Cain is the Dragon King of the Navies. He intercepts an urgent email offering help from an anonymous source. Cain offers to investigate their mysterious ally to see if she is legit or not. He offers Noreen protection for the information she carries. When the truth about her comes out, Cain feels conflicted between his mate and his brethren. Who will Cain choose? And will Noreen’s information prove beneficial against the Others?
Noreen is a Dark Fae. She is also a member of the Others, a group of dark and light Fae and good and evil druids. Noreen risks everything to provide the Dragon Kings with vital information about the Others. She never anticipated losing her heart to one. Noreen realizes everything she once believed turns out to be a lie. Can Noreen escape the Others? Or will she inevitably lead the Dragon Kings to their destruction?
Cain has this attitude that I enjoy reading. He is not quick to judge, nor does he take things with a grain of salt. Instead, he relies on body language and other tells to gauge the truth. I like Cain’s willingness to trust Noreen and her word. He has good reasons for distrusting humans and the Dark Fae, yet he still gives Noreen the benefit of the doubt. What I adore the most about Cain is how he refuses to abandon Noreen, even after she gives him the information he needs. He understands that she sacrificed everything to help his brethren in their upcoming war.
Noreen intrigued me from the beginning. She is no fighter, nor is she a coward. Her skill set is more with her words and mind. I like how Noreen refuses to endanger Dreagan and its inhabitants with her presence. She understands what they have already been through and wishes to spare them more harm. What I admire the most about Noreen is the inner strength it took to admit her betrayal. She knew coming clean to Cain would jeopardize their relationship; however, she no longer wanted to keep secrets from him.
FLAME is book seventeen in Donna Grant’s paranormal series, DARK KINGS. It is essential to read the previous books and novellas to understand the full situation. The plot is ongoing. I love how the author finally delves into the enigmatic Others, especially the leader and her ultimate agenda. Some questions are answered while new ones arise.
FLAME is an enthralling enemies-to-lovers tale. The author continues to shroud Rhi and Con’s mates in mystery. I cannot wait to see who she plans to write next. I hope it is Henry and Melisse.

Have been reading the dragon kings for a while. I personnally have a hard time remembering them all, but that's me. Enjoyable story and good addition to the series.

A sweeping story full magic and intrigue with a love story woven in. The Dragon Kings have been a target for many years and they know another attack is imminent. When they are contacted with by someone who claims to have crucial information a series of events unfold. This story has all of the elements that I love in a great PNR story, dragon shifters being my favorite along with Fae and different realms.

I was sucked in from the beginning and just when you think you know what is going on a twist is revealed. Cain the king of the Navies, is a swoony lead. Noreen, is as beautiful as she is conflicted except for her feelings for Cain in such a short time. This is the second book in this series that I have read and I need to add the rest to my TBR and catch up.

(There is a small spoiler in this review about Balladyn)

It has been quite a while since I read anything, or wanted to.  I have books for NetGalley I need to read, but couldn't bring myself to want to during these new times we have found ourselves in. Call it depression. Call it boredom. Call it a lack of motivation-Whatever it is, I found myself not wanting to read for the first time in years, even though I now find I have plenty of time to do it. So when I sat down to finally try, I knew I couldn’t go to the books that I had to read, because of their release dates or blog tours that I signed up for, I had to go to something that would remind me why I love to read, so I went to Donna Grant. Her stories and characters make it so easy to forget about reality. The emotional roller coaster her characters go on is a great distraction from the roller coaster that is real life stresses. The highs and lows between Cain and Noreen became an escape to peace and pleasure and freedom from the news reports constantly in our faces about Social Distancing, masks, and schools being closed.  Con is unraveling. The battle with the Others comes to one conclusion, but the final battle with Moreanne and Useail is still to come. Rhi is fighting with herself, Balladyn is back (no shock there and loved that scene between him and Rhi), the scope of Rhi’s power is almost goddess-like, the Reapers finally join in (about damn time) and well, all in all, this story was exactly what I needed to remind me why I LOVE to read!  Sometimes I get sucked into reading for the blog and forgot why I started the blog in the first place. To share the love of the books I want to read and the authors that I have come to follow because their worlds and characters and stories are just so life like and enjoyable that I want to share them with you. I think Con’s book is next and I can’t wait for it! This one was so good and the series is by far my favorite. It has everything you want in a romance series; action, suspense, passion, moments of emotional tension, humor, and characters that fly off the page!! I loved it. Now on to one of the books I signed up to read...

