The one woman this lone wolf can’t resist…New Yorker Lena Castamolino has trouble. Big trouble. Every time the full moon shines, her body tries to turn into a wild beast, and she has no idea why. Her skin goes all leathery, and her shoulders begin the agonizing transformation into wings. Wings! Could it have to do with her recent move to Rome — a magical city that called to her for years? Or … to her for years? Or does the answer lie in the father who abandoned her at birth? Either way, she needs help, because all the grit and determination in the world can’t stop the moon — or the evil forces hot on her trail.
Rome may be known as the Eternal City, but eternal banishment is more like it for members of the despised Monseratti clan. But wolf shifter Sergio Monseratti has been granted one last chance to return to the city he loves, and he’s not about to blow it. “All” he has to do is bring down a ruthless mafia boss, and he can’t afford any distractions now. And he absolutely, positively cannot fall in love with the mysterious woman who could be the key to saving the city, no matter how high the passion between them builds.
Dazzling starlets, billionaire playboys, vengeful enemies, power-hungry dragons, secret heirs… It’s impossible to know who to trust, but one thing is for sure — destiny is on the move, and Rome is its stage.
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
Sergio and Lena meet in the park one night when she was trying to change she wasn’t sure into what but she knew something was trying to get out of her and it hadn’t happen until she came to Rome. Sergio out for a night run was surprise to see her trying to shift and having a hard time but he calmed her enough for her to disappear. The next time they meet is the square where she is taking pictures of his employers girlfriend Amber. He saw Lena and he was a goner as was Lena when she saw him but she needed to take photographs to survive she made her living taking pictures not so much of people like Amber, but she was paying a lot of money Lena had to eat. Lena was drawn to him and she trusted him as he did her when she looked into Sergio’s eyes. This is a intriguing story line and the characters are very intriguing. Keeps you on the edge with the excitement and romantic suspense. I think the best out of the two previous books which were also very good. Great writing. I was given a free Advanced Reader Copy without obligation from the author. I am providing an honest review.
These books are so great. It is exciting, intriguing, emotional, suspenseful and so much more. She goes to Rome because she is a photographer. But something starts happening she doesn’t understand. Well a guardian sees her and helps her and things develop between them. I love this author as she makes you feel with her writing that you are there and know the people. I highly recommend it. I received a review copy and voluntarily review it.
Once again Ms. Lowe renders me very happy. In this series I get to visit all the places I will never see and make new friends.
Lena is drawn to Rome she is not sure why yet and she has a problem with periods of partial shifting upon nights of a full moon. One night she meets Serge while he is out on a run. He comes to her rescue for both an attack from a strange wolf and to calm her down due to her panic regarding her shifting.
There is far more to this story as you might well guess but to find out you must read it for yourself. I voluntarily chose to read an advance copy and in no way have I been compensated for my honest review.
Lena recently moved to Rome and is experiencing some unexpected side affects. Sergio is back in Rome, trying to prove that he isn’t his father’s son. The Guardians are looking for their Fire Maiden. Lena is trying to stay calm when she runs into Sergio, and he helps keep her calm. Later working a photo shoot, she runs into him again. Sergio is such a great guy, even with his checkered past. He didn’t let it keep him from being the better person. Lena takes all that he tells her in stride, proving she is strong and capable. I was so excited to hear Sergio’s story and was blown away. I can’t wait to find out what has caused Marco to be so down on love.
This very talented author has written an excellent, adventurous paranormal wolf shifter/dragon romance & it was a pleasure to read. The plot is entertaining, well-written & full of suspense. The characters are well-developed & interesting with strong personalities. There are some character crossovers but this book can be read as a standalone
There is: a wolf shifter (Sergio) sent to investigate certain people discovers that his mate (Lena) is a shifter & that she is totally clueless about her heritage as a shifter, a dangerous conniving man (Vicente), various kinds of shifters, guardians, fire maidens, mafia, family issues, twists & turns, intrigue, suspense, drama, mystery, magic, secrets, villains, devious plans, danger, evil, threats, violence, fated mates, adventure, action, confusion, vulnerability, fear, attractions, destiny, mates, memories, discovery, explanations, confrontations, attempted manipulations, surprises, love, happiness, laughter, some steamy scenes & a well-deserved delightful epilogue.
I enjoyed reading this book and would definitely recommend it.
