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
I like it when real live events inspire a series and this new series from Anna will have you glued to your seat turning the pages and hopping for no interruption.
Cant wait to read all about the other maidens in the cities, a change from exotic places I have never been to in previous series. Its exciting to imagine them in places I have actually visited.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
Natalie believed him when her ex was supposed to get a promotion, move to Paris, and promised to take her with him, it didn’t happen. After a lot of thought, she decided to move to Paris anyway, by herself. Tristan is a dragon shifter, and he is assigned to watch over a young woman that the council is hoping is a Fire Maiden. Natalie briefly reconsiders her decision to move to France when she finds out that vampires are real, and they want her blood. However, a sexy dragon shifter who saves her makes her want to stay. Natalie and Tristan fall in love, but the council may not approve of their relationship, and the attacks aren’t over.
I loved these sexy, sweet and sometimes funny characters. Action and excitement, with a traitor in the mix, make this a must read. Fantastic book!
I am voluntarily leaving an honest and non-incentivized review of this ARC.
Natalie and Tristan are drawn together by love and danger. Natalie has no idea about the other side of the city and that supernaturals exist. Tristan is one of the supernaturals responsible for guarding to the city. He is assigned to be her secret bodyguard on a mission that he doesn’t necessarily agree with but one that he feels he can’t turn down.
The connection between them is intense from that first meeting. I really love how sweet and caring Tristan is towards Natalie. He really is devoted to her happiness and safety. Natalie is someone that is easy to like. She really cares about others and is perfectly suited for her future role.
I enjoyed the characters and their story fit Paris perfectly. I am looking forward to the next book. Another great love story in another special city.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
Wow, this is a marvelous dragon shifter/fire maiden romance & an amazing start to a new series “Billionaires & Bodyguards” which is written by a very talented author. I found the story-line and plot to be well-written, entertaining and a pleasure to read. The characters are well-developed & interesting with strong personalities.
There is: a young woman (Natalie) decides to move to Paris after a bad experience & discovers a unknown world, a dragon shifter (Tristan) saves her from danger & is determined to protect her, various kinds of shifters, vampires, dragon shifters, twists & turns, intrigue, suspense, drama, mystery, villains, fated mates, adventure, action, danger, threats, violence, attractions, deceit, betrayal, manipulations, devious plans, confrontations, love, happiness, laughter, some steam & a truly delightful epilogue.
I enjoyed reading this book and would definitely recommend it.
Natalie headed to Paris to live out her dreams, not planning on finding her self dealing with the stuff of nightmares. Tristan is trying to find his place in the world after leaving the Military. When he saves her and their two worlds collide, it just may be the thing they both needed most. I love Natalie and how she manages to roll with the punches that life seems to throw her way. She faces her reality and doesn’t run from it. I loved Liam and can’t wait to read his story also.
Modern day telling of Claudine d’Islay and Breselan.
Natalie came to Paris not become a damsel in distress or a royal princess. She had always dreamt of being amongst the parisians and doing community service. She thrives off of helping people, volunteering in soup kitchens served that purpose and gave her a sense of belonging.
Tristan worked for the Guardian of Paris. He was to track down rogue vampires. His latest one, Olivier, crept up at the soup kitchen he frequented because of a certain young lady.
Natalie felt deep in her soul and always listen to her instincts, so when she seen the man whom staired at her weirdly she wanted nothing to do with him but considering it was her job to serve the people she did what was tasked. After delivering him his tea he knicked her and her and licked his finger of the droplets of blood from his finger. TASTY!!! YUM!!! Tristan told hold of Nat’s hand and ran for her safety. She was safe for now or was she? It was 4 vamps against her and a stranger. A mighty fine stranger. One who saved me. I should not be lusting after. But damn, a girl can dream can’t she. When he gave her the way out to save her and he held off the vamps and then suddenly poof, it was one less. She did not understand what happen.
Nat feels guilty for leaving the brave man whom finds out his name is Tristan in alley goes back to help. She finds him on the ground but alive. He convince her to take him to his place and then the next day he takes her to the Guardians for help. She doesn’t really feel safe with no one but Tristan at this point. Did I forget to mention his place is a penthouse and has this questionable cat name Bijou? You will see what I mean. I almost forgot Olivier said,”you think blood like that comes along everyday? Royal blood?” See the royal twist I threw in there?
