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Dragons of Eternity #1
Burned by Darkness
The Dragons of Eternity were once creatures of myth and legend. Now they’ve returned to the world, prepared to claim what’s rightfully theirs…
Tayla is desperate for a place to call home. After years on the run, the young imp impulsively buys a teahouse and is determined to build a new life. Unfortunately, she’s barely opened the doors when she’s tracked down by the dragon who purchased her from troll slave-traders. He demands she pay off her debts…in his harem.
Baine has devoted a quarter of a century to tracking down his beautiful concubine. And now that he has her in his grasp, he’s not about to let her go. But it’s soon apparent that he isn’t the only demon hunting her. He must uncover her secrets or risk losing her forever.
Tayla is desperate for a place to call home. After years on the run, the young imp impulsively buys a teahouse and is determined to build a new life. Unfortunately, she’s barely opened the doors when she’s tracked down by the dragon who purchased her from troll slave-traders. He demands she pay off her debts…in his harem.
Baine has devoted a quarter of a century to tracking down his beautiful concubine. And now that he has her in his grasp, he’s not about to let her go. But it’s soon apparent that he isn’t the only demon hunting her. He must uncover her secrets or risk losing her forever.
222 pages, ebook
First published June 28, 2015
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About the author
Alexandra Ivy
139 books5,151 followersI'm not exactly sure when I fell in love with books. Probably on my mother's knee listening to her read Dr. Seuss to me. I do remember that I was barely old enough to cross the street by myself when I discovered the delights of the local library. Could anything be more wonderful than spending summer days surrounded by stacks of Nancy Drew mysteries? Over the years I fell in love with Victoria Holt, Jane Austen, Agatha Christie, and J.R.R. Tolkien just to name a few. I read poetry, essays, biographies, and plays. In fact, I read anything I could get my hands on.
Years later (no, I'm not admitting how many) I'm still an avid reader, and my tastes are still as varied as they were in my youth, which I suppose helps to explain why I enjoy writing regency historicals under the name of Deborah Raleigh, as well as my contemporary paranormals as Alexandra Ivy. For now that is enough to keep me busy, but who knows what the future might hold!
I do have a few other loves in my life besides reading and writing, the most important being my unbelievably patient husband, David, and my two sons, Chance and Alexander. Without their constant support and belief in me, I never could have been able to follow my dreams. They are truly my heroes.
--From authors website--
Years later (no, I'm not admitting how many) I'm still an avid reader, and my tastes are still as varied as they were in my youth, which I suppose helps to explain why I enjoy writing regency historicals under the name of Deborah Raleigh, as well as my contemporary paranormals as Alexandra Ivy. For now that is enough to keep me busy, but who knows what the future might hold!
I do have a few other loves in my life besides reading and writing, the most important being my unbelievably patient husband, David, and my two sons, Chance and Alexander. Without their constant support and belief in me, I never could have been able to follow my dreams. They are truly my heroes.
--From authors website--
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December 31, 2015
I love dragon shifters, so I had high hopes for Ivy's Dragons of Eternity series starter... Unfortunately, the setup had me nervous from the start.
Our heroine is an Imp who has lived on the run for decades, she finally took a chance, settled down, bought a house and became a business owner and was finally happy... until he finds her.
I really didn't care for the kidnapping/slave/master thing that brings the leads together, there's such an imbalanced of power and he >will< have her, she is his. Initially, this skirted the line and I was worried that we might stray into questionable consent territory -nope, his overwhelming sexual mojo makes her forget all her qualms. Still, I wasn't happy that a HEA for them means she has to give up everything she's built. My other issue was that there wasn't much else going on storywise in the background, so at the heart this is just sexy times in a thin story wrapper.
So, for me this was just okay.
Our heroine is an Imp who has lived on the run for decades, she finally took a chance, settled down, bought a house and became a business owner and was finally happy... until he finds her.
I really didn't care for the kidnapping/slave/master thing that brings the leads together, there's such an imbalanced of power and he >will< have her, she is his. Initially, this skirted the line and I was worried that we might stray into questionable consent territory -nope, his overwhelming sexual mojo makes her forget all her qualms. Still, I wasn't happy that a HEA for them means she has to give up everything she's built. My other issue was that there wasn't much else going on storywise in the background, so at the heart this is just sexy times in a thin story wrapper.
So, for me this was just okay.
June 28, 2015
Alexandra Ivy has a new paranormal series out and it is hot. I went into her new Dragons of Eternity series expecting a good paranormal romance. Burned by Darkness is definitely hotter with the sexy than her Guardians of Eternity books. I’m totally on board with that. Baine is a very cocky dragon. He also happens to be a dragon that is beyond possessive about his treasured horde. The items of his horde vary from gold and gems to priceless works of art and musty old books and of course his missing imp, Tayla. There is no mistaking his ownership of Tayla. He reminds her often that he bought her fair and square.
Tayla has other thoughts about the dragon, many of them. While running and hiding from him for the past twenty five years she has had plenty of time to think. Tayla simply wants to bake and run her precious teahouse. Things are simple until Baine finds her. Then her thoughts turn to all the things she wants him to do to her and with her and how to keep themselves busy in his bed, never his harem. That’s the problem though. She knows that the arrogant dragon is using his dragon magic to get what he wants and what he wants is her.
While chest pounding Neanderthals are nothing any sane woman would want in real life, in book escapes they make for uber sexy characters. Bane is that possessive ass that is complete book boyfriend material. His knuckle dragging ways get him in so much trouble where Tayla is concerned. Baine is completely oblivious how to actually woo a woman. He’s a dragon the ultimate in hotness. He just assumes Tayla should recognize it for what it is and fall at his feet like all other women. Tayla can’t deny the attraction and desire she has for Baine. She can however make him work at winning her heart though.
Tayla has other thoughts about the dragon, many of them. While running and hiding from him for the past twenty five years she has had plenty of time to think. Tayla simply wants to bake and run her precious teahouse. Things are simple until Baine finds her. Then her thoughts turn to all the things she wants him to do to her and with her and how to keep themselves busy in his bed, never his harem. That’s the problem though. She knows that the arrogant dragon is using his dragon magic to get what he wants and what he wants is her.
While chest pounding Neanderthals are nothing any sane woman would want in real life, in book escapes they make for uber sexy characters. Bane is that possessive ass that is complete book boyfriend material. His knuckle dragging ways get him in so much trouble where Tayla is concerned. Baine is completely oblivious how to actually woo a woman. He’s a dragon the ultimate in hotness. He just assumes Tayla should recognize it for what it is and fall at his feet like all other women. Tayla can’t deny the attraction and desire she has for Baine. She can however make him work at winning her heart though.
July 6, 2015
4 - "There's not a witch in the world who has magic strong enough to keep out dragon-fire." Stars!
