With such an overwhelming number of 5 star reviews already, I had a hard time giving this book only 2. But I honestly only thought it was okay. Which is really kind of sad considering how good some of the previous ones were. This is book 16 in the series (not counting all the novellas), and at this point, people should not be jumping into it here. So giving almost 30% of this book to nothing but retelling all of the dragon's history again was beyond tedious. I know. I've been reading about it for almost 20 books now. We maybe get around 7% of some real action and a great story, and that was near the end. I was also really bored with Keltan and Bernadette as a couple. We're told of how pure and beautiful their love is, but I really didn't see it. And by the end I didn't even want to read either of their points of view because all they each could think about was going back to the other. And Keltan was the middle of a fucking war!! Ugh. Yeah, I'd like a man who thought about me so much, but he shouldn't be such damn sap about it.

Usaeil is up to her usual scheming again and this time she's using Bernadette. Since meeting Usaeil and being shown "proof" of dragons, Bernadette has given up the life she worked so hard for in order to do research and to try and convince others that Dreagon is truly home to dragons. She has indeed done her homework well and of course has come to the attention of the Kings. >>As a side note, after what her proof is is mentioned, we never hear about it again. I'd really have liked her to say something the Kings and see if it was real or not.<<

Keltan is sent to attend one of Bernadette's lectures in order to find out what she knows and what could possibly be her proof. What he hears has him very worried, but he still doesn't know what her proof could be. Keltan is man enough to admit that he finds Bernadette attractive, but he has been against finding a mate for a very long time and doesn't want it to ever happen to him. Too bad he can't help but want to keep Bernadette at Dreagon when she shows up the next day.

It's taken a year, but Bernadette has finally figured out that Usaeil has been using her and now she wants the real truth. Where better to get it than where the dragons are? She's surprised at how easily they let her in and actually tell her their story. Even after she figures out why, she's still okay with it. Doesn't hurt that she feels completely at ease when she's with Keltan. But Usaeil is not done with her yet, and the longer she stays at Dreagon the sicker she gets. It doesn't take long to learn what Usaeil has done to her either. And she's not even finished.

Aside from Keltan and Bernadette's boring romance, we get VERY little of anything else. Everyone is gearing up for the confrontation against the light. Even though Erith will not let them fight, even her Reapers want to take part. But the most frustrating thing was Con. There were times it was hard to tell if he was there willingly or not. For being such an important part of this whole thing, Rhi was glaringly absent for so much of this story.

As for this epic battle against Usaeil, I was very disappointed. How many books have we been leading up to this? How long has this been building and building and building? And that's how it ends? Really? Maybe I just expected more, but I thought it would have been way more exciting than this. Though there was one thing that shocked me. Something that might have an okay outcome maybe in the future.

At the end we're left to worry a lot about Rhi. She won't listen to anybody and has seemingly stopped fighting the darkness. Which won't be a good thing for anybody. We also find out that Bernadette is probably some special snowflake and that just really pissed me off. I hate that cliche. We are introduced to somebody new, who going forward I believe will be important. Especially where Henry is concerned.

So while this one was definitely not one of my favorites in this series, I'm still looking forward to the next. And like many others I've noticed, I'm hoping we get our conclusion sooner rather than later. Because really, how long can this go on and how many new people are we supposed to remember?

What Did I Like About This Book?
I really enjoy the way that Ms Grant tells her stories; the pace her plots develop, the characters she introduces us to and the fantasy world she creates. Although I haven’t read this series from the beginning, I have quickly become captivated and engaged in the adventures Ms Grant has taken us on.

I enjoyed the thriller aspect of this story and the way that all of the characters were working together to try and solve it. I appreciated the various twists, turns, subterfuge and surprises that Ms Grant weaved into this paranormal romance story, not only with Keltan and Bernadette’s romance but within the other plot lines too.

