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
Small Magics (Kate Daniels)
by Ilona Andrews
About this book
Dive into the gritty, neon-soaked streets of post-Shift Atlanta with this essential anthology from the powerhouse duo Ilona Andrews. While the Kate Daniels series is a staple of urban fantasy, these five interconnected tales offer a perfect entry point for newcomers and a delicious treat for die-hard fans. Whether you crave high-stakes supernatural bodyguard missions or the messy, unpredictable charm of paranormal dating, this collection delivers the sharp wit and visceral action the authors are famous for.
Experience the thrill of forced-proximity as Kate navigates her first encounter with the enigmatic shifter Saiman, or delve into the found-family dynamics of those living on the fringes of magical society. From frost giants acting as insurance adjusters to teenagers caught in the crossfire of neighborhood magic traps, the stakes are always high. These stories expand the borders of the world you love, providing fresh perspectives from fan-favorite characters like Curran and Jim.
If you are hunting for your next paranormal romance obsession, look no further. This volume masterfully balances heart-pounding danger with the kind of slow-burn chemistry that keeps readers binge-reading late into the night. It is an unforgettable journey into a world where magic is lethal, love is complicated, and survival is never guaranteed.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B015JNEOEK
Reader Reviews
December 24, 2015
This is a wonderful collection of short stories from the Andrews team. I’ve only read A Questionable Client and Magic Tests before, so Retribution Clause, Of Swine and Roses, and Grace of Small Magics where all new to me. I loved this collection of stories! A Questionable Client - 5 Stars This one was previously published in the anthology Dark and Stormy Knights. A Questionable Client is #0.1 in the Kate Daniels series. We get to see Kate the Mercenary and meet Saiman for the first time. Saiman...
August 18, 2019
before I get into my actual review of this story I need to explain some things :) I actually already finished the whole series and I may have binge read them, so all of the installments may or may not got blurred together in my mind… ;) but hey, I will do my best to separate them at least a little bit :) it happened, because I read this series during a two month long period of time when I struggled with a lot of changes in my personal and professional life, so I read a lot, cause I needed...
September 5, 2018
4-4.5 stars Overall, this was a really good anthology of short stories. A Questionable Client: 4 stars This was a very good short. It's Kate's first story and it's about Kate playing bodyguard for the shifter Saimen (this is their first meeting). Retribution Clause: 4 stars This was a very good story. It takes place in the Kate Daniels world but it's in a different city and the main character is Adam, Saiman's cousin. Adam works for an insurance company but in this world, the insurance payouts...
February 16, 2016
I love Ilona Andrews writing; most of the short stories I had already read, but loved being able to read them all over again. The joy of their writing is the richness of their world, which allows the development of other characters with very different experiences than their usual characters. A Questionable Client is the first time that Kate meets Saiman, and it really highlights how each person's morality affects how they see the world. It also has some of my favorite humor. A Questionable...
December 24, 2025
And the explanations are so good. The characters come through so much better, and so do the relationships with so many others. )
