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 Jessica Hall
She was his mate. Her mother was his enemy. Love and vengeance will collide.
Once condemned to die, Ivy believed she had finally found her place at the side of the Lycan King who saved her.
She was wrong.
As Ivy begins to trust Kyson and the bond between them deepens, a devastating truth comes to light: her mother was responsible for the massacre of the Landeena Kingdom and the death of Kyson’s sister.
Now the man who spared her life is the one punishing her for crimes she never committed.
Broken and betrayed, Ivy does the only thing she can.
She runs.
But mate bonds do not break. And Kyson does not forgive easily.
When Ivy faces a fate worse than death, she must decide whether to fight for the mate who shattered her heart… or let the past destroy them both.
Content Note:
This is a dark, angsty paranormal romance where love is tangled in betrayal, vengeance, and an unforgiving past. Ivy thought she had found her place as Kyson’s mate, as his Queen, but some sins are never forgiven. Her mother destroyed his kingdom. Now, he might destroy her.
Trigger Warning: This book explores deep emotional turmoil, themes of betrayal and punishment, and a possessive Alpha struggling with his own darkness. Expect a slow-burning but intense reunion, a Rogue on the run, and a King who must decide if his mate is worth more than his vengeance. If you love high-stakes tension, broken bonds, and love that must be fought for, then this book is for you.
May 20, 2026
This sequel completely shattered me. Seeing Ivy go from thinking she finally found her place to being punished for a massacre she didn't commit was devastating. The conflict between her and Kyson in this book is so raw, how do you choose between a mate bond and the memory of a fallen kingdom? The 'sins of the mother' theme added such a dark, compelling layer to the story. I couldn’t stop reading as Ivy was forced to run for her life. A masterpiece of dark fantasy romance! )
August 27, 2024
The continuing trials and tribulations of Ivy & Abbie & the men in their lives keeps the reader tightly in their clutches. Chapter after chapter notches up the worry, hope, and nail biting conflict. It’s well written with an addictive storyline. Just when you start to feel comfortable, the rug gets yanked from you- making the book nearly impossible to put down. Can’t wait for the next segment of this epic saga. )
November 13, 2024
But decided to buy the first book because it's better without the censuring it was doing and the book really was good. Then when I realized it was in so many parts that I had to pay for, I went back to reading it free. THEN after about 50 more chapters of this series (read free) I realized it didn't do what most romance novels this split up started doing after the 1st book. It didn't bore me. I was actually still entertained and realized I had read all the 2nd and 3rd book. So I came on Amazon...
June 29, 2024
I love this series and can't wait for the next couple of books. But there's a bunch of typos and a few punctuation issues. It's just a little distracting. I couldn't decide on a four or five star But ultimately decided on a four-star because of the typos. )
November 18, 2025
Love the book, I always kept going until I couldn’t anymore just to see what happened next! This series is one of the best! )
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