A life living on a farm, making jewelry and protecting her mentally challenged brother is what keep her busy. He's immortal and has powerful magic and is fighting to protect his fellow dragons from their enemies. A chance meeting on a mountain brings them together to help another dragon to find his sword. Can they fall in love, find a sword and maybe not make a prophecy come true?

Sabina likes her secluded life with her mentally challenged brother. She's very protective of Camlo because of the way people have treated him. He has a special gift with animals. Sabina supports them by making jewelry and selling it over the internet. She has even set up a safety net in case something would happen to her. When one night she wakes up and goes looking for Camlo she finds him watching the night sky and giving her a cryptic message of their coming. Roman's gift being a dragon is to shape metal. He is to go with his friend V to look for the other dragon's sword that was stolen hundreds of years ago. They've tracked the sword to Romania and the mountains around Sabina lives. They come and start searching, and a few days in run into Camlo out in the forest and witness Camlo's interaction with a bear. As they converse with Camlo, Sabina arrives to protect her brother. When Camlo and V touch and it knocks V out they head back to Sabina farm until he recovers. As they wait, Roman and Sabina get to know each other a little. She tells him all about her self and he's closed mouthed about his life. Roman finally reveals he's a dragon and immortal. Sabina knows she shouldn't believe him but her Romani blood tells her other wise. V recovers and the four of them head out to Iceland where Sabina's ancestors have hidden his sword. Sabina can't go because of her fear of heights but thanks to Roman's magic she sleeps through the trip. They find a cave to stay in until a storm blows over. When Sabina and Camlo have to go to the bathroom another part of the cave is found with information that has and supposedly will come true. They realize that druids and fae have been working together against the Dragon Kings. They try not to make the prophecy come true. Sabina offers herself to help V get more memories and travels back in time. Roman and Sabina go to look for V's sword. They start a physical relationship. As they continue on their journey things get difficult because of the magic their enemy has put in place. Sabina and Roman are separated and must proceed alone. They end up in a unique cavern and must fight strong magic to accomplish their goal and get help. Sabina takes a fall and Roman saves her but at a cost to himself. V & another Dragon King must fight him to protect Sabina, who's got to retrieve the sword. She succeeds only to stab Roman with the sword protecting herself. They must get Roman to remember so he can defeat the enemy's magic. They must leave in a hurry when the mountain starts to erupt. They head back to Dragean where all the Dragon Kings live. Arrangements are made for a mating ceremony and celebration. Sabina and Camlo come to live with the Dragon Kings. Sabina is successful living there. Roman has a surprise for her. The light fae queen is frustrated with a book that was found and in love with the King of Dragon Kings. He's in love with a banished light fae who's the obsession of the dark fae king. Dragon Kings have just found out about more immortal beings. Two distant druids from this realm are pleased with how things are progressing.

Dragonfire is a heart pounding read. Personally I was a little confused by how some of the other characters were involved with the Dragon Kings, but that is probably because I've only read on other of the books in Donna Grant's series and the books I've read haven't been the beginnings of the series but the current books in both series. I enjoying this and the other book. They can stand alone as well. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. Can't wait to see if the Dragon Kings and their allies can defeat their common enemy.

A beautiful and mysterious gypsy possesses the power to see into Roman’s very soul in this magnificently powerful and mesmerizing new Dragon King novel. Roman and Sabina are two very bold and convincing characters that burn with magnetic chemistry and reaches deep into the readers very imagination and brings forth gripping emotions and wonderful shivers. Their romance is one that spans the realms as they embark on a dangerous journey in order to find the Vlad’s long lost sword that could save the dragons forever.

Exhilarating suspense and delicious shivers throughout this fast paced plot full of flying dragon and treacherous traps are sprung along with strength, courage and daring keep readers turning the pages and grasping for every last detail. Twist and turns keeps readers guessing as the Dragons discover that is way more to their enemy than they ever could have guessed and that events were set in motion eons before. There is no way for readers to resist falling in love with the sexy, powerful Dragon Kings and their mates because the author makes them so lifelike and the series itself is a gripping, pulse pounding world that readers never want to leave because it stirs the soul and sets the imagination on fire.

