I recently just bought Dragon Bound, for a group read, and since I just adore shifter romances, and this author has been at the top of my list of authors to read. I do have a weakness for dragons, and after reading Dragon Bound, I am hooked on this author. I have already bought the second one. Thea Harrison brings out certain aspects of shifter love stories, that completely captures your attention from the first paragraph. There was quite a few things that I enjoyed about Dragon Bound. As the first in the series, I felt like this author set up this world with enough description and sensuality to get you hooked immediately. I never felt lost in her writing or confused.
Pia finds herself being forced into a situation with no good ending in sight. She ends up having no option but to steal a penny from the leader of the Wyr (dragon shifters), and through some miracle she manages it without getting caught. But she knows that he will try to find her, and she will have to live a life on the run. With the help of a friend she manages to escape into a territory that is a enemy to the Wyr. But then she is shocked when her good luck runs out, and she finds herself captured by Dragos. In the beginning she expects him to kill her or torture her, but she is shocked when neither of those things actually occur. Dragos is furious with Pia when he finally finds the thief that stole his penny. But he finds himself being seduced by her beauty and her sweet spirit, and did what had to be done to survive. He starts to truly admire her, but there are vultures circling around them, threatening both of them. Only by truly trusting one another and working as a team will they be able to conquer all that stands between them.
I have heard so many great things about Dragon Bound since it came out, and I don't know how I waited this LONG to finally get my booty in gear and read it! Thea Harrison is going up my list along side with J.R. Ward and Christine Feehan. There was so much that I enjoyed about this story. There was so much mystery and intrigue and a intensity to the story that only tightened its hold on me. I loved this couple, Pia and Dragos were stellar together. There was quite a few surprises here and there, and the chemistry alone is hot enough to heat the whole planet up. Dragon Bound lived up to my expectations and even more than that it turned into one of those stories that burns in your memory forever. A Tale full of passion, paranormal suspense, with such witty interactions between the characters, you will have no choice but to fall in love. A WINNNER of a read and I guarantee it will delight you from your head to your toes. A must read for any that are looking for a thrilling and intense romance yet soft and juicy on the inside.
This review was originally posted on Addicted To RomanceI received this book for free from Ace in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Dragon Unleashed is the second book in the "Fallen Empire" series by the epic Grace Draven. It seems like forever since we had the first book "Phoenix Unbound" and the story starts off around the time of the epilogue of the first book. We get to see the reunion again of Azarion and Gilene. So that was a delight and had me wanted to read that book again and kinda wished I had done a reread of that book because there were many connecting details that I had previously forgotten and would have preferred a retouch on before reading this one. So that is what I would recommend since these two books are connected.
Our heroine of the story is Halani who is the trade camp's healer and trader and works with earth magic. She works for her uncle and is devoted to taking care of her child like mother. In this story we see two plot lines form before our hero and heroine have the chance to meet. Our hero, is a Drago. A dragon hidden in a man's body until he finds an ancient artifact, one that could save him before his body turns on him. Its his "mothers heart" a way of dragons protecting their young from mankind finding Dragon children before they mature. But now he is hunting those who had stolen the artifact which rightfully belongs to him. This leads him to a trading camp where he meets Halani. As they travel together, both contain secrets from each other but there is a burning passion that erupts between them. But the empress is hunting them and will stop at nothing to have Malachus and the dragon inside of him.
Dragon Unleashed was such a delight to read, I am not sure if this book is better or not than the first book. I would say that I enjoyed both installments on the same level. I will mention that my lower rating is due to the fact that the first half of the book is a bit slower going. There are engaging moments but it doesn't really kick up speed till really the last third of the book. The same thing happened in the first book for me. Not sure why I am struggling with the later installments of this author, when other books from her I have had no issue in getting into the stories. Or maybe it could be just me.
I will say that I adored the characters in this book. Both Malachus and Halani are fabulous characters. Malachus may seem arrogant at times, but he also has a strong sense of honor and what is right and wrong and I truly admired how he sticks by his own principles. Halani does what she does to protect herself and her family. Even when she commits wrongdoing she admits to it and doesn't make excuses. I really admired that trait about Halani that she knows she does wrong but doesn't hide it when she is confronted by it. She owns up to her own mistakes. Both of them have some hurdles to cross that is for sure, but the adventure and journey we see them go on in finding their HEA was pure delight and quite invigorating at times. There is such a strong level of intrigue and mystery in what unravels throughout the story and true justice happens in the end....YES!! And those who have read the first book will be thrilled with the ending and what happens with the villain.