Alexandra Ivy is an author new to me in as much that I have not read any of her work previous to Burned by Darkness, but as an author in general, she is one that I have been dying to read, for a long time, and this book being the first in the new Dragons of Eternity series, seemed like an ideal place to start.
And happily I was right to wait. I love me some PNR, and this book had all the elements of the genre that I love so much, a sassy heroine, a dark, brooding, dominant alpha male, and a cast of entertaining and worthwhile secondary characters.
Tayla, twenty-five years ago had the misfortune of believing she had been kidnapped from her father’s gem shop, and sold to a dragon by Troll Slave-Traders, managing to use her then unknown skills to escape, she has been on the run ever since.
Baine being the dragon Talya escaped from all those years ago, has been looking for her ever since. When he finally catches up with her, sparks fly, the fires of desire rage and the sheets on the bed literally go up in flames. But the story isn’t just about this dragon finding his mate, Tayla finds out that her capture wasn’t a simple kidnapping as she thought, and Baine realises that the woman he believes is his soul-mate, is not just going to lie down and accept her fate. Add into that her unknown skills have now become common knowledge and there are quite a few beings out to claim her as their own.
He was a dragon who understood that wealth didn’t only come in gold and silver, the greatest treasure was knowledge.
There is quite a lot going on in this book, we get too meet a few characters that I hope will feature more in future books, and the author does a really good job of setting the scene and giving enough background for everything, without over doing it and detracting from Baine and Tayla’s reconnection. The story was unique and well-paced, the sexy-times plentiful and perfectly described. I liked Tayla’s ballsy attitude, and Baine’s somewhat clumsy attempts to woo her. This is definitely a start of a series that I will be eagerly looking for more of in the future.
It also makes me happy in the fact that I have a wealth of other books and series from this author that I can now go look up, and enjoy reading more of.
ARC generously provided via Netgalley, and it was my absolute pleasure to provide the above honest review.
Alexandra Ivy is an author new to me in as much that I have not read any of her work previous to Burned by Darkness, but as an author in general, she is one that I have been dying to read, for a long time, and this book being the first in the new Dragons of Eternity series, seemed like an ideal place to start.
And happily I was right to wait. I love me some PNR, and this book had all the elements of the genre that I love so much, a sassy heroine, a dark, brooding, dominant alpha male, and a cast of entertaining and worthwhile secondary characters.
Tayla, twenty-five years ago had the misfortune of believing she had been kidnapped from her father’s gem shop, and sold to a dragon by Troll Slave-Traders, managing to use her then unknown skills to escape, she has been on the run ever since.
Baine being the dragon Talya escaped from all those years ago, has been looking for her ever since. When he finally catches up with her, sparks fly, the fires of desire rage and the sheets on the bed literally go up in flames. But the story isn’t just about this dragon finding his mate, Tayla finds out that her capture wasn’t a simple kidnapping as she thought, and Baine realises that the woman he believes is his soul-mate, is not just going to lie down and accept her fate. Add into that her unknown skills have now become common knowledge and there are quite a few beings out to claim her as their own.
He was a dragon who understood that wealth didn’t only come in gold and silver, the greatest treasure was knowledge.
There is quite a lot going on in this book, we get too meet a few characters that I hope will feature more in future books, and the author does a really good job of setting the scene and giving enough background for everything, without over doing it and detracting from Baine and Tayla’s reconnection. The story was unique and well-paced, the sexy-times plentiful and perfectly described. I liked Tayla’s ballsy attitude, and Baine’s somewhat clumsy attempts to woo her. This is definitely a start of a series that I will be eagerly looking for more of in the future.
It also makes me happy in the fact that I have a wealth of other books and series from this author that I can now go look up, and enjoy reading more of.
ARC generously provided via Netgalley, and it was my absolute pleasure to provide the above honest review.
July 19, 2017
This was sweet but short at the same time. Really wished the romance was explored more.
3.5 stars
March 10, 2017
It was too short. I didn't even get a chance to connect to the characters. We hardly learned about their past.
July 10, 2015
This was a fun quick read.
We have a hero who changes his ways and a heroine who discovers herself. The worldbuilding is decent and the plot and love stoy is fast paced. Everything could be drawn with more detail and nuance but it is an enjoyable escape of a Dragon Shifter Romance.
My favorite stumpy gargoyle from Ivy's other books appers and that is always a plus for me.
I was given this book for my honest review so there you have it!
We have a hero who changes his ways and a heroine who discovers herself. The worldbuilding is decent and the plot and love stoy is fast paced. Everything could be drawn with more detail and nuance but it is an enjoyable escape of a Dragon Shifter Romance.
My favorite stumpy gargoyle from Ivy's other books appers and that is always a plus for me.
I was given this book for my honest review so there you have it!
June 29, 2015
im meh on this one.. I love dragons but I wasnt enthralled with this one. Typically I really enjoy A. Ivy's books but this one was a bit lacking in the usual humor and action. it was just ok. Not sure if I'll continue with the series or not, the only side character worth mentioning is Baine's right hand man. We will have to see with this one.
June 4, 2017
2.5 stars. The plotline wasn't bad, but the book was really an extension of the Guardians stories rather than a new series. Short, with not much substance or character development. A little too cutesy, 'mine' and insta-love for my tastes. Plus, a little too much of Levet's silly malaprops.
September 5, 2015
I was sad when the Guardians of Eternity series ended, but there was a silver lining in that there was to be a spin-off series featuring dragons. Oh yes, excited and eager for that!
The story opens with lovely imp, Tayla, contentedly looking about her at her dream home and tea shop. She has been on the run all her life it seems, but something compelled her to put down shallow roots when she saw the quaint old Victorian house near the woods. And she doesn't even live alone because she has rented rooms to Levet, the gargoyle for his matchmaking business. Levet is sweet and harmless, but he is bothered that she wants nothing to do with a love match. She begs him to leave well enough alone, but Levet doesn't and her life takes a turn for the dangerous and interesting.
Baine has been searching for the gorgeous imp that escape him for twenty-five years. His fiery dragon nature has been on edge since he clapped eyes on the imp when the trolls brought her as a slave to pay a debt to his father. He bought the debt and now she is his if he can catch her. Then it is by luck that his dragon scents her through a portal to the earth dimension. He promptly collects his imp and sets out to seduce her not knowing why he cares that she accept him and willingly take him. He is distracted by his scheming father's sudden interest in having Tayla back and why there is a group of trolls also eagerly seeking her. What is it about Tayla?
Tayla discovers the truth behind her being taken by trolls and sold to the dragon and is determined to honor the debt, but there is no way she will fall for her captor. She won't, she really, really,...she did. But he can't know. She won't be vulnerable to the arrogant male who must think of her as a possession.
