Torn between two sides he will make a choice that changes his life forever. Donna Grant’s paranormal romances are a must read!

The fire burns hotter than ever….

Dragons. Fae. Druids. Kings. Light. Dark. Reapers. The Dark Kings series has been mesmerizing, with emotions swirling from not just humans but everyone who lives on this earth and the realms close to it. It’s fantasy and intrigue, and above all, love in all its forms…

The story arc is complicated and there are many characters that feed into it. Noreen and Cain, Dark Fae and Dragon King, are united in furthering that story, coming closer to the truth that will finally bring peace or destroy everything and everyone. The twists this chapter were wild and unexpected, shedding so much light on what had already happened and what was still to come. The main characters should have been enemies but instead were soulmates, destined… What they went through, what all the characters continued to battle, was a testament to their strength and ability to roll with the punches. And there were many….

I want to get into it all, every revelation, betrayal, each gut-wrenching secret unearthed, but that would rob you of discovering it for yourself. While this could read as a stand-alone (sort of), to get the emotional impact of it all, you need to start at the beginning. It is worth the journey…

Love me some Donna Grant. If you want a fun HEA erotica novel please read this! I think it is a part of a series. One I will be picking up soon.

Flame is part of a very in-depth series that Donna Grant has been working on for years. But that doesn't mean you have to back and read the previous 16 books before reading Flame. Readers new to the Dragon Kings series can start by reading Flame. Just beware that you will want to go back and read the first 16 because the writing, storyline and characters are just that good. You will not regret it.

Another great book in this awesome series! I so love the characters, and this world is so fun! I can’t wait for the next book in this series!

I read this book so long ago and rated it a 3 on GoodReads but didn't type out my thoughts. I thought I would share the star rating here and clear it off my shelf.

ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: 4 Stars
Flame is the 17th book in the Dark Kings series, this book features Noreen a dark fae and Cain a Dragon King plus the rest of the usual suspects. :) I don't know how Donna Grant does it especially with this many books within the series and they're all pretty good storylines. Most authors fizzle out after the third or fourth title in the series. I like how Grant builds the story up in each of the books yet also leaves enough mystery for us to feel the "can't wait" for the next book in the series.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley. Did not influence my review.

Another book I agreed to review not realizing it's part of a long standing series. Now I have to go back and get all the other 16 books! What a fantastic enemies to lovers story. Dragons and Fae, YES please. I love the world Donna has created and I am very much looking forward to reading her back catalog.

After reading the previous books, I can safely say this could really be a stand alone story if it wanted to be. I really enjoyed finally reading about Cain!

This is book 17 of the Dark Kings Series. This is a story of Dragons and Dark Fae. Can two enemies fight their feelings and their natures to save the Dragons or will everything implode?

I am so Sorry. I completely forgot about this review.
I DID LOVE IT
I love all of Ms Grants Dragons. Where she comes up with these characters is amazing.

The end of the war (and sadly this series) seems to be approaching faster than a speeding train but each story gets more and more complex and wonderful. I have watched this series evolve from the very beginning of the world-building that started with the Dark Warriors over 30-some books ago now and I have loved every moment of the experience. More and more we have learned that these Dragon Kings have sacrificed so much in order to protect humanity and it is their time to find happiness and peace. As Grant takes us to the end, secrets are coming to light and we will finally get to know the all-important truth of Rhi’s past and see Con find his HEA in the next book as well, but this story instead focuses on the story of the King of the Navies and his most unlikely of mates. There was a bit of time since the last story and I found myself having forgotten a few of the names of the more minor characters, but luckily Grant is able to recollect our memories and show us how important those seemingly unimportant characters really are to the future of the Kings. While I am sad to see that this series is ending, I understand that this world will continue with another spin-off so I go into these last two books with a lot of excitement and anticipation. Cannot wait for the next one, but this story was worth every moment and was definitely a great read.

Noreen is trying to get away from the Others, the group that has been pulling all the strings to try to bring down the Dragon Kings, but she wants to do what she can to help the Kings on her way out the door. When her message is received by the Kings, Cain is determined to find out her story is true and if she can be trusted to give them more information about the Others. He pulls her to safety and the chemistry between them is instant, the connection between them becomes deep fast. But quickly their new relationship is put to the test when betrayal and danger puts them on opposite sides of the war. Noreen is determined to do what she can to make up for her part in the Others’ plans to bring down the Kings, but she knows that forgiveness from Cain and his people will probably never come. Facing their enemy together and surviving might not be enough, but Cain is going to fight for his mate, come hell or high water, even if he is fighting her.

