This is the first book of this series that I've read. I initially did not realize that it was part of a series, and probably wouldn't have read it had I known. I prefer to start at the beginning, but with that being said I was able to quickly connect to V and Claire’s story. There were enough references to the past storylines that I was able to easily keep up, and i would be interested in reading the others.

3,25 stars.

So this was like book 15 in a series... hehe missed that.
That said I went into this quite blind and it did become quite a challenge to keep up, what with all the characters I assume have had their own previous books. But you know what this book was super fun and enjoyable despite that. V was a delightful main character, even though I had some issues with Clair the love interest. But still nothing too off-putting. Their chemistry was pausable and the dialogue was fun.

I do feel that I should have read all the books in the series and that maybe then I would have fallen in love with the series.

I received a free ACR of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Grant's writing and imaginative storytelling are present in Ignite, Dark Kings #15). V's story had a lot of mystery some of which was unveiled in Dragonfire. Unfortunately, while I really enjoyed the larger tale of the Kings again, I didn't love V and Claire. I felt V's dark side was far more understandable than his happier, lighter personality. I never really saw his progression during his the progression of his relationship with Claire or even the other kings like Roman. Claire didn't resonate with me. She was so needy about finding someone to love her and so self-absorbed (makeup, clothes, etc). I felt like Grant told us they were great together but we didn't really see it.

Ignite was a solid book which I enjoyed well enough but I just didn't love it the way I wanted to. I'm sure Grant's fans and fans of the series will like it. And now that I think of it, perhaps because I've only read this book and Dragonfire I've missed back story on these two that would have helped me understand them better. I didn't feel lost in the story but maybe I was a bit.

Claire is a sweet down to earth woman! She is sweet and loves fiercely. She has little friends, but the ones she has are family. V sounds sexy and a little stressed out as well. This is a good read even though I have not read the others in this series but was able to keep up regardless. Good read!


I received this ARC from the publisher via Net Galley for my honest review. The opinions written are solely my own. Thank you Net Galley!

I love this series and Donna has done it again with this story!

The story was excellent and gripping to the last page.

I loved the characters, they were well developed and I loved catching back up with them.

This one ends on a cliff-hanger - what comes next - I now have a long wait to find out!!

Five stars from me for this one - very highly recommended!

Another great book in this series. I love the character build up and the continuation of the story arch. I will keep coming back for more.

What a wonderful book It took me a little bit to remember parts of the last book but then it clicked and I couldn't put it down. V had slept most of his life but then he met Claire. What a duo they are. Both have issues but together, I think they can solve anything. The little side story about the dating blog was cute. Added a little extra to the story. The characters in this series are so vibrant. You wish you were there with them. I look forward to the evil queen getting her comeupance. I really want the next book soon

With help from friends V finally has his magical sword back but sadly for some reason he just can't access it's abilities. So very tired of letting his fellow Dragon Kings down V thinks the best thing he can do is return to his mountain to sleep. Well luckily for V he has friends who just love to meddle and it hasn't gone unnoticed that Claire the local nurse has caught his attention so what can possibly go wrong if they get pushed together ?
This series seems to finally be giving up its secrets and as a reader I honestly think it's about time ! I loved reading about V ( the original Vlad ! ) and Claire who cunningly has secrets of her own but unfortunately I did slightly feel that their romance was somewhat overshadowed by events happening around them. Long time readers know that the Fae are split into two camps with an evil queen on one side and a somewhat lovelorn king on the other ! Now add in the recently revealed Others who seem equally keen to see the demise of the Dragon Kings and its hard to see any allies who can be trusted.
So all this comes back to Con the King of Kings , Rhi a Fae with a chequered past involving the Dragons and just whether or not the Reapers or the Druids will stand on their side. Meanwhile of course there's the way this book leaves V and Claire with one hell of a dilemma and if blunt I did feel slightly cheated as its most definitely a cliff hanger . Still I will read the next book as I'm desperate for my suspicions to finally be confirmed and its getting so obvious that I'm finding it ridiculous.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair.

I liked this story and its characters but not having read the rest of the series, I was confused more than once. My error though. I shouldn't have requested thinking it could be read as a standalone. I will therefore not leave a review on any other site because it wouldn't be fair to the author.

Thank you for providing me with an ARC.

I didn't think V would get his story right away...but I'm glad he did! And with his book...the arc of this series moves forward... Loved it!

I have to admit I missed the story of Sophie and Darius so I didn't know Claire... But I liked her. Though her going thru dating sites seemed a little desperate to me... And V was always interesting. Such an interesting man.

I keep saying I need to start the series properly...but I am enjoying getting swept up in the ride to the climax of the series!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for a copy of this book!

This series has quickly moved up to my top paranormal romance recommendation list. Grant's characters have so much chemistry and she does a fantastic job of focusing on the main characters story, while also mixing in and furthering the over arching story line of taking down the fairy queen. Each book is simply another puzzle piece. I seriously cannot wait for the next book!

Donna Grant never fails to write books that I adore! I have been a massive fan of her writing for the longest time. She writes stories about Warriors, Druids, Fae and in this case, Dragons.

I enjoyed watching V and Claire's relationship build slowly throughout the book, it wasn't rushed or forced, and had an emphasis on trust which I appreciated. While nothing much happened to further the overarching storyline/war, I still could not put this book down - I devoured every page in one sitting, as I usually do with any books written by this author.

As usual, Ignite was filled with vivid descriptions, gorgeous characters that you will not be forgetting anytime soon, and a plot that makes you want to keep turning those pages so you can learn more about the Dragon Kings and their mates.

