This is the latest offering from the Dragon Kings series and I have to say I am slightly disappointed .
Why ? Well I was expecting more …… especially after Ulrich's story - I even misunderstood initially which King this book was about - I thought it was V's story and it took several pages before the penny dropped .


V's sword has been missing for centuries , he has been unable to find it on the occasions of his awakening...……..how is it being hidden ? where is it ? who stole it and why ?

Using Roman's skills of finding metals within the earth they decide to start their search in V's old cave , in Romania . Finding nothing they expand their search area and come across Sabina , a Romani with the sight . and her half brother Camlo . who has an affinity with animals.
Sabina's attraction to Roman and the memory of her grandmother's story of Dragons , along with her abilities will prove important in finding the sword …………….. bringing to the fore the "Others" .
Who are they , what is their agenda and how long have they been manipulating events to their benefit .??

This book had its moments of drama , suspense , romance but was drawn out in places .
I felt that the introduction of other characters , Rhi , Constantine , the light Fae Queen etc was not necessary to this storyline - except in the cave sequence -and if they were I missed the point !

This is a brilliant series and I look forward to the next book .
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

So this was a very interesting and entertaining read and even though this was the first book I have read from this series there were plenty of backstory for me to be able to follow along. I'm definitely will be checking out the other books in this series. Overall a enjoyable read with plenty of action, suspense, and intrigue. Also so much twists and turns that you didn't see coming. I received free copy via Netgalley I voluntarily read and review this ARC no monetary compensation was received the opinions I have expressed are my own.

"Dragonfire" begins with Sabina, a Romani woman who left her traveling family with her mother when she was little- but not before her grandmother passed down an important story about Dragon Kings, men who can shift into and rule over dragons, and what her ancestors had done. Fearing for the foretold future, they stole a sword from a Dragon King, Vlad and hid it away, none of them knowing where it was currently hidden. Sabina has carried the story and the gift of her family- Sight, the ability to see into the future. She now lives with her brother, Camlo, who is described as having the mind of a child.

Camlo also has another gift- he can communicate with animals. This is why he and Sabina also have numerous animals living on their land which they take care of. Everything is about to change when Camlo notices notices something in the night sky- two Dragon Kings who are searching for the sword their ancestors stole.

Roman is accompanying Vlad (mostly known as simply "V") on his quest to find his sword. However, his mind has been altered by magic (combination of Druid and Fae most likely), and this leads to disastrous consequences any time he seeks the sword. When they find Camlo and Sabina, Camlo's knowledge of the sword and events is far more than anyone could have expected, and thus, they need to bring him- and thus his sister- on their quest. Traveling to Iceland in search of the sword, their journey is far more perilous than they could have imagined- and Sabina is to play a more vital role than expected.

With interspersed chapters from Rhi and others (including Con and Ulrick), this story follows the journey to find the sword and uncover the magics at play with consequences for Dragon Kings and humanity. While Roman and Sabina spend some time getting to know each other, it often felt a little forced to me, and I would have liked more focus on the two of them and their romance, to really build it up. The quest was the real story here, but I was hoping for more steamy romance (there are a couple good scenes, but between the quest and others' points-of-view, it doesn't really focus on the leading couple). With the chapters that focused on others, which I know are necessary for the overall story between books, the romance felt a little broken (we'd start to build it up and then go elsewhere, which detracted from the in-depth feelings on my side, and I would have to work mentally to get back into it).

In terms of the story, everything was so well explained that this can be read as a stand-alone. Although the ending is a little open, the major storylines in this book were wrapped up so no big cliffhangers. I really liked Sabina and Camlo's characters also with their unique gifts- they brought a lot to the table and made for a unique story when combined with the Dragon Kings. Overall, I enjoyed the fantasy and adventure elements but would have liked even more romance! I am very interested in seeing where the overall story goes next.

Please note that I received an ARC from the publisher through netgalley. All opinions are my own.

Kindly provided with an ARC via the publishers and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.....

Wow Donna what a read !!. Book 14 in the DK series and its still as an addictive read as book 1 !!!
This was Roman and Sabina's book. A Dragon and a Gypsy.......fireworks !!! I loved the fact Roman was also dedicated to helping V with finding the sword in an attempt to save his friends sanity. The connection between Sabina's people and V's state of mind.....awkward !!!! But does this stand in the way of true love.........not on your life !!!.
From start to finish once again I submerged myself in the world that Donna has created !!! Brilliant writing, plot and characters. Another must read !!!!