Without going into the book because it’s so much. But sooo good. Just know that the characters in this book are insightful, some backstabber, self-sacrificing, dedicated, funny and loyal. This is one of the best suspenseful, mysterious story I’ve read in a long time. Not to mention best love story and when in France, let’s do what the French do, nibble on some banquette. What did you think I was gonna say something else? Get your minds out the gutter. Well, this half the story so you need to get the book.
In the beginning I mentioned this is the modern day tale of Claudine d’Islay and Breselan. I didn’t tell you the story. I need you to read and look in chapter 12. A beautiful story. I really feel like telling you the whole story but I need the author to get her credit. Anna has a way to capture you and keeps you there until the end wanting more.
Natalie discovered that her dreams had some truth behind. Coveted by dragons, vampires and gargoyles, she was an important piece in a game of power. Dragon shifter Tristan had not had a fair hand in his life but when he met Natalie he was struggling with his feelings and what was his duty. Natalie wasn’t sure she had enough power to make a difference but what she really knew was that Tristan was the one for her. Liked Natalie’s strong, brave, smart and decided character. She knew how to play hard and in her own terms. As a secondary character Liam was intriguing. Suspense, action, violence, betrayal, funny pet, romance and passion. Interesting and entertaining this first book of a series that promises a lot of action and intrigue. Just as I like them.
Natalie moves to Paris becasuse she has always wanted to move their and she thought she would be coming with her fiance’. But when she sees this big fine man come in to the soup kitchen she helps out at drives her crazy because she feels that he should be hers but they never speak just look at each other, then one day a man comes in and he keeps looking at her making her nervous and Tristan comes in she didn’t know his name unti she heard someone call his name out. He is drawn to her and when he realizes their is a vampire in the kitchen he then helps Natalie get away and almost dies in the process. Tristan is a guardian for the city of Paris and his boss has told him not to engage the shifters that they are protecting the humans from but he had no choice he would not let the vampires steal Natalie. This is a fabulous story line and the characters are very intriguing. I purchased a copy of this book. I am providning an honest review.
It feels like forever since I’ve been able to read a new book from this unbelievably talented author, but the long, anticipated wait was definitely worth it! Wow! A new series, and what a way to start it off! You will absolutely fall in love with these characters, and the settings. Tristan and Natalie are made for each other, and the trouble that finds them as they find their way to each other only adds to the mystery. Never a dull moment, this tale will have your heart beating a bit faster, and swelling with the love. An absolute gem! So many new characters to meet and follow, I predict a new series that you definitely won’t want to miss. I know I don’t.
I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily giving my honest opinion.
This is the first book in a new series from this author.
The background for this book is set in Paris.
Natalie is working in a soup kitchen for people down on
there luck and one night she noticed someone who was giving
her a bad feeling. Tristan came up to her and told her to leave straight
away the block she was getting negative feelings from came after her and Tristan
In the alley. This is where the plot gets interesting and grabs your attention.
This book has it all Vampires Dragon and other shifters.
Will Natalie and Tristan be able to save Paris from the vampire and have there happy ever after.
To find out you are going to have to read it for yourself.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
Anna Lowe certainly knows how to make a story reach out and capture your imagination, interest, and heart! Strong captivating characters and plenty of action and intrigue throughout the story.
I love the way this series is heading already!
I received this as a gift and chose to leave a review! (I also preordered the Kindle version.)
Super book
She moves to Paris because she has always dreamed of living there. But what she gets is so much more than she ever dreamed of. She is opened up to a world that she didn’t know existed. After being attacked she is saved by a dragon shifter who ends up her body guard. He is not supposed to touch her but he is her mate and they are hot for each other. She finds out she is a fire maiden. It is so exciting, suspenseful, dramatic, intense, emotional and edge of your seat reading. I love this author’s books. They are always an adventure in reading. I received a review copy and voluntarily review it.
This is an exciting beginning to a new series. This book has vampires, gargoyles, and many types of shifters, especially dragons! And, of course, Paris is a gorgeous backdrop for this beautiful love story. Tristan and Natalie experience various threats and challenges to their happily-ever-after, but true love triumphs again! And Anna Lowe sets up the sequel beautifully……I can’t wait to see how Liam meets his mate! On to London!
I received a complimentary copy of this book for voluntary review consideration.
