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 Starla Night
Malachite Onyx is a billionaire dragon shifter with a massive problem: he must secure a human bride immediately or face the wrath of an ancient, terrifying alien empress. His solution? A marriage of convenience that lands squarely on the desk of his shy, artistic intern, Cheryl. As a grumpy CEO who views relationships as a distraction, Mal finds his resolve crumbling the moment he realizes the curvy, brown-haired woman he has ignored for months is actually his soul-deep match.
This sizzling paranormal shifter romance masterfully blends high-stakes alien drama with the classic grumpy-sunshine dynamic. While Cheryl struggles with deep-seated self-esteem issues and her secret crush, Mal must navigate the complexities of human emotion while protecting his bride from intergalactic consequences. Their journey is a delightful second-chance narrative that proves even the most stoic billionaire can be brought to his knees by the right woman.
If you are craving a lighthearted, fast-paced read filled with toe-curling chemistry and unexpected sparks, this story is your perfect escape. It is a standalone tale that transforms an introverted heroine into a powerhouse who learns to breathe fire alongside her dragon mate. Dive into this addictive office romance where love defies the entire universe.
July 20, 2024
Cheryl is your typical college student that struggles with self-esteem issues with finding people that like her art. She has been working at the Onyx Dragon Corporation as an intern for six months and is madly in love with the head CEO, Malachite. The only problem, he doesn’t know she exists beyond being a personal assistant. Malachite's main goal in life it to be the number one company in Draconis. But now his mother is forcing a mating with the empress that intends to destroy his business....
September 14, 2020
Fun, light, creative story. I liked the premise of the story, intern gets noticed by boss dragon, our of necessity they have to her together. The reason for 4 stars and not 5 was because by just felt the characters didn't have much depth to them, they seemed shallow. Yes, they had inner dialogue, but it just didn't go below surface reasoning. And if these dragons have been in Earth for quite some time niw, seems as though they should have a better understanding of how humans process/operate?...
September 29, 2024
This book had me laughing so hard my sides ached. Mal and Cheryl are the absolute best couple ever, even though they are complete opposites. A dragon marries a human. Problem is he knows nothing about how a human female thinks or feels and they off to a turbulent start. Mal is seriously funny as he has no understanding of colloquialism and takes everything literally, like stop, or I’ll bite your head off. I so enjoyed their story, a page turner from beginning to end. I loved all the characters...
March 14, 2021
Spoilers The h is a college senior art intern working at the H’s family clothing business. The h is a human and the H is a dragon. They know of each other’s human/dragon disposition. The H has to marry via orders from his mother. He also does not want to be part of an arranged marriage with the female dragon his mother had chosen for him. He picks the h to marry after he consults with his brother as to how to find a mate. She marries him. They encounter some obstacles to a HEA but do get one....
July 16, 2025
Facebook ads brought the author to my attention. I decided to try book one to see what would come of it. I can say with all honesty it was great. I laughed out loud. I recommend reading it. ) One person found this helpful
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