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Flamebringer (Heartstone #3)Elle Katharine WhitePublished: Nov. 12, 2019 (Harper Voyager)Purchase at: Amazon Review Source: Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for and honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it will reference previous events in the series. If you haven’t yet started, check out VBC’s review of Heartstone. While away... 
Dragonshadow (Heartstone #2) Elle Katharine White Published: Nov. 20, 2018 (Harper Voyager) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it will reference the previous book. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1,... 
The Last Namsara (Iskari #1) Kristen Ciccarelli Published: Oct. 3, 2017 (Harper Teen) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: purchased Reviewed by: Beth Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Asha is the daughter of a king—but few would dare call her “Princess.” She is fierce—she is the dragonslayer. Her own father set her on that path to save her, and the kingdom, from the ravages of the dragons and... 
Before She Ignites (Fallen Isles Trilogy #1) Jodi Meadows Published: September 12, 2017 (Katherine Tegen) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars Seventeen years ago, the Mira Treaty was enacted to bring about peace between the seven isles and unite them from the corrupted mainland.... 
We know you love the Dark Kings series. Who doesn’t love alpha dragons? Donna Grant offers pure paranormal romance goodness, and her latest novella in the Dark Kings series was released yesterday. If you haven’t already grabbed a copy, we’re here to give you a peek inside. We have an exclusive excerpt from Dragon Burn just for VBC readers. Additionally, if you keep on scrollin’, you’ll find links to other... 
Heartstone Elle Katharine White Published: January 17, 2017 (Harper Voyager) Purchase at: Amazon or Book Depository Review Source: Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for and honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Heartstone is a fantastical retelling of the classic Pride & Prejudice. Elle Katharine White’s version takes place in the land of Arle, most specifically, in Hart’s... 
Flight from Mayhem (Fly by Night #2) Yasmine Galanorn Published: Aug. 2, 2016 (Berkeley) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Beth Rating (out of 5): 2.5 stars Creatures—dragons, vampires, werewolves, and more—exist among us, and it’s well-known to most humans…though not always liked. Shimmer is one of those... 
You love Donna Grant. The VBC team loves Donna Grant. So, of course, we couldn’t say no to snagging an exclusive excerpt from her latest Dark Kings novella, Dragon Fever. The new book—part of the 1,001 Dark Nights novella series—just released (get your copy now!) and it’s definitely our kind of paranormal romance. EXCERPT FROM DRAGON FEVER Asher exited the car amid a flash of clicks from cameras as well... 
Soldier (Talon #3) Julie Kagawa Published: April 26, 2016 (Harlequin Teen) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: purchased Reviewed by: Jannelle Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Note: While review will be spoiler free, it does make reference to previous books. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1, Talon. Soldier starts off right where Rogue finished: Garret has... 
Veiled Magic Deborah Blake Published: Nov. 17, 2015 (Berkley) Purchase: Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Jannelle Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars Donata Santori is a police officer/witch working with the recently deceased (ghosts) to help solve cases for the local police department. Usually, this doesn’t involve much interesting work and Donata... 