I liked that there were a few storylines running alongside the relationship and romance between our main couple, Keltan and Bernadette; the disappearance of Con, the King of all the Dragon Kings, the escalated threat from Usaeil (The Queen of the Light Fae) both to Bernadette personally and the rest of the characters, plus the continuing mystery and threat from The Others – who are they, how will they strike next and what can the Dragon Kings do to protect themselves and vanquish them.

What I really like about this series, is that we have different sorts of bad guys here; downright evil sods, misunderstood rogues, friends turned into enemies and bad-turned-good heroes. I love that, it keeps us readers on our toes and is an indication of a talented writer; I appreciate an author who writes multidimensional characters that aren’t good or bad but a multitude of greys.

And while we’re talking about characters, those of you who have read my reviews before will know that I definitely enjoy a story more deeply if the female protagonist is intelligent, resilient and has plenty of gumption; I wasn’t disappointed here, Bernadette was all of these and more and I was completely engaged in her story.

Fever gave me all the feels that I’m looking for; it made me chuckle out loud, wipe the odd tear from my eyes, had me on the edge of my seat with tension and gave me yummy flutters of arousal; in short – I was hooked from the first page to the last.

Ummm, Was There Anything That I Didn't Like?
As you can tell by my rating, I really enjoyed this book but there were a few things that took the shine off for me.

Although I have read a few of the previous books in this well established series, I didn’t feel as though I got to know Keltan as well as I did Bernadette; existing long term fans will probably have a better handle on Keltan’s personality and the reasons behind why he thinks and acts the way he does.

Ms Grant does a good job of giving the relevant information within these pages about past events but I should warn newbie readers that a lot has happened in this series up until this point – a heck of a lot – and I feel that we miss something, a connection perhaps, that existing fans would have built up.

Fever is a book that ties up and concludes a couple of ongoing story threads while also progressing other existing storylines.

So, Basically What I'm Saying Is...
I really enjoyed this book. It’s got everything that I’m looking for in a great story; action, romance, passion, humour and enough titillation to keep me blushing on the bus. I couldn’t stop reading!

Due to some of the darker references, violence and sexual content, I’d recommend this book to adults who are not offended by scenes of this nature who are fans of relationship and romance stories with oodles of fire and passion.

Kelton does not want a mate, and every one knows it. He's happy everyone else has found someone, but it's not for him. So he's an obvious choice to send to a lecture held by Bernadette that's all about dragons, and she has proof. This is obviously the last thing they need with Con missing, Rhi about to go after him alone and The Others. Not to mention a handful of unwed Mates. It's a mess and he refuses to let himself feel more for her than some fleeting passion. Not spoilers from me, but you won't want to miss it! I found it a little slow in the beginning, but it does pick up and then really picks up speed, like warp speed. So many things going on, little drops of that good, good information that we love to gather and ends in an explosive way. I kind of feel title all. Definitely some action, some tears and as always a happy ending with that touch of melancholy that comes with a happy for now before our world implodes ! Love it and can't wait for the next one!

Fever is the sixteenth book in the Dark Kings series by Donna Grant. This series is part of the Dark World Universe. It provides a deeper insight into the world of the Dragon Kings. While some of the characters from the Dark Sword and Dark Warriors series do make appearances in this book, the focus is on illuminating a new mythos and relationships. We were introduced to this world with the Dark sword series, which continued with the Dark Warriors series and gave way to the Dark Kings series. In this book, Rhi’s long-awaited showdown with the Light Fae Queen, Usaeil finally takes place, and many new enemies await the victor.

This book introduces Bernadette Davies, who is an anthropologist – a cryptozoologist, to be precise. She's very intelligent but has been duped by Usaeil into publicizing the fact that Dragon Kings exist and bringing the scrutiny of the world at their doorstep.

Keltan is the citrines Dragon King, who holds power to use shadows to drain another’s energy. Like the other Dragon Kings he too is sworn to protect all mortals-even though they no longer believe in dragons.

