Once again the Dark Kings series brings suspense, excitement and romance into the lives of readers.

Nikolai and Esther are strong, captivating characters that grabs reader’s attention and refuse to let go as they charm and delight readers throughout their story. Nikolai and Esther both capture the heart and has brings out some strong empathic feelings from readers during their story and their romance sizzles with electricity that practically leaps off the pages.

Heat is a fast paced story full of suspense and thrills that keep readers on the edge of their seat and glued to the pages throughout. The story not only has Nikolai facing his past with Ulrik which gives readers better insight into Ulrik, but the story also has our characters on a journey that full of danger and excitement as well as emotional turbulence. Let’s not forget about the light fae and the dark fae who are also causing quite a bit of mayhem and interest throughout the story with quite a few changes are in their worlds as well.

As always, Donna Grants Dark Kings series enthralled me from beginning to end and there was no way I could put it down once I started reading it and since Heat revealed a few secrets and brought about quite a few changes, I am eagerly awaiting the next book.

A BABY DRAGON!!!!!

Shapeshifting dragons, Dark Fae and an MI5 Agent with a memory altered by magic.

Nikolai is a dragon who was orphaned at a young age. He was adopted by Ulrik and raised to be a Dragon King. Dragon Kings apparently sleep a lot. Nikolai is awakened and is tasked with easing tensions with Ulrik and other Dragon Kings. This task includes helping Edith, a MI5 agent retrace her steps she she can remember her past. It turns out Edith has magic of her own that she never knew about. They discover Edith’s magic, Nikolai shifts into dragon form.

3 stars

The book was provided by NetGalley for an honest review.

Well if you have been reading my blog for a while you already know that I will read and review anything Donna Grant writes because I have been a fan of hers for a few years now.



Heat is book number 12 in the Dark Kings books and you do have to read the previous books in this series before you read this one.



I don't know how Donna Grant does it but this series is still one that I am hooked on. I love the story of Nikolai and Esther and yes I love them together. I love that we get to see previous characters in each books .



I can't wait to read the next book.

Wonderful new book in the series. Keeps the reader interested and sexy dragons to boot!! The story was engaging and well written. I would recommend reading the others in the series first before starting this one. Overall it was nicely done and another spectacular work by Donna Grant.

Unfortunately, this time around the couple just didn't do it for me. While I thought that Nikolai and Esther made a good couple because they had much in common and got each other, every part with them was my least favorite. Though I really liked learning about Nikolai's past, and Ulrik's role in it. Theses last few books are really working hard to influence my opinion of the guy. What saved the book for me was everything else going on. And boy are things gearing up!

Nikolai and Esther have gone back to the beginning in order to retrace Esther's steps and hopefully find the druid responsible for messing with her mind. Along the way they meet an important guy, find out that there is much more to Esther and Henry than anyone expected, reach their goal, and Nikolai also talks to Ulrik. They obviously also hook up, which was inevitable.

I can't even say how thrilled I am that Con and Rhi are actually working together lately. Not going for each other's throat every time they see each other. This is really important because Usaeil has gone off the deep end and is fast becoming another problem for the Kings to deal with. At least they won't be alone.

Everything keeps getting worse and Con has an ominous feeling about the future. And who can blame him? Now that he knows that Ulrik is not responsible for everything thrown at them, the ending was so exciting with Ulrik appearing before him in the caves.

I cannot wait to read more!

This review is going to be a bit strange.

I was given the opportunity to review Heat (unsolicited), and I did because - uh, hello? DRAGONS. What I was unaware of at the time was that Heat ​is #12 in the Dark Kings series. I usually do not review books in a series where I have not read the previous books. What can I say? I am a completist.

​With that said, I can review what I know from what I did read of this book. I enjoyed learning what I could of the dragon clans. It reminded me of J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood series because of the connection each of the "brothers" has with the other.

There is definite chemistry between Esther and Nikolai that is steamy off the pages. However, there is obvious background on both of these characters that must have been discussed in the previous books. In the reviews I've read from other readers, it seems that this book is in perfect conjunction with the others in the series.

​I will definitely add this series to my TBR list, but I believe that anyone wanting to take it on will definitely be pleased.

Ok

Interesting main story line but there were so many smaller stories to keep track of that it took some of the enjoyment out of reading jumping around so much.

I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

I only gave this book 2 1/2 stars, but to be fair, when I received this as a Read Now from Netgalley I did not realize it was Book 12 in a series or I would not have said yes to read it. I was lost for much of this book due to having not read any of the previous books. Because of that I could not get into it nor did I understand much of it. I actually put it down a few times and wasn't planning on finishing, but I finally decided to. I really didn't connect with the characters and I am not sure if that is because I am coming into this series so late or if I just don't feel anything for them regardless.
I would maybe consider starting at Book 1 and reading the series as I think I may find a new appreciation for it then because the author is a good writer with a good imagination.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Fast paced, action packed, exciting suspense, this has everything you could ever want in a story. The characters are well developed and the story and plot well written

I rec'd a copy from NetGalley and voluntarily leave my own thoughts

Good story. I highly recommend you read the previous books before this since events from those stories are mentioned frequently. I am on the fence as to whether Ulrick is going to turn out to be a bad guy or a good guy. Right now I am leaning towards him being on the side of good in the end. I keep reading to find out what is going to happen with him.

