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Dragon Blues
by
Edie Ramer (Goodreads Author)
Once a dragon. . .
Saxophone player Noah Long shifted from dragon to human 2500 years ago, but the dragon blood still coursing through his veins has kept him healthy and virile. Now his secret is out, and the man who discovered it will do anything to make Noah's blood his own. Noah's only ally is martial arts expert Lila Fox, who heats up the fire in his belly. . . and his...more
Saxophone player Noah Long shifted from dragon to human 2500 years ago, but the dragon blood still coursing through his veins has kept him healthy and virile. Now his secret is out, and the man who discovered it will do anything to make Noah's blood his own. Noah's only ally is martial arts expert Lila Fox, who heats up the fire in his belly. . . and his...more
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February 15th 2011
by Edie Ramer
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I love dragon shifters and I loved the blues playing dragon shifting leading man, so I liked Dragon Blues for the most part -t here were a couple oddities that knocked my enjoyment down just a notch though. I thought that the way that the heroine initiates the first couple love scenes was weird - their first encounter is initially more like a take down and take what you need by the heroine but morphs when the hero lets loose. And while I thought the heroine was interesting (she's amazon-like and...more
Feb 14, 2012
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3.5
This was an interesting romance. I liked the MC Noah, he was a well fleshed out character. Lila on the other hand, sometimes I felt that she was sometimes too much of a stereotype. By the end of the book I felt she become a more rounded character and was very kick ass.
The story moves very quickly and there are no surprises just the expectation of when does the bad guy get his butt kicked or in this case because of a dragon, fried.
A very nice read, and I hope this author either comes back to...more
This was an interesting romance. I liked the MC Noah, he was a well fleshed out character. Lila on the other hand, sometimes I felt that she was sometimes too much of a stereotype. By the end of the book I felt she become a more rounded character and was very kick ass.
The story moves very quickly and there are no surprises just the expectation of when does the bad guy get his butt kicked or in this case because of a dragon, fried.
A very nice read, and I hope this author either comes back to...more
From Lilac Wolf and Stuff
Noah, a dragon who had been alive for at least 2,000 years, is wise. He knows that he can get more accomplished by keeping his cool. Lila has a fiery temper, but even so is more than capable of taking care of herself.
Noah is in love, but knows that Lila is broken by her past. Yet he has all the patience in the world to wait for her. Lila is afraid to love, to be dependent on another person, especially a man.
I adored Noah and Lila in this story. Their personalities weren'...more
Noah, a dragon who had been alive for at least 2,000 years, is wise. He knows that he can get more accomplished by keeping his cool. Lila has a fiery temper, but even so is more than capable of taking care of herself.
Noah is in love, but knows that Lila is broken by her past. Yet he has all the patience in the world to wait for her. Lila is afraid to love, to be dependent on another person, especially a man.
I adored Noah and Lila in this story. Their personalities weren'...more
My second encounter with this author’s work – and this book was better than the first. The basic premise is a former dragon now saxophone player who meets his match in a martial arts instructor with some heavy family issues. Add in some mystery, some fantasy, and pages of sexual encounters that are both steamy and stirring, and the story unfolds in layers before your eyes.
The characters are developed in a ‘need to know’ basis, with just enough detail to provide you an outline that allows you to...more
The characters are developed in a ‘need to know’ basis, with just enough detail to provide you an outline that allows you to...more
Dragon Shifter Noah has changed his form into a human out of love. The love of music.After a thousand years it is the only thing tat has stayed with him. he has been betrayed over and over by the same beauty lifetime after lifetime. His heart is hardened until he has Lila trust into his life.
Lila is an abused woman who has fought back. She is a marital arts expert and has used her hand to kill to defend herself. She will never let anyone abuse her again. Her heart is even harder than Noah's she...more
Lila is an abused woman who has fought back. She is a marital arts expert and has used her hand to kill to defend herself. She will never let anyone abuse her again. Her heart is even harder than Noah's she...more
Now this story is not short by no measure... it comes in at 177 pages... but it is a good read - it will go quick!
Ms. Ramer did it again; allowing me to escape into a kick ass heroine's life. But the hero is what intrigued me the most... A dragon! Oh yea, Ms. Ramer put a spin on the normal every day life; giving us a little more danger and a lot more loving in Dragon Blues. But I will tell you this... I want a dragon of my own!
