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
Guarded by a Monster (Monstrous Guardians Book 2)
by Kenzie Kelly
About this book
One dirty, wet pussy changed my life…
I was trying to coax a feral cat from under a dumpster when I witnessed a murder. A cut-and-dry case, the police said. The assailant probably never saw me, so I was in no danger, they said.
They were wrong.
Now a ruthless criminal is determined to silence me, and my only hope for survival comes in the form of a towering, genetically engineered monster with hot, piercing red eyes and claws that can cut through steel—and wrap me in a gentle hug.
Created as a super soldier, Thurl becomes my bodyguard—one who makes my body sing. He may be a beast, but my body and brain say he’s safe. He says we’re mates, which means forever. I don’t know if I’m ready for forever.
When my enemies close in, I have to make a choice: Bind my life to a monster, or give up the one creature who sets my body and soul on fire?
Join the adventure in a world where monsters become protectors, humans become monstrous, and love defies the darkest of origins.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
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Reader Reviews
March 3, 2025
After reading the first one, Held by a Monster, I was so excited for this sequel, and it did not disappoint! I was more than eager to dive back into this world of Wyrfangs, their human mates, and the Superhuman Security team. I just adore these characters, especially the genetically engineered monsters who all yearn to find their mates and just need some extra loving🫶 Thurl was such a sweetheart and all the interactions with the cats were precious. I also really liked our nervous, fast-talking...
April 6, 2025
I enjoyed this book! I loved the cats but my favorite part was the FMCs grandma, she made the book! Personal preference but I do like the first couple better as a felt like this FMC didn't appreciate the MMC as much and kind of came off as rude and snappy to the MMC- he just wants to love her! I love the girl group forming and how all the girls are girls girls!! I am excited to continue the series when it gets released! )
May 22, 2026
This one was a slower burn than the first, told from both POV. More drama and the FMC was pretty funny. Not a lot about the lab that created the MMC, mostly about criminals in the area. )
May 5, 2026
The way these two met had me laughing. Like… talI about oops! Haha 😆 This series continues to live rent free in my brain. )
July 8, 2025
It was a good quick read but needed a lot more details and better sex scenes. But a great start. )
