prince, Nyfain, was meant to be my salvation, but in a kingdom rotting from within, freedom is nothing more than a dangerous illusion. As the demons close in, intent on using me as a weapon against the man who holds my heart, the stakes have never been higher. The demon king is coming, and he demands a price that threatens to shatter everything I have fought to protect.
Caught in a high-stakes game of forbidden love, I am forced to weigh my own soul against the safety of those I hold dear. Should I flee and leave my loved ones to suffer, or bargain with the very monster who haunts our nightmares? This dark fairytale pushes the boundaries of loyalty and sacrifice, weaving a tale where the line between savior and captor blurs with every passing heartbeat.
If you are craving a paranormal romance that perfectly blends intense dragon shifter mythology with the classic Beauty and the Beast aesthetic, this series is your next obsession. Packed with sizzling chemistry, fated mates, and a fierce heroine fighting for her place in a hostile world, this installment delivers the spice and emotional intensity that fans of the genre demand. Prepare for a dangerously addictive journey.
January 21, 2026
This book has great characters, plot and storyline. It has a good back story for the rest of the series, which is so important! LOTS of sex scenes, so if you are not into descriptive and surprising visuals, there might be some chapters you may need to skim. ) One person found this helpful
November 21, 2021
I enjoyed Book Two in this series - probably more than Book 1 as the reader got to delve a bit more into the kingdom created by the author - but I found it a little repetitive and missing some of the excellent writing and world building that's made Breene a one-click author for me. I like smexy times and am not adverse to dirty talk in my books so it's definitely not this that stopped it from being a five star read from me, however when this overtakes the plot? Not so much. I know this is a...
October 26, 2023
| shifters | SPICY | LIKE, VERY SPICY | dark fairytale | enemies to lovers | fated mates | dragon shifter | humorous | strong FMC | forbidden love | star-crossed lovers | beauty and the beast | alpha | Okay, so listen- I had criticisms of the first book. Nonetheless, I was intrigued so I kept reading. THIS SERIES TURNS UP. Worth it. If you can get with dark fantasy and you like spice, you’ll love this. Keep reading. This book cleared up the two things I took issue with, fully resolved them. I...
April 16, 2025
A Throne of Ruin picks up the torch from A Ruin of Roses and absolutely scorches the pages. If you thought the first book was filthy, buckle up—this one dives even deeper into the lust, tension, and delicious chaos. The chemistry is off the charts, the banter is sharp, and the sex scenes? Unforgiving, raw, and chef’s kiss for all of us who like our fairy tales NSFW. The plot thickens beautifully too—magic, betrayal, beastly politics, and just enough tenderness to make the dark moments hit...
March 18, 2025
The second book in the 𝑫𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒍𝒚 𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒔 series delivers heavily in the smut department. So much so that I wanted to grab a hose and cool things down. Not that I am complaining, but WHEW! The chemistry between Finley and Nyfain is intense, especially with their animalistic instincts. Fated mates? It sure feels like it. That said, I was craving more plot and a solid villain presence. The characters constantly mention the Demon King, yet he remains a shadowy...
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