No Matter the Location; These Shifter Stories are amazing – Taking Europe by Storm!!
Tristan is a dragon-shifter Guardian working to keep the vampires of Paris in check. When they attack a human Natalie, Tristan is there to save her. His dragon is impressed. Natalie is not unaffected:
“It was ridiculous, reacting to a near-stranger that way. In three years of dating a guy named Dean in Philly, she’d never gotten as excited as she got around Mr. Tall, Dark, and distinctly Parisian.”
Can she be the “mythical” Fire Maiden who can help save Paris? Imagine not only finding paranormals exist, but you may be one….
Intricate story of honor, duty, jealousy, magic and love. A lovely cat Bijou (jewel) is an additional feature which adds to the depth and believability of this highly entertaining read.
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I am in love with Anna Lowe’s new Billionaires and Bodyguards, Fire Maidens series! Book one, Fire Maidens: Paris, is a wonderful book full of interesting characters set in current times world but with supernaturals.
There is unrest in Europe. Unrest within the supernatural community as well as the human one. The Guardians have been searching for a fire maiden for centuries. They are sure that she could bring order and abundance to the city-if one was ever found! Dragonshifter Tristan, has been hired to track supernatural activity within the city. When he witnesses a potential vampire attack on a human girl, he springs into action. Afterwards, he is assigned as her bodyguard-which is good and bad. Good because she needs protecting, but bad because Natalie does things to his insides. Things he shouldn’t be feeling because she’s off limits!
Natalie came to Paris on a dream. She’s always dreamed of living here and she has finally done it. When she is volunteering at a soup kitchen, she notices hunky Tristan walk in. When he saves her from a real creepy guy, the world as she knows it, is gone. She is grateful, but what is with all this other nonsense? Is Tristan telling her the truth? Her heart says yes, but now that she is involved in what can only be described as a nightmare, is she up for the challenge?
I wholeheartedly jumped into Fire Maidens: Paris! The story is believable and there is lots of mystery and intrigue! Natalie and Tristan’s chemistry was off the charts! They tried to behave, but it was futile. I couldn’t help but root for them as they battled evil forces who would stop at nothing for power.
A well-crafted intro to the series and a book I do not hesitate to recommend! I am anxious for the next installment to see where Anna Lowe takes us next!
A great start to an exciting new series. This one starts out with Tristan a dragon shifter tasked to guard Natalie a fire maiden who just found out about her destiny. Forbidden love, vampires and a surprise enemy make for an action packed story. I received a complimentary copy and this review is voluntary.
Great start to a new series, this book is filled with action and intrigue, it is entertaining and the interaction and chemistry between the characters is wonderful. I can’t wait for more from this author. I received this book as a FREE ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.
Loved this story. The setting of Paris was awesome. The Paris catacombs have always been a fascinating subject to me. Though I have mixed feeling when it comes to them. The idea of being able to just walk through them is just wrong. I mean really your literally walking through someone grave. Not on or by but through it. Yet at the same time the idea speaks to ones creepy/ scary/ horror movie loving side and sounds cool. Sick but cool. I loved the characters in this story. They had great chemistry and fit well together. I totally recommend this book and am so looking forward to book 2 in the series.
L.
A nice new series from Ms Lowe that takes us to Paris where there is trouble brewing.
We will get other major European cities in this series needing and finding their Fire Maidens.
I loved the tie in off everything needing balance between the shifter and human worlds. Discord in the shifter world causes discord in the human world. To keep things balanced Fire Maidens are needed in the major European cities but unfortunately there have been none for hundreds of years.
Until Natalie, an American who has dreamed of Paris since she was a child. Finally deciding to live her dream instead of waiting, Natalie finds herself living and working in her dream city.
Not going to hash out the storyline as it is quite busy, so read and know what is happening for yourself
Natalie has a heart of gold and though she can be hot headed at times, she is a great Fire Maiden.
Tristan is the quintessential quiet, broody and strong alpha hero dragon shifter. He really doesn’t say much, his dragon is more verbose than he is.
The little mention of current events with the fire at the Notre Dame was really good and the whole story was so descriptive I felt like I was there.
I sometimes felt there was too much internal dialogue but overall this did not detract from my reading pleasure.
The next book is Liam and is based in London which I am looking forward too.
I was kindly given this book to read for an honest review but have purchased it as well.