Together, Keltan and Bernadette work to halt Usaeil’s nefarious schemes and prevent exposure to the human world. At the same time, the battle with the mysterious others is drawing closer, and Con and the other kings have their work cut out for them. This book is truly spellbinding and a must-read.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC

The Dragon Kings is one of my all time favourite paranormal romance series and I have loved each and everyone that I have read.”Fever” was also enjoyable and a great addition to the series. However, I didn’t feel as if was as amazing as the previous novels. It started out fine and I was immediately engaged. Our favourite villainess, Usaeil, is one of the stars of this book and like always, she doesn’t disappoint with the lengths she’s willing to go to be the most powerful being in the realm and to have Constantine at her side while she’s doing it.

This story stars Bernadette and Keltan. Bernadette is on a mission to uncover the truth about dragons. She may seem like a lunatic to most, but the Dragon Kings know that she’s on to something and decide to send Keltan to keep an eye on her. And so our story begins.

I have to admit that even though I enjoyed the premise of the story, I felt that the usual heat and chemistry that we’re used to finding in the series was lacking. At times, the book felt more like a recap of the series than a romance novel. And even though there are some major events in the book, I wish that we could have had more of a buildup where Bernadette and Keltan’s romance was concerned.

I believe that we are nearing the end of the series and even though I have my suspicions as to who Rhi’s mysterious dragon king is, his identity isn’t revealed. I can’t wait for the next instalment of the series and hope to find out the identity of the King who stole the fae’s heart!!!

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book via NetGalley. Unfortunately, I did not read the previous books in this particular series and found it difficult to read as a stand-alone book. However, I enjoyed the hints of romance within the storyline. I also like Donna Grant’s style of writing and found this book to be no exception to the writing that Donna provides for her readers! Recommended to fellow readers that have already started this particular series or those who want to get into the series starting in order.

Finally yes finally this series moves forward and the person we have all wanted to step up and shine does . Yes I know this book is about Kelton and Bernadette but honestly for this reader it’s as much about Rhi and her Dragon King ( who is glaringly obvious !) because they are the couple I really want to read about. Still in order for all that to happen Kelton has to meet Bernadette so what can I say about that ?
Kelton is the Dragon King who has never wanted a Mate of his own and yes he’s happy for those Kings who have found love but honestly he sees it as a weakness. When he’s sent to find out if a newsworthy anthropologist has any proof that Dragons are real he gets an awful shock because not only is Bernadette stunning but she’s connected the dots about recent events involving the Kings living at Dreagan !
Bernadette doesn’t quite know why but she has a driving passion to research and expose the truth about the Dragons. Meeting Kelton just solidifies everything she’s been told because yes Bernadette has had insider information from someone who is an enemy of the Dragon Kings. Bernadette is drawn to Dreagan and and there she finds not only answers but something more important, she finds that she can trust Kelton . The attraction is mutual but Bernadette is in danger from the very person who has been drip feeding her information .
Fans of this series have been impatiently waiting for the Light Fae Queen to finally show her true colours because we all know Usaeil should really be called Ubitch ! We have been tantalised with snippets of what happened between Rhi and her Dragon King and even steered slightly in the wrong direction with Balladyn . Now with Bernadette playing into the Queens hands it all goes down with an epic battle . I did feel that perhaps too much was rehashed as Kelton brought Bernadette up to speed but that’s a minor niggle . This book sees the end of an era but leaves the reader wondering what will happen next because the events that take place leave the Fae in chaos but surely from chaos a new order will rise !
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

This is another great book in the Dark King Series by Donna Grant. I loved reading Kelton and Bernadette's story and the plot moved the entire story arc in this series another step closer to the end. This book will be enjoyed most if you have read at least some of the previous 15 stories but can be read alone.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

What an awesome book! So cleverly built into a crescendo of action. A tale filled with obsession, secrets, betrayal, love and misery. A story where the dark aren't evil but the light is. I was enthralled from the start.

The Dragon Kings are back and facing a serious threat of exposure by way of Dr. Bernadette Davies. Bernadette is being influenced by Usail, Queen of the Light Fae, to reveal the existence of the dragons to the world. Kelton steps in to find out exactly what Bernadette knows and how much of a threat she really poses.
I have been loving this entire series so far. This installment was another very exciting read. The action is fast and not entirely predictable, there was some interesting twists at the end. I was very much engaged in the story and the battle at the end.

