Burning Desire

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The Dark Kings have fought for centuries to preserve their dragon magic. But can one warrior resist the greatest temptation of all. . .?

A DESIRE THIS POWERFUL

In his quest to destroy the Dark Fae—his nemesis—the Dragon King known as Kiril goes to Ireland as a spy. When a gorgeous, mysterious woman tries to seduce him, Kiril instantly sees through her glamour to the Dark Fae beneath. Shara isn’t just any Dark; she’s from one of the most ...

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Overview

The Dark Kings have fought for centuries to preserve their dragon magic. But can one warrior resist the greatest temptation of all. . .?

A DESIRE THIS POWERFUL

In his quest to destroy the Dark Fae—his nemesis—the Dragon King known as Kiril goes to Ireland as a spy. When a gorgeous, mysterious woman tries to seduce him, Kiril instantly sees through her glamour to the Dark Fae beneath. Shara isn’t just any Dark; she’s from one of the most powerful bloodlines—and despite the dangers, Kiril can’t stay away from her. He’s enthralled by her smile, enslaved by the undeniable passion…

IS A WAR WORTH FIGTING FOR

Shara has one chance to make things right with her family—and to prove her worth. It seemed like such an easy mission…until she actually meets Kiril. His charm, his sexual magnetism is too much for her to ignore. Shara knows that falling into Kiril’s arms can bring her nothing but trouble. Yet she discovers an inner strength she didn’t know she had…and an attraction that knows no bounds. But is her desire for Kiril worth the risk of eternal doom for them both?...in Burning Desire by Donna Grant

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Praise for the Dark King series by

DONNA GRANT

"Donna Grant has given the paranormal genre a burst of fresh air."—San Francisco Chronicle on Darkest Flame

 

 "Will keep readers absorbed with thrilling revelations and developments...a touching journey of two lonely hearts that fans will love."—RT Book Reviews on Fire Rising 

 

"Packed with all the wonderful sizzle and chemistry fans have come to expect from Grant."—RT Book Reviews on Darkest Flame

 

4 Stars! "Loaded with subtle emotions, sizzling chemistry and some provocative thoughts on the real choices [Grant's] characters are forced to make as they choose their loves for eternity." —RT Book Reviews on Dark Heat

 

Top Pick! "Vivid images, intense details and enchanting characters grab the reader’s attention and [don't] let go."  —Night Owl Reviews on Dark Heat

 

Praise for the Dark Warrior novels by

DONNA GRANT

 

 

"Super storyteller Grant returns with the second back-to-back release in the Dark Warrior series. All of Grant's characters must face not only external threats, but also their own inner demons, lending an extra depth and drama to the stories." —RT Book Reviews on Dark Warrior

4 Stars! "Grant's eighth Dark Warrior book provides a thrilling and satisfying addition to her intense and constantly evolving series." —RT Book Reviews on MIDNIGHT'S PROMISE

"Once again, Donna Grant has given the readers a great story." —Night Owl Reviews Top Pick on MIDNIGHT'S PROMISE

4 Stars! "Grant's smoldering seventh Dark Warriors will grip readers from the first page." —RT Reviews on MIDNIGHT'S TEMPTATION

MIDNIGHT’S KISS

  "A 5 Star, not to miss, read!" —Night Owl Reviews

"This story is one you will remember long after the last page is read." —Romance Junkies

 

4 Stars! “The world of the Immortal Warriors is a thoroughly engaging one, blending powerful ancient gods, fiery desire, and touchingly human love, which readers will surely want to revisit.” —RT Book Reviews

MIDNIGHT’S CAPTIVE

4 1/2 Stars! “Grant has crafted a chemistry between her wounded alpha and surprisingly capable heroine that will, no doubt, enthrall series fans and newcomers alike.” —RT Book Reviews

 

MIDNIGHT’S WARRIOR

4 Stars! “Super storyteller Grant returns with…A rich variety of previous protagonists adds a wonderful familiarity to the books” —RT Books Reviews

5 Stars! “Ms. Grant brings together two people who are afraid to fall in love and then ignites sparks between them.” —Single Title Reviews

MIDNIGHT’S SEDUCTION

“Sizzling love scenes and engaging characters fill the pages of this fast-paced and immersive novel.” —Publishers Weekly

