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
The Mating Game
by Lana Ferguson
About this book
Tess Covington thought she was just a regular contractor until a surprise diagnosis turned her world upside down: she is a late-presenting omega wolf shifter. With her career on the line and a potential heat looming, she is desperate to avoid the very thing her wolf craves—a powerful alpha. But when she lands a renovation job at a remote lodge, she finds herself face-to-face with the one man she should stay away from.
Hunter Barrett is a brooding alpha with a scarred heart and a vow to keep his distance from omegas. When Tess arrives, smelling of temptation and trouble, he is determined to keep their arrangement strictly professional. Yet, as they work side-by-side in the rugged Colorado wilderness, the undeniable pull of their biology begins to fray their resolve. Forced into proximity, the tension between them shifts from icy frustration to scorching heat.
This steamy paranormal romance is a masterclass in the alpha-omega dynamic, blending high-stakes tension with a deeply satisfying slow-burn. Whether you are a die-hard fan of shifter stories or a newcomer looking for a fresh, addictive read, this book delivers the perfect balance of humor, heart, and intense chemistry. Prepare to be swept away by this fated-mate journey.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0DYYZCYCH
Reader Reviews
March 3, 2026
I'm not a huge fan of the fantasy genre. But the way Lana Ferguson writes, it just sucks you in, & the spice! 🥵🥵 ) One person found this helpful
January 3, 2026
Great book it’s a shame it came damaged ! ) One person found this helpful
December 24, 2025
This is a fun paranormal shifter omegaverse romance. It comes after The Fake Mate, but it works well as a standalone. FMC Tess is an influencer and contractor who has just arrived in Colorado for a job. When she goes to the ER after feeling sick, she learns she’s not only a late onset shifter but also an omega. Things get even more complicated when she shows up for the big job and discovers that the owner of the lodge she’s supposed to be renovating is alpha MMC Hunter, who has zero interest in...
December 24, 2025
](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_avp?ie=UTF8&nodeId=G8UYX7LALQC8V9KA) This is a fun paranormal shifter omegaverse romance. It comes after The Fake Mate, but it works well as a standalone. FMC Tess is an influencer and contractor who has just arrived in Colorado for a job. When she goes to the ER after feeling sick, she learns she’s not only a late onset shifter but also an omega. Things get even more complicated when she shows up for the big job and...
January 3, 2026
What a sequel!! I loved everything about Hunter and Tess ❤️ the grumpy man was a lost cause when it came to her sunshine personality and her designation was a fun twist! It allowed for a fun dynamic between them and lots of tension. Their relationship was a slower burn and focused on more than physical aspects which I loved. ) One person found this helpful
