Reviewed by True
TITLE: Fire & Brimstone Scrolls: The Complete Series Box Set
SERIES: Fire & Brimstone Scrolls
AUTHOR: Nikole Knight
PUBLISHER: Self-Published
LENGTH: 2026 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 24, 2021
BLURB:
Family. Freedom. Truth. Love. Some things are always worth fighting for.
All Riley Shepard ever wanted was a normal life, but Fate is cruel, reality is subjective, and love has never been so hard. When Riley is thrust into a supernatural world he never knew existed, he discovers truths that even Angels have tried to hide, and he must balance the line between light and dark, good and evil, Heaven and Hell. Because he was born a hybrid of both. He is neither Angel nor Fallen, human or Nephilim. He is as much a monster as he is a miracle. And he must be strong enough to weather both.
For the fate of the realms and the redeeming love of his guardian angels, Riley will fight to his last breath. There is no love without sacrifice. Let the Battle of Heaven begin.
This is the complete Fire & Brimstone series, Scrolls 1-6, with an additional 25k words of bonus content. Fire & Brimstone is a slow-burn MM+ paranormal romance, featuring sexy but imperfect guardian angels, an unlikely hero who doesn’t know his own worth, and one epic love that redeems them all.
TRIGGERING MATERIAL: CHILD ABUSE, HOMOPHOBIC/BIGOTED DIALOGUE AND BEHAVIOR, VIOLENCE, GORE, TORTURE, NON-GRAPHIC (MOSTLY OFF-SCREEN) SEXUAL ASSAULT, LIGHT SUBSTANCE ABUSE, SELF-HARM/SELF-DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR, DEATH.
REVIEW:
GIDEON, NOEL, JAI AND RILEY aka (in no particular order) Lilac, dokha, peppermint, sunshine, and a sweet, smoky perfume of summer.
A box with six novels, over more than 2000 pages, not one page dull, how is this even possible? It’s full of fantasy, entertainment, realms, Angels, Demons, light, darkness, jealousy, promises, rejection, exploration, sweet lovemaking, romance, heroes, love! love! love! family, with heartwarming and heartbreaking moments. We can follow Riley and his guardians at their highest and lowest moments. It’s an amazingly written, emotional, lgbtq+ fantasy journey. Every installment has a wonderful prologue and epilogue. The author did an amazing job structuring this whole journey. The information is given in manageable proportions.
Beware, there are some triggers warnings!
The author’s note said :
“Take a seat at the round table, grab the hand of the person beside you, and settle in. We’re all in this together now. For family, freedom, truth, and love. For Riley and his angels.”
Isn’t that an awesome invitation?
So, I sat down, grabbed my iPad, and started reading and reading, for over more than a week.
I will review every separate book, I’ll try to keep it manageable and readable.
Every book deserves its own 5 stars rating because every book was unique, powerfully written, and hugely entertaining.
#1 Revelations
#2 Sacrifice
#3 Illusion
#4 Betrayal
#5 Redemption
#6 Elysium
#1 Revelations
Already the prologue convinced me this should be on Netflix, as a series.
What a strong start!
Hector is a Devil, he and Devlin, his partner, are abusing an Angel, asking questions, and not getting any answers.
In this first installment we get to know nineteen years old Riley a bit, he is an utterly shy, innocent boy, skittish, small, glad he could leave his foster parent, the awfully strict Ms. Janet, to study. Her hard way of raising him made him insecure, withdrawn, and obedient. He even had to chastise himself. He’s heavily indoctrinated by this insane evil woman, I hated her.
He’s conditioned to obey and immediately excuses for everything, it was hurtful to watch this sweet sweet boy, who has never been hugged, never received kindness or love.
Riley sees things, people others can’t see. The medical world told him he’s crazy, he believes them.
He can’t stand up for himself, but suddenly there are a few guys who are kind and of great help.
It’s like something magical.
Meeting Noel, Jai, and Gideon change everything for Riley. Are they for real? Are they his Guardians?
They are overwhelming, affectionate, fun, adorable, and hugely protective over shy Riley.
I asked myself why are they with him, does he need protection, from who and why?
Welcome to the world of Angels and Demons, a universe that must remain in balance.
My heart tumbled down several times for the heartbreaking state Riley’s in. Even his guardians had trouble staying sane for his sake.
It was an amazingly written story, so happy it’s a box so I can read on. It’s intriguing, with beautifully created realms, it’s so promising. The author’s writing style is clear as crystal, balanced, and excellently outlined, the feelings you’ll find are overwhelming. I’ll stop now and start reading the second book!
#2 Sacrifice
Riley’s guardians worship him. He’s the kindest soul they ever met. They will protect their ward to the max. Riley is learning, under the watchful eyes of Gideon, to work with his special gift as Nephilim.
After being repressed from all hormonal feelings his whole life, he’s now capable to feel, and oh my gosh he can feel. Looking at his guardians he feels all the time.
Sandwiched between two affectionate guardians is something Riley has to accommodate with.
He’s learning, and omg it’s so precious.
There’s fun, another thing Riley must accommodate with, there was never fun in his life.
His guardians are not some perfect angels, they have flaws, like jealousy, *snorts*
Jai and Noel are each-other Other’s, there’s a lot of jester, banter, they make improper comments and Riley is confused, are they flirting… with him? All three guardians seem to be mesmerized by Riley’s appearance. Another thing that makes Riley feel certain things.