This one felt very familiar as it was part of the Guardians world. In fact, there wasn't much world-building. I think there is an assumption that the reader is already familiar with everything, but the newly introduced immortal dragons and maybe the trolls. Not that depth is the strong point.
No, the strong part of the plot is the action and the light, but passionate romances. Things move along quickly or at least steadily. The story is introduced enough so the reader isn't confused and then its off like a rocket. The romance is scorching and formulaic like the series before it. Arrogant alpha male and fiery female who won't be dictated to share a strong attraction and end up in fast and furious fight and love scenes. This is not a complaint; just an observation. I happen to get a kick out of these stories feeling familiar in the paranormal version of a cozy read. I like that the challenges are mostly external and these are easy reads as a result.
I enjoyed Baine and Tayla's story. He is so arrogant and has no idea why she is being so difficult when he went to so much trouble. And she doesn't seem to realize that his demanding, assuming ways are proofs that he cares and not that he sees her as an object. He is one hot, powerful, sexy dragon and he knows it, but Tayla doesn't immediately swoon and jump into his bed. The challenge is good for him and being wanted and treasured is something she needs after her father constantly used her.
I loved that Baine's dragon side had several good scenes and was part of the action. He is a powerful being and I loved seeing the dragon flexing his muscles so to speak. I do wish that the enemies would have been a bigger challenge, but I guess that would have been tough since he was the biggest, baddest monster in the game.
Finally, it was hilarious to have Levet be a crossover character. And hey, he annoys the dragons as much as he did all the other immortals. But he truly has the heart of a knight in shining armor and he so wants to prove it.
All in all, it was a good start to the spin-off series. It was on the lighter side though had enough action and passion to keep it interesting. I would recommend it to paranormal romance fans, but those who enjoyed the Guardians of Eternity series would get more out of it.
I received this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
The story opens with lovely imp, Tayla, contentedly looking about her at her dream home and tea shop. She has been on the run all her life it seems, but something compelled her to put down shallow roots when she saw the quaint old Victorian house near the woods. And she doesn't even live alone because she has rented rooms to Levet, the gargoyle for his matchmaking business. Levet is sweet and harmless, but he is bothered that she wants nothing to do with a love match. She begs him to leave well enough alone, but Levet doesn't and her life takes a turn for the dangerous and interesting.
Baine has been searching for the gorgeous imp that escape him for twenty-five years. His fiery dragon nature has been on edge since he clapped eyes on the imp when the trolls brought her as a slave to pay a debt to his father. He bought the debt and now she is his if he can catch her. Then it is by luck that his dragon scents her through a portal to the earth dimension. He promptly collects his imp and sets out to seduce her not knowing why he cares that she accept him and willingly take him. He is distracted by his scheming father's sudden interest in having Tayla back and why there is a group of trolls also eagerly seeking her. What is it about Tayla?
Tayla discovers the truth behind her being taken by trolls and sold to the dragon and is determined to honor the debt, but there is no way she will fall for her captor. She won't, she really, really,...she did. But he can't know. She won't be vulnerable to the arrogant male who must think of her as a possession.
This one felt very familiar as it was part of the Guardians world. In fact, there wasn't much world-building. I think there is an assumption that the reader is already familiar with everything, but the newly introduced immortal dragons and maybe the trolls. Not that depth is the strong point.
No, the strong part of the plot is the action and the light, but passionate romances. Things move along quickly or at least steadily. The story is introduced enough so the reader isn't confused and then its off like a rocket. The romance is scorching and formulaic like the series before it. Arrogant alpha male and fiery female who won't be dictated to share a strong attraction and end up in fast and furious fight and love scenes. This is not a complaint; just an observation. I happen to get a kick out of these stories feeling familiar in the paranormal version of a cozy read. I like that the challenges are mostly external and these are easy reads as a result.
I enjoyed Baine and Tayla's story. He is so arrogant and has no idea why she is being so difficult when he went to so much trouble. And she doesn't seem to realize that his demanding, assuming ways are proofs that he cares and not that he sees her as an object. He is one hot, powerful, sexy dragon and he knows it, but Tayla doesn't immediately swoon and jump into his bed. The challenge is good for him and being wanted and treasured is something she needs after her father constantly used her.
I loved that Baine's dragon side had several good scenes and was part of the action. He is a powerful being and I loved seeing the dragon flexing his muscles so to speak. I do wish that the enemies would have been a bigger challenge, but I guess that would have been tough since he was the biggest, baddest monster in the game.
Finally, it was hilarious to have Levet be a crossover character. And hey, he annoys the dragons as much as he did all the other immortals. But he truly has the heart of a knight in shining armor and he so wants to prove it.
All in all, it was a good start to the spin-off series. It was on the lighter side though had enough action and passion to keep it interesting. I would recommend it to paranormal romance fans, but those who enjoyed the Guardians of Eternity series would get more out of it.
I received this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
June 28, 2015
You might say Baine, the dragon, is a little possessive especially when it comes to his treasure. His greatest treasure disappeared 25 years ago and he would do anything to reclaim her. When Tayla shows up on his radar, Baine rushes to reclaim what is his...but he's not the only one searching for Tayla.
Tayla has been on the run for years but now she is trying to put down some roots and start a baking business. Just when she thinks her dreams might start to come true, she finds herself at the mercy of an irresistible, dominate, bossy, alpha, dragon.
When danger threatens Tayla, Baine's dragon might just raze the earth to keep her safe.
There are a few plot directions that left us hanging or unexplained but over a purely fantastic read.
Ivy, you had me at Levet and kept me with the explosive chemistry between Baine and Tayla.
Burned by Darkness is another sure fire, winning series from Alexandra Ivy. For Guardian fans, you'll understand my squeal when Levet made his appearance...the opening is there, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed for more crossover characters.
I received this ARC copy of Burned by Darkness from CrushStar Multimedia LLC in exchange for a honest review. This book is set for publication June 30, 2015.
Written by: Alexandra Ivy
Series: Dragons of Eternity
Sequence in Series: 1
Paperback: 222 pages
Publisher: Deborah Raleigh
Publication Date: June 30, 2015
Rating: 4.5 stars
ISBN-10: 0986194913
ISBN-13: 978-0986194917
Genre: Paranormal Romance
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Tayla has been on the run for years but now she is trying to put down some roots and start a baking business. Just when she thinks her dreams might start to come true, she finds herself at the mercy of an irresistible, dominate, bossy, alpha, dragon.
When danger threatens Tayla, Baine's dragon might just raze the earth to keep her safe.
There are a few plot directions that left us hanging or unexplained but over a purely fantastic read.
Ivy, you had me at Levet and kept me with the explosive chemistry between Baine and Tayla.
Burned by Darkness is another sure fire, winning series from Alexandra Ivy. For Guardian fans, you'll understand my squeal when Levet made his appearance...the opening is there, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed for more crossover characters.
