A paranormal romance with an intelligent plot that isn’t predictable (other than the happily ever after). The world is built up of shifters with the main couple being a phoenix and a dragon. Refreshingly, the characters feel understandable and have realistic reactions to each other and their surroundings; no annoying fall-backs to further the story to be found here. I love it when an author can write both an unputdownable story and hot sex scenes. It is a complete story with an epilogue that will lead you to the next couple in the series.

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

In a world of shifters, there’s one being that’s so rare it’s thought to be a myth - the Phoenix.

A prize sought by every creature.
Legend held that the man who captured a phoenix would be blessed. Unable to put a foot wrong. Every choice the right one. Every action leading to greater fortune.

Brand is a rogue dragon working with the Ladon, king of the blue dragons, in order to gain loyalty so he can avenge his parents.

Everything he’d done in his life, every single step, every job, every horrible act, had been calculated to move him closer to one goal, and one goal only.
Revenge.
Revenge against Uther, who’d killed Brand’s entire family to take the gold throne.

The king sends him after a woman, and Brand is shocked to find she’s a phoenix.

Kasia has been hidden for a long time after her mother died and passed her flames to her and her three sisters and sent them into hiding. But one mistake makes the world aware there is another phoenix and everyone wants to own her.

She is especially terrified of dragons - they want to use her as a pawn for their game of kings.

“Dragon shifters betrayed my family and killed my parents. I spent my entire life running from your kind. Do you think trust comes easily just because you think you’re the good guys? Everyone thinks they’re the good guys. Even the bad guys.”

But she trusts Brand, who she has had visions of him protecting her throughout the years. He wants to deliver her to the king safely.

The author created a really interesting world - I loved the mythology of the phoenix in paranormal romance. The dragons had a really neat hierarchy. Kasia is a good heroine. She no dainty damsel, but she’s got good sense and knows when to run and when to fight. Brand is a great love interest - strong and competent. The villain is thoroughly creepy. The set up for the next book looks awesome, I can’t wait to read more.

If you want a hot paranormal romance with forbidden love between a bodyguard and the woman he is protecting - this is one you won’t want to miss.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The release date is July 30, 2019.

Thanks to NetGalley for this title. I read and reviewed this title voluntarily.

Can I have the next one now please? I just have to read about the next couple because it's all I can think about after finishing this one!

I've never read this author before but when I saw this title on NetGalley... I asked for it. It sounded so good and I was not let down! I was kind of in a reading slump and this book pulled me out of it! It's that good! If you love fiery heroins that don't take crap from anyone and hot brooding men, you're gonna love this! Not to mention the dragon part!

Kasia is awesome! She's been dealt a rough hand in life but she's always positive and trying to make the best of her life. Brand is a man who has lost everything but still keeps going, even when it isn't easy. These two are made for each other! It was a blast watching their romance. All the action scenes were even really good. The writing is crisp and follows nicely. There's never a dull moment. I really did love this one.

My only complaint is the fact that this is a new series and I want the squeal now!!!

Will go live on my blog: 07/09/2019

The Rogue King by Abigail Owen is the first book I have read by this author, and I really enjoyed it. A dragon and a phoenix romance. There is a war, action as well and a girl who everyone wants. I lied the assorted characters, and i look forward to read more in the series as it goes on. he chemistry is hot, the story alone was good. Good overall and a great start to another PNR series.

An action-packed, sexy adventure filled with plenty of sexual tension, dragons fights, brotherhood, revenge, and of course dragon clan politics.

Fast-paced and easy to read this book is my favorite one set in this universe. So far. There's always room for growth right?

Anyways, as of now Brand and Kaisa are my favorite pairing in this universe as well.

But based on the cliffhanger we got there at the end I can already tell Ladon and Skylar are going to be fire and give them a run for their money.

I'm pumped to see how their story goes because honestly I like Ladon and I like his friendship with Brand. So I felt bad for him not getting the mate he hoped for, but now we have the potential of both of them getting their happily ever after with mates and taking down the currently messed dragon ruling system? Hell yes!

I want the next book now!

Liked this book. Enjoyed the read immensely. Characters were interesting and romance good. Looking forward to more!

Kasia is a phoenix, a rare being all others pursue for their magical powers. Vampires believe a phoenix’s blood to be an elixir whereas a dragon mated to a phoenix will rise to be the High King.

Kasia has been in hiding all her life but when she seeks help for painful spells which include her bursting into fire, and a whole body migraine, her existence becomes known & soon she is being pursued by the same dragonshifter that murdered her parents and grandparents.

Brand’s family was murdered leaving him a rogue dragon. His only aim is revenge and for that he needs the support of a dragon clan. Befriended from young by the King of the Blue Dragons, bringing Kasia to the Blue Dragon king would bring him a place with the clan and one step closer to his plan.

Fantastic paranormal romance with just about every paranormal being in it. I loved Kasia’s hellhound, Maul who is really a loyal, and loveable dog – albeit one who is as large as a pony and scary as …well, hell. The chemistry between Kasia and Brand is a slow burn one, they start out being a bit snippy with each other which is quite humorous and snarky.

