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 Heather K. Carson
Dragons were definitely not part of the plan, but getting kidnapped by one has a way of ruining a perfectly normal life. Thrust into the center of a terrifying apocalyptic prophecy, Riley finds herself marked as a fated mate to Lucan, a powerful dragon shifter who is as lethal as he is protective. She has spent her life surviving trauma, and she refuses to play the role of a helpless victim, even when faced with a creature of myth who claims her as his own.
What complicates matters is that Lucan is far from the monster she expected. Beneath his dangerous, warrior-like exterior lies a devoted cinnamon roll who caters to her every need. As he offers her a sense of safety she has never known, Riley must navigate the treacherous line between falling for her captor and staying sharp enough to survive. In this dark romance, the stakes are higher than ever, and the chemistry is explosive.
This dual POV paranormal shifter saga blends high-stakes tension with scorching spice and sharp wit. For readers who crave kickass heroines, touch-her-and-perish intensity, and mature characters over thirty, this series is an addictive must-read. Prepare for a fiery journey where love is a battleground and revenge is earned.
November 15, 2025
This story gets more intense each and every page that you turn!! Can not put this series down, heading straight into book 3 thank goodness with Heather Carson I know from previous experience to buy the entire series to begin with so you don’t waste time having to hunt the next book down as soon as that last page is turned!! Am in love with these characters and little Harper you are amazing!! )
September 17, 2025
This book in the series held much more plot than the first which I liked. It was still a great slow romance heavy on the spice )
August 7, 2025
Book two raises the stakes - emotionally and literally. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This time it's Riley and Lucan's turn in the dragon seat, and their story starts with a bang. And a kidnapping. But… dragon. So I forgive him. 🤷♀️ \"Then I’d woken in some weird alternate reality where a hot, shirtless man sang to the birds like a frighteningly large Disney princess as he arranged thick slices of meat on a plate.\" Their romance is messy in the best way. There's trauma, distrust, secrets, and a prophecy...
June 11, 2025
I loved the first one so much I had to get the second one. Again, this book was great, I do feel like these could have been a bit longer and not feel so rushed, however it fits with the time line of the story in what they are facing. I hate that I have to wait for the 3rd! I need to know the conclusion! Still nice and spicy as the first! ) One person found this helpful
May 6, 2025
Riley and Lucan were and interesting couple and I wrote enjoyed them. They started out rough, what with the kidnapping, but managed to sort things out along the way. I love how Riley came into her own as she battles the trauma of her past. Lucan didn't have quite as much to sort through but more had some family things. It would have been nice to see him have some more growth though. One thing that annoyed me was the part with Drew and how she went about that... Girl, call people ASAP next time...
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