I received this ARC copy of Burned by Darkness from CrushStar Multimedia LLC in exchange for a honest review. This book is set for publication June 30, 2015.
Written by: Alexandra Ivy
Series: Dragons of Eternity
Sequence in Series: 1
Paperback: 222 pages
Publisher: Deborah Raleigh
Publication Date: June 30, 2015
Rating: 4.5 stars
ISBN-10: 0986194913
ISBN-13: 978-0986194917
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Amazon
For Reviews and More Check out: http://tometender.blogspot.com
June 26, 2015
Okay so to be totally honest the whole harem thing definitely had me a little worried when I started this one but luckily that turned out to be a nonissue. I was expecting Tayla to end up being one in a room full of many willing to "service" Baine and I have never been so happy to be wrong in all my life.
As soon as Baine saw Tayla twenty-five years ago he knew she was meant to be his. Unfortunately Tayla managed to escape and has been evading him and his father ever since. You see, Tayla was kidnapped by trolls and was given to Baine's father to serve in his harem. As soon as Tayla learned her fate, she escaped and has been running ever since.
Wary of settling down and being caught but tired of not having a place to call home, Tayla buys her teahouse and has it spelled so that she can't be caught. Unfortunately something causes her spells to fail and Baine finds her. When she learns the real reason she was given to Baine's father, and that Baine actually purchased her from him, she knows that she has to pay off her debt. But that doesn't mean that she has to enjoy being in his harem, right?!
I absolutely loved the relationship between Baine and Tayla. The chemistry was off the charts but I loved that Baine wouldn't take Tayla until she admitted that she actually wanted to be with him. And when they finally ended up together? Smoking hot... Literally!
There's a nice bit of suspense thrown in when Baine and Tayla learn that he wasn't the only one searching for her all those years. And, of course, watching Baine become his badass dragon to protect his mate definitely made this one worth reading. I swear there's nothing sexier than a shifters' protective side.
Burned by Darkness was a great start to this new series and I can't wait to see where Alexandra Ivy goes with it. Definitely a must read for fans of paranormal romance!
*ARC kindly provided through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
As soon as Baine saw Tayla twenty-five years ago he knew she was meant to be his. Unfortunately Tayla managed to escape and has been evading him and his father ever since. You see, Tayla was kidnapped by trolls and was given to Baine's father to serve in his harem. As soon as Tayla learned her fate, she escaped and has been running ever since.
Wary of settling down and being caught but tired of not having a place to call home, Tayla buys her teahouse and has it spelled so that she can't be caught. Unfortunately something causes her spells to fail and Baine finds her. When she learns the real reason she was given to Baine's father, and that Baine actually purchased her from him, she knows that she has to pay off her debt. But that doesn't mean that she has to enjoy being in his harem, right?!
I absolutely loved the relationship between Baine and Tayla. The chemistry was off the charts but I loved that Baine wouldn't take Tayla until she admitted that she actually wanted to be with him. And when they finally ended up together? Smoking hot... Literally!
There's a nice bit of suspense thrown in when Baine and Tayla learn that he wasn't the only one searching for her all those years. And, of course, watching Baine become his badass dragon to protect his mate definitely made this one worth reading. I swear there's nothing sexier than a shifters' protective side.
Burned by Darkness was a great start to this new series and I can't wait to see where Alexandra Ivy goes with it. Definitely a must read for fans of paranormal romance!
*ARC kindly provided through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
June 23, 2015
Baine is one possessive dragon, “true.” At last they could agree. He would always protect her. “You are mine.” When you're used to having women drop their panties on your command, your ego takes a plunge when one doesn't appreciate efforts, our boy is learning that the female mind is not to be tamed, "why wasn’t she giddy? “You are…” He hesitated, choosing his words with care. “Very difficult to please.” Can anyone e say jealous much? “You won’t talk of other males,” he commanded , bristling with pure male possession. “You won’t even think of them.” I'm going to love this series I love me some moody dragons.
February 21, 2018
Tayla wagt es, einen Teeladen zu eröffnen, weil sie sich nach fünfundzwanzig Jahren Flucht nach etwas Ruhe sehnt. Doch viel zu bald taucht er auf: Der mächtige Drachenkrieger Baine. Jetzt, da er seine perfekte Gefährtin endlich gefunden hat, will er sie nie wieder gehen lassen, doch Tayla lässt sich nicht so leicht beherrschen. Und außerdem gibt es noch andere Mächte, die hinter der Fee mit den besonderen Kräften her sind ... also muss auch Baine um sie kämpfen!
Protagonisten
Tayla wurde vor 25 Jahren gefangen genommen und verkauft. Sie geriet kurz in Baines Besitz, aber noch bevor da etwas passiert ist, entkam sie und ist seitdem auf der Flucht. Doch nun findet er sie doch und er will sie nie wieder gehen lassen. Tayla will natürlich keine Sklavin sein und das ist ja mal absolut verständlich! Sie wurde nach 25 Jahren voller Angst tatsächlich gefangen und ihr Besitzer weckt auch noch so komische Gefühle in ihm. Sie will ihm wirklich widerstehen, schließlich ist diese ganze Situation einfach falsch, er sieht sie nur als Besitz, als Teil seines Harems und das kann Tayla sich nicht einfach gefallen lassen. Sie erkennt zwar auch seine Lust, ist sich aber sicher, dass es nicht über diese hinausgeht.
Baine begehrt Tayla so sehr, dass er Dinge tut, die für jeden Drachen untypisch wären. Zwar will er seinen Besitz um jeden Preis erhalten, aber er sieht sie auch nicht nur als irgendeinen Teil des Harems, sondern als eine wirklich begehrenswerte Frau, mit der er Jahrhunderte verbringen möchte. Er will sie vor jedem Übel beschützen, sie befriedigen und glücklich machen. Allein durch den Gedanken an sie wird er sanfter und verständnisvoller. Er ist schon sehr temperamentvoll und dominant, weil er sehr mächtig ist und daher Widerworte nicht gewohnt, aber sie bringt eine andere Seite von ihm hervor.
Handlung und Schreibstil
Das Buch war nun mal ziemlich kurz. Daher hat sich alles schnell entwickelt, was nicht unbedingt schlimm war. Der Fokus lag auf der Begierde zwischen Baine und Tayla und die Lust der beiden füreinander und das Knistern fand ich schon sehr gut dargestellt. Sie war immer und überall und wäre das nicht überzeugend gewesen, wäre es enttäuschend geworden.
Dann war da noch diese Fantasy Geschichte, die ich unglaublich vorhersehrbar fand. Mich hat ernsthaft nichts überrascht und es war jetzt auch nicht die originellste aller Handlungen. Es war schon keine schlechte Geschichte oder schlecht geschrieben, es war nur relativ simpel. Ich hab allerdings auch keine großartige Leistung erwartet, darum war das voll in Ordnung.