Loads of action, suspense and a fantastic romance between two wonderful characters. Highly recommended.

Totally. Smoking. Hot. Abigail Owen has started a new spin-off series with The Rogue King. And it is totally awesome! In the serie Fire's Edge, we had already seen that the world contains shapeshifting dragons, wolf shifters and now we meet a Phoenix. Kasia is a woman who combusts, literally, at times. And the worse part: she can't seem to control it and it hurts like hell. Which is a problem, because she has been hiding her whole life from shapeshifting dragons. Because they want to mate a Phoenix, to become the Dragon King and rule the world. Ever since they killed her mother, she and her sisters have gone into hiding.
But now she has Brand Astarot on her tail. A very hot Brand if I may say. And funny thing: "Brand" is the Dutch word for "Fire". Well... he's on fire indeed. He has been assigned by the Blood King to find the Phoenix and bring her to his king. As an outcast, this can be Brand's ticket into a new clan and to finally have a family again, since his family was brutally murdered. He didn't count on the feisty Kasia, however. Who hijacks his car and runs off.
But then the strangest thing happens: when Kasia is starting to combust, Brand can feel her pain and he can absorb her flames, easing her pains. So, now Brand has a dilemma: should he deliver Kasia to the king or claim her as his own? And maybe an even better question: what does Kasia want? Smoking hot, funny and suspense. Can't wait for the rest of the series! Five out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.

A fiery, action-packed novel, The Rogue King kept me on the edge of my seat! I finished it in one day, completely hooked by the characters and world Abigail Owen created. This is the start of a companion series to her Fire's Edge series, and this go-around, not only do we get dragons but we also get a phoenix! The worldbuilding, as always, is impeccable, and Abigail continues to impress me with the amount of detail she puts into it. It's not overly complex and doesn't take over the story - instead, she subtly inserts important pieces of information throughout the story so that the reader doesn't get lost.

Hidden away for 500 years and hunted by Pytheios, the king of the Red Dragon Clan, Kasia doesn't know who to trust. But she must trust someone when she begins to erupt in flames every day and can't control her fire. She's in pain every time...and then there are her visions of a man who will comfort her and take the pain away. Brand Astarot is a rogue mercenary, hellbent on revenge for the deaths of his family, and he has a new mission for his king, Ladon - bring him the woman. Simple when Brand's reward is finally being part of a clan and removing his status of a rogue forever. Not so simple once he meets her - and now he must decide if his need for revenge is stronger than his need for her.

I loved the dynamic between Kasia and Brand! Kasia was feisty and independent, and she held her own against Brand's stubborn arrogance. Their interactions were comical and, at time, downright sexy. I couldn't help but want more and more as I was reading. While I was frustrated quite frequently when Brand insisted on taking Kasia to his king, even when their romance heated up, I was happy to see him continue to be protective of her and want the best for her. Even though his idea of "best" was far from what she felt she needed, and she certainly didn't hesitate to tell him. I loved how strong her character was and she was constantly toe-to-toe with Brand and his king. Very emotional, full of dragon politics, and lit up with sexy times, this book checks all my boxes for paranormal romance!

I can't wait to see where this series takes us! Ladon's book is next, and I can't tell you how excited I am for that.

Kasia, a phoenix, has been in hiding since her mother was killed. Seeking help with her out of control fire at a clinic, Brand has come to take her to the blue dragon king to be his mate. No insta love here. The slow burn to love is really good writing. The action from the dragons trying to kidnap her for the evil dragon king, to the wolves who want to protect and help her was non stop as Brand tries to get her across the world to the stronghold. But the phoenix has to choose her mate, it can't be forced on her. At stake is the mate of the phoenix will be the high king of the dragons. Very good dragon book. I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book from netgalley.

I love Abigail Owen's books and I particularly enjoy her Dragon Shifter romances. This one is slightly unusual as it is the start of the series, but it is linked to her other series Fire's Edge. These two series are linked although this one is set among the main clans that make up the dragon world, while the other series concentrates on a group of enforcers who live in the US.
In the other books, it has been explained that those who live outside of the rule and protection of their clans, usually because they have lost parents, are shunned and tend not to live long. Brand is one such rogue and despite the fact that the life of a rogue is a dangerous one, he has become something to be feared. He is sent by his friend and King of the blue dragons, to help to rescue and deliver to him a phoenix. It soon becomes clear that Brand and Kasia are destined to be much more to one another.
Brand is your usual silent and brooding type, who tries to keep people at a distance, while Kasia is a stubborn and determined woman, who tries to break through his defences and isn't at all convinced by his constant attempts to protect her. This is the type of paring that often comes up in books such as this, but it was done well and the characters were very likeable, I really enjoyed their pairing and story.
There is clearly much to come in both this series and the companion Fire's Edge series. I for one, can't wait to read more.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I love a dragon shifter book and have read others by this author. This is a different book as it features dragons and a Phoenix <3

Brand is a rogue dragon, his on a mission for a dragon king. I really liked him, he tries to keep his distance from the lady his escorting but there is something about her.

