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 Rite: (Big, Beautiful Werewolf) (Werewolves of Montana)
by Bonnie Vanak
About this book
Ten years ago, Darius Bryant was forced away from the woman he was destined to love, leaving behind a broken promise and a grieving heart. He believed Samantha Evers died in the aftermath of his exile from the pack, but fate has a way of correcting its cruelest mistakes. When he discovers Samantha is not only alive but living right under his nose, the fierce wolf shifter is determined to claim her as his forever mate.
This steamy paranormal romance masterfully blends the intensity of the shifter genre with the emotional stakes of a second-chance love story. While Darius burns with the primal need to complete the mating rite and secure their bond, Samantha is a woman hardened by a decade of abandonment. Having spent years fearing the savage, untamed nature of the wolf life, she is desperate to remain in the human world, fighting the undeniable chemical pull that still draws her back into Darius’s arms.
As they navigate a treacherous landscape of betrayal and pack politics, the tension between them is palpable. Someone is lurking in the shadows, determined to keep them apart permanently. Can they overcome past hurts and external threats to finally embrace their true destiny?
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- 1941130089
Reader Reviews
September 12, 2014
Samantha and Darius knew they were to be together but Darius's father throws him out of the pack after he attacks his father. Now 10 years later he again connects with Sam but she wants nothing to do with being a shifter. Can Darius change her mind and find out what she is hiding from. This was an excellent story and was filled with betrayal, love, sex and danger. I really enjoyed this story. )
August 30, 2014
I love this series, but this heroin made me want to smack her. Even when she finds the truth, she still doubts him. On and on. Can't stand wishy washy women. That said, I still look forward to the next book in this series. ) One person found this helpful
August 27, 2015
I loved the plot and everything about it! The couple in this novel always had it rough they were being torn apart by their parents without them even knowing. Darius always protected Sam with every breath in his body he always protected her. And protected a lot of females in his pack from his father. He would seduce them so his father wouldn't take their virginity. His father was ruthless and well outright mean. He treated Darius like s**t because he lost his mate from the birth of Darius he...
August 6, 2014
bonnie vanak is one of my \"quality\" authors. the settings are well described when necessary to set up the plot. the plot is well planned and executed. the characters whether major or minor are effectively described and plotted also. highly recommend any of her books. I have not read all of them yet, but have purchased them. ) One person found this helpful
October 10, 2018
I loved the characters and the story line. It had me worried for the couple how things would work out and it was wonderful. I have to read the whole series now. )