You will always have a place among us, a place beside me, in life and beyond death when the earth sings us to dust
Overall I found Dragon Unleashed to be a truly awe opening installment, a world of mystery, danger, dragons and magic....a story guaranteed to delight its reader.
Dragon's Lair is a story that I was pretty excited for. I recently discovered this author and was hooked instantly. And when reading her latest novel "Seducing The Defendent", we get introduced into the Wind Dragon's MC and I wanted more of these sexy devils. So I decided to grab up Dragon's Laird and I am so glad that I did. This book is quite frankly a fun wild ride.
The story sets off with our heroine. We see her as just a teenager really, who quickly falls for the boy who always had time for her. Now she is going to college as a law student and when she discovers that her current boyfriend for years has been cheating on her she breaks off her ties with him. And she has a one night stand with the one boy who has always had her heart, but is more bad boy than ever and is also VP of the Wind Dragons MC. Now she discovers that she is pregnant, her parents have kicked her out and she is one the run until he discovers the truth and finds her and brings her back to his club.
Now I want to say that I LOVED this book, and even though I really enjoyed reading this one, not exactly on my top list of MC romances to read to be honest. I had a few issues with the book. The first being our heroines actions to hide the truth from Dex. I really have issues with this element in romance. You can understand her reasoning, in a way. She isn't sure about the type of man Dex is....but enough to have sex with him but not trust him enough to tell him the truth? And there were other actions she committed that didn't ring true for me. I was almost like "huh? really. So our hero was way more enjoyable to read but still not up to par for what I was expecting. I really wanted more background and depth to his character that I did feel was lacking at times. I did enjoy this MC though and I was really intrigued by many of the supporting cast that we are introduced to here. And boy there were some pretty lively moments that made up for those lacking ones.
Overall though this story was pretty highly entertaining, and even though I had a few issues, I truly enjoyed many moments of this story that introduces us to these sexy Wind Dragon boys and I am wanting more for sure!! Dexter Black turned my world upside down, but then he gave me his. And his world is where I want to be, as long as he's right there by my side
What is not to Love about Laurann Dohnner, her writing is fun and sexy and she writes PNR pretty fantastically. When I heard that she had created a new series, I was intrigued and very eager to try this new series out. So I snached up Drantos and had high hopes for it and I was as satisfied as eating a steak after being on a liquid diet for weeks. And what a whopper this story turned out to be. It starts up when our heroine Dusti and her sister Batina are traveling up to Alaska to see their granfather. Their grandfather is not someone you want in your family tree. He despises Dusti because he views her as weak because she suffers a blood disorder. When their plane crashes and the sisters are rescued by two alpha males who are dominerring and somewhat scary at times. Dusti soons learns after meeting Drantos of what he really is and what she is. When their grandfather's men close in around them, the sisters are seperated and Dusti relies on Drantos.
This story was quite fun and different. We see a group of supernatural creatures Gargoyles, Vampires and Lycans that live in the wilds of Alaska and have built a community of packs there. I definitely liked Dusti way more than her sister though. Dusti is much more down to earth, she is hardworking but she also tended to let her emotions get too out of control at times. However once Dusti becomes more accepting of the reality of who she is and what Drantos is....she definitely becomes more likeable. But this is not the end...because Dusti will become even more tested when she will have to face enemies, and fight for the man she loves and their way of life.
Even though Drantos is not my favorite of this author...the writing is engaging and I had fun with these alpha males that Dohner creates in this stunning new series. I am excited to see what she does with this new world she has opened up. Drantos is a likeable and infectious romance that leaves the reader feeling intrigued and wanting more of the VLG.
Lady Joanna Hawkforte, has a family connection to the island of Akora and has always held a fascination with this place of mystery and beauty. But when her brother disappears in search of it and its been almost nine months since he left, she knows that something is dreadfully wrong. So she goes in search of the only man who can help her, Alex Darcourt. Alex is the son of a Akoran princess and a English lord. He is in England for a visit, but is planning on returning soon with intel and much need defense weapons for their home. Even though he is half English, he considers himself a true Akoran warrior. Joanna goes in search of seeking Alex's aid to help her get to the island but he practically shrugs over her request. So Joanna, knowing that her brother is in trouble, stows away on Alex's ship. She is soon discovered, but Alex aids her in helping her injury she obtained while trying to stow away and has little choice but to take her the rest of the way to Akora. While they are in search of Joanna's brother, there is also some unrest on the tranquil island of Akora. Mystery and intrigue and enemies lurking in the corners that want to destroy everything Alex holds most dear.
