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 My Grumpy Alpha
A runaway bride.
A cold wolf guard who kept me alive.
Until I discovered he was the prince sent to hunt me—my fated mate.
Astra
They called me disposable.
Forced me into a mating I never wanted.
So I ran—straight into the arms of a cold wolf guard.
Silent. Dangerous. Untouchable.
He saved me. Protected me. Stayed far too close.
And when blood spilled, his wolf snapped.
That’s when I learned the truth.
He isn’t my protector.
He’s the deadly prince sent to hunt me.
And worse… he’s my fated mate.
Lucian
Love was never mine to want.
My life was duty—a throne, a political marriage, a kingdom waiting to chain me.
Then I was sent to hunt down her.
Small. Stubborn. Reckless.
She should’ve been forgettable.
Instead, she made me fall.
Now nothing else matters.
Not the crown. Not the council. Not the enemies waiting.
She’s mine.
And I’d burn the kingdom to ash before anyone else touches her.
One-click now to dive into a world of royal intrigue, forbidden love, and fated bonds that defy all odds!
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Perfect For Readers Who Love:
✔️ Runaway brides and forbidden love
✔️ Fated mates with a deadly twist
✔️ Cold, duty-bound Alpha heirs who fall for the one they’re supposed to hunt
✔️ Tense, slow-burn romance with sizzling chemistry
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Each book in this series delivers intense, slow-burn romance, powerful fated mates, and heroes who will stop at nothing to claim their love.
April 26, 2026
I really liked this book. I mostly don't have high expectations when I read shifter romances (although I enjoy them) but this was pretty good. Maybe a bit heavy on the alpha stuff every now and then but that's not surprising considering the title. And it was heavier on the plot and lighter on the sex which is always a big plus. I loved the banter when they first met and loved the cat. The characters were a bit uneven at times but overall decent. I'd read this again. ) One person found this...
May 13, 2026
I recently finished this book on Kindle Unlimited, and overall, I thought it was a pretty good read. There were parts of the story that I really enjoyed, especially the moments that leaned into the paranormal romance and alpha dynamic. I liked the grumpy alpha energy, and the book had enough tension and chemistry to keep me interested. That being said, there were a few parts that felt a little boring or slower than I wanted. The story was good overall, but it did not fully keep me hooked the...
March 4, 2026
I could not put this book down and read within 24 hours. Well written and well imagined. I enjoyed getting to know the main characters. Can't wait to read the rest in this series. )
February 23, 2026
I really enjoyed this book. This is a new author for me and I was impressed with the balance of drama mystery, anticipation steamy scenes and intimate, gentle moments. I’ll definitely look at this author again. )
April 20, 2026
The book was ok, I don’t think I’ll finish the series. I didn’t love the mmc. I feel like the FMC just kept getting rescued by him and never really fought or grew, even at the end when she discovers this massive power it’s just glossed over and she only uses it once to help the mmc. She had such potential to grow into this really powerful character but didn’t. I also didn’t love how the MMC kept going on about her being his, I read dark romance I can handle and even enjoy the possession, but...
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