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 Kara Kaminski
What began as a routine filming trip for an urban explorer turns into a fight for survival when Jovie falls deep into the rugged Copper Ridge wilderness. Stranded with a broken ankle and zero cell service, she is rescued by four primal, possessive mountain men who are as dangerous as they are devoted. These aren't just local woodsmen; they are a pack of alphas whose connection to the land and each other is as intense as the heat currently rising in Jovie’s veins.
This steamy shifter romance masterfully blends forced proximity with the high-stakes tension of the omegaverse. As Jovie is sheltered in a remote cabin, the forced downtime transforms into a discovery of fated-mates and complex pack dynamics. Between the grumpy leader, the silent protector, the charming flirt, and the expert tracker, Jovie finds herself caught in a reverse-harem dynamic that challenges her independence and ignites her deepest desires.
Perfect for fans of paranormal romance who crave found-family tropes and multi-shift intensity, this story explores the thin line between being trapped and being exactly where you belong. When the heat finally breaks, the true question is whether Jovie will hike back to civilization or embrace the life she never knew she needed.
March 22, 2026
I felt like the FMC was too rude for too long to them when they were taking care of her. It was difficult for awhile to see a good side of her. I did love the relationship between her and the MMCs later on, but some of them, I didn't see why a couple of them liked her at all. Spoilers ahead: There were only two times the author described them knotting., and there was no marking/bonding. There was no mention of how the MMCs made the money to go into town for supplies. It wasn't clearly explained...
March 19, 2026
Jovie sure did fall into a heap of trouble… if trouble means four hot mountain men alphas who would burn the world down for her. I loved that she was able to remain herself. They didn’t try to change her, merely adapted to fit her needs. Gage owns my heart. “Stay” )
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