Bernadette didn’t have a forceful presence, for me. She felt a bit superfluous to the story. Usail used her to spread the word about the dragons, but apart from one public meeting and some ideas thrown around by Bernadette, she never did anything more damaging before Kelton lured her to the dragons’ side. She was also a handy distraction for Kelton and the other dragons. The ending hinted at there being more to her than meets the eye, but we don’t know what yet.

Kelton was the usual hot, but reluctant hero. He didn’t really stand out from the other kings. Their romantic story was pretty good, and I was happy that they got together. But the rest of the conflict and the roles that Usail, Con, and Rhi played were much more interesting here.

I received an advanced copy of the book from Netgalley to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Fever is not a stand-alone novel. The tensions and build-up from the previous books in this series have finally come to a head! The romance between Kelton and Bernadette is hot and heavy, plus they are actively involved in events to come. In addition to those two, the main players in Fever include Usaeil, Ulrik, the Kings, Rhi, Con, Balladyn and Henry. The Others have a part to play, but mostly in the background. There is a new character introduced - Melisse - and the epilogue hints at the role she will play in upcoming events. Let the battle begin; read how it plays out.

Another masterful novel by Donna Grant, one of my favorite authors. Her Dark World is a fantastically creative paranormal romance series with its ongoing pursuit of good versus evil.

We enter the world of Dreagon yet again to really actually finally start to move forward. Kelton has been sent on a mission to determine if the lovely cryptozoologist (?) actually knows the of existence of Dragons. What he finds is not what he expects and finds himself captivated by Bernadette. I feel like this book we get their romance and falling for each other but there was so much going on else where preparing for battle you didn't get the chance to connect with the couple as we have in the past with others. I wont give much away but we have Reapers, Death, the Dark, Light, Ubitch, finding Con, actual death of some characters, learning some of the Others, Rhi, and well more. Can't wait for the next one.

A big thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin s Press for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. This is number 16 in a series. I think it best to have read at least a few of the others are be frustrated. I have read a couple and was still overwhelmed with the plots and characters. The main story is a romance between Bernadette and Kelton. I liked them both but the rest was.just over the top for me. It seemed very distracting but that is just me. I know there are thousands of readers that will love this. Just don't choose this one as a starting point please. It will be frustrating. This is not to say that it can't be done just be prepared. 3 stars.

This was awesome! I loved every bit of it. This was sexy and full of paranormal goodness. I love Donna's books and I'm so happy I got this one. Definitely can't wait to read more!

ARC Provided by Netgalley. While I didn’t find Bernadette and Keltan’s story very interesting the showdown with Usaeil was great. I’m interested to see what is in store for Henry and as always looking forward to Rhi and Constantine getting their stories. Rhi breaks my heart and I just want to shake Con and make him finally break down. Can’t wait until the next installment.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the e-ARC to read and review.

Just when I thought this series couldn't get better it does. "Fever" is surprisingly thought-provoking and tantalizingly sweet. A real page-turner.

What's interesting about this book is that one of the MCs is "threatening" to expose the Kings to humans based on evidence from previous novel. I loved that tie-in because a major battle had been brewing and Bernadette's character is basically the vehicle that finally sets major plot points in motion.

The book goes on further in providing the most crucial and alluring backstory I have ever read; I was on the edge of my seat and couldn't tear my eyes from the page. The internal and external conflicts of the MCs seemed to have the power to make or break things.

Keltan certainly is the most interesting among PNR MC couples that I've read about. He stands out because of the rational place his present mentality stems from. I think that uniqueness in mindset is what makes his character so special. Also, I love his name and any time he talks.

I love how intelligent and open Bernadette is to something so different and sees things from all sides. She, like Keltan, is very rational and she provides much input into what's going on. While she may not be as active you can tell from the beginning that she's not like others and would have a critical role to play. She is without a doubt the perfect mate for Keltan; they are always on the same page.

