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Little Fire: A Fantasy Romance (Warriors of the Five Realms Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Hollee Mands (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 4,241 ratings
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She’s broken from a past she can’t remember. He’s scarred from a past he can’t forget.

Declan can kill with a blink of his eye. Jaded and cold, he rules his kingdom the same way he does his heart—with ruthless pragmatism. So why does he risk all to protect a little mortal during a slave-trade uprising? Now stranded in the demon realm, the loss of his powers is the least of his troubles. The woman may have a frustratingly tender heart, but she has enough fire in her soul to thaw the ice in his veins.

He could take her by right, but he wants more than acceptance. He wants her willing surrender...

Evangeline is chained by a past she can’t remember. Her fractured memories keep her shy and single. When she is thrust into a savage world in the arms of a deadly archmage, he becomes her only chance of survival. But soon she realizes her unnerving protector may not be as callous as he appears, and her heart may be as much at risk as her life.

His desire for her is no secret, but she wants more than scalding lust. She wants his icy heart...

Can they survive the nightmarish realm long enough to break down each other’s walls?

Author's Note: Little Fire is Book 1 in The Warriors of the Five Realms adult fantasy romance series. Little Fire is part of a duet but can be read a standalone, with a guaranteed HEA. There will be minor threads left unresolved for the series arc. This book contains explicit content and darker elements, including mature language, violence, and sexual content. Intended for readers aged 18+.
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"This book sucked me RIGHT in. I loved the grumpy-sunshine vibes, the world, the magic, and the plot twist at the end." @asthebookends

"Without a doubt, this book has become one of my favorite reads of the year." @tairen_soul

"One of my favourite fantasy romances ever..." @amymaybooks

"Wow. Seriously, wow. Declan and Evangeline were EVERYTHING." @meg_inlove

"This book is a masterpiece." @emm_enchanted

About the Author

Hollee Mands used to be that kid who sat at the back of the class, scribbling stories and doodling in dreary math workbooks. Much older and still unrepentant, she's now determined to bring her imaginations to life through the keyboard. When she isn't squirrelling away time to write, read, or sketch, she is a communications consultant and proud mom to a tiny dictator who has the speech patterns (and physical energy) to rival a steam train. She currently resides in fickle-weathered Melbourne and is a proud member of Romance Writers Australia.Connect with Hollee at www.holleemands.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B091898QHP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hollee Mands
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 23, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.1 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 478 pages
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  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Warriors of the Five Realms
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Hollee Mands writes her stories in the land called Melbourne, where the weather is as capricious as her imagination. When not stuck in a daydream, writing—or thinking about writing—she's juggling her tiny, spirited tyrant, conquering the demands of her day job, escaping between the pages of a book, exploring new recipes in the kitchen, or embarking on some other epic household adventure... all with a cuppa in hand and a podcast in her ears.

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Customers find this fantasy romance book enthralling with its twists and turns, well-paced narrative, and nicely developed characters they can identify with. The writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer noting the author's skill in building complex sentences, while another describes it as an amazing start to a great series. The book includes elements of trauma, particularly rape threats, which some customers find disturbing.

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118 customers mention "Story quality"107 positive11 negative

Customers enjoy the story's twists and turns, describing it as an enthralling fantasy romance.

"...Thank you for taking the time to write a beautiful thoughtout story instead of pushing something half worked. I can't wait to read the next." Read more

"...It’s great. The story was and the world building was good. I enjoyed the plot very much. But sometimes everything was hard to follow...." Read more

"...builds multi-complex sentences with poetic ease and sweetens the plot with her wordsmithing...." Read more

"...So I really liked the first half of the book, the story was entraining, development of the relationship between MC was great and no insta love or..." Read more

89 customers mention "Readability"89 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as amazing and a joy to read, with one customer noting it's an amazing start to a great series.