Confusion and temptation are in the air.
When I say they aren’t flawless, I also mean they fight, argue, get mad, jealous when the Other get on a date.
My goodness, so much is happening, Riley is summoned to Utopia, and he’s deadly afraid.
Then Noel got hurt and kept, they are all fighting like a real family to save him.
There’s a hierarchy, they are summoned by the Council of Archangels!
That’s the place we learn a bit more about Riley. Darn, it’s a LOT!
A story with many different emotions and actions, fun, sweetness, humor, so many precious humorous moments, I smiled and laughed and snorted. But there’s also hurt, fights, desperation, weakness, fierceness. At some point, it was even a bit too much. I wanted serenity and calmness, some sweet exploration with love and kisses. Well, there was time for all.
Amazingballs story, Awesome, All-consuming, yes! All capital!
Can I get on with the next one 🙂
#3 Illusion
Noel and Jai can’t seem to live with or without the other. I wanted to shake some sense into them.
There’s a lot of drama, I couldn’t handle it anymore. I wanted peace and quiet, love and kindness.
Hmmm, I have to be patient I guess.
Riley’s alter ego gets impatient, every time Riley orders his aroused member to go down, the voice screams “Dying. A. Virgin.”
The tension is killing, the subtle touches are killing. The slow burn is kiiiiiling, I’m so bad with it. Lol.
Situation pass by with words such as devotion, adoration, and worship. My heart, be still.
My kindle got on fire and burned in my hands so hugely intense, sensual, and hot it got.
There are so many promises, sexy, dirty, sweet promises, my heart did such strange things, like stop beating and beating too fast.
In this story, we meet some of the power that hides in Riley.
Jeeez this was a hard one, I cried and wailed like they were.
I’m speechless, what a story, unbelievable captivating, I couldn’t stop reading. It has all the low and all the high moments.
#4 Betrayal
This title doesn’t bode well. I’m a bit afraid of what it will bring.
There is so much characteristic developed with these men, every time we learn more, every time I loved them more. The author did an excellent job.
After being away to Utopia for a few months, Riley is back with his angels. The love that’s sparkling around between the four of them is something precious, special, and dear.
Darn, there are some highly sensual moments to find, goosebumps! Riley learns about bodily pleasures, hallelujah.
The connection with his Angels is complicated but oh so beautiful, their personalities are a sight for the eyes. Their dynamic is breathtaking,
Riley is getting trained m learning to use his strength, pumping up his condition, and using swords.
He has to learn how to defend himself, there are creatures around who want to have him.
We learn how important truly Riley. Unbelievable important!
The author created an awesome universe, with beautiful magical creatures, with different realms.
I said it earlier, they aren’t perfect, flawless, they have all the quirks as humans.
Thank goodness this is a box and I can hurry to the next installment, because dang what an explosive end. The story reached at the end such a high level of intensity, thrill, and excitement, I have no words anymore, I’m speechless.
#5 Redemption
My nails, how can I keep my nails.
Okay, this is something else. It was of a high (I didn’t know it could get even higher) emotional and intense level. I couldn’t believe what I saw.
We are witnessing the beautiful birth of an unbreakable bond, it was breathtaking.
There are heartbreaking moments, despair, bloody despair, so much pain.
Riley’s Angels are missing him enormously, and they will never find peace or happiness without him.
There’s a race against time to find him.
Meanwhile… Riley is… ugh… I can’t tell, sorry, the circumstances are horrible, destructible.
His Angels are on their way, I was so scared they would come too late.
It’s all about light and dark, Angels and Demons.
Again I have no words. Masterly written, highly captivating, a journey I will never forget.
#6 Elysium
I could breathe again. They are together, fractured, but together.
Communication still isn’t what it should be.
The Counsil made decisions for Riley, Lucifer still wants to take Riley.
While Riley is still small and vulnerable, he’s also powerful and strong. No one should die because of him. He’ll fight even when his Angels are afraid to lose him.
There are some prophecies.
Riley is the most forgiving soul in Heaven and Earth where others would walk away he forgave.
I have never seen creatures who loved as hard as they fight each other.
There are awful moments, I wish I could unsee them, but it’s part of the whole picture, I know, still.
So the journey ends, it was everything, watching strong protective, at first sight, stoical Gideon melt, watching sweet sweet loving Noel bloom in trust, watching strong protective, possessive Jai bond, and Riley rise, rise, rise, was EVERYTHING.
These four, darn, sweet, loving, devoted and scorching!
“Jai loved me like a wildfire. Raging. Hot. All-consuming. Noel loved me like a river. Overwhelming. All-encompassing. Healing. But Gideon—oh, the way he loved me. He loved me like an earthquake.”
Wow, what an EPIC impressive ending, unforgettable and huge!! I cried unstoppable! Thank you Nikole Knight for giving them THIS grand finale, because that’s how you end a series like this. Deep bow.
I’m sure I’m forgetting to point out certain things or moments. I hope you understand, for me this series was the best of the best. I enjoyed every book, it’s marvelously written and entertaining like no other, the story was clearly built, manageable, and wonderfully balanced.
A must MUST read, period!! I hope it’s all readable as I promised!
And last but not least the bonus content. Awesome to watch them in their future lives. To be honest I scrolled a bit through this. I was content where book six ended, it was enough.
Still, the bonus was fun and sexy af, every Commitment has his own place and happiness, bonded with each for eternity.
RATING: 6x 
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