4 Stars! “Grant again proves that she is a stellar writer and a force to be reckoned with.” —RT Book Reviews5 Stars! “Ms. Grant mixes adventure, magic and sweet love to create the perfect romance story.” —Single Title Reviews  

MIDNIGHT’S LOVER

“Paranormal elements and scorching romance are cleverly intertwined in this tale of a damaged hero and resilient heroine.” —Publishers Weekly 5 Stars! “Ms. Grant weaves a sweet love story into a story filled with action, adventure and the exploration of personal pain.” —Single Title Reviews 4 Stars! “It’s good vs. evil Druid in the next installment of Grant’s Dark Warrior series. The stakes get higher as discerning one’s true loyalties becomes harder. Grant’s compelling characters and the continued presence of previous protagonists are key reasons why these books are so gripping. Another exciting and thrilling chapter!”—RT Book Reviews “Every book is an escape from the humdrum into a world of magic and fiery romance.” —Fresh Fiction  

MIDNIGHT’S MASTER “[A]ncient legends, and seductive romance are seamlessly interwoven into one captivating package.”—Publishers Weekly “Dark, sexy, magical. When I want to indulge in a sizzling fantasy adventure, I read Donna Grant”—Allison Brennan, New York Times bestseller  

Praise for the Dark Sword series

4 Stars! “Grant creates a vivid picture of Britain centuries after the Celts and Druids tried to expel the Romans, deftly merging magic and history. The result is a wonderfully dark, delightfully well-written tale. Readers will eagerly await the next Dark Sword book.” —Romantic Times BOOKreviews

 

“Totally captivating and entertaining...Cursed by dark magic, the immortal MacLeod brothers are a force to be reckoned with.”—Fresh Fiction

  “Donna Grant spins a searing and intense tale [that] will keep readers spellbound.” —Romance Reviews

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781250060709
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Press
  • Publication date: 9/30/2014
  • Series: Dark Kings Series , #3
  • Format: Mass Market Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • Sales rank: 1147
  • Product dimensions: 4.10 (w) x 6.70 (h) x 1.00 (d)

Meet the Author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant has been praised for her "totally addictive" and "unique and　sensual" stories.　 She’s the author of more than thirty novels spanning multiple genres of romance including the bestselling Dark King stories, Dark Craving, Night’s Awakening, and Dawn’s Desire.　Her acclaimed Dark Warrior and Dark Sword series novels feature a thrilling combination of Druids, primeval gods, and immortal Highlanders who are dark, dangerous, and irresistible. She lives with her husband, two children,　a dog, and four cats in Texas.　　

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CHAPTER ONE

Cork, Ireland

May

Pretending. Misleading. Mimicking.

Kiril and the rest of his brethren had been perfecting those acts since they sent their dragons away and set about blending in with the humans. They had honed their skills to a degree that only a handful of people in the entire world knew who they really were—Dragon Kings.

It had been difficult for the first millennia to pretend they weren’t once rulers of the realm. After that, it became a habit, a way of life. What else was a Dragon King to do when the dragons were gone?

Kiril spent many centuries deep in his cave, asleep, hidden from the world and the shockingly easy way their reign had passed from legend to myth. Even then he wasn’t free from his memories or the longing to be the dragon he was born to be.

No, in the dragon sleep, he relived the glorious time when the dragons ruled the Earth, when roars filled the air, and dragons were free to roam the skies, the ground, and even the waters as they wanted.

And then the humans came.

Kiril clenched his teeth together as he drove down the winding, narrow road toward Cork. He wasn’t sure if he would ever be rid of his repugnance for them. He didn’t blame all humans. After all, five of his fellow Kings had recently bound themselves to human females.

However, eons ago, it had been a human female who had made a vow to one of them, only to betray him and set in motion a war that could have destroyed them all. It was only the Kings banding together, and Constantine, the King of Kings, who came up with a solution—sending the dragons to another realm.

Kiril sped his sleek Sepang brown Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster along the winding roads with the top down and the wind whipping around him. It was the closest thing to flying that he could allow himself while remaining in Ireland amid the foulest enemies of the Dragon Kings—the Dark Fae.

The Dark were set on capturing a Dragon King. Recently, they had managed to hold two—Kellan and Tristan—for a short period before both escaped. Though it had been a close call, especially with Kellan.