Donna - 5 rather Regal and Kingly stars from me x
Many thanks for the opportunity xx

Later peeps xx

This was my first meeting with the Dragon Kings. Roman has to go on a quest to find V’s (the basis of Dracula) sword stolen and hidden by humans centuries ago. They come across Sabina a Romani with the sight and her half brother Camlo who has an affinity with animals. Sabrina will become everything to Roman but he will not abandon his friend V. They must all work together to overcome the magic of the Others. This is an magical enthralling story which is part of a bigger series. You were given glimpses into past relationships and the more darker parts of the stories with light and dark Fae and the Druids. I throughly enjoyed this story and it would be well worth visiting the next Dark Kings stories.
I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Fantastic as usual - I absolutely love this series and it's only ramping up more as it goes on. The story here is a great addition and OMG the new introduction of characters at the end.... You're killing me here Ms. Grant.

Roman is desperate to get V and his memories back together! Each time V wakes up he slips a little further into madness. Roman is worried that the time will come where he cannot drag his friend back from the verge of insanity.

On the quest for V's sword, which is also tied to his sanity, they land in Romania and are drawn towards Sabina and her brother. Sabina is Romani but her mother left her nomadic tribe and settled with her new husband on a farm and Sabina and brother had a settled life. Now left to care for her brother on her own, Sabina makes her living selling jewellery online. Camlo, well he is a real Dr Doolittle , he can talk to any animal, which has made him a target for bullies, along with his size.

When V and Roman appear nearby, she feels weirdly safe with them and Camlo takes to them like old friends. She soon realises that they are part of a story told to her by her grandmother before she left the tribe. But how does she tell Roman, who she has intense feelings for, that her family is responsible for V's madness?!?!

Roman is staunch, sexy and a solid friend. Sabina is intelligent, endearing and sassy. Camlo is just all things sweet and such a beautiful, naïve, innocent character in the middle of all the chaos.

There are enough back history points, that even if you have missed a book or two in the series (how very dare you!) you can still follow along with the story arc. Great staff and can't wait for more!

Sabina is Romani with the sight. Her special brother Camlo talks to animals. Those two thing alone make this story interesting. Adding in all the twist and shocks it is hard to put down. The world building is fantastic and I must read the others in the series.

Dragon Kings Roman and Vlad are in Romania searching for V’s sword that was stolen from him eons ago, losing the Dragon King’s ability to call their dragon’s back from another world. Planning to go over every inch of the Carpathian Mountains if necessary, they unexpectedly stumble upon Sabina and Camlo, gypsy half siblings, and discover more than they’d ever hoped to.

Ulrik’s story (Torched) was such an anticipated and more-than delivered-tale of redemption for me, so I was expecting more for Dragonfire. I think it fell flat. At least the romance did. No sizzling chemistry or tugs on the heartstrings between Roman and Sabina was something I found frustrating. They just...I don’t know...meandered? their way though the story leaving me feeling meh when I finished.

Overall, the story was okay. There was a lot happening at different levels and the details seemed to bog down the plot. This wasn’t one of my favorite books in the series and felt like a filler the way it plodded along.

Dragonfire is Book 14 in the Dragon King series and while it isn’t necessary to read the entire 30+ book series in order, the multitude of characters and politics can be overwhelming at times. I find reading the shorter series within the world easier to pick up the finer details and follow along with minimal difficulty.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Dragonfire is a heatedly passionate and wickedly mysterious work of pure bliss and utter beauty! I can’t express just how much I love delving a little deeper into the world of the Dragon Kings. There is no end to the breathless mystery, sizzling passion, and cunning danger that lies in wait for all who dare to enter. Falling into this exquisite world of stunning adventure and endless danger is an absolute dream come true for fantasy lovers!

Roman will do whatever is takes to help his friend V reclaim what was stolen from him. He has watched his friend suffer for long enough, and he is ready to finally take the necessary steps to bring it to an end. Not knowing what is in store for them heightens Roman’s anxiety along with an impending feeling of danger along with so much more than he ever dreamed possible. Sabina has settled into a comfortable life with her younger brother Camlo. She does not fear what life will bring their way, so why does her heart skip a beat whenever she thinks of the future? When Roman and V cross her path, she is entranced and left reeling by their quiet yet intense encounter. Will the heritage that she has carefully tucked away be the only thing that saves her when unknown forces conspire to destroy everything that she has come to love? Will this latest fight of the Dragon Kings pull another helpless human under the devastating waves of this debilitating storm, or will the impossible happen and prove to us without a doubt that love truly does conquer all?

Roman and Sabina are sure to steal your heart as they the very breath from your lungs. You will revel in the quiet defender and sassy gypsy as they leave you smiling and gasping as each step in their journey brings your mind and heart to life. What grows between them and knits their hearts together will touch the deepest part of your very soul. Love will awaken the dead and send their senses reeling for more. It will shake the foundation of your world to its very core and show you that it doesn’t destroy but instead transforms. This latest couple will prove that love is the greatest thing that we can ever share and it is the very thing that keeps us alive.

