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Flamebound: Draegonhart Bonds
Joya Rae Martin doesn’t have time for fairy tales. A brilliant scientist from Chicago, she has built her future around one saving her father from a rare and devastating disease.
Then a trip to New York changes everything.
After witnessing a supernatural battle in Central Park, Joya comes face-to-face with demons, witches, vampires, shifters, and dragons. But nothing shakes her more than Prince Xavian Draegonhart, the powerful dragon who drops to his knees and calls her his mate.
Xavian has waited decades for the mate The Mother made for him. Joya is his future, his flamebound love, but she isn’t a woman to be claimed by pretty words or ancient bonds. If he wants her trust, he’ll have to earn it. Because Xavian may be a dragon prince, but Joya is no damsel waiting to be saved.
When the truth about her father’s illness leads them to a hidden enemy with roots older than anyone imagined, Joya must use her science to confront a horror built on control, corruption, and stolen power. And Xavian will burn down anything that stands between his mate and the family she’s trying to save.
Flamebound is a spicy Black romantasy set in the Protector’s Claim Universe, featuring a possessive dragon prince, fated mates, dragonfire, supernatural secrets, family healing, and a love hot enough to rewrite everything.
Then a trip to New York changes everything.
After witnessing a supernatural battle in Central Park, Joya comes face-to-face with demons, witches, vampires, shifters, and dragons. But nothing shakes her more than Prince Xavian Draegonhart, the powerful dragon who drops to his knees and calls her his mate.
Xavian has waited decades for the mate The Mother made for him. Joya is his future, his flamebound love, but she isn’t a woman to be claimed by pretty words or ancient bonds. If he wants her trust, he’ll have to earn it. Because Xavian may be a dragon prince, but Joya is no damsel waiting to be saved.
When the truth about her father’s illness leads them to a hidden enemy with roots older than anyone imagined, Joya must use her science to confront a horror built on control, corruption, and stolen power. And Xavian will burn down anything that stands between his mate and the family she’s trying to save.
Flamebound is a spicy Black romantasy set in the Protector’s Claim Universe, featuring a possessive dragon prince, fated mates, dragonfire, supernatural secrets, family healing, and a love hot enough to rewrite everything.
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397 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 7, 2026
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June 8, 2026
Finding out the reason was shocking to me. I like ground work for future stories. The cameos of prior
characters in the book. Solid story.
characters in the book. Solid story.
July 11, 2026
An Amazing Journey
Let's start with what an excellent name Joya is for this character. I have a cousin named Joy, and I've always loved that name for her. I'm drawn to this story because it showcases a Black girl's determination regardless of her circumstances, and celebrates the single parent who poured so much love and support into her. She remained steadfast in her convictions despite her environment. Through her talent and compassion, she brought joy to everyone around her. Especially to her mate. Great read for me, Renee G.
Let's start with what an excellent name Joya is for this character. I have a cousin named Joy, and I've always loved that name for her. I'm drawn to this story because it showcases a Black girl's determination regardless of her circumstances, and celebrates the single parent who poured so much love and support into her. She remained steadfast in her convictions despite her environment. Through her talent and compassion, she brought joy to everyone around her. Especially to her mate. Great read for me, Renee G.
June 7, 2026
Worth the Wait
September!!! Xavian and Joya was worth the wait! Once I started, I couldn't put it down! Great job tying in the scientific/tech world in human and superhuman. I can wait for the next book! The plot, the spice, the action, the banter! 10 out of 10!
September!!! Xavian and Joya was worth the wait! Once I started, I couldn't put it down! Great job tying in the scientific/tech world in human and superhuman. I can wait for the next book! The plot, the spice, the action, the banter! 10 out of 10!
June 21, 2026
If the art is AI, is the book also Ai?
The question I couldn’t escape while reading. Seeing that slop photo of Xavian really ruined this book for me. Ruined the authenticity; ruined the quality of the work all together.
The question I couldn’t escape while reading. Seeing that slop photo of Xavian really ruined this book for me. Ruined the authenticity; ruined the quality of the work all together.
