Paris! City of dreams — or shifter nightmares?Natalie Brewer has come to Paris to live out a dream, not a nightmare. Then a vampire attack exposes her to a whole new side to the City of Lights — and to her own heritage. Before she knows it, she’s swept into a world she never imagined, with gargoyles, werewolves, and dragons who claim she’s descended from a legendary shifter queen. Now her life is … queen. Now her life is in danger, and it’s impossible to know who to trust, other than the mysterious stranger who risks his life for her again and again.
After a decade in the Foreign Legion, all dragon shifter Tristan Chevalier wants is to settle into a civilian life and a new job. His mission: to prove himself to the Guardians of Paris and to protect the city. But all that is threatened when an innocent woman stumbles into his life — and into his heart. Being appointed her bodyguard is a blessing and a curse, because Natalie is absolutely, positively off-limits despite the smoldering desire they both feel. Worse, every shifter in Paris has set their sights on her, from bloodthirsty vampires to power-hungry dragons and jealous rivals. For Tristan, it’s the test of a lifetime, and the outcome will affect the fortunes of an entire city.
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
This is the first in Anna’s Fire Maiden series. Her books are tremendous fun and she does a wonderful job of creating a world of magic and shap-shifters. Her other shapeshifting series are equally entertaining!
Format: audiobook
This author has the ability to paint such a vivid picture that you are able to not only experience the sights and feel of the city but of the characters feelings and emotions too.
A great well written story with danger, excitement and plenty of passion with strong characters that you’ll fall in love with.
Can wait to dive in to the next book.
Book 1 of the Fire maiden series by Anna Lowe
Natalie has always wanted to live in Paris and after years of saving she moved to Paris and started living and working there and also volunteer in a homeless centre.
One night Natalie was attacked by a vampire and saved by Tristan a dragon. That’s when Natalie is brought into the supernatural world and she finds out that she’s a Fire Maiden and has the power to balance the supernatural world in Paris and bring it to a new calm it only feels that way with a Fire Maiden living happily.
Absolutely loved this new series and I have a new love for Kelsey Osborne that not only have the talent to give each character a very individual presence but also had a great french accent as well.
Even though this book did have a HEA and a proper ending the bad guy and conflict was definitely left as a cliffhanger looking forward to more of this amazing series.
I’ve read a lot of shifter books but I must confess this is my first dragon shifter book. I’m so glad I waited. Tristan is a perfect first. When he first laid eyes on Natalie he knows she’s his mate. What he doesn’t know, is she’s so much more. She is one of a group of Fire Maidens who protect and help keep control of the shifter world in major cities. Natalie doesn’t even know this…yet. She does know she is in danger from what she this is vampires and she is right. Tristan is now her guardian and must protect her and has been ordered by the powers that be to protect her only. She is to be mated with a royal. Hmm…we’ll see about that!
Natalie Brewer has recently moved to Paris to live her dream. Unfortunately things don’t go as planned when she realizes vampires are real, and they are after her for some reason. She is rescued by dragon shifter Tristan Chevalier, who has been hired by the Guardians of Paris to keep an eye on the vampires. Before she realizes it, she is swept up in a new world filled with supernaturals and realizing that she isn’t as normal as she thought she was.
This was a great start for a new series. I was captivated by the world, the characters and the romance building between them. I really liked Natalie. She was Kind, determined, and courageous. After a bad break up she realizes she needs to stop letting things get in the way of her dream to live in Paris and just go and do it. I really love this and wish I could channel this in my own life because sometimes I feel like I let stupid things hold me back from doing what I want. I loved seeing the progression of her strength and determination, especially for doing what she felt was right.
Tristan was the strong, silent, and emotionally scarred hero. He had a rough upbringing and believes he isn’t worthy of a mate, especially one who is the Fire Maiden. He is stubborn throughout most of the book in denying his feelings for Natalie, and she won’t let him ignore it. Together these two are the perfect couple to bring peace to Paris.
I can’t wait to read the next book and see what is going on with Liam. I really want him to have a HEA and mate because he deserves it.
*ARC provided by the author for an honest review.*
Tristan is a dragon shifter tasked by the Guardians to keep Paris safe. Natalie is just your everyday human looking to enjoy Paris. When her life is in danger Tristan becomes her bodyguard and that’s when things really get interesting. He has the hard job of keeping her out of danger and he knows someone is after her. He also feels there is more to Natalie then what he sees. Tristan and Natalie’s attraction continues to grow as they try and keep Paris safe. These are two strong characters who come against an interesting enemy. They work together to overcome all the problems and obstacles they run into.
