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Briar Boleyn
Temper the Flame: Beautiful Nightmares, Book 4
by Amy Pennza
About this book
Dragons are creatures of absolute dominance and scorching brutality, and none are more feared than Fuoco, the ruthless leader of the Fire Syndicate. When a desperate act of sacrifice leads a young man into the heart of the dragon lord’s enchanted orchard, he expects to be reduced to ash. Instead, he finds himself trapped in the suffocating, possessive gaze of a creature who believes he has finally found his fated mate.
This dark romance is a masterfully crafted retelling that breathes fresh, dangerous life into the Beauty and the Beast archetype. Forced into a bargain to save his dying father, the protagonist must navigate the treacherous halls of a dragon’s castle. As he is kept on his knees in service to the beast, he discovers that the true danger isn't just the fire Fuoco breathes, but the intense, magnetic pull growing between them.
Perfect for fans of paranormal romance who crave high-stakes tension and found-family dynamics, this series installment delivers a gripping second-chance journey. It is a seductive game of power where the line between captive and partner blurs. Dare to step into the flames—but be warned, once a dragon marks you as his own, there is no escaping the heat.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0D389BPPL
Reader Reviews
May 9, 2026
Great book. I enjoyed the play against characters from another well known fairytale. It will be interesting to see what book 5 will bring. )
February 17, 2024
Beauty and the Beast retelling, been there done that. But Miss Anna and Miss Amy have brought their characters to life in this retelling. There are several things that I enjoyed reading this book. For one, the beast was a dragon, secondly, Beau was a Baker. We have the enchanted orchard. The tailor was pure magic and we can’t forget Jasper and his meddling mouse Brent. I’m glad the “beast” got his HEA )
August 24, 2023
Temper the Flame is the first book I've read by these authors and it won't be the last. After I write this review, I'm immediately going begin reading the first book in this series, Hunt the Woods. As you see, this is the 4th book in the Beautiful Nightmares series and though I haven't read the other books (I'm about to remedy that) this story can totally be read as a stand-alone. It is VERY well-written and I was immediately swept up into these intriguing characters' lives. The chemistry...
February 19, 2026
A lovely retelling of the Disney tale with lots of action adventure danger and of course male male spice. A good fantasy adult romance )
November 14, 2023
Temper the Flame is the 4th title in Beautiful Nightmares. HEA. Can easily be read as a standalone. Different main couple. No cliffhanger. Futuristic Sci-fantasy / PNR MM Romance. Dragons. Shifters. Fated Mates. 2OOV, 1st person. This kindle edition 284 pages August 24, 2023. I decided to give these authors a chance and tried this. I did enjoy it moderately. Everything all right and readable, nothing big in particular amiss either that I recall. Well, except the dragon main character burning...