June 17, 2026
Per usual, don't let the cover fool you—the spice is definitely spicy, but you'll also find a good mix of fantasy, science, and social commentary.
If you're new here, The Mother doesn't make mistakes. Humans and supernaturals typically aren't fated mates, but she's shaking things up, and what she says goes. We were first introduced to Xavian and his possible mate rejection in his mother's story (Xolani's Second Flame), so I was excited for his journey, and it didn't disappoint!
Joya is a Black woman in STEM who has dedicated her life to finding a cure for her chronically ill father, all while being thrust into a world she didn't even know existed. I loved watching her research and Xavi's dragon technology intersect throughout the story. Their dynamic was one of my favorite parts. Even though Xavi is a powerful dragon shifter and tech guru, he treated Joya as an equal—and honestly, she wouldn't have accepted anything less. Her intelligence, education, passion, and determination were just as important to the story as his strength and abilities.
What really grabbed my attention were the twists and the larger themes woven throughout the story. The exploration of power, racism, religious extremism, and the exploitation of Black bodies added depth to the worldbuilding and felt especially impactful because of the real-world historical parallels.
And Preston? Every time I learned more about that man, I got angrier. The audacity, entitlement, and fragility of his ego need to be studied. A truly top-tier hater whose actions had consequences far beyond himself.
Because the story leans heavily into science and technology, there were a few moments where these two nerds had me wandering into the weeds. But overall, I had a good time in Draegonland—aka Wakanda with dragons. 🐉😈
If you're new here, The Mother doesn't make mistakes. Humans and supernaturals typically aren't fated mates, but she's shaking things up, and what she says goes. We were first introduced to Xavian and his possible mate rejection in his mother's story (Xolani's Second Flame), so I was excited for his journey, and it didn't disappoint!
Joya is a Black woman in STEM who has dedicated her life to finding a cure for her chronically ill father, all while being thrust into a world she didn't even know existed. I loved watching her research and Xavi's dragon technology intersect throughout the story. Their dynamic was one of my favorite parts. Even though Xavi is a powerful dragon shifter and tech guru, he treated Joya as an equal—and honestly, she wouldn't have accepted anything less. Her intelligence, education, passion, and determination were just as important to the story as his strength and abilities.
What really grabbed my attention were the twists and the larger themes woven throughout the story. The exploration of power, racism, religious extremism, and the exploitation of Black bodies added depth to the worldbuilding and felt especially impactful because of the real-world historical parallels.
And Preston? Every time I learned more about that man, I got angrier. The audacity, entitlement, and fragility of his ego need to be studied. A truly top-tier hater whose actions had consequences far beyond himself.
Because the story leans heavily into science and technology, there were a few moments where these two nerds had me wandering into the weeds. But overall, I had a good time in Draegonland—aka Wakanda with dragons. 🐉😈
July 16, 2026
Proctor series continues with the next generation
Another great entry into September Knight's Romantasy series - The Protectors. I love this cast of characters and I love the world Ms. Knight has built. A world of supernatural Black people. Yes! Give me more!
This book introduces (or maybe reintroduces) a new enemy - a white supremacist group. I love the slight overlap of this book with the last book's timeline. Prince Draegonheart has found his mate. She's human and too focused on her family problems to deal with "The Magical Black Avengers". LOL But the Mother makes no mistakes and soon the female protagonist realizes she's been in close proximity to magical Blackness longer than she thinks.
While the heat level is hot and the scenes are plentiful, Ms. Knight does not sherk on the plot points. The story is engaging, the characters are well-fleshed out (and hilarious), and the world building is stellar. I look forward to more from this characters specifically and September Knight generally.
Another great entry into September Knight's Romantasy series - The Protectors. I love this cast of characters and I love the world Ms. Knight has built. A world of supernatural Black people. Yes! Give me more!
This book introduces (or maybe reintroduces) a new enemy - a white supremacist group. I love the slight overlap of this book with the last book's timeline. Prince Draegonheart has found his mate. She's human and too focused on her family problems to deal with "The Magical Black Avengers". LOL But the Mother makes no mistakes and soon the female protagonist realizes she's been in close proximity to magical Blackness longer than she thinks.
