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 Jessica Hall
Everly was once the pride of her pack, an Alpha’s daughter destined for greatness. That life shattered the moment she became pregnant and was branded a rogue, abandoned by her father and cruelly rejected by her mate, Alpha Valen. Left to navigate a cold, unforgiving world alone, Everly traded her vulnerability for grit. She built a successful life and a sanctuary for her son, proving that she could survive the ultimate betrayal without the protection of the pack that discarded her.
Years later, the past comes knocking when Valen returns, desperate to reclaim the family he once threw away. But the girl he left behind is long gone, replaced by a woman who is as unbreakable as she is independent. This high-stakes shifter romance weaves together the most addictive tropes of the paranormal genre, including second-chance dynamics, secret baby angst, and complex pack politics.
If you are craving an emotionally charged page-turner that balances deep wounds with the promise of redemption, this story is your next obsession. It is a gripping exploration of strength, found family, and the heavy price of starting over. Dive into this intense world where fate is a curse, but survival is a choice.
June 17, 2024
This story draws you in from the very beginning, captivating you with well-developed, rich characters and a roller-coaster of emotions. The author skillfully evokes both sympathy and excitement, making you laugh one moment and tear up the next. You'll find yourself rooting fervently for Everly and her son while feeling deep anger towards those who wrong them and cast them away. I wholeheartedly give this novel 5 out of 5 stars. The author masterfully keeps you hooked from start to finish with...
October 3, 2024
An amazing story of a young lady that gets pregnant at 17, then gets disowned, kicked out of the house, and denied by the father. The story starts with her struggles to raise her child on her own and expands into a hard fought successful future through hard work and assistance with kindred spirits- 3 other woman in her same position. The book is nearly impossible to put down- with the constant rollercoaster the author puts the readers through. there are highs, lows, sadness, joy and throughout...
April 4, 2025
A fun rejected mates book with a strong female lead. One of the things really I liked about this book is how many tropes it incorporates. including: secret baby, second chance romance, fated mates, rejected mates, enemies to lovers, and found family. The creation of the shifter-verse and world-building were fantastic and author incorporated many modern social issues within the storyline that are relevant and relatable for readers, such as misogyny, classism, inequality, and a disparity in...
November 26, 2025
Great characters and story cohesiveness. I applaud the author. The journey is well done and the characters believable and well-written. Thank you to the author for this. Can’t wait for the next section. )
April 28, 2026
I first read this on some app that you had to pay for each chapter years ago. I paid to read all of it because it was just that good.I have had this story on my mind ever since Now that I am able to buy the books on kindle I am just over the moon with joy. I will be reading more from this author. )
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