Each time it had been narrow escapes. The Dragon Kings and their friends hadn’t escaped unscathed. There were injuries, but the worst was that Rhi had been taken by the Dark.

Rhi. Kiril couldn’t help but grin as he thought of the Light Fae. Though the Kings had waged war on both sides of the Fae, Rhi was different. For a time, she had been the lover of a Dragon King.

And no King would ever forget that.

None of them really understood what tore Rhi and her lover apart, and they likely never would. He never spoke of her, never mentioned her name. And Rhi … had returned to the Light to take up her duties. Oddly enough, it was her interference in telling a Warrior that he was half-Fae and her prince that brought her back into the fold of the Kings.

She hadn’t been thrilled about it, and had, in fact, told them all where to go. Yet, when trouble came, it was Rhi who rushed in to save Kellan and his mate, Denae. Then she did it again with Tristan and Sammi—to Rhi’s peril.

Kiril was determined to locate where the Dark were holding Rhi. It was one of the many things he was going to ascertain while spying. Every minute of every day brought him closer to danger. Returning time and again to the Dark’s pub, an Doras, only quickened the inevitable.

Not that a Dragon King ever shied from danger.

It was all worth it if he could rescue Rhi and learn who was out to reveal them to the world. The fact their faceless enemy aligned themselves with the Dark Fae as well as MI5 meant that they were prepared to do anything.

And so was Kiril. He would give himself up to the Dark before he allowed anything to happen to his brothers. It just might come to that too.

The Dark knew who he was, had known for days. It was a game they played with each other. He pretended not to know they watched the home he bought, and they were never far from wherever he was while they pretended that they had no idea he was a Dragon King.

He had to guard his every word, mind his every move. It was exhausting. And exhilarating. It had been ages since he’d had such an opponent. In the end, however, he had to remember it wasn’t a game. Their competition would decide who got to remain on the realm—the Dark or the Kings.

Not once since he came to Ireland had Kiril dared to take to the skies—even in a rainstorm. The urge to shift into a dragon and have the air rush over his scales and along his wings was irresistible, crushing.

He gripped the steering wheel and gradually took control of himself. He slowed the car as he drew closer to Cork. Cork, like Venice, was built on the water with the city center situated on an island in the River Lee, upstream from Cork Harbor. With the River Lee separating into two branches and surrounding the city center, there were numerous bridges giving Cork a distinctive look and feel.

The city was pretty, but it wasn’t home. Kiril longed for Scotland and Dreagan. He came to a stop at an intersection and waited for the light to turn green. The Shandon Bells of the eighteenth-century Church of St. Anne suddenly filled the air. The old-world style of Cork only made him miss Scotland all the more, but most especially Dreagan and the mountains that were home.

The sixty thousand acres of Dreagan were a haven for the Dragon Kings. With restricted airspace over their land, they could shift and fly whenever they wanted. The fact Dreagan whisky was the finest in the world kept them in luxury. Every restaurant and pub sought to sell Dreagan, but they were selective in who they allowed to sell their whisky. The Irish whisky he sampled while in Ireland was passable, but what he wouldn’t do for a bottle of Dreagan.

Kiril found a parking space and quickly pulled the Mercedes in before he cut the engine. He didn’t plan on being in the city long, but the dark clouds hinted at rain. Kiril closed the roof with a simple press of a button and stepped out of the car.

He fastened the first button of his suit jacket and glanced around to see how many were watching. Three Dark were visible and doing a poor job of trying to blend in. Kiril imagined there were at least four more watching him as they did on previous nights.

“Here we go again,” he mumbled to himself and locked the car before he strode to the sidewalk.

Every time he came to Cork it was for show. He ate at expensive restaurants—sometimes alone, sometimes with different women. He visited different pubs, but always he returned to an Doras before heading home.

Occasionally alone, and at times with women.

Kiril had one hand in the pocket of his slacks when his gaze snagged on a pair of legs that seemed to go on for miles. Her black skirt skimmed high up on her thighs, and her platform heels only made those shapely limbs appear longer.

He paused and let his gaze wander up her legs to the curve of her hips. A silver shirt sparkled with sequins at the hem banded around her, accentuating her trim waist. The shirt was loose, flowing while the back crisscrossed in a large X showing a wealth of creamy skin. Her black hair was pulled to the side in a messy braid that fell over her left shoulder. She kept her back to him as she peered in the window of a shop.

