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 Isabelle Taylor
The grumpy-sunshine appeal of It Happened One Summer meets the cozy fantasy vibes of The Baby Dragon Cafe in this utterly charming, spicy, Alaska-set fated-mates romance
Welcome to Claw Haven, where monsters go to find some peace and quiet.
Spoiled heiress Luna Stack is meant to be sipping mai tais on a beach with her fun-loving fiancé. Instead, a snowstorm strands her in Claw Haven, Alaska, a cozy town full of monsters living the quiet life. At least the werewolf innkeeper’s hot—until he opens his mouth.
Luna’s more than ready to leave the grumpy wolf and his decrepit inn behind as soon as the snow clears, but when a potion mishap bonds the two of them together, she resigns herself to staying in Claw Haven, just for a little while.
She’s only werewolf married, though, not married married, like, legally. No big deal.
Oliver Musgrove wants nothing to do with his new “wife.” He has annoying, friendly townsfolk to ignore, and he’s lost his ability to shift, which means his alpha ambitions are currently on hold.
Unfortunately, no matter how much Oliver wants to keep his distance from Luna, the bond says otherwise. Even though the two can’t stand each other, maybe they can stop bickering long enough to explore the magical spark between them…
After all, what’s a little knotting between enemies?
For fans of... Fated mates Forced proximity Accidental marriage Grumpy/sunshine dynamics Cozy monster romance Small town Alaska
January 26, 2026
The world this did take me a little bit to get into, I went to got going, I thought it was super cute and fun. I was quite impressed with the author's ability to really grow these characters over the course of the story. It was really fun to watch as they grew into themselves as well as into each other. ) 2 people found this helpful
May 19, 2026
I went into reading this unsure if I was going to like it or not. I had not read anything by the author and the other paranormal books I have read were much darker. I absolutely loved the book and couldn't wait to get home after work so I could start reading it again. Oliver's grump to Luna's sunshine are the perfect mix to draw you in. )
March 30, 2026
3/5 ⭐️ Luna Stack the heirs of a successful appliance company, is stuck in the little town of Claw Haven, Alaska until the snow thaws. The only place to stay Musgrove Inn, a cozy inn ran by the Musgrove Wolf Pack. After crashing into their sign, getting yelled at by the inn own Oliver, and the roof caving in a few feet away from her Luna is ready to let loose at the inn’s party. What she wasn’t expecting was her drink of choice to be a bonding nectar and now she finds herself accidentally...
May 26, 2026
I received an eARC via NetGalley for this book. I adored this book! It's Hallmarky (affectionate) in the best ways with a dash of monster. Okay, maybe more than a dash. Luna, your vapid, rich girlie gets stuck in a small-town in Alaska (snow!) and accidentally gets bonded to Oliver the hot, lumberjacky (I picture him flannel, okay?), grumpy werewolf She lives a life of luxury and brainlessness while secretly craving more without even fully realizing how much more. He's a wounded guy with...
March 23, 2026
So, a little backstory. This book was independently published before it was picked up by Harlequin/Harlequin-Romance. First, I love the passion the author showed for her work and that so many others believed in her that she was able to publish it. Second, I am reviewing the copy of the book being released by Harlequin-Romance. Ok, now that we got that out of the way, let’s go. TL/DR: So hopefully you have read the synopsis? Awesome! Now, if you love stories with grumpy/sunshine, forced...
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