A lionhearted hero + scheming shifter factions = unforgettable PNR!“Rebel with a cause” Gemma Archer flees Boston one step ahead of a creepy stalker. Now she’s in London, trying to build a new normal — and absolutely, positively not getting involved with any men. That is, until an irresistible stranger prowls into her life. Liam is a sweet, sexy modern-day knight who sparks her sizzling desires. … her sizzling desires. The problem? He’s as loony as some of her relatives. Dragons? Lion shifters? Werewolves? The poor man really seems to believe the tales he spins.
Liam Bennett is fresh out of the military and doing his best to adjust to civilian life. But fitting in was never his forte as a shifter of mixed blood. He’s part lion — a member of London’s most noble family — and part rogue, with “undesirable” dragon blood. When the Guardians of London hire him to help maintain law and order, Liam jumps at the chance to prove himself. Soon, he discovers nothing is as it seems — not among his allies, enemies, or even his own family. The only thing he can be sure of is the danger Gemma is in.
A deadly foe has stalked Gemma for thousands of miles, and Liam has no choice but to spirit away his destined mate to his ancestral dragon home — the remote castle in Wales he’s been avoiding for years. But hiding out is not enough. Can Liam and Gemma survive cunning enemies and the deceptions of the past?
Anna Lowe’s FIRE MAIDENS: Billionaires & Bodyguards series
Danger lurks over Europe, where a ruthless dragon clan plots to seize power in the grandest, most glamorous cities. The guardians of old have summoned a new generation of shifter heroes to protect the castles, cathedrals, and cobblestoned streets of their ancestral homes — and to seek out the last of the Fire Maidens, women coveted by the dark lords for their royal blood. Those women are absolutely off-limits to the young warriors tasked with protecting them. But destiny, of course, has other ideas…
A series of sizzling paranormal romances with adult content. Each story is a page-turner packed with action, emotion, and romance! No cliff hangers. If you like smoldering hot shapeshifters, military heroes, and royal intrigue, you’ll love these books. Join these strong heroines and their alpha heroes in atmospheric locales filled with danger & suspense!more
Fun series! Loving that each book is at a different famous city; cool for the characters to interact with some of the famous sites. Sweet connection between Gemma and Liam. Heartfelt and steamy! As always, love the shifter aspect. Lions and dragons in this one! The characters are still dealing with the old timers being stuck in their way; man they need to change with the times. Liam is trying to protect Gemma, but that can be difficult with multiple enemies on the loose. I liked the backstory with Liam and seeing the growth within him. Entertaining read! Looking forward to reading the next book that takes place in Rome!
Liam and Gemma
I really like the fact that Liam got his own story. He has come across as a really different person
Gemma is a feisty female will to fight for her causes and does not believe in the stories her dad has been telling her all her life.
Both these people will have to confront the things from their past in order to move forward. The trip will be interesting so look forward to reading their story.T
My review was is done without obligation to the author or publisher.
What an awesome read. Action packed excitement, emotional situations, drama, intrigue and so much more. She is from Boston but moves to London to get away from a stalker. Things go bad when her stalker shows up. She is saved by a man. But thinks he is loony when he starts telling her about shifters. He is part lion and part dragon and considered nothing by his family because he is not pure bred lion. They fall in love with each other while they are trying to avoid all the bad guys. No spoilers. It is one you won’t be able to put down. It is such an enjoyable well written read. I received a review copy and voluntarily review it.
Gemma Archer is from Boston, but she moved to London when a stalker became too persistent, and downright creepy. Liam Bennett is the product of a forbidden love, his father was a dragon shifter, his mother a lion shifter. Liam is ordered by the Guardians of London to protect Gemma from a family of shifters hoping to take over and rule London. Gemma has to admit that Liam is sexy, but he insists on protecting her against the dragon shifters. He also claims to be a lion shifter, it’s just her luck that the handsome man, her knight, is nuts. Fortunately for Liam, and unfortunately for Gemma, she will soon find out that he doesn’t have a mental illness, everything he has been telling her about shifters is true. Her creepy stalker is now in London, and is a dragon shifter. After an attempt to take Gemma against her will, she and Liam will make a run for it and end up at his family home in Wales, where Liam is sure he can protect her more effectively from the Guardian’s plans and the evil dragon family that wants her.
Gemma will learn more about shifters, the Guardian’s of London, and her own power while at the beautiful castle in Wales, she will also fall in love with Liam. Liam finds out that he will fall more deeply in love with Gemma every day while he learns more about her, and her strengths. Fantastic, action packed, and exciting romance. Wow, I loved this book, and I am loving this series!
I am voluntarily leaving an honest and non-incentivized review of this ARC.
Gosh! Anna Lowe has a hit with her new Fire Maidens series! Fire Maidens: London is Liam and Gemma’s story and it’s an action-filled romance from the start!
Gemma is being stalked by a guy claiming she is his and he will have her! Gemma flees to London, where her father lives. She wastes no time acclimating to London and even gets involved in social rallies. One day going to a rally she is pursued by a guy that eerily looks like her stalker! He couldn’t have followed her here could he? While trying to figure out what to do, Liam boards her train and intervenes.