It was one heck of a ride and i want to read the next book!!!

For those, it will leave you gasping due to the number of revelations each chapter would bring. From the start to the end. It will bring you tears and joy.

Each book from the series, slowly bring to the conclusion to the series ...or will it? Book 13 will answer but, you have to read the Reapers part of the story. So....watch out!

One of Donna's best yet. Action, Romance, intrigue, Adventure and dragons. It doesn't get better than that. All your favorite dragons, heros and heroines as well as those you love to hate and those that keep you guessing. Prepare for a non stop read.
Well written and fast paced.

Love this series by Donna Grant. Each book just gets better. Nikolai has to be one of my favourite characters in this series to date. Moody, dominate and loyal. This book seems to be more in-depth and full of a lot more details than the others in the series. Absolutely devoured this over a day. Can’t wait for more.

Unfortunately, I didn’t realize this was the twelfth book in a series when I requested it. While I did enjoy the story, especially the growing relationship between Esther and Nikolai, much of the rest of the plot was lost on me. There are Dragon Kings (who can shift between dragon and human forms), Dark Fae, Light Fae (who can be turned into Dark Fae through torture), Druids, and a boatload of MI5 agents. Each of the Dragon Kings apparently have their own particular magical talent, and I was fascinated by Nikolai’s ability to sketch scenes from the past. While I did read the whole book, I’m hesitant to write a full review, as I’m sure I’m missing large chunks of the backstory, which affected my take on the pacing. I’ve added the first book in this series by Ms. Grant to my TBR list, and I think I’ll enjoy it very much.

Through Nikolai's eyes we get a clearer picture of Ulrik before he was consumed with vengeance and fury. Nikolai still feels the guilt of taking a stand against Ulrik and has slept away centuries in order to remain outside of the conflict that has been raging. For the first time we get more than the brief glimpses of the past that the author has allowed us thus far in the series. What will Nikolai's role be? Will he be able to bridge the divide with Ulrik and change the tide of the war?
Esther is a troubled soul. Sister to the MI6 agent who is a part of the inner circle at Draegan, she has paid a hefty price in this war. Kidnapped and mind raped she fears to sleep for fear that hidden triggers in her brain could be triggered. Nikolai with his deep attraction to her and his special brand of magic might be the solution to Esther tracing her steps and finding when her brain was altered and hopefully reversing what was done to her.
Nikolai and Esther start off their quest in London trying to re-trace Esther's steps. Their journey takes them to many interesting places where they meet many interesting characters and find clues that drives the story further. Nikolai also has his own personal quest to find Ulrik and appeal to the humanity and heart that he knows Ulrik once possessed. I'll leave you to read the book to find out how it all turns out for both of them.
This is Esther and Nikolai's story but Ms. Grant does a masterful job of taking the story a giant leap forward. Don't be fooled we still have more questions than answers but for the first time i felt like we are getting to the heart of the truth even as the plot thickens. There are still many secrets the author is keeping close to her chest such as who Rhi's dragon king is which is one that I know many fans including me are itching to know.
I'm excited and engaged again and can't wait to see where the series will go next.

Nikolai is one of the Dragon Kings, a shape shifter who has lived for hundreds of years, dealing with the constant infighting and attempts of his former mentor ,who raised him, to kill all humans. Esther is a former M15 agent who has had some vitally important memories wiped by a witch and, needs Nikolai to help her regain them.
The heat between these two is explosive and permanent. The problem is, can they accomplish their goals without dying in the process?!

I did not know this was book #12 when I requested it. I looked back on the discription and nowhere does it say that. This is not a standalone and I was totally lost. I apologize for wasting your ARC

This is not a standalone book, reason this story was challenging because I didn't read the books before it I hot the gist but it would have been a much better idea to read these books in order

I'm usually all for a good dragon story, so when I received this one from NetGalley, I was anxious to dive in. That excitement quickly turned to confusion as I read when I kept trying to figure out what I was missing with these characters and their story. To be fair, the info on NetGalley didn't mention a series, let alone that it was book twelve in that series! I did keep at it, but with minimal world building and only snippets of info here and there, I was left with more questions than answers. I can only assume that many of my questions were answered in previous books, but after the struggle to get through this one, I don't feel a pressing need to explore this series any further. As far as the characters are concerned, Nikolai is interesting enough, but Esther became rather tedious with her angst and whining. Had I been familiar with the world of the Dragon Kings, this one may have been more enjoyable, but as it stands, it was just too easy to set aside.

Heat is Book 12 in the Dark Kings series. You will want to start at the beginning because while each book focuses on one couple, all characters are revisited in each book and an overall plot continues from book to book. We also have a crossover with the Reapers series.

So far, Heat is my favorite. I felt we are getting some good answers and getting closer to the end. Nikolai and Esther were an easy couple to root for. I was engrossed with their journey to retrace Esthers steps to find the Druid who stole her memories. It was interesting to see that not everything is so black and white. I want Ulrick to come back to the Dragon Kings so badly!

There are so many characters to follow and to figure out who’s side is on good or evil. There are still a lot of questions, but my curiosity is so great that every time a answer was uncovered I get more excited. I’m looking forward to the next book! ARC provided by NetGalley.