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 Amy Pennza
College student Elara just wanted a fresh start, but a mysterious four-hour blackout during a routine jog changes her life forever. Suddenly, her senses are heightened, her temper is volatile, and she has an insatiable, primal craving for raw meat. She is quickly thrust into a hidden, dangerous world of shifters, where the boundaries between human and beast blur with every passing heartbeat.
Enter Jesse van der Meer, the enigmatic guide who introduces her to her new reality and helps her navigate the transition into a body she barely recognizes. As the tension between them shifts from mentorship to scorching chemistry, Elara finds herself falling hard. This paranormal romance masterfully blends the fated mates trope with high-stakes mystery, delivering a slow-burn intensity that keeps the pages turning.
However, trust is a rare commodity in the shifter community. As external threats close in, Elara discovers that Jesse is harboring secrets that could shatter their fragile bond. With a perfect balance of pulse-pounding action and top-tier spice, this story offers a gritty, addictive look at self-discovery and betrayal. If you are looking for an engrossing shifter romance with deeply flawed, magnetic characters, this trilogy opener is your next obsession.
May 21, 2026
This book had me completely engrossed. The characters are imperfect and learn quite a bit about each other and how to make their relationship work. The spice is top notch! The story itself was engaging and made me want to continue reading. Overall solid book that I would read again and will certainly be continuing the series. )
April 26, 2026
Damn, I loved this. This book had everything for me. Scorching hot spice, two incredibly likable main characters, and a plot that was easy to follow but still had enough depth to keep me invested 🖤 Jesse and Caleb had insane chemistry. This book was spicyyyyyy 🔥🔥🔥 and the scenes were so so good. Sometimes in super spicy books I have issues feeling like the scenes get repetitive but that wasn’t the case in this one. Each scene was incredibly detailed and unique from the others. The ending...
May 24, 2026
As an avid wereromance girlie for a decade, this was one of the better ones. I’m excited for the next book. )
May 14, 2026
I will never complain about too much spice and this book has a perfect amount for me - lots! This book is a fun and wild paranormal ride! I adore fated mates and so what if it's insta-lust? Gimme, gimme, I say. I love the banter - it's almost irreverent in places and I'm so here for that. The MCs are both great characters, though i maybe have a slight preference for Caleb's bratty side. I enjoyed reading about their backgrounds. However, in addition to the very hot spice, we get a pretty...
May 18, 2026
\"Wolfseeker\" by Amy Pennza is an MM romance featuring werewolf mates, dominance and submission, and a 100+ year age gap (The best kind IMO). In this book, Caleb is dealing with confusing changes to his mind and body that have occurred in the months since he woke up on the ground with hours of his memory missing. But when his violent urges come to a head, he's saved/kidnapped by Jesse. Jesse who looks like a college student, but has the presence of someone much older. Someone that tells Caleb...
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