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 Belle Blakley
Lex is twenty-seven, exhausted, and currently facing a coven trial after a justified hex went sideways. Returning to her hometown for Samhain was supposed to be a low-profile affair, but fate has a wicked sense of humor. Determined to avoid the annual fated-mates ritual she has skipped for nine years, Lex instead finds herself performing an accidental summoning that brings a dark, dangerous, and incredibly handsome incubus named Lochran crashing into her life.
Lochran is tired of the hunt, longing for the connection that only a true bond can provide. When he is pulled from the shadow realm to find a stunning witch glaring at him as if he were a nuisance rather than a miracle, he realizes his path to happiness is going to be a challenge. What follows is a sizzling, high-stakes collision of magic and desire that neither of them saw coming.
This paranormal romance is a perfect blend of humor, healing, and heat. As a second-chance narrative wrapped in a found-family dynamic, it explores themes of resilience and reclaiming one's power after trauma. If you are looking for a short, spicy read with a cinnamon-roll demon, this enchanting series opener delivers exactly what you crave.
February 8, 2026
I really enjoyed reading this book it made me laugh a lot and there were a lot of spicy scenes too. The author was really creative when it came to how the book was wrote and I enjoyed how the house was animated. I thought that was really cool. The family members were funny too so that was pretty great as well and the hazing was kinda funny and made me laugh a little bit. Everything made me laugh and this was well worth the money it cost to buy it. )
April 6, 2025
Loved the storyline and the overcoming of SA in the workplace! I’m sure 99% of women have experienced this so it is great reading the story of Lex getting to heal from a traumatic experience and not accepting any blame on herself. Don’t we all wish we could hex a predator’s manhood off? We should look into how to make that really happen! Anyways, I’m excited to read Billy’s story hopefully soon! And I feel like Lochran’s friends from the shadow realm have a future that I’d love to read as well!...
June 17, 2025
Maybe it’s just that I don’t know what an incubus is supposed to look like but all I could picture based on the descriptions was a gargoyle like man. Maybe that’s just me? The plot was short, simple, fast paced but didn’t lack depth where it counted. Overall pretty descent read! )
September 12, 2025
Loved the magic in this book. It was a good quick read with a unique premise. Steam and spice were good as well! )
May 21, 2025
This was a short cute fun love story between an incubus and witch. I just needed a short love story and this delivered! Cinnamon roll incubus and strong witch. Love it! Spice:🌶🌶🌶 ) One person found this helpful
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