Her eyes lifted and locked with his through the window. He was thoroughly mesmerized. Awestruck.

Entranced.

Her beauty left him speechless, dumbstruck. His gaze was riveted on her. Kiril took a step toward her when she turned to face him.

His lungs locked, the air trapped as he gazed upon loveliness unlike any he had ever encountered. Her oval face was utter perfection. Thin black brows arched over large silver eyes. Her cheekbones were impossibly high and tinted with a hint of blush. Her lips, full and wide, made his balls tighten and his cock ache.

She was Fae, but not even that made him turn away. Kiril had encountered many beautiful Fae, yet there was something entirely different about this one. He blinked, and that’s when he saw her glamour shift. If he hadn’t been so enamored, he would have spotted it sooner.

Disappointment filled him when he noticed the thick strip of silver hair against her cheek and her red eyes signaling she was Dark Fae.

It didn’t take much for him to deduce that the Dark wanted to use her against him. It was a good thing he could see through glamour, or he might really have found himself in a pickle.

He should walk away, but he couldn’t. Nor did he want to. He wanted to know the female, and by getting close to her she might let something slip that could help him in his quest.

His game just became infinitely more dangerous, and yet, there was a small thrill that made his stomach tighten at the idea of learning more about the Dark. She was thoroughly intoxicating to look at, and if the intelligence he spotted shining through her eyes was any indication, she was going to completely fascinate him.

His mind made up, Kiril walked to her wearing his most charming smile. “Find anything you fancy?” he asked as he nodded to the window of sparkling jewelry.

She laughed, the sound making his blood heat. “I love the glitter of the gems. It’s a weakness.” Her head tilted slightly as her red eyes regarded him. “It’s not every day that a Scot visits Ireland. What brings you to our green isle?”

“Business. And pleasure.”

She let her gaze slowly wander over him. Kiril wished he knew what she was thinking, and if she liked what she saw. When her gaze returned to him, her smile of approval said it all.

It was all he could do not to press her against the window and devour her lips in a kiss that would leave them both breathless.

She shifted her small silver clutch from one hand to another. “I’ve lived in Cork all my life. It’s a beautiful city, isn’t it?”

Kiril nodded and belatedly noticed the Dark who had been watching him were gone. He had taken the bait, after all. It also made him aware of just how completely he was enamored of the female. He was going to have to watch himself for sure, lest he find himself bound in chains. “Are you waiting on someone?”

“I was. They’re late, and I’m tired of waiting,” she said, her eyes posing an invitation her words hadn’t.

The offer was on the table. All Kiril had to do was take it. It was tempting, or rather she was. It would be a treacherous obstacle of quicksand if he accepted it.

The lies would grow, the deceptions would spread. But if he succeeded, the rewards for the Dragon Kings could be numerous.

Kiril held out his arm. “Would you like to join me for dinner?”

Her gaze lowered to the ground as she smiled coyly and took his arm. “I would like that very much.”

They strolled arm in arm down the sidewalk toward the Italian restaurant that was his favorite.

“Glad to have you back,” the maître d’ said with a wide grin and motioned them to follow.

Kiril guided the woman ahead of him with his hand on her lower back. He felt her shiver when his fingers grazed her bare skin. He couldn’t hold back his satisfied smile. She had been sent to seduce him, but she wasn’t immune to his touch. That could work to his advantage. It gave him the thought to try to flip her to their side. It would be nearly impossible since the Dark Fae were notoriously devoted to their families.

A Dark’s family was everything from their rank in their society to their authority. The more powerful a family, the more influence and control was to be had. It was archaic almost the way they bartered their daughters and sisters to gain rank within their antiquated and disgusting social system.

It was a challenge though, and Kiril loved challenges. Besides, with as beautiful as the Dark was, he didn’t think he was going to mind the effort. To know the feel of her skin, to sample the essence of her sex.

Desire, dark and profound, smoldered through him. It wasn’t the passion that alarmed him, but the raw, visceral need to know her, the yearning to taste her.

The hunger to fill her.

That desire swelled and intensified, spread and multiplied with every second they were together. It consumed him, devoured him. He was being incinerated from the inside out with a need that burned as hot as dragon fire.

Kiril slid into the half-moon-shaped booth beside her and promptly ordered a bottle of wine.