This was a fantastic story. It has the mystery, suspence and romance anyone would want in a story. The ending was excellent and all loose ends came together nicely. Once you start this you will not want to stop. Anna Lowe books draw you in; they are fast-paced page-turners that you will enjoy. I look forward to reading her next book.
Fun dragon-shifter story with interesting interpersonal relationships between likable characters. Paris setting is beautiful and exotic. First in series, sets up the second book without compromising the integrity of the first book. Some material suitable for mature audiences only.
This new series from Anna Lowe, takes place in the same world as the Aloha Shifters – but we are traveling to the City of Light in this book, and we are treated to the budding relationship of Tristan and Natalie. Natalie has come to Paris after a bad break-up – the city of her dreams. When she is rescued from a vampire attack by Tristan, who works as a guardian to the city from rogue vampires, she learns that a supernatural world really exists, and the dreams she’s had of Paris and dragons, may not just be dreams…
The world building is spot on, and the characters are well thought out. Humor, sexy and suspenseful with the right amount of action to keep this book a page-turner.
Beware, this is a book that will help you make a bad decision about the amount of sleep you will get as you won’t want to put it down until you finish. And I’m thrilled that Liam is getting his book next.
This book is a fantastic start to this new series set in modern day Europe. It is a gripping read filled with excitement and suspense as the couple develop a forbidden love for each other all while being stalked by vampires and other shifters. This book is well written and I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
This is going to be a great series if it continues on like this book is. I loved everything about this story. From vampires and dragon shifters to fights and finding your mate this book has everything you can hope for and more!
Tristan, a dragon shifter moves to Paris to become part of the security for the Guardians of the City. Tristan saves Natalie, who works at a soup kitchen, from a vampire but little does he know where this action is going to take him. She is unaware what is happening to her, she is just living her dream of being in Paris. This is a brilliant start to a new series and as usual with Anna’s books it had me from the beginning. It can be read as a stand-alone but as the series progresses the stories will all intertwine.
You won’t be disappointed, I can truly recommend it.
A Delightful Listen
Overall: 5 Stars
Performance: 5 Stars
Story: 5 Stars
I am loving this new series by Ms. Lowe. It’s fun with lots of humor and suspense. Can’t forget to mention it takes place in Paris, beautiful Paris. What more can we want with a sweet romance story.
Ms. Osborne did a lovely job with the narration.
I enjoyed the story. While it mostly follows the pattern of the previous series, there were a couple of twists that surprised and please me. It kept the story fresh and engaging.
Natalie is a sweet yet feisty heroine with a heart for the downtrodden and no room for snobbery. Tristan is practically perfect in every way. He’s strong, handsome, fearless, and noble. He’s also determined to protect Natalie and make sure she has the final say in her life.
I loved the secondary characters in the guardians group, especially Clara and Hugo. They are so sweet and adorable. I also enjoyed Liam, the lion shifter. In many ways he reminded me of Del from the “Aloha Shifters: Pearls of Desire” series. There is obviously a backstory with him which I can’t wait to learn about in the next story.
Disclosure: I received a free copy of the audiobook. I also purchased the Kindle version.
I really liked this story. Both the heroine and the hero are wonderful characters. Some of the shifter world has a lot to be desired, it seems the older you get the worst your personality becomes. I enjoyed the action that happens right from the beginning of the book. The narrator was good distinguishing voices, making the story more enjoyable. I seem to understand the dragon, wolves, and even the gargoyles behavior, but the vampires seem mysterious. They’re behavior doesn’t match up with anything they say, and what do they really gain, but some power from some blood they drink which will probably burn out after their body consumes her blood in their veins. It seems like a waste to me. The only drawback on the book is the pity party that Tristan keeps having. Here is where Tristan fails as a self respecting dragon, as he lets his Fire Maiden talk the King of Dragons into letting her have a mate of her choosing.
Natalie has dreams all her life of living in Paris, she even dreams about dragons and flying in the high skies. What’s that all about? She soon gets her dream of living in Paris, but it comes at a high price in more ways than one….But one look at the hot guy in her sights and she forgets about the price she has to pay.
