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
by Sara Ivy Hill
Falling for a dragon once was a mistake, but giving him a second chance is a recipe for disaster. After a lifetime of being ghosted by shifters who prioritized their fated mates over her, Cari has sworn off fire-breathing heartbreakers for good. She knows exactly how the story ends, and she has no intention of letting her guard down ever again.
Fate, however, has a wicked sense of humor. Fifteen years after their disastrous teenage romance, the gorgeous and infuriatingly charming Zed reappears. He is older, hotter, and surprisingly single, and he is determined to win her over for just one more date. As they navigate the halls of an elite academy, the chemistry between them ignites with a intensity that threatens to consume everything Cari has built to protect her heart.
This steamy reverse-harem romp is a playful, monstrous reimagining of a classic rom-com. It perfectly blends the high stakes of academy life with the cozy, chaotic charm of paranormal dating. Whether you are craving a second-chance romance with a side of scales and tails or just looking for your next addictive escape, this story offers a hilarious and spicy trip into a world where true love comes with a few extra horns.
March 28, 2026
As always, another great book by Sara Ivy Hill! It's sweet, funny, spicy, has mystery/intrigue, and an adorable animal friend. Loved every page of this book - really the whole special series by all the authors. Go read them all! )
February 17, 2025
3.5 stars, but since I can’t do half stars in here, four stars it is. First, I like Sara Ivy Hill. Her books are hit and miss with me, but I don’t mind reading them even if they aren’t my cup of tea. I got an e-ARC of this book for being subscribed to Hill’s Patreon. I did enjoy the book; it was a fun little escape from reality. I did feel the plot line fell a little flat for me, and the \"conflict\" was a little annoying. I enjoyed the spicy scenes (love a two peen guy). They were great and...
February 21, 2025
Cari and Zed had such an adorably meet cute, but everything after that fell a little short. There are a lot of things that seemed to happen just to make the story work, but weren't totally sensical. Her card being returned, his restraining order (she was 18 and her dad filed it in her sted. She would have had a say), him never reaching out. As much as I liked the banter/chemistry between the two characters, the rest was just meh. I hated their date; I didn't find it cute or funny or anything...
January 30, 2026
Spicy, sweet, Cozy, romantic. The bad guy gets eaten by the dragon. Everyone gets their happily ever after. Highly recommend! )
May 7, 2025
I would recommend this book for monster lovers who love a good satisfying ending to a mystery. It's not too much to sit down and read. I sat down and read it in less than 8 hours and I would by far recommend this book because of the detail you can see in the writing )
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