"...This book is definitely fantasy but it is all so believable. Made me feel like it was a true story. The plot and the dialogue...." Read more

"...I honestly don’t know why it took me so long to start because it’s a great read. I wasn’t even halfway done with this one when I ordered the second...." Read more

"...So I really liked the first half of the book, the story was entraining, development of the relationship between MC was great and no insta love or..." Read more

"This book was good..until it wasn't and then it was good again. It was an easy book to fall into...." Read more

39 customers mention "Writing style"35 positive4 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, finding it wonderfully crafted and easy to read, with one customer noting the author's skill in building complex sentences.

"...The action, the romance, the fantasy, the characters! The writing was well done and the story was so interesting...." Read more

"...Hollee Mands is skilled “pâtissier” who flawlessly builds multi-complex sentences with poetic ease and sweetens the plot with her wordsmithing...." Read more

"So well written. This is the first fantasy romance that I’ve read all the way through and enjoyed. Thank you Hollee Mands!" Read more

"...The plot was detailed and written so effortlessly; it kept me on my toes at every turn...." Read more

34 customers mention "Character development"34 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting that the characters are nicely developed and readers can identify with them, with one customer particularly praising Evangeline and Declan's characters.

"...The action, the romance, the fantasy, the characters! The writing was well done and the story was so interesting...." Read more

"...The novel spotlights two perplexing characters: Evangeline and Declan...." Read more

"...The relationship between heroes mostly established, they said their loveyou's, they safe and sound, main villain is punished mostly, best friend..." Read more

"I really loved this. Evangeline is an utter sweetheart, and Declan truly is a ruthless man who would do anything to protect his little love...." Read more

24 customers mention "Pacing"20 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, describing it as a good fast read, though some find it slow.

"...My heart sped up in excitement and it ached in sadness. I got butterflies in my stomach and chills across my skin...." Read more

"...Instead, it is to be read slowly as if indulging in a decadent and gooey chocolate dessert in which you savor each morsel, crumb, and bite...." Read more

"...The plot was detailed and written so effortlessly; it kept me on my toes at every turn...." Read more

"...Over all it was a fast paced story and I enjoyed it!" Read more

8 customers mention "Action"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the action in the book, with one noting that every move was reasonable.

"What a stunning book! I thoroughly enjoyed reading Little Fire. The action, the romance, the fantasy, the characters!..." Read more

"...slow but once it picked up was a fun read with love, friendship and action that brought me back in!" Read more

"this book as action, intrigue, off the charts chemistry, complex character development, and so so much steam...." Read more

"...All the twists and turns. Every move was reasonable and both of the main characters were true to themselves throughout the book...." Read more

7 customers mention "Spice level"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the spice level of the book, comparing it to a gooey chocolate dessert, with one customer noting how sweet the character Evie is.

"...it is to be read slowly as if indulging in a decadent and gooey chocolate dessert in which you savor each morsel, crumb, and bite...." Read more

"...There were spicy elements included that I really enjoyed. Overall I have no complaints...." Read more

"...Declan is the perfect mix of a-hole and alpha, Evie is just so sweet you want to give her a hug...." Read more

"...Great plot and great romance. A sprinkle of spice that was very tasteful. A five star read for me!" Read more

13 customers mention "Trauma"7 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the trauma in the book, with some appreciating how it is revealed, while others find the rape threats and sexual assault content disturbing.

"...I really loved how the author dealt with extreme trauma and how the whole situation was handled...." Read more

"...but it devolved into lost memory rape recounting, rape threats several times, and off stage rape of a side character...." Read more

"...A number of fight scenes, magical creatures, trauma revealing and healing throughout the story...." Read more

"...Then there’s the sexual assault thing. Which was.. challenging...." Read more