Guardian/Bodyguard Tristan never thought he’d find his mate in a Fire Maiden, he must get over it because it could never be, or could it?
Another new series to devour from M. Lowe. She includes everything you could want in a romance for me and maybe some others checking out the story might agree. There is passion, drama, action, humor, sexy shifters and strong women.
In this series opener Natalie has always been drawn to Paris even as a child she collected memorabilia gin lack of a better term. As an adult she thought she had chosen the right man to marry unfortunately she hat so she follows her dreams and arrives in Paris.
Enter Tristan a dragon shifter who only wants a civilian life after serving in the Foreign Legion. With a new job as a Guardian of Paris his job is to protect humans and keep in the city of Paris where Natalie discovers her heritage.
Yes there is much more to this story but of course, I have to leave you hanging with just this brief introduction. I voluntarily chose to read this complimentary copy and I am so glad I did. This my honest opinion and I haven’t received any compensation for this review.
Believe In us
The start of another series by one of my must read authors.
Coming to Paris has always been a dream for Natalie since she was younger but she imagine how she was going to get there.
Tristan has lived in many places but Paris has always been his favorite so once he strikes out from his parents it’s where chooses to reside.
The story has a slower build up that some readers may not care for but my recommendation is to power through it and you will get an intriguing and we’ll written affair.
I review books so that others can see that a book may be worth reading.
Title: Fire Maidens: Paris
Series: Billionaires & Bodyguards #1
Release Date: #AlreadyReleased
Author: Anna Lowe
Reviewer: Ingrid Stephanie Jordan
Serial: Standalone, No Cliffhanger
#PRN #DragonShifters #Vampires
#5Stars
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This author never-ever lets me down, reading her books are always phenomenal. Definitely a Must Read!
Natalie Brewer is a volunteer for the soup kitchen or at least she was until she became famous with Vampires. She can’t believe there are Vampires, Shifters, Gargoyles and Dragons she could not believe the supernaturals are alive. Better yet she can’t believe what they’re telling her? There’s just no way !
Tristan Chevalier is a Dragon Shifter who comes to Paris to work for the Guardians of Paris, he will protect the city. But as usual things change and he is to be a bodyguard now and guess who he’s protecting none other and then his MATE!
This author has magic fingers when she writes. This book makes me feel her Pain, her Joy it’s like I’m on the Eiffel Tower watching my Dragon Mate come for me!
Fire Maidens: “PARIS” grabs your attention and takes you on a journey into the city of LOVE where lovers walk hand in hand beneath the nighttime sky. But nightmarish danger lurks in the shadows searching for a Fire Maiden. Inside; spine-chilling life-threatening issues, picturesque vivid scene descriptions, action, humor, and flaming hot romance.
Behind-closed-doors Guardian shifters plot out plans to protect the city of Paris from the dangerous beings that prowl the streets. Natalie a caring intelligent woman finds herself in horrific danger. Tristan a powerful dragon shifter, is appointed by the Guardians to be her bodyguard. Destiny has paired these two to meet, and when they do fiery desires of the heart sprout. They face quite a few scary hurdles before reaching their heavenly happy ever after.
Fantastic entertaining well-written page-turner read. Natalie proves to be a powerful heroine, and Tristan is a worthy protector. Their romance shines, and together they are quite a force. I love how the author shows that no matter what your status is, you are worthy of true love. I found this to be a most gratifying read.
Natalie has a tender heart and has a desire to help the unfortunate. But she is also a Fire Maiden though totally unaware of that fact. This delightful tale captures the romance of Paris! The creepy catacombs still make me shudder to remember. Loved the ending. I received an advanced copy of this book and freely leave this honest review.
Love Fire Maidens: Paris! It was a wonderful visual trip through Paris to follow Natalie and discover more than just the trendy tourist spots. To learn about the supernaturals and their ties to human struggles over the centuries. Old world chivalry in men like Tristan and Liam. The story flowed the way I expected a visit to Paris would. Natalie was perfect with her gentle nurturing soul that could withstand even the bureaucracies of shifters. Tristan, her strong and ever-present guard was noble to a tee. You couldn’t help but to route for these two. Throw in a finicky house cat and busybody housekeeper along with people that want Natalie harmed and you have quite the adventure in Paris. I can’t wait to see London next on this world tour!