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Briar Boleyn
Temper the Flame: Beautiful Nightmares, Book 4
by Amy Pennza
About this book
Don't tempt a dragon unless you're willing to pay the price.
Powerful, merciless creatures, they revel in their dominance over us mortals. I've heard whispers that Fuoco, leader of the Fire Syndicate's dragon clan, is the most brutal of them all. Arrogant and ruthless, he has no qualms about reducing lawbreakers to ashes.
I never wanted to break the law, but when my father grew ill, I risked everything by sneaking into Lord Fuoco's enchanted apple orchard. The last thing I expected was to come face to face with the dragon lord himself. I braced myself to be incinerated. But Fuoco's glittering gaze burned with possession.
It turns out dragons dream of their fated mates—and Fuoco thinks I'm his. And once a dragon decides to claim you, they won't be dissuaded. Anxious to return to my father, I do what any desperate man would do—I get on my knees and beg for the dragon's mercy.
But on my knees is exactly where Fuoco wants me. The dragon lord makes me a deal: if I live in his castle and warm his bed, he'll make sure my father survives. With my father's life hanging in the balance, I don't have much choice. Yet, as I get to know Fuoco, I realize there's more to him than his harsh exterior. Maybe there's a chance I can thaw his icy heart and save my father in the process. Or maybe I'm playing with fire…
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0D389BPPL
Reader Reviews
May 9, 2026
Great book. I enjoyed the play against characters from another well known fairytale. It will be interesting to see what book 5 will bring. )
February 17, 2024
Beauty and the Beast retelling, been there done that. But Miss Anna and Miss Amy have brought their characters to life in this retelling. There are several things that I enjoyed reading this book. For one, the beast was a dragon, secondly, Beau was a Baker. We have the enchanted orchard. The tailor was pure magic and we can’t forget Jasper and his meddling mouse Brent. I’m glad the “beast” got his HEA )
August 24, 2023
Temper the Flame is the first book I've read by these authors and it won't be the last. After I write this review, I'm immediately going begin reading the first book in this series, Hunt the Woods. As you see, this is the 4th book in the Beautiful Nightmares series and though I haven't read the other books (I'm about to remedy that) this story can totally be read as a stand-alone. It is VERY well-written and I was immediately swept up into these intriguing characters' lives. The chemistry...
February 19, 2026
A lovely retelling of the Disney tale with lots of action adventure danger and of course male male spice. A good fantasy adult romance )
November 14, 2023
Temper the Flame is the 4th title in Beautiful Nightmares. HEA. Can easily be read as a standalone. Different main couple. No cliffhanger. Futuristic Sci-fantasy / PNR MM Romance. Dragons. Shifters. Fated Mates. 2OOV, 1st person. This kindle edition 284 pages August 24, 2023. I decided to give these authors a chance and tried this. I did enjoy it moderately. Everything all right and readable, nothing big in particular amiss either that I recall. Well, except the dragon main character burning...