Liam is the lion shifter we met in book one, Fire Maidens: Paris, who has returned home from his Paris assignment. Working for the Guardians is a political back-n-forth for him. He is the son of a high ranking Lion and a lowly dragon from Wales. That makes him looked down upon. On the way to get his next assignment, he happens upon Gemma and a dragon shifter set on getting to her. He recognizes the shifter from a questionable clan who is making waves all around Europe. He helps Gemma evade him, but now he is totally in awe of her! He has to go, because the Guardians do not like to be kept waiting, but Gemma’s draw is strong! He knows he must see her again!
I loved the whole story! Such a strong background to both characters. They connected so fully, I felt their yearning for one another! Such a fun journey with all kinds of twists and turns! So much history and great descriptions! I felt like I was in the book watching everything unfold! I especially love how the trusted best friend is next to get his book in Fire Maidens: Rome!
Such a mix of paranormal romance with action and drama, you certainly get it all in Fire Maidens: London!
I read a gifted copy of this book by the author. The review and rating are my opinion.
Gemma meets her mate while running from a creep who was stalking her. She came to London because she always wanted to see it and now she has a job and her father lives in here also, she has spent time with him but he is always talking about be aware of dragons. She thinks of Liam as her Lancelot who has come to her rescue when she sees someone who looks like the man Petro who was following her back home right hereon the subway. But when she thought that he was going to do something for some reason she thought she heard him talking to her in her mind but she knows that cannot be correct. Since she has been here there are a lot of strange things happening. Liam is one of the protectors of London, he and the other shifter’s are trying to make sure that the peace is enforced they have figured out that if they are at peace then humans are at peace too. They need a Fire Maiden to help reinforce the spell that was set forth many, many years ago.
Love the story line and the characters are very intriguing. I Purchased a Copy, I am providing an honest review.
This was kind of funny in the beginning. Liam is upfront about being a shifter and telling Jemma she is a fire maiden. She thinks he needs mental help, but can’t help feeling a pull towards this enigmatic man. When Jemma finally believes, watch out, she is a force to be reckoned with. Full of surprises this story will keep you enthralled. I received a complimentary audio and this review is voluntary.
Lions, Wolves, Dragons, Fire Maidens, Ravens and Wales!
No! Not the animal type, but the gorgeous country!
It’s no secret that I love Anna Lowe’s books. This one is my ultimate favourite….why? Cos part of the story takes place so near my home, my house that I swear I can hear the fight take place. That’s right, this Welsh Dragon lives in the Brecon Beacons and I’m so happy to share my love of this beautiful place with you. Of course I knew most Welsh dragons are lovely people, yes we have some idiots, but mainly us Welsh Dragons are lovely, warmhearted people. Can I say that Anna got the weather and scenery perfectly…..it’s nearly always raining (it’s a lush green country after all) but the warmth of the people makes up for it.
Loved seeing the sights I know in London too, and yes there’s bloody lions everywhere, there’s also dragons too, if you know where to look.
Love the characters, the storyline and the setting X but I MIGHT be slightly biased X
THR BEST SETTING FOR A BOOK EVER!!!
This is an enjoyable & delightful fire maiden romance & the second book in the series “Billionaires & Bodyguards” & each book can be read as a standalone. The continuation from the first book “Fire Maidens: Paris” into this book is smooth & flawless. The story-line & plot is well-written & intriguing with some suspenseful events. The characters are interesting, well-developed & have strong-willed personalities.
There is: a feisty young woman (Gemma) with a stalker problem, a mixed blood shifter who is ½ dragon & ½ lion (Sir Lancelot aka Liam), various kinds of shifters, vampires, dragon shifters, Guardians, councils, stalkers, twists & turns, intrigue, suspense, drama, family issues, mystery, villains, fated mates, adventure, action, danger, threats, violence, attractions, deceit, betrayal, manipulations, devious plans, confrontations, love, happiness, laughter, some steam & a wonderful happy epilogue. I enjoyed reading this book and would definitely recommend it.
This is the second book in the series but you can jump in too. I do recommend you read the first book featuring Paris as it is an equally well written story.
Gemma and Liam make for an interesting couple. She doesn’t believe the stories of the supernaturals she has heard for years from her father but can’t ignore the information for too long. Liam is there to protect her and will do anything to keep her safe even if it includes revisiting some very personal pain.
Gemma is not afraid of a challenge and takes on all those that want to control her. I admired her spirit. Liam has had a tough life and never sure where he belongs until he meets her. They really do have great chemistry from the start.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
What a beautiful romantic story. I was left feeling all warm and fuzzy. Mind you there was lots of drama, plotting and sneaking about as well.
I enjoyed the London sights and the paranormals that blended into the very structure.
Another satisfying book by an author that has become one of my favorites. RECOMMENDED and please read in order for best enjoyment. This book was a gift that l thoroughly enjoyed.
London is in trouble, and the lions are “lording” over everyone, or at least attempting to! Liam”s story is a bit different than Tristan’s, but no less exciting and still full of twists. I love the chemistry between Liam and Gemma, they are the perfect couple, even if she does think he needs therapy!