The Hero
Alex is a true warrior of the Akoran people. Ever since he was six, he has been training himself in honing his skills as a warrior and protecting his people and their culture. On Occasion, he has to deal with politics, since his brother is the leader of their people. Alex has always devoted himself to duty and honor. He is loyal and true to what he believes in. Alex is a hero that is delectable in many ways although he can be quite prideful and stubborn at times. I did admire how well he is committed to his passions in life. He does have a bit of alpha tendencies at times but boy are they a plus to his personality in many ways. He also has a bit of dry wit that is delectable.
The Heroine
Joanna is a woman who is intelligent and uses her own wits to get things done. She is courageous and not afraid to defend herself if its needed. She has this spark of life that is contagious and I loved seeing her independent streak coming shining out at times. She is very driven especially when it comes to family. Joanna has a talent, one that is part of her family. She can sense images and emotions of those closest to her. She senses danger and pain from her brother and she knows that she must do everything she can to find him. I like how creative she gets in this book and it was interesting seeing her build a balance of her needs and the Akoran way of life.
Plot and Story Line
Dream Island is the first book in the series, and ever since I discovered Castles In The Mist, I was intrigued by this series and I wanted more. So I couldn't help but grab this one when it became available through my library. This is Alex's story and man was it good to get back to this fun family and their delightful adventures. It starts out with quite an adventure. Our heroine, isn't one to keep sitting around and Do nothing. She likes to take action. She since Alex refuses to take her, she decides to be a bit crafty and sneak her way aboard his ship. What I liked most was seeing these two banter and the flames of heat that build between them. We also get a little add in of some mystery and danger which I found didn't over power the book but balanced out the story with the actual romance that develops. I wasn't sure how well Joanna would fit in with the Akoran culture, but she actually fits in quite well. She can be pretty willful at times, but she also knows when to let things happen. She picks her battles to fight and I liked that she respected Alex at times and didn't go over his head when it wasn't needed. The story line had some predictable moments but in many areas---there was intrigue, adventure and a few twists that had me at the edge of my seat. I loved how this author has written these books, and they add a unique element to this regency era. We have some regency romance fun of course dealing with parties, balls and of course the infamous Prinny. But Litton takes a different turn with his character. Most of the time you see him as this indulgent and selfish prince. But Josie Litton has written his character very differently. He is still selfish at times, but we see the more intellectual side of him---the damaged part of him and I liked seeing a bit more depth and I don't much about this character from the history books, however Litton has me intrigued to find out more for sure. We see some more depth of this Akoran culture this author has created, and I find myself even more intrigued than ever. I love the warrior culture, and even though the women are more shielded---they aren't abused or anything and still have their own gifts and talents that are respected by all. It was quite fun to see a bit more Greek side of things in this book. I am eager to read the rest of the series and get more of this family and the fun characters we are introduced to.
The Cover
I LOVE this cover---so mystical and beautiful. I love the fog over the island look and the colors here are just right!!
Overall View
Dream Island is a intriguing romance that brings together a mix of spices to enlighten your reading taste buds!! Full of flavor and zest and not an author you want to miss out on reading. SUPERB!
Summary Arik, is a Dream Hunter, and as one he is cursed to never feel emotion but then he enters into Megeara dreams….a dream where she is bathing in a waterfall of chocolate. Ever since he is captivated by Megeara, a human woman who for some reason can resist his call to enter the dream world when she doesn’t choose to. When he is ordered to stop entering her dreams, he goes to the god Hades and makes a deal with him, that in order to be human for a few weeks, he will have to give Hades Megeara’s soul or give up his own. So Arik agrees, all he knows is he needs her and will do anything to have her. Megeara is searching for the city of Atlantis, and most of her life she never believed in the search, and it cost almost every member of her family’s life, but then she made a promise to her father on his deathbed to not give up and redeem their family name, no matter the cost to herself. But when her dream man comes ashore naked from the ocean, she is suspicious and she knows he is keeping secrets, but she can’t deny the attraction she feels for him. But soon she will be drawn into a dangerous world, a world that could cause her death for getting too close to the infamous city of Atlantis.