He opened the menu and decided to push her. It was either that or kiss her, and he was afraid if he started kissing her, he wouldn’t be able to stop. Kiril didn’t think anyone in the restaurant would want to see him have sex. “Why did you accept my invitation?”

Surprise flickered in her deep red eyes. “I was hungry, and you offered.”

“Do you often go off with strange men?”

She laughed, the sound going straight to his cock. “You’re the first. I’m Shara, by the way.”

“Kiril.”

“Kiril. A strong, unusual name.”

He set aside the menu and regarded her. It was strange. He normally hated looking into the eyes of a Dark Fae. Something about red eyes seemed wrong, but he didn’t seem to mind it with Shara.

Shara. What a beautiful name to match such an intriguing, captivating woman.

She cleared her throat and set her napkin in her lap. Her lips parted to speak, but before she could, the waiter brought the wine. Kiril continued to watch her even as he sampled the wine and nodded his approval to the server. Once their glasses were filled and their order given, the attendant walked away.

“You were saying?” he prompted her.

“I was going to ask, what kind of business are you in?”

Kiril thought about spinning another lie, and then realized there was no need. She knew he was a Dragon King, knew that he was from Dreagan. One less lie could only help him.

“I work for a distillery. I sample other whisky around the world for comparison.”

Her red eyes held his as she lifted the wineglass to her lips and sampled the cabernet sauvignon. “Wouldn’t it be easier to taste these whiskies at your distillery?”

“It might, but it adds to the taste of the whisky to try it at the place it’s distilled. It’s also helpful to sit in a pub and watch what the bartenders pour for their patrons.”

“I see.” She set down her glass and licked her lips.

Kiril swirled the red wine in his glass thinking how much he wanted to kiss her, to wrap her long hair around his hand and hold her hostage as he ravaged her lips. “What do you do?”

“I work in my family’s business.”

So she didn’t lie either. Interesting. “And what is it your family does?”

“Import/export.”

Another truth. Dark Fae were notorious for luring humans into their world, but it wasn’t pleasure the humans received. The women were taken by the males, and though they might experience brief pleasure, unbeknownst to them their souls were being drained.

As for the human males, the female Dark used them for sex. Sex with a Dark was like a drug, and the humans could become addicted fast. The females rarely lived long enough to know what was happening, but the female Darks made sure to keep the human males alive for decades while having their fun.

“A lucrative business, I assume,” Kiril said.

Shara glanced away. “It is.”

Kiril let the questions drop as their food was delivered. The rest of the meal was spent talking of anything that neither of them had to lie about. It was … refreshing. For the first time in days, Kiril almost felt like himself. He was still on guard, but he was more relaxed. Perhaps it was because he knew what he was about.

Or maybe it was because he wanted to shove aside the food, yank her to her feet, and toss her atop the table to have his way with her.

Copyright © 2014 by Donna Grant

Excerpt from Hot Blooded copyright © 2014 by Donna Grant

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  • Posted Fri Oct 03 00:00:00 EDT 2014

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    This story is about the Dragon King, Kiril and the Dark Fae, Sha

    This story is about the Dragon King, Kiril and the Dark Fae, Shara. Kiril is in Ireland to spy on the Dark Fae and to find out where they are keeping Rhi. While out visiting pubs for information, he saw her. Shara Blackwood was beautiful but he knew she was a trap. All Shara wanted was the approval of her family. After being imprisoned by them for 600 years for her last transgression, she didn't want to mess up the task they'd given her. She was to seduce the Dragon King and lure him to a trap by her family but once she spent time with Kiril the attraction was undeniable. Does she remain loyal to the family she so desperately wants approval from or does she give her loyalty to her Dragon King?

    Kiril and Shara were heating up the pages just from the looks they gave each other. This series just gets better with each book that is written. The emotions in this story are intense. When the Dragon Kings feel angry, sad, or even turned on, the emotions are almost tangible. Awesome! The unanswered questions that float from book to book are eating away at me and the Dragon Kings. We NEED to know!!! Donna Grant, you are amazing! Thank you for another fantastic book. I'm so excited for the next one!

    Received a copy in exchange for an honest review.