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Wow. This book was exactly what I look for in a fantasy romance! What I liked: -The push and pull between the hero and heroine. There was a chase, but it never felt too one-sided or like it dragged out. -The creatures. There were a few in here that had my eyebrows shooting into my hairline. Very creative and very creepy. -The angst. I cried a few times but the author was merciful enough to pull the characters through each heart wrenching disaster before all was truly lost. What I loved: -The grand scale of this fantasy world and all its unique variety. -Declan. He's a borderline demi-god with a tortured soul. Enough said. -The almost musical quality to Hollee Mand's prose. -That twist. What I hated: -Nothing. It's been a long time since I picked up a fantasy romance of this caliber. If you like C.L. Wilson, I think you should give this one a shot. You won't be disappointed.
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  • SaFinchy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, must read!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2022
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    What a stunning book! I thoroughly enjoyed reading Little Fire. The action, the romance, the fantasy, the characters! The writing was well done and the story was so interesting. My heart sped up in excitement and it ached in sadness. I got butterflies in my stomach and chills across my skin. I FELT so much while reading this and nowadays that rarely happens. I had to force myself to slow down. I was so eager to find out what happened next. While I did guess the "twist" pretty early on it didn't take away from the story. I don't think it was meant to be a big "aha!" reveal but more of something the readers know but the characters don't. This book is definitely fantasy but it is all so believable. Made me feel like it was a true story. The plot and the dialogue. The behaviors of the characters. It was real. Now the villain wasn't too villainous.. yet. But I know there is more to come. And I am very much looking forward to it. I have kindle unlimited subscription but Little Fire by Hollee Mands is a book I would (and will) buy. Full price, hard cover. Thank you, Hollee, for reminding me why I love to read. Thank you for taking the time to write a beautiful thoughtout story instead of pushing something half worked. I can't wait to read the next.
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  • catycat154
    4.0 out of 5 stars Seelie, Unseelie, Mages, oh my!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2022
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    I had this in my samples for several months before I decided to start reading it. I honestly don’t know why it took me so long to start because it’s a great read. I wasn’t even halfway done with this one when I ordered the second. Declan and Evangeline are so special. They help each other overcome their past traumas and grow together as a couple. It’s great. The story was and the world building was good. I enjoyed the plot very much. But sometimes everything was hard to follow. I get that with fantasy novels, it can be confusing but sometimes I found myself rereading parts over again because it didn’t make sense. Also there was revelations told hut the FMC already knew it but acted surprised? It was weird but I went along with it. Also the ending of the book is just one big, huge twist that I wasn’t expecting. It had me at 1am yelling at the book. I’m not upset at it. I wasn’t expecting the betrayals or confessions that happened. I think my favorite character isn’t the FMC but Declan himself. This man has gone through so much in his LONG life and things just keep getting ripped from him. The same goes for Evangeline too. It’s just a mess of sadness and grief and it tore me up but I ate that drama up! It was delicious! There were a few spicy scenes. They weren’t too crazy but it was killing me what Declan had to do ( when you read you’ll understand lol). All in all, this is a solid 4.5 read for me. I do highly recommend this book. BUT please give me a map. I need a map to visualize this world. I’m having a hard time with it.
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  • Kindle Customer Kelly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read slowly as if indulging in a decadent and gooey chocolate dessert..
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2021
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    Recently I had the honor of reading an advanced copy (ARC) of Little Fire by Hollee Mands; I was completely enthralled by it! Now this is novel is not meant to be read quickly. Instead, it is to be read slowly as if indulging in a decadent and gooey chocolate dessert in which you savor each morsel, crumb, and bite. Hollee Mands is skilled “pâtissier” who flawlessly builds multi-complex sentences with poetic ease and sweetens the plot with her wordsmithing.

    The novel spotlights two perplexing characters: Evangeline and Declan. Evangeline was a young, kind woman, a commoner, who aspires to become a healer. Declan, on the other hand, was an Archmage with various lethal powers. Despite being on opposite ends of prestige and social statue, their lives converge when Evangeline attempts to save her friend Stefan who is being pulled into a portal by an Unseelie. Declan hears her cries for help, pulls Stefan from the portal, and grabs Evangeline into his arms as they both disappeared into the portal.