Lila is one chick I would always want on my side. She is a strong, ca...more
Ms. Ramer did it again; allowing me to escape into a kick ass heroine's life. But the hero is what intrigued me the most... A dragon! Oh yea, Ms. Ramer put a spin on the normal every day life; giving us a little more danger and a lot more loving in Dragon Blues. But I will tell you this... I want a dragon of my own!
Lila is one chick I would always want on my side. She is a strong, ca...more
Dragons Do It Hotter!
In Edie Ramer’s novel Dragon Blues dragon, Noah Long, has lived as human for over 1000 years. His bluesy, saxophone playing soul was wounded millennium ago by a pretty woman. To his utter shock her reincarnated-self, Izzy Walton, walks into his Nashville shop, Dragon’s Lair, to rob him. When the robbery goes awry, it is another surprise that Izzy comes back to plead for Noah’s help. Her partner in crime is actually her abusive, junky boyfriend and she wants David to help her...more
In Edie Ramer’s novel Dragon Blues dragon, Noah Long, has lived as human for over 1000 years. His bluesy, saxophone playing soul was wounded millennium ago by a pretty woman. To his utter shock her reincarnated-self, Izzy Walton, walks into his Nashville shop, Dragon’s Lair, to rob him. When the robbery goes awry, it is another surprise that Izzy comes back to plead for Noah’s help. Her partner in crime is actually her abusive, junky boyfriend and she wants David to help her...more
Noah Long turned human for love, a love that was betrayed. Now 2500 years later, the reincarnated woman he'd loved has returned and she's brought trouble with her. His normal instinct is to take his treasures and run, but one thing makes him stay. Lila Fox has spent her life being strong but it wasn't enough to save her mother or sister. But it was enough to avenge her mother's death and hopefully punish her sister's murderer as well. Unfortunately, she's going to need help, not something she's...more
Dragon Blues was a surprising paranormal read. Just when you think you've read everything there is to read in a genre, a book will come along that surprises you. Dark and sweet at the same time, Dragon Blues works in a variety of paranormal and plotting elements to come up with something unique, and unique in a world as saturated as PNR is definitely a good thing.
The story here begins with an interesting series of events that, except for coincidence, would have been unrelated. When a pair of dru...more
The story here begins with an interesting series of events that, except for coincidence, would have been unrelated. When a pair of dru...more
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Whenever you pick up an Edie Ramer book you can expect three things: An original read, a romance that will take you on an emotional ride, and a book that is a complete page-turner. She proves this to be true with Dragon Blues.
Lila is a kick-ass, take no prisoners heroine that you instantly love.She has had a hard life and is always prepared for whatever come her way, that is until she meets Noah. Noah is a loner, a blues lover and a dragon who transformed to takes...more
Whenever you pick up an Edie Ramer book you can expect three things: An original read, a romance that will take you on an emotional ride, and a book that is a complete page-turner. She proves this to be true with Dragon Blues.
Lila is a kick-ass, take no prisoners heroine that you instantly love.She has had a hard life and is always prepared for whatever come her way, that is until she meets Noah. Noah is a loner, a blues lover and a dragon who transformed to takes...more
Edie never ceases to amaze me! Another great book in a new series that I have high hopes for. I'm such a fan of delicious men and Noah definitely belongs on that list! I love Edie's ability to create such strong characters who can be vulnerable and human. Real in every sense.
This had a bit of a darker side to it that Edie's previous novels. Consensus? I loved it! Sexy men aside, I loved the story. It rang with bits and pieces of an old fairy tale but with a twist and an ending that isn't all to...more
This had a bit of a darker side to it that Edie's previous novels. Consensus? I loved it! Sexy men aside, I loved the story. It rang with bits and pieces of an old fairy tale but with a twist and an ending that isn't all to...more
If you like strong, self-reliant woman and dragons, this is the book for you!
The main character is a believably flawed, damaged woman who has learned how to cope and defend herself. The dragon is a "man" who has lived too long (he thinks at first) and just wants to be left alone with his treasures.
Fate has other plans that hinge on a totally amoral man who wants the dragon for what he can do for him. He's rich and important, you see, so he deserves whatever he wants.
I'm happy to say that everyon...more
The main character is a believably flawed, damaged woman who has learned how to cope and defend herself. The dragon is a "man" who has lived too long (he thinks at first) and just wants to be left alone with his treasures.
