Fever
A Dark Kings Novel
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4.4 • 21 Ratings
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Publisher Description
From New York Times bestseller Donna Grant comes the next Dark Kings novel, Fever!
His kiss was fire and passion. She shivered, wondering how he knew just how to touch her, to send her spiraling into an abyss of pleasure...
For centuries, the Dragon Kings have lived among mortals, forsaking their true selves. But for Kelton, hiding in the realm of shadows—and existing only in the world of dreams—is no longer an option. A human woman claims to know that he, like other dark warriors of his kind, is real. That the legends about these powerful, seductive men with hearts ablaze are true. And that, with just one embrace, Kelton could destroy her…or love her until the end of time.
Bernadette Davies is an anthropologist who knows better than to fall into the arms of a Dragon King. But how can she resist Kelton when he’s so willing to share his secrets and bare his soul? He hasn’t met a beautiful, trustworthy woman like Bernadette in…forever. But once they give into their mutual desire, their worlds will never be the same. Soon Bernadette must face her dilemma: Should she expose the truth about Kelton in the name of science? Or join him in his battle with the dark forces—in the name of love?
Praise for the Dark Kings series:
“Provocative [and] sizzling.”—RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
“A must-read.”—Night Owl Reviews
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In the 16th paranormal romance in Grant's complexly plotted Dark Kings series (after Ignite), the stalemate between the Dragon Kings and the Light Fae is finally broken by a long-awaited battle. In the lead-up, Dragon King Kelton Dreagan must stop human anthropologist Dr. Bernadette Davies from sharing her "evidence" that dragons are real. Bernadette blew up her career and her comfortable life when Usaeil, the Queen of the Light Fae, revealed the existence of dragons to her as an attempt to sabotage that species. But when Bernadette meets Kelton, she begins to think that maybe the Fae Queen was biased, and there's more to learn about dragons than she knew. As Bernadette falls for Kelton and explores Dreagan, Kelton's whisky distillery in the Scottish highlands that doubles as a boundary to the realm of dragons, the other Dragon Kings prepare for war with the Light Fae. Series enthusiasts will revel in revisiting fan-favorite Dragon Kings and their mates, and appreciate the climactic battle scene that has been building for 15 books. Grant's ability to quickly convey complicated backstory makes this jam-packed love story accessible even to new or periodic readers.
Customer Reviews
4.5stars-fantastic series
4.5stars--FEVER is the sixteenth full-length instalment in Donna Grant’s contemporary, adult DARK KINGS paranormal/fantasy series focusing on the Dragon Kings and the women they love. This is citrine Dragon King Kelton Dreagon, and anthropologist Bernadette Davies. FEVER should not be read as a stand alone as the current story lines continue to follow an ongoing series arc.
SOME BACKGROUND: The DARK KINGS is a spinoff from Donna Grant’s DARK WARRIOR series which in turn is a spin off from Donna’s DARK SWORD series- all set in the Highlands of Scotland. The Dark Fae and their King Taraeth, along with the Silver Dragon Mikkel have declared war on the Dragon Kings by exposing the dragon’s existence to humankind. The last wars between man and the world of the paranormal saw a great loss of life on all sides but someone or something is determined to push the Dragons back into another war: Queen Usaeil of the Light Fae has set her sights on claiming King Constantine as her mate, hoping to rule the world with their combined powers; King Taraeth and Silver Dragon Mikkel have been killed; and the Dark Fae are now under the control of the former Light Fae Balladyn. With the recent introduction of the Fae executioners known as the Reapers, the number of interconnected series continues to expand.
Told from several third person perspectives including Kelton and Bernadette FEVER is an ensemble story line with numerous subplots that advance the series towards its’ final chapter. Dragon King Kelton is sent to keep an eye on human female Bernadette Davies, who is threatening to reveal the existence of dragons to the world but something about Bernadette’s need to expose the almighty beast appears forced and out of her control. As Kelton struggles with his attraction to the human female, our hero will come face to face with his future when Bernadette arrives on Dreagon with news of her own. With King Constantine imprisoned by Queen Usaeil, the Light Fae Rhi, the Dark Fae led by Balladyn, and the Dragon Kings prepare to go to war, a war in which not everyone will survive. The Light Fae Xaneth is missing, and with war on the horizon, his life may be forfeit or lost for all eternity. What ensues is the building but reluctant relationship between Bernadette and Kelton, and a battle wherein lines are drawn, secrets are revealed, and death on the battlefield may be the ultimate sacrifice.
Like many of the previous instalments, FEVER chronicles the history of the Dragon Kings, Fae, Druids and Warriors; recounts the beginnings of Dreagon; and recaps the events that led to the original war between humans and dragonkind. Sides will be chosen when lies pit Dark against Light but not everything or everyone is what or whom they appear to be.
Donna Grant continues to the pull the reader towards the final chapter in her fantastic Dark Kings paranormal series. Some conflict resolution is achieved but many questions remain, hinting at what’s to come, what’s next, and who may be Rhi’s fated King, a fate destroyed by manipulation, jealousy and greed. The action packed premise is revealing and intriguing; the characters are numerous, colorful and energetic; the romance struggles in the face of magic, manipulation and the potential for future control.
Escape into fantasy of dragons!
Wow. What a thrill ride. First of all make sure u have nothing or no one to interrupt you and dive in. It took me one afternoon, because I just couldn’t put it down. Where one evil ends, another begins. We get some questions answered and more will appear. Fever is about Keltan and Bernadette and of course the continuing battle with Usaleil. This book was awesome and one we were waiting for. We get to see Reapers again as well - yay!! Anyway if you follow this series, it’s a MUST read and if this is your first one by Donna Grant then you are in for a treat! World of magic, dragons, faes, druids is awaiting you and u will be loving every minute of your reading time!
Another Winner
Oh Miss Donna, you are an evil genius! This story has more twists and turns than a ball of yarn! Just when you think you know what is going to happen next you throw in another angle. Bernadette is perfect with Keltan! Another strong woman to be able to stand up with and for the Dragon Kings! Can’t wait to see where this is going! You gave us hints of what is to come, just enough to tide us through until the next book