While the heat level is hot and the scenes are plentiful, Ms. Knight does not sherk on the plot points. The story is engaging, the characters are well-fleshed out (and hilarious), and the world building is stellar. I look forward to more from this characters specifically and September Knight generally.
June 20, 2026
Interesting
This is my first read by this author, and I'll definitely check out more of her catalog because I love the world that she created, but I think that this book didn't get a higher rating from me because I wanted more romantic interaction between Xavian and Joya. And I understand that she had a lot going on; she just learned about supernatural beings, her father's illness, and there was a whole conspiracy happening, but to me it seemed like she only gave into the bond on a superficial sexual level. Xavian kind of seemed like her bonded sexual partner that worshipped her, and she was mildly fond of him, not a romantic equal she truly loved.
This is my first read by this author, and I'll definitely check out more of her catalog because I love the world that she created, but I think that this book didn't get a higher rating from me because I wanted more romantic interaction between Xavian and Joya. And I understand that she had a lot going on; she just learned about supernatural beings, her father's illness, and there was a whole conspiracy happening, but to me it seemed like she only gave into the bond on a superficial sexual level. Xavian kind of seemed like her bonded sexual partner that worshipped her, and she was mildly fond of him, not a romantic equal she truly loved.
August 17, 2026
Flamebound was such a good read! September Knight delivered another captivating story in the Protector’s Claim Universe with strong chemistry, intriguing characters, and plenty of emotion. I loved the way Joya and Xavian’s relationship developed, and how watching how patient he was with her even though she ran away from their bond. I also loved how determined he was to help her find a cure for her dad.
This book had romance, passion, danger, and enough twists to keep things interesting. September Knight knows how to pull you into her stories and make you care about the characters. If you’re already a fan of the Protector’s Claim Universe, you definitely don’t want to miss this one!
This book had romance, passion, danger, and enough twists to keep things interesting. September Knight knows how to pull you into her stories and make you care about the characters. If you’re already a fan of the Protector’s Claim Universe, you definitely don’t want to miss this one!
June 16, 2026
Phenomenal Read!!!
This author has ALWAYS pulled you in and make you feel and understand the surroundings of the story. This one makes you want to be apart of The Protectors… But more importantly apart of the supernatural world and you’ll absolutely love every part of it even the battles that they have to face. Because even the battles you know what you’re fighting for and you want to be apart of it. Absolutely loved this one as all the others by this author…. Keep writing and I’ll definitely keep reading!!! Can’t wait for the next one…
This author has ALWAYS pulled you in and make you feel and understand the surroundings of the story. This one makes you want to be apart of The Protectors… But more importantly apart of the supernatural world and you’ll absolutely love every part of it even the battles that they have to face. Because even the battles you know what you’re fighting for and you want to be apart of it. Absolutely loved this one as all the others by this author…. Keep writing and I’ll definitely keep reading!!! Can’t wait for the next one…
July 6, 2026
jealousy will do it to ya 😮💨
I am so glad 😌 September Knight did not scrap this part of Flamebound. This was such a good read. This book 📕 actually showed me how you can live a simple life with your family and someone can look 👀 into your life and be so jealous that they put that JuJu on you (as we say in Gullah) I am not going to leak the book 📖 and say who did it, but let’s just say 🤔 who all does the lord work ain’t really for the lord.
I am so glad 😌 September Knight did not scrap this part of Flamebound. This was such a good read. This book 📕 actually showed me how you can live a simple life with your family and someone can look 👀 into your life and be so jealous that they put that JuJu on you (as we say in Gullah) I am not going to leak the book 📖 and say who did it, but let’s just say 🤔 who all does the lord work ain’t really for the lord.
July 12, 2026
This was a good book. A great way to blend science and technology into a romantasy showing how important science and technology is in the supernatural and human world. I gave it a four because at times the heroine acted like she was still a teen with the way she acted and spoke. As opposed to other times in the book. I felt like the character was written for a YA romance which was confusing as opposed to other characters in the book.
August 1, 2026
Great Storyline!