Take charge of a mob family was something dangerous that had to be avoided at all cost. Fleeing to the Legion had given him a reprieve and friends. He had been humiliated and banned from Rome because of his family and had not false hopes. But when the Guardians of Rome needed him for a mission, he had to obey no matter his feelings and pain. A threat was rising, and his mission led him to a Fire maiden. Lena had been struggling to survive day by day with her photography gig and the thing that wanted to get out of her body. Sergio recognized her distress and was eager to help and protect her. The attraction was there but Lena didn’t trust easy and Sergio had to fight not only for his mate but for his honor. Dragons and wolves in a fast paced, suspenseful and passionate story with an intense and interesting plot development. Liked the strong emotions, the exciting fights, the twists in the story and the surprise.
Fire Maidens:Rome is book three in the Billionaires & Bodyguards series and it’s a great addition! This is Sergio and Lena’s story! We first met Sergio in book two, Fire Maidens:London, where he was a supporting character! I really loved him as the hero in this book!
Lena has just relocated to Rome-somewhere she has always wanted to live. She does photography primarily for tourists and bridal parties to pay the bills. Hoping to one day have her work published, she has lots of spare time to photograph the sites with her unique perspective. Things are going well until her body started doing some pretty spectacular things. None of this was going on prior to her coming to Rome. She is caught mid-shift one night by Sergio. He was there to let his wolf run free for awhile. He shifts back to a human and offers Lena his help. She understands that she is shifting, but she doesn’t know why? Something with her Mom or maybe her Dad? He was not around throughout her life, so she has no clues about him. Lena doesn’t know what to make of it that’s for sure.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Lots of romance, suspense, and intrigue that the series is known for! Lena and Sergio have some serious chemistry!! I found the idea of Lena’s awakening as a shifter a totally different and interesting angle. Most all shifters know what they are from birth so this was refreshing. The Guardians of Rome sure are an eclectic bunch they are! True to the set up of the series, each council is headed by a woman! I am especially drawn to that!
Anna does a great job by giving us the groundwork for the next book in the series! I look forward to seeing how the hero will handle the Guardians, the enemies, and of course, his Fire Maiden!!
I was gifted a copy of this book by the author. The review and ratings are my opinion.
Lena was always drawn to Rome, she took her time and carefully considered before she moves. As a photographer, she feels that she should be able to support herself, but finds herself hired to photograph a spoiled, American reality TV personality in order to pay her bills. Sergio is finally back in Rome, and the guardians have given him an assignment he finds distasteful. He is following a man suspected of reviving a previously powerful mob family. Sergio is instantly drawn to the photographer, and isn’t sure of her connection to the man he is investigating, but it soon becomes clear to him that he must protect her.
Sexy shifters fighting to protect the city they love, and finding a love of a lifetime. Fascinating and sizzling hot characters that find themselves fighting for lives. Action packed shifter romance with some surprising twists, I loved it.
I am voluntarily leaving an honest and non-incentivized review of this ARC.
Love this series. The way they are all looking for the fire maidens for their particular city but the fFire Maidens find themselves x love the glimpse into different cities and the culture.
But more than that I love the feisty and kick butt women that are the Fire Maidens x
Love the way the storyline meanders from book to book and couple to couple….there surely has to be an end book where they all combine their powers? Like Power Rangers but with Fire Maidens x
Love Anna Lowe writing x
A fun heartfelt paranormal romance…
These characters are so well written I feel like I know them. Lena is a champion for the downtrodden and Sergio is a survivor, they both have strong convictions they are willing to fight for. Even though there are big baddies and a good bit of action and intrigue, the heart of the story is Lena and Sergio’s coming of age or into their true selves. And we get to go along on the thrill ride that is their journey to destiny and the joy of a true mate.
Love and Danger, all in the heart of Rome. Outstanding read! Lena has no clue why she keeps sprout claws and … wings? When wolf shifter Sergio appears she hopes for answers, but instead even more questions pop up. Like, what are Fire Maidens, and dragons!? Seriously? This is an absolutely fantastic shifter romance, a must read for anyone who enjoys Anna Lowe’s stories or anything paranormal romance.
Another excellent adventure by Anna Lowe. This story comes alive with wonderful characters. I received this book as an arc. I voluntarily give my review. Truly loved this story by a master storyteller.