The Hero Arik, is part of the many dream hunters. Arik, along with many of his other brethren, are cursed to never feel emotion. Because centuries previous, one of their kind, decided to play a game on Zeus and they all pay for it now. Arik is a man who has never felt emotion except when he enters the dream world with Megeara, and he knew that the moment he made that deal with Hades, that he had made a mistake. Arik doesn’t know what he will do when his time is up, and he realizes that he will have to give up his own life for her, because Megeara is everything good and pure in the world, and when he realizes that he loves her…he will do everything in his power to protect her.
The Heroine Megeara, hated her childhood, she never was able to enjoy it, because her family was obsessed with finding “atlantis”. She lost just about her family member, and now she only has one cousin left alive. But she made a promise to her father, and as she found certain artifacts of his, she starts to realize that Atlantis is real, and she must find it if only to redeem her family’s name, so that they didn’t die for nothing. Megeara is intelligent and passionate, and has certain gifts that are more than the average human. What was most enjoyable about Megeara is how she stands up to Arik, a god of dreams, and she has such a zest for what she believes in and I loved seeing her character develop through the story.
Plot and Story Line Dream Hunter is the first book in the Dream Hunter series. My local state has an audio book library, and I found this treasure available, and since I have yet to read the series, I thought that I needed to give it a try. This book was a riot of fun, passion and some Greek adventure. This series is connected to the Dark Hunter series, and we see in this book and other books in the series, connection to characters to the Dark Hunter series. Dream Hunter is a story that just won my heart over from the beginning, And the narrator, is one that from what I have seen has done most of the books in these connecting series, and he is fantastic. It is rare for me to love a male narrator, since I have mostly listened to female narrators, but he is one of the best I have ever listened to. I loved the way this story develops, and it has some twists that are unexpected, and boy was I surprised over a few things, and what became most endearing was seeing how these two fight for a future together. Dream Hunter is a story that won me over, with these charming characters, a story line that is packed with adventure, greek gods, and a romance that is bound to captivate you. What was most provocative about this story was seeing the way these two come to fight for one another. Arik, who at first is conceited and arrogant, but when he learns the error of his ways is willing to give up his own soul for the woman he loves. Then we have Megeara, when she learns the complete truth about Arik, she goes to drastic lengths to bring him back to her, even if that means facing Hades herself, loved the courage and tenacity and the will to be together. The supporting characters are quite fun and added a certain flair to the story that gave the story the humorous edge it needed.
The Cover I really like this cover, and it connects with the story, and boy can I say that man is HOT and sexy!! Those eyes….I would have him in a heartbeat, and the hair….he is one delicious package.
Overall View Dream Hunter is a story to grab at you and will refuse to let go….its a action packed story that is bound to have you on edge in anticipation of what is to come, a book to captivate and charm every reader!! A MUST Read for fans of the Dark Hunters Series, or who love a romance that is sensual and emotionally provoking.
This review was originally posted on Addicted To RomanceI received this book for free from Forever in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
I had such a pleasure in reading this stunning book and I adored every single moment of the reading of it. Dream Chaser is the continuation of the "Dream Team" series and I absolutely adored every single moment. From the first day that I was given this ARC copy from the publisher for a review, I couldn't put this sucker down. It had such feeling and heart and whenever I immerse myself into a Kristen Ashley novel, I am always overwhelmed by how this author can always captivate me no matter what day it is or what mood I am in, I know I am in for a fabulous time especially since she is such a "comfort" author for me in so many forms of ways that I cannot adequatelely express.
Dream Chaser features our main couple: Ryn Jansen and Boone Sadler. In this fabulous novel, we have a story that will capture your attention in all the best of ways. Ryn Jansen, works as a stripper for the famous "Smithie's" and her dancing is out of the world. But her problems begin with the drama from her brother's ex. Ryn has a love for her niece and nephew, and they her. But her brother has issues and isn't that involved and his ex, is a drama queen and is abusive in other ways. Now Ryn's life is packed with family drama in trying to figure out a way to get her niece and nephew healthy and happy once again, and trying to deal with a challenging commando...Boone Sadler. Boone is nothing like what Ryn ever expected, but he is a man that has her back even in showing her how her family is conning her for man, money she works hard for. But as the family drama escalates in ways she never expected, her relationship with Boone turns into one she never thought she would ever be so blessed with and will fight for each other...
