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I’ve never seen the face of the beast who pursues me.
All I know is that he’s relentless in his quest.
They say that I have the Curse. A ticking timebomb of uncontrollable bloodlust.
If only they knew that everything I’ve done, I did for my people. Still, they plan to cage me. Lock me up and give me a “cure” that may end up killing me.
Now, I’m on the run from a relentless hunter. There’s no escape. He’ll follow me to the farthest reaches of our realms – and if he catches me, I’m doomed.
Surrender is not in my nature; I’ll fight him fang and claw if I have to.
I just wish he didn’t revel so much in the chase. You see, my pursuer is an elite Orc guard, and the faster I run, the harder I resist the more he seems to enjoy it.
With each interaction, there is a dangerous dance between predator and prey, and the lines are seriously beginning to blur. Now, I’m questioning who truly holds the upper hand as I find myself playing a treacherous game of danger and desire. Who knew that an orc could be so deliciously sexy? So strong, so powerful, and unstoppable in everything me does…and I mean everything.
Then, a knight in shining armor rescues me from the Orc tyrant – and just when I was starting to think that I might not want to be rescued, after all. I soon discover I’ve gone from the frying pan into a raging inferno.
And I’m seriously loving the heat.
“Fire” is the first book in a steamy duet. It follows Vespyr and Vidarok and ends on a major cliffhanger! Take care that the heroine will end up with more than one love interest – because why choose, right? This action-packed duet can be read as a standalone but would be best enjoyed after reading the “Becoming the Demon Queen” trilogy, the “Becoming the Fae Queen” duet, and the “Becoming the Vampire Queen” duet. Note that this story is written for mature audiences only.
All I know is that he’s relentless in his quest.
They say that I have the Curse. A ticking timebomb of uncontrollable bloodlust.
If only they knew that everything I’ve done, I did for my people. Still, they plan to cage me. Lock me up and give me a “cure” that may end up killing me.
Now, I’m on the run from a relentless hunter. There’s no escape. He’ll follow me to the farthest reaches of our realms – and if he catches me, I’m doomed.
Surrender is not in my nature; I’ll fight him fang and claw if I have to.
I just wish he didn’t revel so much in the chase. You see, my pursuer is an elite Orc guard, and the faster I run, the harder I resist the more he seems to enjoy it.
With each interaction, there is a dangerous dance between predator and prey, and the lines are seriously beginning to blur. Now, I’m questioning who truly holds the upper hand as I find myself playing a treacherous game of danger and desire. Who knew that an orc could be so deliciously sexy? So strong, so powerful, and unstoppable in everything me does…and I mean everything.
Then, a knight in shining armor rescues me from the Orc tyrant – and just when I was starting to think that I might not want to be rescued, after all. I soon discover I’ve gone from the frying pan into a raging inferno.
And I’m seriously loving the heat.
“Fire” is the first book in a steamy duet. It follows Vespyr and Vidarok and ends on a major cliffhanger! Take care that the heroine will end up with more than one love interest – because why choose, right? This action-packed duet can be read as a standalone but would be best enjoyed after reading the “Becoming the Demon Queen” trilogy, the “Becoming the Fae Queen” duet, and the “Becoming the Vampire Queen” duet. Note that this story is written for mature audiences only.
- GenresParanormal
255 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 10, 2023
252 people are currently reading
81 people want to read
About the author
B.E. Brouillard
35 books54 followersAfter two decades as a journalist, B.E. Brouillard made the leap to fiction. It was time to create the dark stories that had lurked in her mind for all those years. Tortured souls, flawed lovers, dysfunctional behavior...her characters are not for the faint-hearted. Having said that, many readers will find common ground with the less-than-perfect heroes of these stories. In spite of a mild case of cynicism, Brouillard remains a staunch romantic - Happily-Ever-Afters are guaranteed.
A child of the global village, Ms. Brouillard loves Paris, Africa, sushi, and champagne. When she's not wordsmithing dark debauchery, she spends time with her beautiful men, their German Shepherds, and her pack of killer ponies. Or drinking martinis with friends.
Follow her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/AuthorBrouillard
A child of the global village, Ms. Brouillard loves Paris, Africa, sushi, and champagne. When she's not wordsmithing dark debauchery, she spends time with her beautiful men, their German Shepherds, and her pack of killer ponies. Or drinking martinis with friends.
Follow her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/AuthorBrouillard
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March 5, 2026
A feral, breathless chase through bloodlust, prophecy, and orc‑forged obsession, where every step feels like you’re running from danger and straight into desire at the same time.
Fire is Brouillard doing what Brouillard does best: dropping a heroine with teeth and trauma into a world that wants to cage her, then giving her pursuers who are equal parts threat, temptation, and “oh no, why is this turning me on?” Vespyr is a walking powder keg—cursed, hunted, exhausted, and still somehow refusing to break. Her bloodlust isn’t just a plot device; it’s a ticking emotional bomb that shapes every choice she makes, every lie she tells, every moment she lets herself hope.