I love Donna Grant’s Dark Kings world. With each book, I’m wanting to see and know more and more. Fourteen books in and there are still questions we have and want answered. Dragonfire answered some but will leaving you wanting more answers.

I always enjoy revisiting previous characters in a series and this installment was no different. I did enjoy Roman and Sabina’s romance. I am very much looking forward to reading more Dark Kings.

This world is a contuining one as the series continue. For me I felt this worked better if i read it as a standalone and didn't try to decipher the other characters mysteries, because really they have been oing on for a bit and we are no closer to the answers. Hence why i just read this for the romance slow burner it was between Sabina and Roman. Roman is out helping his fellow dragon kin V, try to find his mysterious sword which was taken centries ago, when they meet Sabina and her brother, her brother first who seem to have a mysterious connection and a way to clear V's mind to get answers. Sabina is protective of her brother, and she remembers the story of the dragon/vampire told by her grandmother so many years ago. Will she give in to the urge to hep these men or protect herself?

A good read if a bit slow in places, and yes if you have been following the series just more padding without answers.

The Dark Kings series is one I've been following for awhile now and I love those dragons. I was seriously curious as to what we were going to focus on as a story arc now that Ulrick's story had been told. We still have the Fae, led by Balladyn causing chaos. However, Balladyn seems to be more focused on Rhi. We also have the Light Queen, Usaeil. She's definitely a problem for the Kings now. But the big storyline is the wooden dragon found by Dmitri and the spell it is wrapped in that is steeped in both Druid and Fae magic.

Vlad has been looking for his sword every time he wakes. It is his main focus. Roman decides he is going to make the trip to Vlad's homeland and help V look for it. There they meet Sabina and her brother who both happen to be descendants of gypsies from the area. There was very little preamble with the Kings pretending to be human. They were pretty much outed right away, and Sabina and her brother already knew about Dragon Kings so that part was easy.

Ironically, as the story unfolds, the path of the sword takes them to Iceland, Roman's homeland. However, their path has been pre-destined. There are major forces at work. V finds that he is getting better along the way, thanks to Camlo, but that doesn't mean the magic is gone. It just changes targets.

I really enjoyed the characters in Dragonfire. Sabina was a great heroine. She was human with great determination and an instant attraction to Roman. This kind of surprised me because knowing this book was about V's sword, I thought the love story would be V's. I think that the romance between Roman and Sabina was sweet. Don't get me wrong, the sex scene was hot. But the romance itself was good.

The path to the sword kind of reminded me of an Indiana Jones adventure. The trek through the tunnels for Roman and Sabina, with it's trials and tricks had me on my toes. Sabina comes to a point where she has to face her greatest fear for her love. I have a same fear and I could completely understand how much it took for her to do what she did. Also, the completion of one of the prophesies was surprising for me because I didn't anticipate it going the way it did.

There was one issue I had that maybe other readers of this series can help me with. I've never seen the other Dragon Kings use magic the way that Roman and V did. Creating balls of light, magically dressing themselves, etc. In previous books, someone has always been handy with a pair of jeans for shifting, but V and Roman were both able to dress themselves. For some reason, that drove me nuts. They did it a couple of times, but then another situation had one King providing jeans for another. It was kind of confusing for me. I knew each King had a power or certain magic, but what the Kings were doing in Dragonfire was beyond just their specific power. So, the consistency with the previous books had me somewhat confused.

In Dragonfire, we learn bit by bit how powerful this force of the Fae & Druid (Others) power is. We even get treated to a bit of an introduction to the Others so we can start to put names to the enemy. Also, the hope that finding V's sword brings to the Kings appears to have a problem. AND the next pairing gets introduced I think. It left openings for the next book with the only completion being the HEA. I was definitely left wanting more. No cliffhangers, just a desire to continue on with each the storylines.