Cain is an interesting Dragon King, seeming to be one of the more laidback and relaxed of the Kings we’ve met, but still waters definitely run deep in him. Seeing him interacting with Noreen, whether they were running from danger, making love, or fighting each other, showed just how much passion he had, but at times I wanted to smack him for being so stubborn. It’s not hard to understand that he was hurt, badly, when he thought he’d been betrayed, but he never took the time to look at the other side of the situation. He is sexy and dangerous by turns, but he was amazing to watch once he accepted that people make mistakes and forgave Noreen, turning him into an even more loving and fantastic man in my eyes. Noreen on the other hand is a woman with so many layers to her that we really don’t know the full truth of her until almost the last chapter or the story. She begins the story as a fearful woman on the run, spends time as a determined but hurt woman giving up her love to make up for a mistake and ends the story as a kick ass warrior refusing to give up her man. I was so amazed how her truth unraveled over time and with so many twists and turns that it is not hard to understand how Cain fell in love with a woman like Noreen despite everything against them.

This story is one that is a little bit hard to review, mostly because it is hard to express the true greatness of this story without spoiling the whole experience. Grant has a way with world building that is so complex that when you get to the end of a series like this there is just so much happening in each story that there is no real downtime for characters to relax and kick back, not even the side characters that aren’t the main H/h. Noreen and Cain are definitely the focus, but their love story and experiences truly drive the overall plot forward at light-speed and without them I can’t see where the overall arc would have been headed. Noreen is the perfect type of heroine, one that has lived so many lies and different paths in her life, but only by finding the true love of her Dragon King was she able to find her full strength and the path she was always meant to be on. She has a lot to atone for from her mistakes and decisions, but one thing she knows is that she won’t give up her King once she has atoned. Cain loves Noreen; even when he thinks he can’t trust a word from her mouth, he can’t stop loving her, but he knows that she is integral to the future of the Kings even if he doesn’t want her to be a part of the battle. His own mistakes and fears lead him to treat Noreen badly here and there, but protecting her with his life and standing by her side proves that he is a great man in the end. The passion and heat between Cain and Noreen is off the charts from the very first moment their eyes connected, and once they find a way through all their obstacles, the love that has developed truly is one for the ages. The ending is barreling toward us and we get glimpses of what is coming in the next story that let us know the conclusion will be EPIC. Constantine, King of Dragon Kings, is slowly unraveling and without some serious intervention he won’t be with us much longer. At the same time Rhi’s stepping up in a big way and is determined that her people no longer be stuck under the influence and drama of the evil queen that has led them down the drain for millennia; finding out the name of Rhi’s King will become more important than ever, though we get some serious inklings of the truth in this story. I am dying to read that final story and I know that I will probably have to take off work to devour the entire story in one sitting. Grant’s magic never ceases to amaze and awe me, and I cannot wait for the next adventure.

p.s. for those of you that have already seen/heard the spoilers of who Rhi’s king is, I refrained from mentioning it on purpose, as I felt that a mistaken release of info shouldn’t spoil it for others that haven’t heard.

I really , enjoyed this book very, Donna Grant is a very writer, with very amazing books. I am a such a huge fan of her fantastic work. I highly recommend this book.

What a fascinating book. I was impressed by the storyline and the characters were all well written and complex. Where there are complex storylines combined with intriguing characters the reader experience is magnified tremendously. To have a book that is well written as well as entertaining is a delight. Reading is about escaping your world and entering another one. Here I forgot about my own life and was immersed in the world created by the author. I would recommend this book.

Another great read by the wonderful Ms. Grant.! Book 17 is just as hot and does not seem to be slowing down at all, Lol. In this book, we have Noreen and Cain who should be enemies but really cannot? I don't want to spoil it suffice it to say there are twists and turns and so many surprises. Like I have said time and time again, Ms. Grant does not disappoint and I thoroughly enjoyed this one! 4 solid stars*****

****I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book provided by NetGalley*****

I really tried to like this book. I felt lost because I haven't read the other previous books in the series by Donna Grant. I will need to do that. Then maybe I like this book more.

I keep thinking to myself "I'm going to stop with this series - it has dragged on for too long already." and then a new one comes out and I read it. I can't help myself. I enjoyed these characters and the fast moving plot, and look forward to some definitive resolution soon.

The flame is part of a series and for me, I have not read any of the other books before this one. Though I do like this author it did take me awhile to find how this story was going. Once I did, I stuck with it, and overall, it was not a bad story, the characters were good and for this type of sci-fi, I am guessing it works. I normally don’t read sci-fi so I have nothing to base it on.

Flame is the next Dark Kings book in New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant's series. This book gave me all the emotions. This book was so sexy. This is my first in this series but I will definitely be reading more!!!

Cain's story is definitely engaging. He must protect Noreen from the Others. We get brief glimpses in what is to come as we near the end of the series. I think Flame leads nicely into the conclusion of the series. I cannot wait for Con and.... So excited.