Dream Chaser is a powerhouse of a read and I absolutely adored Ryn in many respects. I loved her love for her family and her hard working spirit and her creativity that just charms you in such way. I found Boone to be so entertaining and my type of alpha male that is bound to amuse any reader. I love how he stands up to Ryn when needed and isn't ashamed of his masculinity in any way. He is who he is. Boy I respect that especially in my heroes. I really loved how he has Ryn's back even if she doesn't appreciate what he does for her in the beginning. I am always captivated in the way these relationship start off because, honestly, its highly amusing in so many factors and I can't get enough. Once we see our pair come together fully and stop fighting their feelings for each other, this begins to be a romance of heart deep wrenching emotion that keeps one in the moment along side with them.
Overall I found Dream Chaser to be a thrilling and emotionally stimulant of romance and stunning emotion that will thrall you in all of the best of ways. An enriching love tale for all!!
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Dream Of Me and Believe in Me is part of an older trilogy that Litton first wrote years ago and it was so dang great!! I just loved everything about this one. This book features two full-length novels. So don't be too daunted by the 800 pages, because yeah 800 pages for only $5 on Amazon is a great deal for sure. This trilogy features three couples that are connected to each other and their marriages will bring peace to these two warring nations.
The first book is Dream of Me which features Viking leader Wolf Hakonson and Lady Cymbra, a Saxon lady. There has been an arranged marriage between Wolf and Cymbra but when a miscommunication occurs, and Wolf thinks that Cymbra has cried off, he decides to go after her and kidnaps her and takes her back to his home. He learns that Cymbra is not only beautiful but talented as a healer. Wolf knows that he has little time to convince Cymbra to give their marriage a chance before her brother comes to find her.
He was her wall now, her shelter, her protection. His arms were strong, and they would never let her go.
There are some misunderstandings that happen between the two, but I really enjoyed the dynamics that develop in their relationship. This story revitalized my love of Viking romance and Litton has one of the best writing when it comes to medieval romances. Even though the hero is full on Alpha Male, and a bit controlling at times, its more out of being protective and considering the time era, it's definitely a valid concern here. But our heroine is no doormat. She will say yes and agree but then just go out and do what needs to be done and suffer the consequences later. I do love how kind and compassionate she is, and she really balances out Wolf's strong personality. I love how gentle he is with her at times, he may be the leader of his people and a Viking to boot....but he is so careful with her and when he falls in love with Cymbra...he falls very hard and I adored seeing Cymbra having him wrapped around her finger. Simply an amazing book that had me eager for more books just like this one...bring on the VIKINGS!!
Now for book two---Believe In Me. The hero is Cymbra's brother who is Saxon and his bride is a Viking lady. Now Hawk has worked hard to rebuild and make his people powerful once again. He is eager to meet his new bride that has been arranged because he does want peace between the Saxons and the Vikings. He is always ready for battle and war, but he also knows how appealing peace would be not only for himself but his people that deserve it. Krysta has come in secret posing as a servant so she can get to know "Hawk" and understand the type of man he truly is. Krysta is nervous and scared about this marriage and she wants to be loved and wants to know if Hawk will be capable of it. But her identity becomes revealed soon after she arrives and Krstya will have to win Hawk over and win his trust.
He was so far beyond her dreams, so much more than she could ever have hoped for. She loved him with all her heart and soul.
I really really adored this set up between Hawk and Krysta. Their relationship is so much fun and boy full of quite a few misunderstandings but I loved that they always end up talking and working out their problems when they arise. Their relationship isn't perfect but I truly adored Krysta. I loved that she owns up to her mistakes, and admits when she is wrong. But Krysta is a lovely character, she is hardworking and dedicated. She truly makes the best mistress, because when work needs to be done she gets in there with all the other servants and treats them as equals. She totally wins brownie points for that. But she also has a past with a horrible step brother and she doesn't believe she is worthy of Hawk. But Hawk is a swoony hero for sure. I love how he doesn't fight his feelings for Krysta. He knows he adores her and fights for her and never gives up on winning her heart and proving that she is more than enough for him no matter where she comes from and who her parentage is.
This was truly a heartwarming read that I just adored and quite a wonderful installment that kept me up all night reading and so worth the loss of sleep. Truly romantic to sizzle the senses!!