Despite having some consistency issues, I really enjoyed the adventure our characters had. I'm left fearful for the kings and anxious about the progression of all the possible story lines. I'm also still DYING to know... WHO IS RHI'S KING??

This was my first book in this series and, indeed, the first book by this author. I now discover that I have come in at book 14 which is probably not the best place to start I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I have always liked books about dragons since I started reading them as a young teen and this one does not disappoint. It follows the 'usual' quest type story but it is a little different than most I have read being placed in current day albeit with other worlds and much returning to the past. However, I was a little disappointed that it raised more questions than it answered and clearly is but an episode in a serial. I should like to read the earlier books and will probably do so I would recommend starting earlier than this one.

Legends and events foretold collide when Roman happens across the beautiful gypsy, Sabina, and her brother. Powers are maneuvering everyone like pieces on a chessboard and it'll take some creative thinking and pure determination to get through the trials set before them. Along the way they'll find the fire of passion in one another, soothing a deep ache and yearning that neither were anticipating. Events are leading them all to a confrontation like no other and it'll take all of their gifts to sort out their path and embrace the courage to travel it.

Roman is soulful, a thinker, and very controlled. He also feels very deeply. His life has tossed him from abandonment to loss and back again and the Others aren't through with him. I liked his quiet manner, his dislike for lying and misleading, and his caring concern for Sabina and her brother. There's an immediate feeling I get when I "met" him that he needed to be wrapped up in a big hug and never let go. Roman is a strong and supportive partner to anyone he's working with and the beginning of him and Sabina is no exception.

Sabina may have neglected her gift because of the way she grew up but she never lost her respect for or belief in her heritage and gifts. I enjoyed how smart, determined, and strong she was. Her forthright honesty was probably my favorite thing about her. She never felt the need to deceive for any purpose and it often led to humorous or passionate moments that lightened the overall mood of those scenes. She is really an ideal partner for any of the Dragon Kings but it's the way she sees into Roman and knows on a basic level that she was meant for him. While it takes a bit for her to recognize that, she never shies away from that knowledge once she's aware of it.

Puzzle pieces are being shifted into place and more are being revealed and each is more pivotal than the last. The story is getting more and more exciting, heading for a big confrontation and I find myself breathing faster, reading faster, and speculating more and more about what will happen next, whose mate will be the catalyst for the "final" maneuver that brings about a possible war... There's so much to enjoy about this series and this book in particular embodies everything that's awesome about it.

Dragonfire is the fourteenth book in the Dark Kings series. These books are best read in order and not as stand-alone books as the series arcs and characters from previous books make appearances. I'm not going to lie. I haven't read all of the books in the series so I do feel I am missing some things when I read this one. I am a huge fan of dragon shifters so this is one of those series that I want to go back to the beginning and read those I missed, in order, because this series is just so good. Honestly, I was hooked from the first chapter but did find myself faltering a little in this one.

Sabina grows up traveling with her family from town to town, the life of the Romani tribe, ever a nomad. But their purpose is much more than that. An ancestor possessing the power of sight had a vision of the Dragon King slaughtering their village and the only way to stop it was to steal his sword and keep it hidden. Sabina also possesses the power of sight while her brother possesses the ability to communicate from animals. I seriously loved these characters so much that anytime chapters would switch to other characters, I wanted it to go back to them.

The story follows Roman and V trying to find V's sword, when they come across Sabina and her brother, who may hold the answers to their quest. The romance between Roman and Sabina seems sort of tame compared to other previous books as the story is more about them finding the sword and the romance is sort of in the background. We get a lot of snippets of other characters like Rhi whose story is sort of up in the air. I did want more focus on Sabina and Roman though because the romance did feel light but I'm still enjoying the series and can't wait to read more.