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  • Posted Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    In his quest to destroy the Dark Fae, Kiril goes to Ireland as a

    In his quest to destroy the Dark Fae, Kiril goes to Ireland as a spy, what he finds is an enemy that he can’t stay away from. Trying to make things right with her family, Shara is supposed to seduce and trap the Dragon King, but she discovers an attraction that knows no bounds. They will have to decide who their real enemy is in this thrilling paranormal romance.
    This fast paced and smooth flowing plot captivates readers with lots of suspense, action and romance. The author brings the story to life with well written scenes and details that capture the imagination and the strong compelling characters draw the reader deeper into the story, while the believable action scenes add excitement and ensure that there is never a dull moment.
    The attraction that Kiril and Shara feel for each other is undeniable, but the relationship has a major obstacle, they are on opposite sides of the coming war. The reader can’t help but get caught up in all the emotional drama that surrounds the couple as they try to work through their feelings to decide if they can trust that what they feel is real and then if there is any way they could make a relationship work. Anticipation builds and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat as the danger escalates and the couple becomes caught up in the enemy’s snare. 
    This fascinating world gets better and better with every book and I was completely spellbound by this one from the very beginning. The series is full of enthralling characters and I can’t really decide which Dragon King is my favorite but Kiril just took a big chunk of my heart with this story and Shara definitely deserves her HEA with the sexy dragon. I can’t wait to read the next one and find out what happens next in the upcoming war.

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  • Posted Sun Oct 12 00:00:00 EDT 2014

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    ~Reviewed by ANN & posted at Under the Covers Book Blog Kir

    ~Reviewed by ANN & posted at Under the Covers Book Blog

    Kiril is a Dragon King and one of the most powerful ones at that. He goes to Ireland, into the nest of his greatest enemies, the Dark alone to try and locate a kidnapped friend. There is he seduced by a Dark named Shara, a woman who belongs to one of the most influential families. She was punished for six hundred years for a mistake she made and now that she is released, she must complete a mission to try and gain the respect of her family once again. The mission involves seducing the Dragon King, Kiril so that they can capture him.

    Interestingly, Kiril knows that she is his enemy and takes her out to dinner anyways. It begins a little romance between the two, yet Shara isn’t done with her family. Another character enters that complicates things a little bit and that’s when the book truly takes off.

    As usual, many of the past characters are involved in the story as well, playing important parts even as their books and romances have been told. I really enjoy that about this series because after forming a bond with those characters, it’s always nice to see them again as well as get an update on their lives after their HEA.

    BURNING DESIRE is a solid iinstallmentto the Dark Kings series. With fiery passion at its finest, this book does not disappoint!

    *ARC provided by publisher

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  • Posted Thu Oct 02 00:00:00 EDT 2014

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    A yummy Dragon King & a seductive Dark Fae female are mortal

    A yummy Dragon King & a seductive Dark Fae female are mortal enemies, but they can't seem to keep their clothes on!

    Dragon King Kiril is living as a spy against the Dark Fae in Ireland & using himself as bait. The Dark Fae did have 2 Kings under their control, but they were rescue & Rhi, a Light Fae, was captured. He will not leave Ireland without Rhi, so he wants the Dark Fae to watch his estate, followed him & just to just mess with them, he has the cojones to got to the Dark Fae hot spot, an Doras. He is in total control or so he thinks, until he is ambushed by a walking wet dream!

    Shana is the youngest child of the powerful Dark Fae Blackwood family & has always felt like an outcast because she has always loved humans & doesn't want to hurt them. That is why she was in prisoned for 600 years in her room. Now she has a chance to get her family trust back & prove herself, so all she has to do is tempt & seduce the local Dragon King. So if Kiril is sex-on-a-stick & she definitely down with some erotic LICKING!

    When Kiril sees Shana for the first time, he is intrigue by the Dark Fae who is hiding, very badly, behind her glamour, but he can see her red eyes & gray streaked hair, but he still wants to be in her, her under him or hard up against a wall ASAP! Shana thinks her glamour is working, so she teases just a little & is rewarded with a spontaneous dinner offer. At dinner, their chemistry hits an overload, as they stoke one another's desire, but they walk away. Kiril keeps dodging the Dark Fae as he looking for Rhi & now Shana nightly & his fellow Dragon King's, back in Scotland, want him to just come home to Dreagan Scotland. Poor Shana is being micromanaged by her twisted brother, Farrell, & her so called family members keep her guarded 24/7.