I was gifted a copy and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
While this is book 2 you can jump to this story both are complete with happy endings. They just let you fall in love with the guy who will star in the next story
Gemma Archer is from Boston in the USA but she had to Escape a crazy stalker and ran to London where her dad lives. She has the things she needs to do and people to help so the last thing she tought to add to her life would be a crazy guy who thinks there are Dragons, lion shifters, and werewolves like her loving but crazy dad does. What’s a girl to do?
Liam Bennett is just out of the military and and working for the Guardians . He just transferred to London after helping his friend and his mate in France ( read book 1) it’s so good!
His job here is to protect London, maintain law and order. The other lions look down on him not because of his 1/2 lion side no that from a noble family. It’s his other half his father was a Dragon and they didn’t like him called him a rogue Dragon.
Then that creepy stalker? There are all new ones to worry about lol poor poor girl
Lots of action, drama, mystery, betrayal, spice, and so much more. I couldn’t put it down. Don’t miss this adventure
Voluntarily reviewed a copy and I honestly loved it.
The main attraction to this second book in the series is so amazing. Gemma is a spitfire who stands up for what she believes in. Whether is no to racism, animal cruelty , global warming. She have very strong beliefs and no one is better than the other even if you’re a mighty dragon or a all mighty lioness. Liam’s is a lion shifter who’s father was a dragron. The saying “she get from her momma” comes to mind because she was a lioness and so he. All his life he was told his father was selfish didn’t care about no one but himself and dragged his mother off. Only to get them himself killed and his mate to die from sorrow. So of course he assumed dragron’s weren’t good except thatvwasnt true because of his good friend Tristan. He was a loyal trustworthy person and friend. When told by the Guardians of London he had to convince the lovely Gemma whom he had just met my coincidentally before the meeting. Or was it destined? To seduce her so they could control her and have their very own Fire Maiden. Well he was not keen to that so he took things into his own hands. Liam’s told Gemma about shifters and at first she did not believe him. But after the one came after her she agreed for his help. She trusted him. He whisk her off to his family home in Richomond only to betrayed by his aunt. So he takes her to the last place he can think of. His ancestral home. His Castle in Wales. Gareth the caretaker explains to Liam the lies his lion relatives spoke about his father and what really happen. Then he realized all the dreams he had and memories he remembered were true. He need to protect his mate after all she is the Fair Maiden. Once they defeat one foe on to the next and boy is his mate fire. She enthralled him like she spelled him with magic. She told them Guardins what and what she wasn’t gonna do and they better take head to her warning if they wanted her to be their Fair Maiden of London and go somewhere else. She was a boss. Take that great aunt Electra! Can’t wait for the next book. Right? Anna Lowe in her own right is like Gemma. She puts a spell on you to keeping turning each page because you burn with the desire to know what’s going to happen next. I’m telling you you’re going to love this book. I know I’m digging this series so far.
This is an exciting story starring lion and dragon shifters…and a Fire Maiden, of course. There’s a lot going on: family problems, political gamesmanship, and shifter rivalries. Our Fire Maiden Gemma has to cope with a lot of surprises, and Liam has to step up to become a leader. But Liam and Gemma’s love story shines throughout. You just know these two sweethearts are going to make it! And Wales sounds amazing! I think I’m going to plan a trip….. Grab yourself a copy but don’t start until you can afford the time to finish. Bet you can’t put it down!
I received a complimentary copy of this book for voluntary review consideration.
This second installment in The Fire Maidens Series was just as good as the first book–with a little more humour and romance. Ms Lowe continues to intrigue and enthrall her readers and is simply incapable of disappointing us.
The book begins with the strongly opinionated, yet incredibly compassionate Gemma who is on the run from a deranged stalker who claims she is ‘his’. As she backs away from the man, she bumps into Liam–her very own Lancelot. She immediately feels safe with this ray of sunshine and they form a connection instantaneously.
Liam is a ball of fun loving sunshine despite the sorrow he hides within. He joins the Foreign Legion to prove to himself that he is more than just the ‘half blood’ his family mocks him to be. By chance encounter, he happens upon the Fire Maiden destined to make him feel whole.
This story not only melts the heart with its pure take on true love, but has readers on the edge of their seats with nail biting suspense. A few plot twists and surprises here and there, and this story will stay with you for weeks to come. Its a lighthearted, yet thrilling read that will draw you in from the first page. Ms Lowe has outdone herself once again!
Recommended to all PNR lovers!
I was gifted a free copy and have voluntarily chosen to leave an honest review.
What a great read! London is one of my favorite places on the planet. Reading about the canal boat and other London treasures made me homesick. Gamma inherently knows Liam is good. Even when she believes he is looney. Learning about being a Fire Maiden and all that entails is a shock. This is a steamy fast paced awesome read! I received an advanced copy of this book and freely leave this honest review.
A fast paced action book. You will not want to put it down. Loved all the characters. Anna Lowe knows how to tell a story. I received this book as an arc. This is my honest review