And then there’s Vidarok. The orc hunter. The relentless shadow on her heels. The man who should terrify her but instead awakens something far more complicated. Their dynamic is pure predator‑prey seduction—dangerous, breathless, and threaded with that delicious tension where you can’t tell who’s hunting who anymore. Every encounter between them feels like a collision: claws, growls, magic, and heat that borders on feral.
But Brouillard doesn’t stop at one love interest. Oh no. Just when Vespyr starts to realize she might not want to escape the orc who chases her like she’s his destiny, in rides a knight in shining armor—who is absolutely not the safe option he pretends to be. The “frying pan into the inferno” shift is sharp, dramatic, and exactly the kind of chaos this duet thrives on. The love‑triangle‑but‑make‑it‑poly tension is handled with that signature blend of danger, longing, and “why choose?” energy that makes the whole thing addictive.
The worldbuilding expands beautifully here—orc culture, cursed magic, political rot, and the looming threat of what Vespyr’s “cure” might actually mean. Everything feels bigger, darker, and more dangerous than the previous Queen series, and the stakes hit hard because Vespyr’s survival isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, moral, and deeply personal.
And the cliffhanger? Brutal. The kind that makes you sit up, swear softly, and immediately reach for book two because there is no universe in which you’re leaving Vespyr in that mess.
A scorching, chaotic 4.5‑star start to the duet—feral, sexy, dangerous, and full of that signature Brouillard punch where desire and doom walk hand in hand.
Fire is Brouillard doing what Brouillard does best: dropping a heroine with teeth and trauma into a world that wants to cage her, then giving her pursuers who are equal parts threat, temptation, and “oh no, why is this turning me on?” Vespyr is a walking powder keg—cursed, hunted, exhausted, and still somehow refusing to break. Her bloodlust isn’t just a plot device; it’s a ticking emotional bomb that shapes every choice she makes, every lie she tells, every moment she lets herself hope.
And then there’s Vidarok. The orc hunter. The relentless shadow on her heels. The man who should terrify her but instead awakens something far more complicated. Their dynamic is pure predator‑prey seduction—dangerous, breathless, and threaded with that delicious tension where you can’t tell who’s hunting who anymore. Every encounter between them feels like a collision: claws, growls, magic, and heat that borders on feral.
But Brouillard doesn’t stop at one love interest. Oh no. Just when Vespyr starts to realize she might not want to escape the orc who chases her like she’s his destiny, in rides a knight in shining armor—who is absolutely not the safe option he pretends to be. The “frying pan into the inferno” shift is sharp, dramatic, and exactly the kind of chaos this duet thrives on. The love‑triangle‑but‑make‑it‑poly tension is handled with that signature blend of danger, longing, and “why choose?” energy that makes the whole thing addictive.
The worldbuilding expands beautifully here—orc culture, cursed magic, political rot, and the looming threat of what Vespyr’s “cure” might actually mean. Everything feels bigger, darker, and more dangerous than the previous Queen series, and the stakes hit hard because Vespyr’s survival isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, moral, and deeply personal.
And the cliffhanger? Brutal. The kind that makes you sit up, swear softly, and immediately reach for book two because there is no universe in which you’re leaving Vespyr in that mess.
A scorching, chaotic 4.5‑star start to the duet—feral, sexy, dangerous, and full of that signature Brouillard punch where desire and doom walk hand in hand.
March 28, 2025
Closer to 3.5, I feel like I missed something? There must be another series that this is linked to because there seemed to be a storyline that you're just expected to know? Overall not a bad story. A few grammar mistakes, but still enjoyable.
November 22, 2023
We haven’t got nice memories of Vespyr, sister of the vampire king, for she tried to ruin a few lives in the previous books.
It’s hard to see her in a positive light but somehow the author succeeds in reconcile the ruthless and cruel vampire with the insecure and scared woman who at the beginning of the book is trying to outrun her brother’s hunter sent after her. Vidarok tries to convince himself that he’s hunting a monster but when he’s forced to spend time with her, he finds Vespyr to be somehow different and decides to help her. Too bad she doesn’t want to be helped.
When a third party (OMG what an unexpected surprise) tears them apart Vidarok will do everything to have her back.
I’m not saying anything about this third party, you will have to read the book! Book two can’t come soon enough
Ends on a cliffhanger
It’s hard to see her in a positive light but somehow the author succeeds in reconcile the ruthless and cruel vampire with the insecure and scared woman who at the beginning of the book is trying to outrun her brother’s hunter sent after her. Vidarok tries to convince himself that he’s hunting a monster but when he’s forced to spend time with her, he finds Vespyr to be somehow different and decides to help her. Too bad she doesn’t want to be helped.