Wow, what a ride. Flame by Donna Grant took me on a scorching hot, insta love journey, you don't want to miss.
Flame is a Dark Kings Novel, but can easily be read as a stand-alone.
Meet Noreen. She's a dark fae, in the human realm.She's looking for one dark king - she wants to help Dreagan.
Cain is the recipient of a mystery email and he gets assigned to investigate what the proposal entails. What he doesn't know is he's about to find his mate.
The story is set in Scotland, a fast paced, high on drama, full length story that had me on the edge of my seat.
Meet pnr par excellence. A wonderful story, one of my favorite reads in the series, 5 Stars.

This is quite a new author to me so I wasn’t sure of her
writing style. But her telling of a story is fantastic.
I was absolutely hooked right from the beginning to the end.
I highly recommend this book.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book via NetGalley

Noreen is in trouble. She wants out of the Others and will need the Dragon Kings help. This is a continuation of the Dragon Kings series. You will need to read the other books in order to understand some of the relationships of the supporting characters. There are so many twists and turns as well as unanswered questions. You will be drawn in and wish the next book in the series was available. Happy reading, stay safe.

*Received an ARC from NetGalley for an honest review* This book, just, wow. Donna Grant really is an amazing story teller, as Flame was one hell of a roller coaster. From the very first chapter the whole book was an emotional ride, passionate, heart breaking, and action packed. Ms. Grant has has begun to bring together and wave the many threads of this epic story, beginning to lead us to it's conclusion as well as dropping some major twists in this book that will undoubtedly leave some jaws hanging. Cain and Noreen's story was not what I was expecting, in a good way. I liked Noreen for she was a much different female character lead then what we've seen before. I also enjoyed seeing Henry get more page time, and am eager to see his roll play out now. There so much to unpack in this book, I think it's easily one of my favorites in the series.

AARRGGHH!! Just when you think you are going to get justice, my fingers close around nothing but air. We have to be getting close to the end. I hope we are getting close to the end! LOL. I continue to love the kings and their mates. Donna creates great couples and the chemistry is always off the charts. Anxiously awaiting the next installment!!

O.M.G. Donna Grant did it again. I am so in love with these dragons and warriors since the very start and I just couldn't believe it can get any better. But it did. Donna Grant knows how to keep up your attention and I am still in love with these characters even after so much books. What is a rarity really. Noreen and Cain are a good pair, Noreen a fierce, powerful woman and Cain... Alpha, protective and gives his trust blindly from the first moment. I love how you get answers and more questions in each book and I cannot wait for the next one.

4.5stars
The dragons receive an anonymous e-mail relating to others and Cain is the one who goes reviewing the truth. What he didn't count on was Noreen a dark who pick his interest on a deeper level. The story stars light and easy but soon there are so many twists and surprises that I didn't see it coming. All of that with great characters make this book another great read.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for NetGalley

1. Donna is still the queen of hot, charming and too cute for their own good Scotsmen. 2. Donnaaaa why do you keep doing this to us? I'm waiting for Con and Rhi to get together for so long and also I'm still slightly pissed at the disapearing act you had Moreann and Usaeil pull. But also kinda not bc this means one of my favorite series continues.
The emotions, the steam the plot twists. You can get some serious whiplash from those. I'm usually pretty good at predicting the plot but Donna you played us well to the last page. 1. Noreen was bespelled to forget that she wanted to betray the Kings but at the same time wanted out of the Others while thinking Moreann didn't know about it but Moreann did know about it. 2. Rhi becomes Queen of the Light.
I repeat SHE BECOMES QUEEN OF THE FRIGGING LIGHT! I honestly never thought she would accept the throne until the last sentence. Donna Grant you are amazing and did you have me fooled? Yes but I loved it and it made it all the more fun to read. I never knew what's around the next corner. Even if that plot twist with Moreann knowing seemingly everything and then disappearing with Usaeil made me want to trow my phone against a wall. I can't wait for the next book.

This is the latest book in the 'Dragon Kings , the Reapers , the Light and Dark Fae and Others series ………….. the series are now becoming more interwoven with greater results in the storyline .

