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Briar Boleyn
Smolder: Drake Security, Book 2
by Mika Nix
About this book
Hemingway is a dragon shifter with a secret: beneath his alpha-hero exterior and the brute strength of Drake Security, he is a hopeless romantic who hoards ancient books instead of gold. After watching his brother find a fated mate, Hemingway longs for a connection of his own. That dream manifests the moment he meets Dempsey, a shy, book-loving antique shop owner who is as enchanting as he is wary.
Dempsey has hired Drake Security for protection, but he soon realizes he is in over his head. A mysterious, ancient threat is stalking him, and the danger is far more complex than anything Hemingway has faced in his thousand-year existence. While Hemingway’s inner dragon is instantly possessive and ready to claim Dempsey, the human man is hesitant to surrender to the intense pull between them.
This slow-burn paranormal romance masterfully weaves together high-stakes action and tender emotional discovery. As Hemingway fights to keep Dempsey safe, he must also learn how to woo a man who is just as guarded as he is. If you are looking for a captivating blend of magical mystery, swoon-worthy bookish tropes, and undeniable fated-mate chemistry, prepare to get lost in this dragon shifter series.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0CYR3LJC6
Reader Reviews
February 21, 2023
Wow! Mika Nix...a Grandslam on this one. I loved the first book. So how can I say I really super loved this one? This story is the second in the series about a family of brothers who also happen to be dragon shifters and have lived for like 2500 years or so. They run a security service offering bodyguard services for a start. Book 2 is similar to book 1 but yet very different. It has the same characters which I love especially the addition of Lake to the whole family dynamic and job thing. But...
April 8, 2023
I am loving this series and can't wait to read more. When Hemingway meets Dempsey for the first time his dragon is immediately drawn to the man. But Hemingway doesn't believe he would get his fated mate so soon after his brother Nico found his. Both MCs are in denial until sparks fly. I once again found the start of this story a little clunky. The first chapter or two seem written by a completely different person than the rest of the book. Once the story really picks up, which happens fairly...
February 24, 2023
Omg this book was amazing! I absolutely loved Dempsey! I felt such a kinship with this nerdy book loving character who passively hoards like a dragon even though he isn’t one! The relationship between Hemingway and Dempsey is so fun to watch, especially in the bringing with they both think the other isn’t interested. The dialogue is so romantic and beautiful between them. They feel like completely different characters from lake and nico in book one! I also loved all the travel and getting to...
February 24, 2023
What a wonderful story of a dragon shifter finding his mate amongst the craziness of an ancient curse. Hemingway's family security company is hired by Dempsey to protect him from a thief. What Dempsey gets is the love of his life. The characters in the book are all well developed and their relationships are special and funny. Hemingway is the most romantic and poetic dragon shifter. He and Dempsey are so sweet and special together. I really enjoyed reading their story. ) One person found this...
April 3, 2023
What a great series. Likable characters, romance, friendship, danger, scary stuff, what else could you want? Hemingway and Dempsey were such a good couple, lots of depth and lovely thoughts. I loved the quotes. Also Dempsey's struggle with the curse was so well written it brought me to tears. The only thing that I was surprised at was how long it took for them to actually officially bond as a couple. I thought it should have happened a lot sooner than it did. Also there were quite a few typos...