    When Kiril is being stalked, he sees Shana & they go for a ride to outmaneuver the Dark Fae, but when they are at his home the truths comes out, clothes are ripped, buttons go flying & they get down & dirty & either will ever be the same again. As Shana falls deeper for Kiril, her family demands his capture NOW & the other worried Dragon Kings send a half Fae prince, Phelan, as his reinforcement. Soon the second-in-command of the Dark Faes wants Kiril & Shana for his own, Rhi is on her last thread of light, smoldering desires ignite, Shana's meddling family make dangerous waves, Kiril struggles with trust, a banished Dragon King is making unseen moves, the Light Queen flexes her powerful muscles, lies & mistrust are used & many Dragon Kings unfolded their wings to kick some Dark Faye a$$! Will Shana follow her heart or executed? Can Kiril embrace Shana, Dark & all? How can a Dark Fae & a Dragon King be together? Is it possible to change one's stripes? But most importantly, who was the Dragon King that Rhi loved?

    This is my 1st Dark King romance read & the #3 book in the series, but I totally got Ms. Grant's Dark world. The Dragon Kings are males of the old ways with (I wish all males were) honor, really missed their dragon halves & struggled with the female who betrayed them all. I think that the female didn't betrayed them, but someone twisted the facts to make it seem that way. Romances are about finding that 1 perfect mate, but I absolutely loved it when the author creates a great BROmance & Ms. Grant showed the Kings' good, bad & ugly warts! Kiril was a warrior at heart, loved to solve problems & was always trying to protect the other King's, but HELLO they are GIGANTIC Dragons! Shana was such a wildcard in this tale because she straddled both worlds & her choices defended her. Both the h/h had a deep inner strength, but still doubted themselves & their choices. Ms. Grant only needed to added 1 thing to the Dragon Kings & that was some KILTS flapping in the wind. Now my romance peeps, let's chat about the sparks, sizzling pleasures & unchecked desires, shall we! Ms. Grant didn't spare any shirts, buttons, pants or even panties, in her FLAME RESISTANT UNDIES scenes. My favorite kind of romances are historical & this tale had a historical flavor to it & I couldn't put it down, not even to pee! Ms. Grant submerged me into her world with yummy mystical dragons (PLEASE include some KILTS) with serious trust issues, revealed a otherworldly realm of the Dark Faes, showed the good, the bad & the in between, made the h/h think with their hearts & wrapped it all in a NAUGHTINESS bow! Ms. Grant gets my score of 4 fingers up & 8 toes, but would of got my top score if I get some KILT wearing Dragon Kings!

    NetGalley ARC given for my honest review.

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  • Posted Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2014

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    So much paranormal goodness in one book 4.5 stars I originally r

    So much paranormal goodness in one book
    4.5 stars
    I originally received and reviewed this series in 4 parts but will summarise my thoughts for the novel version.

    Burning Desire is the third in the Dark Kings series, and, as this is the first book I have read by Donna Grant, I wondered whether I had missed too much, but the way we were introduced to Kiril and Sharna gave me enough information to enjoy this novella. Having said that I am curious about the other Dark Kings and want to learn more about this whole world that Donna Grant has built. But back to Burning Desire, the story of Kiril and Shara....

    I enjoyed both of these characters. They were engaging and immediately likable. Kiril is one hot Dragon King, intense and charismatic, sexy and powerful, and he is instantly drawn to Shara as soon as he sets eyes on her. I loved Kirils pure raw maleness, I loved his heroism and depth of loyalty to this Dragon Kings. Shara is the daughter of one of the most powerful Dark Fae's, mortal enemies to the Dragon Kings, and she has been sent to seduce Kiril in the hopes of setting him up to be captured by the Dark Fae. Kiril is in Ireland to try to find and rescue Rhi, who has been captured by a Light Fae turned dark. Theirs is a dangerous game of cat and mouse, each with their own objectives, but neither of them are prepared for the intense and instantaneous desire and attraction they have for each other that goes way beyond their original motives.

    I loved the coupling of a Dark Fae and a Dragon King and I loved the story of how they navigated this difficult position they were in. They cannot deny the chemistry and magnetism between them, the sexual tension is high and when they finally come together the sex is hot, powerful and explosive.