Dark fae Noreen has seen something she should not ….. it is can be a death sentence if the Others find out .
She is determined to warn the Dragon Kings , even if her own life is forfeit , and sends an email with her information . Dragon King Cain is sent to find out exactly what Noreen knows and soon realises that she is his mate and possibly one of the enemy .
But things are never that straight forward in the World of the Dragon Kings and, Noreen and Cain face betrayal and challenges before they can work on their "happy ever after "

The storyline does progress a little in this book but we seem to be getting more and more characters introduced without furthering the final outcome against the "Others" .
Concentrating on the original Dragon Kings , the Reapers , the Light and Dark Fae and their battle against the Others would provide for a much more enjoyable progression in the plot line .
I am so , so glad to hear that Con's story is soon to be available as I want so much for him to finally have his own mate
(We know who that is after the leak online - but I won't reveal who here )

I was given an ARC of this book by Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for an honest review

-- This review is also available on my blog www.hookedbythatbook.com --

Noreen is a Dark Fae and part of the Others. She seems to be having second thoughts about the group and their mission to annihilate the Dragon Kings. She sends an email telling them that she would like to share information with them. Cain offers to go and find out what she knows. Cain and Noreen were great together, I loved them. Cain was steady and supporting, while Noreen’s live underwent great upheaval.

But is Noreen really everything she seems to be? The Kings are understandably wary of another woman betraying them, and Noreen ticks all the boxes.

This is a story of betrayal, regret, vengeance, heartbreak, love, and forgiveness. Add in plenty of action, and this makes for a very exciting and emotional installment in this series.

Noreen, Rhi, and Con all have wonderful character arcs throughout this story. I can’t wait to see what their roles will be going forward.

This is part of a bigger series and doesn’t work as a stand-alone. But you can’t go wrong starting the Dark Kings from the start.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for giving me an ARC. Any thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is the latest in this series and I'd definitely recommend that you read these in order because there's a lot of catching up to do otherwise. Plus there's a spin-off series about Reapers that greatly adds to the world building.
The Dragon Kings are currently at war with The Others who have powerful magic and have been secretly plotting and planning for decades. So when a member of The Others emails to offer information Cain is nominated to go investigate . He discovers Noreen who is a Dark Fae and has had a change of heart about being a member of The Others . Trouble is by helping the Dragon Kings she's put herself in serious danger but Cain has a cunning plan !
I really enjoyed this and its clearly building up because there are numerous clues here about a certain Dragon King and a Light Fae heavens who am I kidding it's blindingly obvious but my lips are sealed. This was a good story with an interesting twist but I just didn't particularly enjoy the romance. Perhaps it was just too quick but the overall storyline was very entertaining and I look forward to reading the next book.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

“...Noreen knew that the game had truly begun.” Flame by Donna Grant

We continue with the war of the Dragon Kings and the Others for Earth with both sides prepping and planning still.

Noreen, a dark elf, decides to warn the Dragon Kings of the plan of the Others. Despite being part of and betraying the Others. Despite the crime committed against her parents by the Dragon kings. Cain, a navy blue dragon, is sent to check up on her story. And turns out, she’s his mate. And there’s more to Noreen’s story than meets the eye.

Always nice to see Con and Ulrik and Rhi and Eirith and Cael.

At some point, you gotta wonder how long will this continue, this series. I mean we’re waaay beyond primary colors now and going into shades. The world is setting up for a big battle ahead and seriously there are so many characters now that we don’t hear about till their story comes that pushes the overall arc of the main story.
Also, what do I capitalize again? Dragon Kings? Dragon kings? dragon Kings? dragon kings?

I honestly didn’t see the chest there. 😂 I was so focused on the dragon, which is just gorgeous, that I only realized it’s on a (nice looking) chest when I was just about to post this.

Thank you St Martin’s Paperbacks for the arc of this book. And NetGalley too.

This book will be out June 30, 2020. As usual, I hope to remember the publication date. 😂 I always forget

I swear, with each book justice is just within our grasp when the author yanks it just out of reach again. It’s frustrating and addictive and I feel like when this series finally ends I be able to breathe again.

I’ve enjoyed each pairing in the series. I like how each mate the dragon kings find, have a part to play in the overall story. Noreen is a powerful player that has barely tapped into what she can do. I can’t wait to see what more will come from her. I did feel she got judged too much and I struggled a bit with that.

