Temper the Flame

Beautiful Nightmares, Book 4

By: Amy Pennza, Anna Fury

Narrated by: Tor Thom, Kirt Graves

Don't tempt a dragon unless you're willing to pay the price.

Powerful, merciless creatures, they revel in their dominance over us mortals. I've heard whispers that Fuoco, leader of the Fire Syndicate's dragon clan, is the most brutal of them all. Arrogant and ruthless, he has no qualms about reducing lawbreakers to ashes.

I never wanted to break the law, but when my father grew ill, I risked everything by sneaking into Lord Fuoco's enchanted apple orchard. The last thing I expected was to come face to face with the dragon lord himself. I braced myself to be incinerated. But Fuoco's glittering gaze burned with possession.

It turns out dragons dream of their fated mates—and Fuoco thinks I'm his. And once a dragon decides to claim you, they won't be dissuaded. Anxious to return to my father, I do what any desperate man would do—I get on my knees and beg for the dragon's mercy.

But on my knees is exactly where Fuoco wants me. The dragon lord makes me a deal: if I live in his castle and warm his bed, he'll make sure my father survives. With my father's life hanging in the balance, I don't have much choice. Yet, as I get to know Fuoco, I realize there's more to him than his harsh exterior. Maybe there's a chance I can thaw his icy heart and save my father in the process. Or maybe I'm playing with fire…

©2023 Anna Fury & Amy Pennza (P)2024 Podium Audio

the most fascinating story I've read

I like the story as a whole the storyline is what gets you the people they describe the dragon especially

Beauty Meets His Beast

Beau and Fuoco have a fascinating story in this fourth installment in the Beautiful Nightmares series. Driven by a life that just keeps getting worse, Beau makes a difficult choice and has to face the consequences. Fuoco, although thought to be a tyrant, is really just a dragon who was taken advantage of. Together they face the people who want to bring the kingdom down and find love along the way. It's a well written, well balanced story, with plenty of heat and sweetness. Again, Graves and Thom bring the win with a stellar performance. Such an enjoyable read.

Beauty and the Beast goes full cinnamon roll

The bits with Beau/Belle’s ill father and the scheming Gastonia/Gaston may have tracked the usual Beauty and the Beast paths, but Fuoco himself was all cinnamon roll, or “flame zaddy” as the pixie dubbed him. The beastly behavior was reserved for the villains or for Fuoco using his beastly powers for good. That was fine by me; it was nice to have a sweeter romance. Even if it made this installment a milder listen.