A massive thank you to St. Martin's Paperbacks and Donna Grant for giving me the opportunity to read and review an eARC of this book! I cannot wait for release day and for the next book in the series.

This absolutely fantastic!!! All the books and connecting books are all now collectively leading to this. This was a great story for V, but realign the main plot of it is finally getting to the nitty gritty of taking down Ubitch. There is so much revealed in this book and so much that has you sitting at the very edge of your seat anxiously awaiting to be revealed. The next and I assume final book is going to be epic!

I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I give this 3.5 stars **This is the first book I've read from this author. To start off, this is the 15th book in the series; while it's considered a stand-alone book, it may help to have read some of the previous books in the series to understand some of the subplots that were given in the story. Let me tell you, though there is a main story between Claire and V, there is also many other sub-stories going on throughout the book. They are all being expertly woven together to help further the ultimate Dragon Kings storyline series for more books as this book moves along. It makes for a very complex plot, needless to say. The characters are interesting, though Claire was starting to annoy me with her never-ending comments about dating. She just seemed needy to me, but hey, I guess she came across as cute to V so to each their own.

Ignite (Dark Kings #15) by Donna Grant .... I'm almost at a loss for words... Donna you are killing me...by the way thanks to the publisher and #NetGalley for letting me preview and review this book. I was caught up from the first page and it didn't stop when I finished the last page. This is V and Claire's story. Of course all the Kings and their mates are there as well as Rhi and Ubitch... There are laughs, tears, drama and more drama, steamy sex to get to their hopefully HEA...but of course Donna leaves us with a mystery and I can't wait for the next book to find out what happens next.

Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Witty Page-turner Great world building Action-packed Steamy Informative Happily Ever After Unpredictable Easy-to-read Romantic Entertaining Wonderful characters

Claire works as a nurse at her best friend’s clinic in a Scottish village outside of Dreagan. She has two secrets that she never revealed to anyone. Claire refuses to allow her dating flops to discourage her from finding The One. She discovers a kindred spirit with Vlad. Can Claire handle the trials of being a Dragon King’s mate? What role will she play with Vlad’s sword?
Vlad, known as V, is the Dragon King of the Coppers. He has spent the majority of his existence asleep in his mountain. V desperately tries to unlock his sword’s true power. Claire eases his restlessness, yet Vlad worries his nearness will endanger her life. Can V reconnect with his sword? What other surprises are in store for the Dragon Kings and their mates?
I have always been curious about V since his introduction in the series. I love how he unintentionally inspired the Dracula myth. I adore the effort V makes with Claire. He is a man used to keeping to himself, yet Vlad willingly initiates conversations to learn more about her. Also, he never once sugarcoats his opinions or thoughts. What I like most about V is how disconnected he is from the current time. He does not understand movie or music references, which often makes Vlad feel lost in the world.
It took me a while to warm up to Claire, especially since I did not read SMOLDERING HUNGER, book eight in the series. I like how trustworthy she is. Claire has kept the knowledge of the Dragon King’s existence secret since she learned about them. She even kept it from her best friend. I love how Claire refers to Vlad by his name rather than his lettered nickname. What I admire the most about Claire is how she never once gave up hope. No matter the duds she found while dating, she remained optimistic about finding Mr. Right.
IGNITE is book fifteen in Donna Grant’s paranormal series, DRAGON KING. It is necessary to read the prior books and novellas in the series to better understand the continuing plot happening in the background. I love how some of the couples from previous books show up throughout the story, especially Ulrik and Eilish.
IGNITE is an enthralling tale of two lonely, kindred souls finding each other. I wish the author dropped a little more information about the enigmatic Others. I cannot wait to see which Dragon King is next.

Love this series and pretty much anything Donna Grant writes, can't wait for the next one.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance read, I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

I was under the impression this was another genre of books, this is simply not for me :)

I see a lot of people do like this book / series so just ignore my opinion and have a go at it.

The characters were your typical alpha male and defiant female. There was nothing original about the story. I lost interest half way through the novel.

"Ignite" is a great installment in the Dark Kings series, which follows the Dragon Kings. The Dragon Kings were the leaders of the clans of dragons who once roamed the Earth. When humans appeared, they shifted to be able to take human form. When war began waging with the humans, they sent the dragons away. Now, war is again brewing between the fae, Dragon Kings, and the Others (combined magics). While the overarching story is continued in this book, that mostly takes a backseat to a really great romance. Although the last few books have mostly been driving the overall plot forward, less happens here on that front.

V, which is the nickname for Vlad, has woken and has now regained his sword. However, he still feels a disconnect, possibly because of how long he has slept. He is considering returning to his mountain, away from Dreagan where he feels out of place. He is drawn to Claire, another Dragon King's mate's friend/sister of the heart. Claire is working at the clinic near Dreagan and carries the secret of the Dragon Kings- she knows about them but pretended to forget so that they wouldn't take her memories. She has always been particularly attracted to V, but she dates in the human realm- even though it never seems to go well. When V and Claire spend some time together, they realize their pull to be together is positively magnetic.

This romance is really strong, and I absolutely enjoyed reading about their romance. The overall plot of the series felt a little stalled in this book, but I actually liked the simpler plot of this sweet romance. V and Claire were a lot of fun, and I loved watching them come together. There are some twists at the end as we get back to the main/series plot, and I want so many answers that we do not yet have. The surprises at the end make me need the next book stat!

Overall, this is an absolutely sizzling paranormal romance, and I highly recommend for anyone who likes paranormal romances. While there is some of the series plot herein, I believe this can be read as a stand-alone. Please note that I received an ARC from the publisher through netgalley. All opinions are my own.