I loved how all-in Cain was. He didn’t hesitate to give Noreen his trust despite her being a dark fae. He was protective and fought for her. He did have a moment I wanted to shake him but overall, he was good for Noreen.

I can’t seem to get over how much gets revealed in each book, and yet more questions pop up. I want to know who Rhi’s Dragon King is. I want to know who Con’s mate is. I want to know how the final battle will go down. I have a few predictions. Hopefully I’ll learn if I’m right or wrong soon.

Betrayals, Deceptions, Revelations…

This is the seventeenth book in the Dark Kings series.

There comes a point in a person’s life when they can take no more; when boundaries are crossed that the conscience cannot live with. It is with this motivation that the Dark Fae Noreen sets out upon a dangerous path, to warn her sworn enemies, the Dragon Kings, of what the Others have planned. Though having personal reasons for hating the dragons she’ll assist them but only on her terms.

An email message is left for the Dragon Kings that implies the sender has knowledge of the Others to share. Is it real or a trap? Regardless, someone needs to investigate and Cain, Dragon King of the Navy dragons decides to take the task on. What he finds unexpectedly is one of the enemy, a Dark Fae, who by her own admission has been a member of the Others. What game is she playing? The distracting attraction between them is magnetic and as strong as the distrust they have of each other. Yet her words and admissions do lend credence to her story and her betrayal of the Others will cost her.

As enemies became lovers the insidiousness of the Other’s plan and who actually devised it was an unexpected twist that had this reader gasping. There was much information disseminated about the Others and we learn what happened to the missing bodies at the end of the last book. The battle at the Light Palace was but one obstacle the Dragon Kings had to surmount, the plan to destroy them has been centuries in the making and rapidly approaching fruition if the Others are to be believed. The Reapers, continue to stand with the Dragon Kings but how far will Death go in supporting them is still debatable.

In the character of Noreen, the author gave us a heroine like no other we have seen, she’s tough, highly intelligent and not a trained warrior or so she said. A Dark Fae with some code of ethics. The complexity of her persona was staggering. She was thrown by it being Cain that met her, his existence wasn’t part of the underlying plan that she unwittingly (perhaps) was playing out. This character kept this reader guessing, to trust or not to trust was the question. Beware of who or what might or might not be the deception. Cain was the perfect complement and foil for her, their romance was felt though not the main focus here. This pair’s journey was necessarily emotionally painful for both of them.

This intriguing book had moments that were explosive and implosive. Even at this late stage in the series, the author added more possibilities to the plot and depth to the characters. This series is a masterful multifaceted tapestry of paranormal fantasy but it’s installments like this one where the underlying storyline leaps forward that sharpens this reader’s appetite for more. We are so close to what will undoubtedly be an epic conclusion. But how it will all be resolved is yet to be determined.

How will the author tie up the threads that remain open? Many questions still need answering. What kind of being is Rhi becoming? This reader wonders about her parentage. Will Xaneth be rescued? Will the Dragon Kings be reunited with their dragonkin? Will Constantine regain his mate whose identity has been much suspected? His emotions were visible here. The King of the Dragon Kings might just have a breaking point underneath his oftentimes cold manner. I’m so looking forward to the next book, the fight to control the realm of Earth, the true home of the dragons.

An advanced reading copy was obtained from the publisher via NetGalley.

Yes! That’s all I can say!! Only not really, but this book is everything I have wanted for a while now!

We are coming to the end of this series and this book finally picked up in action!
Of course each book has a purpose and a story to tell but this one? It has everything I feel like I’ve been missing!

Twists and turns and surprises at all ends!

This story really took a turn, in the right direction, to lead us right into the end. All I want to do is talk about it but it would ALL be spoilers!

I will say these things though.
1. I REALLY liked the take on how the Kings’ story is told to this mate. It was a really fresh breath and way more informational!
2. I need Rhi to keep being strong!
3. I just need Con.
4. All the characters throughout this series, spin offs and all, better be in the last book!

This is book 17 in this series but I still think you might be able to read it as a stand alone. I have read a few others from this author that all connect together and although I have missed out on a few things I still had a great time reading the story. I loved the sexiness of the story along with the characters and the romance. This was an out of this world story that I of course couldn't put down!!