What's good about this series is that while I've only read a few books of Grant's I don't feel like I missed out of the overall story arc. I could fully read this as a standalone. The only things you'd miss reading this out of order or what-have-you is each couple's relationship coming together. I very much would like to go back a read about certain couples. Everyone is so lovely.

There's far more to the story than the summary tells. It serves a huge purpose in something greater than itself and I cannot wait to see where the story goes next.

This was a fantastic addition to the Dark Kings world! I love how each novel is both the next in a series and an individual novel, all in one. As usual the world building is top notch, and is so richly detailed that it pulls you in and doesn’t let you go. The ending was quite a bit on the cheesy side but the epilogue more than made up for it setting up huge anticipation for the next novel. Thank you so much for the opportunity to review this gem!

Loved reading the amazing and engaging sixteenth book in the Dark Kings series. Even though Bernadette is being strongly urged from Usaeil, the evil queen, to bring to light that Dragons exist, she meets, Kelton, a Dragon King, and both Bernadette and Kelton's relationship continues. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, riveting, and captivating must read love story of two people finding each other in the midst of a war.
I reviewed a copy of the book through NetGalley.

Y'all, I really enjoyed reading "Fever" by Donna Grant. And wouldja look at the cover...
Kelton offs one of the Dragon Kings. He's a dragon shifter of you hadn't guessed. He has a strong moral compass always pointing north. Kinda like a dragon boy scout. Bernadette has 'discovered' dragons and magical kind. She's in trouble, he wants to save her and they fall in love bada bing. Except not so simple... There's always gotta be haters.

Keltan is the Dragon King of the Citrines. He has no interest in finding his mate. Keltan attends a special meeting for cryptozoologists as a representative of Dreagan. When the guest speaker threatens to expose the Dragon King’s existence, Keltan knows he must take action. However, he never expected to be attracted to the intriguing doctor. The war with the Queen of the Light Fae looms. Can Keltan convince Bernadette not to expose his brethren? Will he finally admit that she is his mate? Or will it be too late?

Dr. Bernadette Davies is an anthropologist. She throws away her career and reputation to convince the world that dragons exist. Bernadette expects someone from Dreagan to intercept her, yet she never imagines she would be drawn to him. When she learns that Usaeil used her, Bernadette soon finds herself drawn into the war between the Light Fae and Dragon Kings. What part will Bernadette play in the upcoming confrontation with Usaeil? Will she survive the encounter?

Keltan steadily grew on me. I like that he is the only Dragon King I can remember with a beard. I am not into men with facial hair, but it is a nice change of pace than the usual clean-shaven appearance. I understand Keltan’s reluctance in finding his mate. He has seen the destruction that humans have caused over the years, especially to his kind. What I adore the most about Keltan is how he balked at the idea of besmirching Bernadette’s reputation. He understands it’s necessary to stop her from exposing them to public scrutiny, but it did not mean the idea sat well with him.

It took me a while to warm up to Bernadette. She came across a little too bland and timid for my tastes. I would have liked her more if she had a fraction of the spunk that Bernadette from The Big Bang Theory television series had. I admire that Bernadette did not expect the Dragon Kings to immediately believe her. She knows that trust is earned, and she did not give the Dragon Kings reason enough to put their faith in her. What I like the most about Bernadette is her sense of right and wrong. After she realized her error, she strives to fix all the wrongs she committed against the Dragon Kings.

FEVER is book sixteen in Donna Grant’s popular paranormal series, DRAGON KINGS. It is necessary to read the prior books to understand everything that is happening in the story’s background. I love the little hint the author gave to why the Druid population is declining. Also, the author divulges a little more information about the enigmatic others.

FEVER is beautiful tale of two wary souls discovering love during a tumultuous time. Things with Usaeil are finally coming to a conclusion. However, that does not mean the threats against the Dragon Kings are resolved. I cannot wait to find out what happens next.