Kasia, she lost her mum and was split from her sisters for her own protection, all because she is a rare breed of preternatural. She is no shrinking violet and is a perfect match for the sometimes brooding Brand.

My favourite scene is in Brands own house/dragon cave.

The author adds the perfect amount of chemistry mixed in with an engaging storyline.

A PNR read to add to your TBR.

Just fantastic!. I love the world building. I love the journey the author is taking us on. I love the strong heroine Kasia. Great humor and banter throughout. Wonderful secondary characters to keep your interest. Loved the tie in with Fallon and the Dragons in the 'colonies".

I feel a bit deprived having to wait for the next book, but I am anxious to read more in this series.

Abigail Owen Is very talented at creating unique worlds and intriguing characters. This story follows alongside her Fires Edge series. The characters are intriguing and have compelling backstories.

I liked the idea of a phoenix being crucial to the High King. It made for intrigue and gave a different spin to dragon shifter lore.
Kasia is one of 4 sisters born to the last phoenix. Never before have there been 4 daughters born and I wonder where Ms Owen plans to take the story with that nugget. Kasia struggles with the powers bestowed on her by her mother and seeks help. However that lead to her being discovered by Brand a rogue serving the Blue dragon king.

Their path is a tangled one that will drag them through emotions and betrayal. They struggle with what is expected of them and what they feel in their hearts. Kasia's mother warned her to run from Dragons but can she keep her sisters safe by staying with them by being "found". Protecting them is most important to her even when her heart gets caught by Brand.

Nice Paranormal romance between a dragon and a phoenix. As the war continues between the colorful dragons their only hope for peace is to find and mate with this extinct being. Rogue dragon, Brand Astarot, has a mission to locate this bird and bring her back to the Blue Dragon. Only problem is when Kasia Amon is found many will fight to the death to claim her. Enjoyable new series that presented many interesting characters that will probably grace coming narratives. A copy of this book was provided by Entangled via NetGalley with no requirements for a review. Comments here are my honest opinion." WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS JUST WING IT!

Nice book to read. I would recommend this book. 👍
Maim Female character Kasia is spirited, resourceful, and brave!
I liked this story, Kasia and Brand were a good match. Both were alone, not trusting anyone, both looking for justice.... Overall a good Paranormal Romance.....

Kasia Amon is a very rare Phoenix. She has lived all her life hiding from others who would enslave her and use her just because of the legends about her kind. Unfortunately she has had to seek help for the side effects of her recent visions.

Brand Astarot is a dragon shifter without a clan. To try and get accepted he is going to find the one creature that could make his bestfriend the High King of the dragons.

This is an exciting and firey story, full of danger and smoking hot sex scenes. Just about every supernatural on the planet wants our heroine, is our tormented hero up to protecting her??.

This is the first in a new series it's a complete story with a teaser for the next at the end. I can't wait to read the next one.

Great, exciting fun.

Oh. My. Holy. Dragon heaven Batman!!!! After falling in love with this author's other Dragon series, Fire's Edge, I KNEW I had to pick this up. Thank goodness I did because I couldn't put this down...and I still want MORE!!!!!

Kasia isn't your typical woman. In fact, she's extremely rare and considered a valued object. Yes, you heard that right, object. Being a phoenix, she has the power that would give any dragon shifter the ultimate power over their kind. But after what happened to her mother, dragon shifters are the last thing she wants to be around. Too bad the man of her dreams happens to be one.

Brand is a rogue, and not by choice. After living hundreds of years as a mercenary, it looks like his time to serve may be coming to an end. Mainly because all he has to do is deliver the phoenix to his friend, earning him a family in return. But now that he's seen the phoenix, all he can think about is protecting her. And not just for his friend, but for himself. Things just got a lot more interesting.

The chemistry between Brand and Kasia is super hot...literally. But this story was way more than just their chemistry. Each had their own demons to work through, and found trust in each other to over come them....eventually. The characters we meet along the way pulled my strings just as much as these two main characters, which is another reason I'm so excited for this series. 

If this is the beginning of a new series, I need to be signed up for the box set NOW! This was quite the debut for a series and I'm already chomping at the bit to get my hands on the next one, and the one after that. Just keep em coming!!!!

What a great book! I loved how the author kept me guessing. With a Phoenix, Dragons and a variety of other sups this was a riveting read.

**Copy Provided by Netgalley and Entangled Publishing LLC, for an honest review**

This is the first book that i have read by this author and i can say without a doubt i will be reading more of her work, and will definitely be looking at reading the rest of this series. This book was awesome.

The book starts with a Prologue a year prior letting us know how Kasia's life changed and is from the point of view of her mother Serafina and the race to get to her daughters and depart her powers to them.

The four sisters are split up in the hope that they will have a better chance of survival. Kasia has been having a few problems and has seeked out help that unfortunately has led to other undesirable people finding out her existence.

The chemistry between Brand and Kasia leaps of the pages and there is so much suspense with them travelling as to whether they will be caught, when Brand and Kasia will get together, will they see any of the other sisters that you are constantly kept on your toes.

I love how this story was weaved together and the world created within the human world, just kept off the grid.

I look forward to book two in the series and hope it is between Ladon and Skylar.