    At first Evangeline was terrified of the man who came through the portal with her and soon was in shock in this new environment. With Declan unable to use his full powers in the shadow realm that was ruled by Draedyn, he knew it would take Gabriel and his men days to find their location. In the meantime, all he could do was to keep the mortal Evangeline safe from predators. It was this experience which was precipitated their burgeoning friendship. Evangeline had a traumatic and violent past as exhibited in her horrible nightmares. Declan was guarded and mysterious and seemed to manifest a cold-hearted disposition toward Evangeline. The more time they spend together in close quarters in the shadow realm, their rapport improves and trust and empathy begin to develop.

    How will Declan and Evangeline survive the brutal environment and dangerous predators of the shadow realm? Will Declan and Evangeline be rescued from the shadow realm and be brought back to Amereen? Is there a future for Declan and Evangeline despite their vast differences?
    Like a master weaver, Hollee Mands intertwines suspenseful plots with a plethora of unusual characters to create a novel that will keep readers spellbound as it maneuvers their emotions through plot twists, bewilderment, shock, and betrayals.

    Now snuggle into a comfy chair, wearing cozy attire, with your favorite beverage within arm’s reach as you begin a journey into the Five Realms… where nothing is as it seems.

    ~~~~~~~ by Kelly Wolf, PhD 10/10/21
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  • Cliente Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!!
    Reviewed in Italy on November 15, 2024
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    It's the First time in a long minute I enjoy Reading a fantasy romance 😍!!
    I can't wait to read the sequel of Evie and Declan story!
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  • K. Wichert
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read!
    Reviewed in Canada on October 7, 2024
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    I was quite taken with this story right from the start. Great characters, strong storyline, with twists and turns to keep one engaged and entertained.
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  • Alice
    5.0 out of 5 stars It'll give you that ACOTAR feeling
    Reviewed in Australia on February 13, 2023
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    This was a re-read and I’m so glad that I did. I had forgotten what a chokehold this series had on me. It is the perfect series for when I need to feel a similar high to what ACOTAR gave me. This was an emotional story, written beautifully and full of mystery, romance and action.

    Declan’s tough, stoic and intense nature perfectly compliments Evie’s sunshine, gentle temperament. The romance between them literally made me giddy. Declan very much has an ‘I hate everyone but you’ type of attitude and Evie is selfless, sweet and is the kind of character you can easily love. The supporting characters are also fantastic and I love all the relationships Evie and Declan have with their friends and family.

    Lastly, this has the touch her and die and who hurt you tropes - double whammy.

    Quick note: Please check the TWs for this one - there are a few very heavy themes throughout the book.
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  • Shanitha Azim
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5🌟
    Reviewed in India on February 15, 2023
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    If there is one Romance Sub genre that fails me, then it’s Fantasy Romance. Trust me, we are not friends even after my many many trials. I really love the idea of it but I loose interest in the books pretty quickly.
    It’s rare that I like one BUT this one just proved me why people are gaga over this sub genre.

    Dear God, what did I just read?

    Absolutely-Freaking-Amazing!

    From the Prologue itself I was invested and done for. I knew pretty early on it’s going to blow my mind and it definitely did.

    Declan Thorne- you’re one masterpiece hero. I loved how he was with Evangeline. His ‘touch her and die’ vibe made me swoon. Their connection took time to develop and deepen and I enjoyed reading it.

    As a powerful being with a past like his, he was perplexed with the way Evangeline treated him. And that’s what I liked the most about her. She was kind to the core. Sweet but so resilient.

    Another thing I enjoyed was the plot. There was no loophole to the story, every reason and action was solid. And many times I wondered about the endgame and still couldn’t predict it. Let’s not even talk about the epic battle scene (I’ll run out of place).

    Their world was Enchanting but with an old world charm. Loved the various secondary characters. Especially Declan’s battlemages.
    The writing style and the many new words is just chef’s kiss 🤌.

    But there are many triggers in the story. It’s pretty dark.
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  • Francois van Heerden
    5.0 out of 5 stars Something new
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2023
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    Great story with believable characters and an amazing new world. Slow burn romance, with a bit of spice - definitely worth the read!
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