Loved this story! The author keeps the reader engaged and wanting more! Her latest book is just as great as all her others! She’s excellent at her craft and I’ve enjoyed all the books I’ve had the pleasure to read! I can’t wait to see what she has in store for the readers next! Her stories flow and have depth and tell a complete story throughout.

I literally read this book in one day!!

I was waiting for it loooong time and I really love it.

The way Donna describe the characters is the best. They are unique, and you never are going to forget them. I am in love with this book.

The book involves you since the first page until the last page, it is a book that you can read really fast, when I realize I was in the last page already.

I hope everyone can read this book. And by the way, where I can find one Roman? I need it in my life, he is actually now one of my boyfriends.

DRAGONFIRE is the fourteenth full-length instalment in Donna Grant’s contemporary, adult DARK KINGS paranormal/fantasy romance series focusing on the Dragon Kings and the women they love. This is Light Blue Dragon King Roman, and jewellery maker /Romani gypsy Sabina Gabor. DRAGONFIRE 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, and the Dark Fae want the Dragon’s hidden weapon in order to rule Scotland and the rest of the world. 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 Sabina and Roman, DRAGONFIRE follows Light Blue Dragon King Roman, and Dragon King Vlad aka V, as they go in search of Vlad’s missing sword, stolen thousands of year earlier while V slept in the Carpathian Mountains. Drawn to Romania in search of Vlad’s past, Roman will come face to face with his future-Romani gypsy and jewellery designer Sabina Gabor. What ensues is the slow building relationship between Roman and Sabina, and the fall-out as their search for the sword reveals past events linking Sabina’s family and Vlad, and the powerful magic meant to destroy them all.

DRAGONFIRE is a detailed and revealing story of magic, betrayal, vengeance and hope. With each instalment Donna Grant reveals a little more backstory and slowly exposes the conspiracy surrounding the fate of the Dragons, and the potential for war with the Fae, the Druids, and mankind. The gradual but deliberately slow, evolving series continues to expand, introducing new players and potential dangers as it meanders numerous paths taking the reader along for the ride. Light Fae Rhi continues to lament the rejection of the Dragon King she will always love; and Balladyn, now King of the Dark Fae, is determined to make Rhi his queen.

The Dark King series matures and expands with each subsequent addition. For followers of the series Ulrik and Con have made amends forcing the series to venture into another direction as the Dragon Kings face an old enemy that is determined to control them all. The romance takes a back seat to the increasing prospect of another Fae/Dragon war-a war of which the world may not survive.



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this was really interesting.. differnt in some ways and sexy and sweet.. lol the writing is amazing as always because this author is amazing.. i loved the paranormal aspects and i loved the dragons.. mmm yummy lol

A lot happens in this book. There is very little romance in this book. Yes Roman and Sabine end up together and there is a little romance but mostly this book is about the bigger story. We find out so much in this book and also have way more questions. We find out who their enemies are sort of. I think Camlo is one of my favorite new characters in this series. I do hope we see more of him in the following books. I look forward to reading more because I am no more curious on whats going to happen and why.



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I absolutely love Donna Grant. She is extremely creative and her vivid descriptions and detail bring everything she writes to life. Her Dark Kings series has been my favorite series for quite some time and I always anticipate the next book. That being said, and although I love Donna Grant, I had a hard time getting into this book. I enjoyed the back story of Roman and V but I had a difficult time relating to the Romani woman, Sabina, that Roman falls for and to Sabina's brother Camlo. Perhaps it is because I am not familiar with Romani culture or that I am confused by how Camlo is child like one moment and then wise seeming the next but I found myself often putting the book down and coming back to it later. If you are a Donna Grant or Dark Kings fan you will definitely want to read it as part of the series but you may not find this book as engrossing as others in the Dark King series.

