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
My Dark Horse Prince (The Russian Witch's Curse Book 2)
by Bridget E. Baker
About this book
Mirdza Strelkova never intended to become a hero, but her decision to intervene on a dangerous train ride changes her life forever. After being thrown from a moving train, she is left broken and vulnerable, only to be rescued by a mysterious dark horse. What follows is a gripping tale of survival, unlikely alliances, and a powerful bond that transcends the ordinary.
This intense paranormal romance dives deep into the high-stakes world of shifter royalty and pack dynamics. As Mirdza navigates her recovery, she finds herself drawn to Grigoriy, a shape-shifter whose presence is as formidable as it is protective. Their relationship is the heart of a story that balances raw, gritty violence with the warmth of a hard-won found-family, proving that even those who have been shattered can emerge stronger than before.
If you are looking for a fast-paced narrative filled with complex characters and high-octane action, this series delivers. Mirdza is a refreshing, resilient protagonist whose journey from victim to survivor is deeply moving. With its unique blend of mob-style tension and dark fantasy elements, this story offers a compelling, twisty road that will keep you turning pages until the very last cliffhanger.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0BRL6P6G7
Reader Reviews
April 12, 2024
I really liked this tale. I liked these characters and the plot. This is the second book in this series, and just as good as the first. looking forward to reading the next installment pf this series. ) One person found this helpful
August 21, 2025
I liked the characters of Mirdza and Grigoriy. Mirdza was thoughtful of others and faithful to her best friend, mother, and sister, but distrusted men because of abuse, disrespect, and betrayal she had received from some men in the past. Grigoriy tried his best to protect Mirdza in the best way he knew how, considering the world had changed quite a bit from what he was used to. There is lots of action and lots of growth of the main characters, but be aware there are some pretty strong...
November 16, 2025
Wow, adult characters that continue to grow. I am impressed. This paranormal romance has some violence triggers. Start to finish is is a great read. )
April 12, 2023
Mirzda is in a very complicated place, she needs surgery to correct an old injury but has no money, just got fired from her job and is on her way to Russia to ask her friend Kris for a loan. She befriends an abused woman with a child and tries to help her escape her boyfriend. He comes back with friends, she is beaten,stabbed and thrown from the train to die in the cold ditch beside the tracks. She wakens to find a horse lying next to her and her knife wounds miraculously healed. There begins...
October 23, 2023
This wasn’t a fantasy book I would expect to read, but its opening struck a cord. It was a fast, light read which actually made me wish i had read the first in the series, and will probably find the third. Quite an interesting plot, quirky characters, and Latvia/Russia as home base. The pin dropped with Baba Yaga. ) 2 people found this helpful