Fazit
Bei "Flammenküsse" konnte man das Knistern zwischen den Protagonisten gut spüren, aber es war insgesamt eine nette Lektüre für zwischendurch. Nicht mehr, aber eben auch nicht weniger!
Protagonisten
Tayla wurde vor 25 Jahren gefangen genommen und verkauft. Sie geriet kurz in Baines Besitz, aber noch bevor da etwas passiert ist, entkam sie und ist seitdem auf der Flucht. Doch nun findet er sie doch und er will sie nie wieder gehen lassen. Tayla will natürlich keine Sklavin sein und das ist ja mal absolut verständlich! Sie wurde nach 25 Jahren voller Angst tatsächlich gefangen und ihr Besitzer weckt auch noch so komische Gefühle in ihm. Sie will ihm wirklich widerstehen, schließlich ist diese ganze Situation einfach falsch, er sieht sie nur als Besitz, als Teil seines Harems und das kann Tayla sich nicht einfach gefallen lassen. Sie erkennt zwar auch seine Lust, ist sich aber sicher, dass es nicht über diese hinausgeht.
Baine begehrt Tayla so sehr, dass er Dinge tut, die für jeden Drachen untypisch wären. Zwar will er seinen Besitz um jeden Preis erhalten, aber er sieht sie auch nicht nur als irgendeinen Teil des Harems, sondern als eine wirklich begehrenswerte Frau, mit der er Jahrhunderte verbringen möchte. Er will sie vor jedem Übel beschützen, sie befriedigen und glücklich machen. Allein durch den Gedanken an sie wird er sanfter und verständnisvoller. Er ist schon sehr temperamentvoll und dominant, weil er sehr mächtig ist und daher Widerworte nicht gewohnt, aber sie bringt eine andere Seite von ihm hervor.
Handlung und Schreibstil
Das Buch war nun mal ziemlich kurz. Daher hat sich alles schnell entwickelt, was nicht unbedingt schlimm war. Der Fokus lag auf der Begierde zwischen Baine und Tayla und die Lust der beiden füreinander und das Knistern fand ich schon sehr gut dargestellt. Sie war immer und überall und wäre das nicht überzeugend gewesen, wäre es enttäuschend geworden.
Dann war da noch diese Fantasy Geschichte, die ich unglaublich vorhersehrbar fand. Mich hat ernsthaft nichts überrascht und es war jetzt auch nicht die originellste aller Handlungen. Es war schon keine schlechte Geschichte oder schlecht geschrieben, es war nur relativ simpel. Ich hab allerdings auch keine großartige Leistung erwartet, darum war das voll in Ordnung.
Fazit
Bei "Flammenküsse" konnte man das Knistern zwischen den Protagonisten gut spüren, aber es war insgesamt eine nette Lektüre für zwischendurch. Nicht mehr, aber eben auch nicht weniger!
December 21, 2016
I love Alexandra Ivy’s delicious writing, and characters, and imagination. That’s why I jumped into this first installment in a new series. My 29th book by this amazing author.
This amazing book was absolutely exciting, disturbing, thrilling, and I just couldn’t put it down. It gave me the creeps and drove me nuts, until the end.
The thing is Levet quite stole the show. I’d met him in the Guardians Of Eternity series, and never had forgotten him.
He’s a gargoyle, full of magic and a KISA (knight in shining armor). If you want to know more, just start from the beginning and read the GOE series.
Then there’s Bain. Exotic. Gorgeous. Gloriously male. And a dragon.
« Baine has possessed his share of lovers. He might not be like many dragons who felt the need to indulge their primitive urges with endless orgies, but he was a sexual animal who enjoyed the delights of the female body.
But he couldn’t ever remember carrying a woman before Tayla. Why would he? If a female was disabled he would call for a healer.
Now he discovered there was something utterly satisfying in having this particular female in his arms as he entered the small cottage that was a reflection of her deepest desire. »
And there’s Tayla.
« Are you prejudiced against my species? »
She looked genuinely shocked. « Of course not. »
Something eased deep inside him.
« Then why don’t you want me to want you? »
« Because I was bartered like a piece or property by my own father. » She wrinkled her tiny nose. « I’m supposed to be a martyr, not a willing victim. »
A mind-blowing mess, with dragons, and trolls, and gargoyles, and vampires.
I.
Loved.
It.
This amazing book was absolutely exciting, disturbing, thrilling, and I just couldn’t put it down. It gave me the creeps and drove me nuts, until the end.
The thing is Levet quite stole the show. I’d met him in the Guardians Of Eternity series, and never had forgotten him.
He’s a gargoyle, full of magic and a KISA (knight in shining armor). If you want to know more, just start from the beginning and read the GOE series.
Then there’s Bain. Exotic. Gorgeous. Gloriously male. And a dragon.
« Baine has possessed his share of lovers. He might not be like many dragons who felt the need to indulge their primitive urges with endless orgies, but he was a sexual animal who enjoyed the delights of the female body.
But he couldn’t ever remember carrying a woman before Tayla. Why would he? If a female was disabled he would call for a healer.
Now he discovered there was something utterly satisfying in having this particular female in his arms as he entered the small cottage that was a reflection of her deepest desire. »
And there’s Tayla.
« Are you prejudiced against my species? »
She looked genuinely shocked. « Of course not. »
Something eased deep inside him.
« Then why don’t you want me to want you? »
« Because I was bartered like a piece or property by my own father. » She wrinkled her tiny nose. « I’m supposed to be a martyr, not a willing victim. »
A mind-blowing mess, with dragons, and trolls, and gargoyles, and vampires.
I.
Loved.
It.
February 9, 2023
J'ai hésité entre deux et trois étoiles. J'ai lu cette histoire sans ennui mais sans plus. Ses doute parce qu'elle est courte. Tout m'a semblé un peu superficiel et caricatural. L'univers paranormal n'est pas très développé. Le héros est dominateur et plutôt jaloux mais c'est un dragon qui n'est violent qu'avec les "méchants" donc ça passe. On a par contre droit à une héroïne TSTL dans toute sa splendeur. Je ne poursuivrai pas la série.
July 17, 2015
When the Guardians of Eternity series ended I was really sad to let it go but then I found out that I wouldn’t need to since the author decided to write a spin off. I was so damn excited!!!
The Dragons of eternity series book number one tells the story of Tayla, an imp and Baine, a dragon shifter.
Twenty five years ago, Tayla was kidnapped from her father’s shop where she worked and she was later sold to dragons by the trolls. What no one knew was that Tayla had a special gift and thus managed to escape from the dragon realm. But just because she escaped doesn’t mean she’s free. Tayla has been on the run for 25 years and the only thing she desires is a place to call home.