Nothing is quite as refreshing and reinvigorating as experiencing another brilliant story in the Dragon Kinds series. Watching how the dissecting lines within Grant’s other series cross and merge with this one so effortlessly never fail to leave me in breathless awe as to her creative power and beautiful complexity. Even though I haven’t been able to read all of the books in this series, I have had no problem reentering at any time within incredible series. I love that you can gather any important previous information with little effort since the author highlights it as past memory. It makes the story that much richer and satisfying. If you are looking for a fast-faced, naturally transforming, and highly intelligent storyline then look no further than this magnificent series! Grant will delight your senses and challenge you every step of the way. You will find yourself an active participant in a deliciously addictive and highly creative adventure.

Donna Grant is a writer who will constantly surprise you and just when you think she's at the top of her game, she will go on to become impossibly better.  This book is a game changer for the Dark Kings we learn a lot more of their history and we have a whole new set of "bad guys".

such a great book. not a great amount of action but answered so many question and as usual raised more.

Oh how I love Donna Grant and all her series and The Dark Kings are my favorite to follow. Each release gets better and better and Dragonfire is great. This one is about Dragon King Roman. He is helping V find his missing sword. Roman feels V’s sword is in Romania so they fly there to start their search. They meet our heroine Sabina right away with her brother Camlo. Soon all four team up to hep V find his sword that come to find out Sabina ancestors stole.
The story keeps a nice pace. We get to see old players in between furthering their story line. Usaeils downfall is coming. Balladyn wants Rhi more than ever and of course we don’t find out who Rhi’s king is yet. We all know who it is so unless DG throws in a curveball we’ll probally be waiting till the end of the series to get their book last.
I love this series and can’t wait for the next one. Highly recommended.

I received for an honest review

Dragonfire was such a great well written read I loved the characters I just couldn’t put it down I didn’t want the book to end it was so good a must read book

I received an ARC copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher for my honest review. This was my first book by this author and I was really impressed. There’s a mix of dragons, gypsies, Fae and druids in this action/ intrigue story that keeps you on your toes. Roman is a Dragon King who’s helping his friend find something that was stolen from him. Along the way he meets Camlo who’s half gypsy and his sister Sabina. While sparks start to fly between Roman and Sabina the four are off on a quest to find the stolen item. The strength and gentleness of Sabina was amazing and the love she has for Roman is strong. There’s not too many romance scenes between the two but plenty of action with all the characters . My only complaint was that there’s a lot of background details that were a little hard to follow at times since I was new to the series, however I really enjoyed the series and would recommend this for others. 4.5 stars.

Roman is a Dragon King who is helping another Dragon King, V, find his sword. They go to his homeland in Romania and stumble across a man who talks to animals. Sabina comes from a long line of gypsies and has the Sight but doesn’t use it. She has been taking care of her brother since their parents died. He is a man with a child’s mind and he talks to the animals.
V doesn’t remember how is sword was stolen but when he touches Camlo, he gets a little bit of his memories back. Now they are off to Iceland, where Roman is from and the group flies there. They come to a big mountain but Roman and Sabina are the ones who have to go hunt for the sword. They are faced with several obstacles but together they can do anything.
I don’t want to give too much away but this is an excellent story. You have dragons, faes, druids, and Others. A dragon who finds his mate and a gypsy who has been alone for way too long. You don’t want to miss this book.

* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for Netgalley *

What a wonderful book. The premise is V's sword was stolen from him many centuries ago. He has mostly been sleeping since then, as without his sword he will go mad. Plus his sword is special as it can call the other dragons.
His friend Roman is helping him find it this time. They run across a simple man and his sister and find out they know where his sword is (general vacinity). The two siblings are part gypsy and both have special abilities. I love that Camlo can hear and talk to all animals. They have told him much of what he knows about the sword. Roman is attracted to the sister Sabina and they end up having quite a few adventures. The book moved along quite swiftly and I had trouble putting it down. There are lots of adventures and you learn much about the dragon community. There are more books in this series that I am looking forward to.

Donna Grant for the win.....again! She never disappoints! A must read in Grant's epic continuation of the Dragon Kings series! Roman didn't expect to fall for the spirited Gypsy with soft skin and lips to die to for. Forced to return home, Roman knows evil awaits and bringing this intriguing beauty with him only means danger but soon Roman and V realize that she is the key to finding the lost! Love, passion, lost and found, answers, questions and danger. I can't wait for the next book.

Roman is always making sure his woman doesn't neglect the important things, “doona wait to tell me you need food or water. I tend to forget such things.” Roman really is all for his woman, "Roman paused in buckling his sporran. He grinned when he saw her staring. “If it makes you look at me like that, then I certainly will, lass.” I liked this book, I loved Roman.

Donna Grant's Dragon Kings are a force to be reckoned with. This story is so intricate and captivating that it keeps you glued to the pages. As the story gets more complicated and exciting so does the story or Roman and Sabina. I can't wait for the next book and another glance at the truth behind the curtain.