I really enjoyed the story, had a hard time putting it down. I also really liked that the story will populated with people who looked like me - it feels like this genre ignores people of color.
There was only one drawback for me: the sex was to explicit, so I skipped over it. The story stood on its own. I would recommend this book with the caveat that it’s pretty explicit (in fact, I would say raunchy in several places).
I really enjoyed the story, had a hard time putting it down. I also really liked that the story will populated with people who looked like me - it feels like this genre ignores people of color.
There was only one drawback for me: the sex was to explicit, so I skipped over it. The story stood on its own. I would recommend this book with the caveat that it’s pretty explicit (in fact, I would say raunchy in several places).
September 14, 2026
This book was cute. Nothing revolutionary but I enjoyed it. The world building was a little disjointed. It felt like the author assumed we had already read the other book(s) in the series. My only complaint is the dragon fire ex machina. Every problem seemed to be solved by some application of dragons and/or their fire. I will say that the line about letting go of resentment resonated with me. I’m not sure I will try another book by this author. It will really have to grab me.
September 4, 2026
A phenomenal piece of reading
I was recommended this author by a friend and as I am skeptical of romantasy it was… oh okay. But this one I could not put down. Xavier and Joya, and the reunion of Charlie and Shanara…. It all came together and was a beautiful end. You have made a believer of me. That is not something I say lightly.
I was recommended this author by a friend and as I am skeptical of romantasy it was… oh okay. But this one I could not put down. Xavier and Joya, and the reunion of Charlie and Shanara…. It all came together and was a beautiful end. You have made a believer of me. That is not something I say lightly.
September 26, 2026
I DNF it started interesting but it quickly lost my interest. I was over the repeated parts about her father and her researching everything for his illness. On top of that it just became the same thing over and over in each chapter maybe I’ll come back at a later time but for now it won’t hold my interest anymore.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 1, 2026
A Must Read
I thoroughly enjoyed this read, It definitely was an unexpected ride that was pulled off effortlessly. The storyline flowed easily and I loved the characters and can't wait to see the upcoming growth from them especially Lakeita's . Kudos to the author well done
I thoroughly enjoyed this read, It definitely was an unexpected ride that was pulled off effortlessly. The storyline flowed easily and I loved the characters and can't wait to see the upcoming growth from them especially Lakeita's . Kudos to the author well done
July 26, 2026
Man this was soo good
I loved everything about this book and really look forward to the next one. This is my first book from this author and now I plan to go back and read other works in the meantime
I loved everything about this book and really look forward to the next one. This is my first book from this author and now I plan to go back and read other works in the meantime
September 29, 2026
Excellent
A great world building and character development
This story will reel you in and not let you go until the end
There is action and family, friendship and love
Great job as always September
Your books never disappoint
A great world building and character development
This story will reel you in and not let you go until the end
There is action and family, friendship and love
Great job as always September
Your books never disappoint
July 7, 2026
I loved it
I loved this book!!! Joya and her dragon 🤎 were everything and then some I can’t wait to read more!!
I loved this book!!! Joya and her dragon 🤎 were everything and then some I can’t wait to read more!!
September 10, 2026
Chef’s kiss!!!
Loved it! I don’t have words but September Knight has done it again. Great read and incredible addition to the series.
Loved it! I don’t have words but September Knight has done it again. Great read and incredible addition to the series.
September 15, 2026
I thought that the plot and world building in this book was phenomenal. However, I felt like the romance was overshadowed by the subplots of the book. I also never truly believed the FMC was into her mate, because majority of their connection was sexual. No dates, or deep connecting outside of science. I also didn’t believe this book needed to be 400 pages, the book was entirely too descriptive, often times completely removing me from the book. The author gave the reader zero room to imply. Overall I did like the book, and would read other books written by the author.
June 12, 2026
This book was everything. I'm still coming down from my high. I don’t want to write anything that gives anything away. I was hooked from the beginning. This author has a true knack for combining the right mix of villains and victors!
July 18, 2026
THIS BOOK WAS FIRE!!! 4.5 stars bc whew this one was perfect. Good amount of spice and romance!! Xavi was not playing about is Joya ok?!??
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