    Shara begins to question all that she knows as she begins to take an active part in deciding her future. I admired her guts and spunk for embarking on this path and the courage she showed turning up on Balladyns doorstep and even after she realises the precarious position she is now in. The power play between Farrell and Balladyn was tense and dramatic and it was a joy to see Farrell gets some of what he deserves. Balladyn intrigues me and without knowing his full back-story, he draws me in and I feel the need to know more about this Fae.

    As we delve further and further into the dark twisted mind of Balladyn and his plans for Kiril and the Dragon Kings. the bond between Kiril and Shara grows stronger as they put everything on the line for Rhi and for each other. Kiril once again shows us how truly loyal, protective, astute and totally badass he is. When he teams up with Phellan and the other Dragon Kings, he is a force to be reckoned with. I loved the camaraderie of the Dragon Kings, which highlights beautifully the contrast between them and the Dark Fae, the good and evil, the right and wrong.

    Shara really comes into her own in this novel. The very foundation of what she has always believed as the truth is tested as she grows into her own woman in her own right. I loved the growth in her character and how that transpired into her relationship with Kiril. Kiril goes through his own transformation in realising that there is no other for him. He wants Shara with every fibre of his being and the way he goes about showing her that is so touching and heartwarming.

    Overall I really loved this book and my first dragon paranormal read. The whole book was filled with intrigue, mystery, action and romance and I look forward to reading Donna Grants back catalogue. I loved that we had an epilogue but I would have liked a bit more detail and dialogue between Kiril and Shara in regards to the ceremony.

    So many questions still remain and I cannot wait for the next book in this Dragon Kings series. I need to know who Rhi's mystery lover was, I need to know who the traitor Dragon King is, and I need to know what drives Con to find his revenge.

    I haven't read a lot of paranormal but i've been lucky enough to find some really good stories as my introduction to this genre and Donna Grant has just gone on my watch list. I will definitely be going back to acquaint myself more fully with the Dragon Kings.

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  • Posted Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    After Cynthia Eden, Donna Grant is my to go to author for some s

    After Cynthia Eden, Donna Grant is my to go to author for some sinful paranormal, sensual legends, fiery protectors and smoldering passion. Her writings are creative and charmingly addictive leaving us heady and intoxicated.

    I am fascinated with her narration because I can feel her heart and soul in every word she pens, creating some brilliant stories around Dark Kings, Druids, Faes and of realms unknown, intermingling old legends with contemporary lives, to take us on a magical journey into worlds unknown. 

    Burning Desire is book#4 in her Dark Kings Series as Kiril, a Dragon King travels to Cork, Ireland, the Land Of The Dark, to search for a missing friend Rhi, the Light Fae. Knowing that the Dark Fae wants to capture and break him into revealing secrets guarded by the Dragon Kings, his mission is to get to Rhi, despite the sensual bait sent his way.

    Shara belongs to one of the most powerful Dark families and her mission is to lure Kiril into the Dark lair, to prove her worth and get her family’s acceptance. But meeting Kiril brings out a desire that is unexplainable and emotions that put her on the fence of light and dark, right and wrong, loyalty and love. 

    With all cards open on deck, Kiril can’t control his fiery desire for Shara knowing very well the danger he is heading into trusting a Dark Fae, and Shara is ready to sacrifice her life to help Kiril be safe. Now it is left to the fates if Kiril and Shara can escape the doom of the Dark that threatens their lives to make a future in the sanctuary of the Dark Kings, the Protectors.

    Donna Grant’s stories are embodiment of intrigue, excitement and fascination, making us ache for more, burn for more and yearn for more!

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  • Posted Tue Sep 30 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    Powerful.....Icy and down right sinful.... What more would you w

    Powerful.....Icy and down right sinful.... What more would you want, oh wait how about a sexy scottish Dragon king? In Donna Grants third
    Installment of the Dragon Kings series we have Burning Desire, here we learn more about the enticing Dragon King Kiril, whom has decided to remain in Ireland to spy on the Dark Fae, his mission? To learn as much as he can without being caught by the evil beings, but what Kiril doesn't plan for is the alluring sensual Shara Blackwood to appear and calm the beast within. With the Dark closing in and Shara torn between her dragon king and her dark fae family, things heat up and emotions are sizzling, Donna Grant delivers one amazing story and still manages to keep some secrets for the next Installment in this captivating series.

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