Fate has other plans that hinge on a totally amoral man who wants the dragon for what he can do for him. He's rich and important, you see, so he deserves whatever he wants.
I'm happy to say that everyon...more
When I first started, Dragon Blues, I didn't know what to expect. It was recommended to me in a newsletter for my Kindle. So I usually go for books that I know are part of a series but this premise just called out to me. It was interesting to see how it would play out... a dragon in human form, falling in love with a woman. The allusion to (view spoiler) was an interesting twist.
The antagonists where a little too run of the mill, which made this book less of...more
The antagonists where a little too run of the mill, which made this book less of...more
Freebies are often that way for a reason, but you can find little gems among them and this is one of them.
Well written and at times understated it moved at fluid pace. Sometimes a bit slow, and sometimes a bit repetitive and lingering but very mellow - like the blues that imbues the whole story. Noah was a great hero, bucking the trend of impossibly handsome arrogant, hot-headed assholes. He has a stillness about him that is a great counterpoint for the heroine Lila, who is a hot-head and kills...more
Well written and at times understated it moved at fluid pace. Sometimes a bit slow, and sometimes a bit repetitive and lingering but very mellow - like the blues that imbues the whole story. Noah was a great hero, bucking the trend of impossibly handsome arrogant, hot-headed assholes. He has a stillness about him that is a great counterpoint for the heroine Lila, who is a hot-head and kills...more
Out of all of Ms. Ramer's books, this one has a darker tone to it. Noah is an interesting character, both as a human and a dragon. The fact that both aspects of his personality could be melded into such a great hero is a testament to the author's writing skill. I never imagined I'd enjoy a shapeshifting hero as much as I did Noah. The mystery surrounding how he came to be human and how he's adjusted to the confines of that way of life was equally compelling. I enjoyed the way he and the heroine...more
Dragon Blues
Author: Edie Ramer
Characters: 4 out of 5
Plot: 3 out of 5
Overall: 4 out of 5
Format: e-Book (on my Kindle)
Source: Provided by the Author
Book 1 in the Dragon Series
Description: (Goodreads) Once a dragon…
Saxophone player Noah Long shifted from dragon to human 2500 years ago, but the dragon blood still coursing through his veins has kept him healthy and virile. Now his secret is out, and the man who discovered it will do anything to make Noah’s blood his own. Noah’s only ally is martial a...more
Author: Edie Ramer
Characters: 4 out of 5
Plot: 3 out of 5
Overall: 4 out of 5
Format: e-Book (on my Kindle)
Source: Provided by the Author
Book 1 in the Dragon Series
Description: (Goodreads) Once a dragon…
Saxophone player Noah Long shifted from dragon to human 2500 years ago, but the dragon blood still coursing through his veins has kept him healthy and virile. Now his secret is out, and the man who discovered it will do anything to make Noah’s blood his own. Noah’s only ally is martial a...more
I love how Edie puts a modern-day twist on a medieval tale against the backdrop of a soulful Nashville. Noah and Lila are tortured, interesting characters by themselves, but the romance makes them sizzle off the pages. This wonderful author dives into the emotions of her characters, exploring every spectrum of their being. Also, she *knows* how to make an unforgettable villian. Trust me, you'll remember this monster long after the story has ended. If you're looking for an entertaining,believable...more
I’m a HUGE fan of dragon shifters and this was my second time reading this story and I enjoyed it just as much as the first! There’s so much to enjoy within; great characters, a ton of emotion, a hot male/dragon, a kick butt heroin and a sweet and touching romance that will curl your toes. Any paranormal romance reader will love the escape they get with Dragon Blues.