When Baine purchased the beautiful young imp the trolls sold to his father, the life he knew was over. The beautiful imp may have escaped once but now Baine has found her and he won’t lose her again.
Burned by darkness was beyond amazing. It was exploding! The chemistry was off the charts and so was the temperature.
I did have some reservations before reading the book because of my love/hate relationship with dragons. It’s not often that I happen to like dragons. I love supernatural creatures, dragons included but in most dragon books I’ve read (mostly romantic ones) they didn’t impress me. Of course there was Dragon Bound, which I loved but my point is that good explosive dragon, romance books are hard for me to find. So I was cautious about this book.
Burned by darkness isn’t only a romance. It had action, twists, mystery, suspense, very well guarded secrets, creatures that will make your skin crawl and incredible characters.
We get to see a lot of Levet. He was real fun to have around. There is also Char, Baine’s best friend and second hand who was great too.
All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed reading Burned by Darkness and I can’t wait to read more!
I don’t know who’s next but I’m hoping is Char or someone equally awesome.
Highly recommended!
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The Dragons of eternity series book number one tells the story of Tayla, an imp and Baine, a dragon shifter.
Twenty five years ago, Tayla was kidnapped from her father’s shop where she worked and she was later sold to dragons by the trolls. What no one knew was that Tayla had a special gift and thus managed to escape from the dragon realm. But just because she escaped doesn’t mean she’s free. Tayla has been on the run for 25 years and the only thing she desires is a place to call home.
When Baine purchased the beautiful young imp the trolls sold to his father, the life he knew was over. The beautiful imp may have escaped once but now Baine has found her and he won’t lose her again.
Burned by darkness was beyond amazing. It was exploding! The chemistry was off the charts and so was the temperature.
I did have some reservations before reading the book because of my love/hate relationship with dragons. It’s not often that I happen to like dragons. I love supernatural creatures, dragons included but in most dragon books I’ve read (mostly romantic ones) they didn’t impress me. Of course there was Dragon Bound, which I loved but my point is that good explosive dragon, romance books are hard for me to find. So I was cautious about this book.
Burned by darkness isn’t only a romance. It had action, twists, mystery, suspense, very well guarded secrets, creatures that will make your skin crawl and incredible characters.
We get to see a lot of Levet. He was real fun to have around. There is also Char, Baine’s best friend and second hand who was great too.
All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed reading Burned by Darkness and I can’t wait to read more!
I don’t know who’s next but I’m hoping is Char or someone equally awesome.
Highly recommended!
Posted on: http://sofialovesreading.blogspot.gr/...
July 16, 2015
Yes I have a GR shelf for any book with Dragons. They are my shifter of choice, and Alexandra Ivy does NOT disappoint with this first book. Not that there was a question she would. She doesn't.
For 25 years Baine (love!) has waited to get his hands on the Imp, Tayla. His father bartered her for some of his precious treasure. She's his. But she's gone. And tracking her down will be the very last thing he does. Because dragons do not give up their treasure for anything!
For 25 years Baine (love!) has waited to get his hands on the Imp, Tayla. His father bartered her for some of his precious treasure. She's his. But she's gone. And tracking her down will be the very last thing he does. Because dragons do not give up their treasure for anything!
July 18, 2015
Really enjoyed this one. It's an off shoot of her guardians of eternity series. I don't know that you have to read that one to understand this one but the world is the same so you might enjoy it more if you have.
July 5, 2015
Loved it! Levet cracks me up!!
March 5, 2018
Verlag: Heyne
Erschienen: 11.12.2017
Seitenzahl:304
Preis: 9,99€
Genre: Erotik, Urban Fantasy
Klappentext:
Tayla ist jung, schön und seit Jahren auf der Flucht. Als sie einen Teeladen eröffnet, in der Hoffnung, endlich einen Ort für sich, ein Zuhause gefunden zu haben, überstürzen sich die Ereignisse: Einer ihrer ersten Kunden ist ein Drachenkrieger. Und er ist nicht wegen des Tees gekommen ... Der sexy und mächtige Baine ist seit einem Vierteljahrhundert auf der Suche nach seiner perfekten Gefährtin. Nun, da er sie endlich gefunden hat, will der Drache sie nie wieder gehen lassen. Doch Baine ist nicht der einzige, der Tayla begehrt. Er muss ihr Geheimnis lüften und ihre Liebe gewinnen – bevor er sie für immer verliert!
Über die Autorin: Unter dem Pseudonym Alexandra Ivy veröffentlicht die bekannte Regency-Liebesroman-Autorin Deborah Raleigh ihre Vampirromane. Ihre international erfolgreiche Guardians-of-Eternity-Reihe umfasst bereits elf Bände und steht regelmäßig auf der SPIEGEL-Bestsellerliste. Alexandra Ivy lebt mit ihrer Familie in Missouri.
Quelle: Amazon
Meinung:
Ich habe schon viele Gestaltwandler,- und Vampirbücher gelesen und war gespannt auf die neue Reihe der Autorin. Ich habe schon mal ein Buch aus der anderen Reihe von ihr gelesen, aber hat es mir nicht so gefallen. Drachen gefallen mir sehr gut in solchen Büchern. Der Schreibstil ist flüssig und gut zu lesen. Man kommt durch die Geschichte sehr gut durch. Die Story wird in der Erzähler- Perspektive erzählt. Das Buch hat mir zum Anfang hin super gefallen. Es war spannend zu lesen, wieso die Protagonistin abgehauen ist von dem Drachen Baine etc. Ab Seite 120 hat es hat meiner Meinung nach geschwächelt. Es war nicht mehr so spannend, sofort wollte sie mit Baine ins Bett und alles ging schnell zur Sache. Das Buch war für so eine Geschichte zu kurz und hätte gute 50-100 Seiten mehr vertragen. In dieser Welt gibt es viele Wesen z.B. Vampire, Drachen, Feen, Gargoyle und so weiter. Die Reihe könnte wirklich besser werden und hat sehr viel Potenzial, vielleicht lese ich den zweiten noch und schaue ob es mir mehr zu sagt. Oft sind die ersten Teile von solchen Reihe nur als Einstieg gedacht. An sich war es ein schönes Buch für zwischendurch mit ein paar Erotischen Szenen und viel geschmachte. Für die Fans der Autorin, ist es auf alle Fälle was. Ich gebe dem Buch 4 Sterne.
*Werbung* Vielen Dank an das Bloggerportal und den Heyne Verlag für die Zusendung des Rezensionsexemplars!
