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In a world where magic is outlawed, Tylanovaar must hide his true identity. As a young prince about to be married, the last thing his people can find out is that he has the gift of fire in his veins.

But when he meets the man hired to turn him into a suitable heir for the throne, he’s forced to keep another secret.

Sully is an elite lawkeeper called a Rider. When a young man he meets by chance ends up being the Prince of Evolin, Sully becomes his tutor at the king’s request. Tylan fascinates him, and a journey to help Tylan learn to control his magic gives them time alone, but not enough. They take ever greater risks to be together until they are caught in Sully’s bed on Tylan’s wedding night, causing Tylan to lose the fragile hold he has over his gift.

 

Book Review

When Tylandover, prince of Evolin, from  'Fireheart' says that he has a burning in his heart, which is tearing him apart, take him seriously. Tyland possesses fire magic which he desperately needs to learn how to control. When he is rescued from a fight, he ends up having sex with Sully, the man who rescued him, a law enforcement officer called a Rider, but he can't imagine the extent to which his life will change because of it.

Even though Riders have a violent reputation, Sully is a decent man. He's rough and aggressive and sometimes fierce, but he has a good heart. He's loyal to his superiors and determined to enforce the law, but doesn't always agree with the policies set forth. He tends to see things more broadly than some of the other Riders. He's gained a great deal of respect from his fellow officers, which is why he's summoned by the king. Fate has a strange sense of humor at times. When he arrives at the castle, he's shocked to find that the young man he had an encounter with the night before and thought he'd never see again, ends up being the king's son, whom he is charged to mold into a real man. Even though Sully is reluctant to continue their sexual relationship, the attraction proves to be too strong, necessitating all types of subterfuge on their part, and causing Sully a great deal of guilt as he struggles with his loyalties and the question of duty versus love.

Tyland is a master manipulator in an adorable, sexy body. He knew what he was doing when he decided he wanted Sully, but made it seem like the other way around. Tyland also manipulates his father into thinking  he is a bumbling, inept fool, while in secret, he is anything but. He has to hide his sexual preferences which are also forbidden by his father's laws. At first, he sees Sully as a way of rebelling and getting what he wants at the same time. Like Sully, he never dreams that his father, of all people, would throw them together. Tyland is discouraged and unhappy about Sully's attempts to cool their sexual ardor, but finds himself falling deeper in love with Sully all the time. Even when he's forced to marry, he still wants Sully who can't resist him either. When Tyland accidentally reveals his magical gift, Sully knows immediately that his lover, and everyone around him, is in danger unless he learns to control it. Sully takes him to an old friend he thinks will be able to help him. Even with this, things continue in a downward spiral when they discover that their secret isn't a secret at all.

The story is intriguing, although it leaves many questions unanswered. Judging by the way it ends, I'm hoping there is a sequel which will continue this interesting story. It has the potential for being an exciting and entertaining series. I like the characters and am cheering for them to have a happy ending. If you like kings, princes, castles, heroes, bad guys, and love destined to be, I recommend that you read this tale. Thanks, Kay, for the alluring look into the lives of Tyland and Sully.

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Novella, 112 pages/28251 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	15-January-2014
Price	$3.99 ebook
Buy Link	https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/fireheart-by-kay-ellis-5102-b