Lila is a very strong, independent and dangerous woman that knows how to defend herself in any given situation. Actually, she’s so...more
Lila is a very strong, independent and dangerous woman that knows how to defend herself in any given situation. Actually, she’s so...more
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I actually won this book in a competition and it sounded rather interesting as this was the first paranormal novel I had seen that was about dragons and not vampires, zombies or werewolves. What I discovered was an okay paranormal romance novel with some decent action thrown in. However, in my opinion the fact he was a dragon didn't really feel much different than if he had been a werewolf or any other type of shape shif...more
I actually won this book in a competition and it sounded rather interesting as this was the first paranormal novel I had seen that was about dragons and not vampires, zombies or werewolves. What I discovered was an okay paranormal romance novel with some decent action thrown in. However, in my opinion the fact he was a dragon didn't really feel much different than if he had been a werewolf or any other type of shape shif...more
Noah may be a dragon but he has lived as a human for the last 2,500 years since he changed form for a woman he loved. Now he lives for his music and for his treasures but his heart has never quite recovered from the reaction his first love had when she discovered what he was. He thought his identity was a well kept secret but it appears that someone has figured out what he is and they are prepared to go to any length to find a way to use him to gain immortal life. Lila is a strong woman and a ma...more
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My thoughts:
I have read reviews of her books and now I finally got a chance to read one of Edie's books, and it did live up to the good things I have heard.
In this book we meet Noah who once was a dragon but then turned human to pursue a woman, but he never shifted back to dragon after that. He has lived alone for long, and he only lives for his music and his treasures (cos he is a dragon and he lives the bling). He is strong, but also vulnerable, he is lonely, and saddened by the all the years...more
I have read reviews of her books and now I finally got a chance to read one of Edie's books, and it did live up to the good things I have heard.
In this book we meet Noah who once was a dragon but then turned human to pursue a woman, but he never shifted back to dragon after that. He has lived alone for long, and he only lives for his music and his treasures (cos he is a dragon and he lives the bling). He is strong, but also vulnerable, he is lonely, and saddened by the all the years...more
Dragon Blues sucks you in and never lets you go. The combination of a dragon-turned-man who uses music to fill the loneliness of his soul, with the woman who despite her past refuses to withdraw from life, is combustible. Dragon Blues explores the issues of loneliness, hurt and redemption against a backdrop of greedy and desperation. If you like action, a beautifully drawn love story and excellent writing, this book is for you.
I find it difficult to classify this book into one category. There are elements of fantasy, crime drama, mystery, myth, magic, and romance all wrapped up into one compelling, entertaining, and gritty plot. The author does a wonderful job revealing just enough information about her characters to keep you entertained, yet she doesn’t hit you over the head with detailed information about the why’s and how’s of her heroic couple. I personally love how she leaves some things to the reader’s imaginati...more
I really liked Ms. Ramer's novel Dead People (Haunted Hearts #1), so when I saw this was available for free earlier this week, I snatched it up. It's well done, but for some reason I had a hard time getting into the story. I just never really felt the connection with Noah and Lila.
Started great, but slowed to a point I started to lose interest. Skimmed the last half, ending a bit predictable. I loved the concept of a shapeshifter dragon in Nashville, but it read more like a rom suspence and not a PNR. Likable characters, some nice heated love scenes, but otherwise just OK.
Entertaining evening read, tough girl protagonist allied with a long-lived dragon shapeshifter. Pretty predictable, with the dragon having some rather interesting attributes and some fairly creepy bad guys. Not an 'oh, wow!' for me but a very readable fantasy/romance.
I really enjoyed this book. Being a huge fan of dragons, it was the first book I've ever read where the dragon became human, or had a human form. At least that I can remember.
I hope she writes more in a series. Or at least more dragon/human form stories!
I hope she writes more in a series. Or at least more dragon/human form stories!
This was a pretty decent story. The characters were strong and independent without losing any of the romance between them. The plot was simple but satisfying. I wish the love scenes had been more vivid, but I would definitely give this a solid B. It was worth reading.
Started out strong, and it's got an interesting plot. But it got too repetitive. I found myself skimming pages because it was just a rehash of something already said five or six times.
3.5 stars. Loved the characters. There were some contradictions that pinged through the plot, and toward the end the storyline slowed enough that I found myself skimming pages.
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I'm funnier on the page than in real life. A multiple award-winning writer, I write stories with heart, attitude, and magic. I live in southeastern Wisconsin with my husband, dog and cat.
In addition to my Miracle Interrupted series, I'm published in paranormal and sci fi romance, plus a humorous mystery. I co-edited ENTANGLED, A PARANORMAL ANTHOLOGY, with all the proceeds going to cancer research....more
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In addition to my Miracle Interrupted series, I'm published in paranormal and sci fi romance, plus a humorous mystery. I co-edited ENTANGLED, A PARANORMAL ANTHOLOGY, with all the proceeds going to cancer research....more
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