Erschienen: 11.12.2017
Seitenzahl:304
Preis: 9,99€
Genre: Erotik, Urban Fantasy
Klappentext:
Tayla ist jung, schön und seit Jahren auf der Flucht. Als sie einen Teeladen eröffnet, in der Hoffnung, endlich einen Ort für sich, ein Zuhause gefunden zu haben, überstürzen sich die Ereignisse: Einer ihrer ersten Kunden ist ein Drachenkrieger. Und er ist nicht wegen des Tees gekommen ... Der sexy und mächtige Baine ist seit einem Vierteljahrhundert auf der Suche nach seiner perfekten Gefährtin. Nun, da er sie endlich gefunden hat, will der Drache sie nie wieder gehen lassen. Doch Baine ist nicht der einzige, der Tayla begehrt. Er muss ihr Geheimnis lüften und ihre Liebe gewinnen – bevor er sie für immer verliert!
Über die Autorin: Unter dem Pseudonym Alexandra Ivy veröffentlicht die bekannte Regency-Liebesroman-Autorin Deborah Raleigh ihre Vampirromane. Ihre international erfolgreiche Guardians-of-Eternity-Reihe umfasst bereits elf Bände und steht regelmäßig auf der SPIEGEL-Bestsellerliste. Alexandra Ivy lebt mit ihrer Familie in Missouri.
Quelle: Amazon
Meinung:
Ich habe schon viele Gestaltwandler,- und Vampirbücher gelesen und war gespannt auf die neue Reihe der Autorin. Ich habe schon mal ein Buch aus der anderen Reihe von ihr gelesen, aber hat es mir nicht so gefallen. Drachen gefallen mir sehr gut in solchen Büchern. Der Schreibstil ist flüssig und gut zu lesen. Man kommt durch die Geschichte sehr gut durch. Die Story wird in der Erzähler- Perspektive erzählt. Das Buch hat mir zum Anfang hin super gefallen. Es war spannend zu lesen, wieso die Protagonistin abgehauen ist von dem Drachen Baine etc. Ab Seite 120 hat es hat meiner Meinung nach geschwächelt. Es war nicht mehr so spannend, sofort wollte sie mit Baine ins Bett und alles ging schnell zur Sache. Das Buch war für so eine Geschichte zu kurz und hätte gute 50-100 Seiten mehr vertragen. In dieser Welt gibt es viele Wesen z.B. Vampire, Drachen, Feen, Gargoyle und so weiter. Die Reihe könnte wirklich besser werden und hat sehr viel Potenzial, vielleicht lese ich den zweiten noch und schaue ob es mir mehr zu sagt. Oft sind die ersten Teile von solchen Reihe nur als Einstieg gedacht. An sich war es ein schönes Buch für zwischendurch mit ein paar Erotischen Szenen und viel geschmachte. Für die Fans der Autorin, ist es auf alle Fälle was. Ich gebe dem Buch 4 Sterne.
*Werbung* Vielen Dank an das Bloggerportal und den Heyne Verlag für die Zusendung des Rezensionsexemplars!
October 3, 2017
I just couldn't get into this story. I love paranormal and fantasy stories, and I loved Alexandra Ivy’s Guardians of Eternity series. But, this storyline just seemed really dumb to me. Unfortunately, that never changed throughout the book. Sorry, to say this story just didn’t speak to me at all.
I really love Ms. Ivy’s writing, so perhaps it’s time to try one of her contemporary romance novels. Okay read.
I really love Ms. Ivy’s writing, so perhaps it’s time to try one of her contemporary romance novels. Okay read.
Read
July 24, 2017Man I so wanted to like this book....I think maybe I'm in the wrong mode. Trolls, fairies, and dragons just didn't do it for me and its not like I wasn't warned! It was totally in the blurb I'm just crazy. Will try again in the future tho!
February 20, 2018
3,5 🌟
Rezension folgt!:-)
Rezension folgt!:-)
March 3, 2024
Un bon premier tome ! Un peu trop rapide à mon goût
Cela ne vaut pas la saga original « Les gardiens de l’éternité » mais c’était sympa de replonger dans cette univers
Cela ne vaut pas la saga original « Les gardiens de l’éternité » mais c’était sympa de replonger dans cette univers
August 7, 2018
1,5 Sterne
Also eine Handlung sucht man hier leider vergebens.
Also eine Handlung sucht man hier leider vergebens.
July 11, 2015
3.75 stars-
ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 30, 2015
The Dragons of Eternity were once creatures of myth and legend. Now they’ve returned to the world, prepared to claim what’s rightfully theirs…
Tayla is desperate for a place to call home. After years on the run, the young imp impulsively buys a teahouse and is determined to build a new life. Unfortunately, she’s barely opened the doors when she’s tracked down by the dragon who purchased her from troll slave-traders. He demands she pay off her debts…in his harem.
Baine has devoted a quarter of a century to tracking down his beautiful concubine. And now that he has her in his grasp, he’s not about to let her go. But it’s soon apparent that he isn’t the only demon hunting her. He must uncover her secrets or risk losing her forever.
••••••••••
REVIEW: 3.75 stars-BURNED BY DARKNESS is the first installment in Alexandra Ivy’s adult, contemporary Dragons of Eternity paranormal romance series-a spin off from Alexandra’s Guardians of Eternity PNR series. This is dragon shifter Baine, and imp Tayla’s storyline. Our little gargoyle Levet crosses over and establishes himself a match making business .
Told from several third person perspectives BURNED BY DARKNESS finds our heroine on the run. For twenty five years Tayla has barely stayed one step ahead of the dragon who seeks Tayla as part of his hoard. What Tayla doesn’t know is that she is payment for a debt owed by someone close-someone she hasn’t seen or heard from in years. What ensues is a building relationship between Tayla and Baine, and Baine’s need to claim Tayla as his mate.
BURNED BY DARKNESS is a quick read that focuses on the history between dragons, imps, demons and fae. There is also a hierarchy of dragon power that finds Baine at the helm of his own following, but one that does not usurp the power of the man who sired our hero. Baine’s father wants Tayla for his own purpose, but Baine must ensure that Tayla is protected at all times.
The relationship between Tayla and Baine is acrimonious as Tayla has been on the run from Baine and his father. But there is a definite attraction between our leading couple, one that does not go unnoticed by a perpetually nosy gargoyle, or Baine’s assistant-half dragon-Char. The $ex scenes are limited in number; there is some spark and heat where it concerns Tayla and Baine’s sexual activity.
BURNED BY DARKNESS includes plenty of humor thanks to Levet and his inability to use modern English slang. Alexandra Ivy introduces her readers to another entertaining and wonderful paranormal series that is very similar in style, world building and supernatural character development as her successful Guardians of Eternity. I suspect there will be many cross over characters in future storylines.
Copy supplied by Netgalley.
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 30, 2015
The Dragons of Eternity were once creatures of myth and legend. Now they’ve returned to the world, prepared to claim what’s rightfully theirs…
Tayla is desperate for a place to call home. After years on the run, the young imp impulsively buys a teahouse and is determined to build a new life. Unfortunately, she’s barely opened the doors when she’s tracked down by the dragon who purchased her from troll slave-traders. He demands she pay off her debts…in his harem.