I was a little leery coming into the series starting with book 14. However unlike other series I have read, you know there’s a backstory, but I didn’t feel lost. It just made me that much more eager to read the other 13. I love the character development, the plot was enticing And kept me wanting more. I highly recommend this one click, you won’t regret it.

I received a free copy of this book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.

This story of dragons and dragon kings is filled with surprises. The characters are well defined and believable. Which is quite a feat since I don’t really believe in dragons, especially shape shifting ones.

We first find out about the dragons when Camlo, a challenged young man, sees two of them flying in the night skies above his home. He tells his sister, Sabina, but she doesn’t see them. Sabina and her brother live alone in an isolated farm where Camlo takes care of animals and Sabina designs and creates jewelry as her livelihood. She and her brother live a quiet life on the farm, just the way she likes it.

But that is about to change in ways she never saw. Which is a little strange since Sabina is a Romani Gypsy with the Sight. She simply refuses to see it. When Roman and V enter her life Sabina will willingly make dramatic changes. She realizes she has the power to help them, for Roman and V have their own mission to accomplish. Because they are dragons, and their mission can change the world they live in as well as Sabina’s and Camlo’s.

In Ms. Grant's version the Romany gypsies became wanderers to escape the justice of the dragon kings or at least that's the tale that Sabina had from her grandmother. In this exciting chapter in dragon king history, Sabina gets to go to the land of fire and ice and fulfill the prophecy that her Romany grandmother had once shared with her.
Sabina and her brother live a fairly isolated life in the Carpathian mountains. She's a jewelry designer leveraging the internet to create a client base for her customized offerings. Her brother is simple devoted to the animals he rescues. Sabina has no time for magic and the tales that her grandmother once told her until two dragons fly over her property and show up as humans at her door.
Suddenly her quiet brother is full of information and choses to accompany the two men to fulfill the quest for the sword. It will take Val, Roman, Serena, her brother and a couple of other dragon kings along with their allies to find and retrieve the sword. As the group journeys to where it began, Val's homeland, the land of fire and ice we get to experience what happened that fateful night when the sword disappeared and despite the multiple times over the centuries Val has searched for it he's been unable to find it.
Once again a dragon king calls his magic and fails. What is stronger than a dragon's magic? We learn more about a sinister plot that was hatched centuries ago with druids, fae and humans wielding an unholy magic that seems to be emerging in the form of the wooden dragon and other artifacts designed to sow destruction and bring down the human, dragon alliance.
For a while I felt that this series was a bit flat but excitement seems to be building up again.

I made the mistake of picking up book 14 without reading the rest of the series. There were so many characters in this story that I was meeting for the first time and I could tell there was a lot to their stories that I wasn't up on. That being said, I still enjoyed Dragonfire. Grant is a good writer with a vivid imagination. I found Sabina and Roman to be interesting, well-developed characters. There was much going on and I'd have liked a little more time with just the two of them to watch their attraction turning to love. Camlo was especially interesting with his connection to the animals.

Dragonfire has lots of tense suspense and an epic struggle to overcome the magic of the "Others".The love Roman has for Sabina gives him the strength to fight out of the prison he's trapped in at one point. What woman wouldn't swoon to have a man fight that hard to save her? Sabina is strong and capable but can't do it all by herself and having the support of the hot dragon king is welcome.

This story is much bigger than the one book. Readers of the series will no doubt love the book and get a lot more out of the rich slate of supporting characters and the entire situation. Those who haven't read the series will still find plenty to enjoy.

I always love a good dragon story and psychic powers! A good balance between romance and character development and action. While always best to read the books in order, it can be read as a stand-alone. I will certainly continue reading this series.

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Amazing Series! This is Sabina and Roman’s story, there is a large cast of characters and you would enjoy the series more if you read it all. V is out to find his sword and Roman is with him, they find Camlo, who is Sabina’s brother and know they will need his help. Amazing journey and great catching up with the others in the series. I was hooked from beginning to end. I loved it!