When a third party (OMG what an unexpected surprise) tears them apart Vidarok will do everything to have her back.
I’m not saying anything about this third party, you will have to read the book! Book two can’t come soon enough
Ends on a cliffhanger
November 9, 2023
Boy did this throw me for a loop! I love these stories so much so I just started to read and didn’t realize it was a ménage and I was wondering what was going on with Tarik! Understand so much better now and boy was I not disappointed! Definitely makes for a most exciting read! Vespyr is a lot more likable in this story than the previous ones and she is definitely a very lucky lady! I can’t wait to see how things pan out with Vidarok and Tarik! It should be quite interesting! This book had me turning the pages to see what would happen next! Very enjoyable and I highly recommend! This is my honest opinion of this complimentary copy of this book
November 11, 2023
Fire: Becoming the Orc Queen by B.E Brouillard
Overall Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Heat Level 🔥🔥🔥
Genres/Tropes
• Fantasy
• Enemies to lovers
This is the first book of a duet and does end on a cliffhanger. It's a spin-off of another series that I absolutely adore! I love how the author has continued it and kept the characters going. This one was such an easy read. I picked it up and next thing I know, I look down at my progress and I'm almost done. 😭 I'm so glad I don't have long to wait until Forged is released.
Overall Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Heat Level 🔥🔥🔥
Genres/Tropes
• Fantasy
• Enemies to lovers
This is the first book of a duet and does end on a cliffhanger. It's a spin-off of another series that I absolutely adore! I love how the author has continued it and kept the characters going. This one was such an easy read. I picked it up and next thing I know, I look down at my progress and I'm almost done. 😭 I'm so glad I don't have long to wait until Forged is released.
November 11, 2023
I didn’t think I was going to like this one as the vampire princess hasn’t exactly been the nicest character in the previous stories, but boy was I wrong. I loved the hero too, he’s a wonderful character and I can’t wait to find out what happens next with them all. I was a little put off by the appearance of the dragon, but I’m trusting the process and I’m sure everything happens for a reason. Ends on a big cliffhanger so now I will wait as patiently as possible to find out what happens next.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
December 3, 2023
What great story! Vidarock, an elite half orc half human guard is tasked with catching and bringing home the vampire princess, Vespyr. That's easier said then done. Not only does she have extra powers due to the curse she suffers from, she is also a temptation for Vidarock. This book takes you on a wild ride that involves not just vampires and orcs but dragons and harpies as well. It takes some unexpected turns and will keep you on the edge of your seat. It's steamy and dangerous.
May 30, 2024
Sensual and enchanting, this book delves into a world where passion and magic intertwine
between Princess Vespyr and the Orc Captain Vidarok. The author weaves an alluring tapestry
of desire, creating a vivid landscape that captivates the senses. With rich character dynamics
and a narrative that balances steamy encounters with a compelling plot with the entrance of
King Tariq a new character, it offers an enticing escape into a realm, I cannot wait for the next
book!
between Princess Vespyr and the Orc Captain Vidarok. The author weaves an alluring tapestry
of desire, creating a vivid landscape that captivates the senses. With rich character dynamics
and a narrative that balances steamy encounters with a compelling plot with the entrance of
King Tariq a new character, it offers an enticing escape into a realm, I cannot wait for the next
book!
June 13, 2025
I dunno. Maybe this author is just not for me.
I don’t like the MC, I don’t like how the second relationship is handled, do NOT like how they fight over her like children with a toy. Way too much cheating energy, way too much miscommunication or, honestly, complete lack of communication.
It’s not a bad book, just not my cup of tea.
I don’t like the MC, I don’t like how the second relationship is handled, do NOT like how they fight over her like children with a toy. Way too much cheating energy, way too much miscommunication or, honestly, complete lack of communication.
It’s not a bad book, just not my cup of tea.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 30, 2023
I didn’t think I would take to Vespyr’s story but I was wrong.
I was fascinating to see i ti her mind and why she thought the way she did!
This is a great story with fighting, loving, romance and action.
5 stars!
I was fascinating to see i ti her mind and why she thought the way she did!
This is a great story with fighting, loving, romance and action.
5 stars!
November 14, 2023
This book continues the storyline started previously with the most unlikeable Vespyr who is the sister of the Vampire King “Bob” & Vidarok who was also in the previous book.
I had no idea how anyone could like Vespyr after the havoc she wreaked & the trouble she caused but how wrong I was.
As with the others in this fantastic series it ends in a cliffhanger leaving me needing the next one fast!
I had no idea how anyone could like Vespyr after the havoc she wreaked & the trouble she caused but how wrong I was.
As with the others in this fantastic series it ends in a cliffhanger leaving me needing the next one fast!
January 20, 2025
Not my favorite orc story, but I enjoyed the characters nonetheless
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