Baine has devoted a quarter of a century to tracking down his beautiful concubine. And now that he has her in his grasp, he’s not about to let her go. But it’s soon apparent that he isn’t the only demon hunting her. He must uncover her secrets or risk losing her forever.
••••••••••
REVIEW: 3.75 stars-BURNED BY DARKNESS is the first installment in Alexandra Ivy’s adult, contemporary Dragons of Eternity paranormal romance series-a spin off from Alexandra’s Guardians of Eternity PNR series. This is dragon shifter Baine, and imp Tayla’s storyline. Our little gargoyle Levet crosses over and establishes himself a match making business .
Told from several third person perspectives BURNED BY DARKNESS finds our heroine on the run. For twenty five years Tayla has barely stayed one step ahead of the dragon who seeks Tayla as part of his hoard. What Tayla doesn’t know is that she is payment for a debt owed by someone close-someone she hasn’t seen or heard from in years. What ensues is a building relationship between Tayla and Baine, and Baine’s need to claim Tayla as his mate.
BURNED BY DARKNESS is a quick read that focuses on the history between dragons, imps, demons and fae. There is also a hierarchy of dragon power that finds Baine at the helm of his own following, but one that does not usurp the power of the man who sired our hero. Baine’s father wants Tayla for his own purpose, but Baine must ensure that Tayla is protected at all times.
The relationship between Tayla and Baine is acrimonious as Tayla has been on the run from Baine and his father. But there is a definite attraction between our leading couple, one that does not go unnoticed by a perpetually nosy gargoyle, or Baine’s assistant-half dragon-Char. The $ex scenes are limited in number; there is some spark and heat where it concerns Tayla and Baine’s sexual activity.
BURNED BY DARKNESS includes plenty of humor thanks to Levet and his inability to use modern English slang. Alexandra Ivy introduces her readers to another entertaining and wonderful paranormal series that is very similar in style, world building and supernatural character development as her successful Guardians of Eternity. I suspect there will be many cross over characters in future storylines.
Copy supplied by Netgalley.
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July 7, 2016
This one is a bit hard to rate. While there are elements that I really like, the storyline itself is a little bit too straightforward.
I like this H a lot because he is just so adorably confused by what he is feeling. We get to be in his head which is essential for us to understand that he didn't mean some of the things he said to be what the h thought, and his actions were all carried out because he was besotted. Ivy is a great word weaver. You get to be bombarded by emotions in waves. Sometimes you can infer how deeply our H adores our h just with a sentence and a look that seems bossy or rude on the surface. I was very amused when the H kept acting all high and mighty demanding our h return to his harem or how she cannot leave until he agrees because he owns her. He obvious needed a little time to figure things out but we as readers definitely can sit back and enjoy the show.
Our h is a bit flat in comparison. While she is all good, soft and big hearted, yet still stands up to our H at times, we didn't really see anything that specifically stands out. She seems a not too interesting to me, to be honest.
Plot itself is pretty straightforward, while there is a mystery surrounding why everyone is going after our h and how the H solved this in the end, we never found out how she finally got tracked down in the end. There is some comic relief from other characters that helps push the story along, yet the main focus is still very much on these two.
Ivy also did a great job creating a world that is pretty much a template of what we know of dragons and otherworldly creatures, hence there isn't a need to explain it over much and destract us from the main story.
All in all, I enjoyed it quite a bit, despite a not too original plot and a pretty ordinary h, because of our adorably besotted yet still need to act high and mighty dragon lord. I hope the next installments will be just as enjoyable and definitely cannot wait to read more about Char.
I like this H a lot because he is just so adorably confused by what he is feeling. We get to be in his head which is essential for us to understand that he didn't mean some of the things he said to be what the h thought, and his actions were all carried out because he was besotted. Ivy is a great word weaver. You get to be bombarded by emotions in waves. Sometimes you can infer how deeply our H adores our h just with a sentence and a look that seems bossy or rude on the surface. I was very amused when the H kept acting all high and mighty demanding our h return to his harem or how she cannot leave until he agrees because he owns her. He obvious needed a little time to figure things out but we as readers definitely can sit back and enjoy the show.
Our h is a bit flat in comparison. While she is all good, soft and big hearted, yet still stands up to our H at times, we didn't really see anything that specifically stands out. She seems a not too interesting to me, to be honest.
Plot itself is pretty straightforward, while there is a mystery surrounding why everyone is going after our h and how the H solved this in the end, we never found out how she finally got tracked down in the end. There is some comic relief from other characters that helps push the story along, yet the main focus is still very much on these two.
Ivy also did a great job creating a world that is pretty much a template of what we know of dragons and otherworldly creatures, hence there isn't a need to explain it over much and destract us from the main story.
All in all, I enjoyed it quite a bit, despite a not too original plot and a pretty ordinary h, because of our adorably besotted yet still need to act high and mighty dragon lord. I hope the next installments will be just as enjoyable and definitely cannot wait to read more about Char.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 21, 2015
This was not an epic 5 Star novel (actually it was more novella in length) but it WAS entertaining. The premise sounded good, the first few chapters created a much darker scenario than the book turned out to be and I enjoyed that it did.
The pretty much "insta-love" was present but was not done too badly like I have seen it done, the sex while maybe a bit too much for the length was not so overdone I felt like I was reading erotica so I enjoyed that, there was ample time spent on the plot which is where a lot of books of this nature fail.
The romance was a bit of love/hate for a bit, the usual "I don't like him/her but I can't stay away" was bit much but not enough for me to take any major deductions.
Bottom Line: I enjoyed the story, it was light but not too light. Just serious enough to keep the reader from considering it as fluff, so I will give it 4 Stars and Highly Recommended when you want something good but not too serious but still with enough to pull off a good plot, which this book did IMHO.
The pretty much "insta-love" was present but was not done too badly like I have seen it done, the sex while maybe a bit too much for the length was not so overdone I felt like I was reading erotica so I enjoyed that, there was ample time spent on the plot which is where a lot of books of this nature fail.
The romance was a bit of love/hate for a bit, the usual "I don't like him/her but I can't stay away" was bit much but not enough for me to take any major deductions.
Bottom Line: I enjoyed the story, it was light but not too light. Just serious enough to keep the reader from considering it as fluff, so I will give it 4 Stars and Highly Recommended when you want something good but not too serious but still with enough to pull off a good plot, which this book did IMHO.
July 3, 2015
Tayla is the slave imp who escaped Baine and his evil father's harem 25 years ago. She's been hiding out from the dragons with our favorite gargoyle Levet until Baine gets picks up her scent. He tracks her down and will lay fire to anyone who tries to keep her away. I always enjoy Levet's comic relief, he and Tayla have a lot in common with their no good parents. Baine is powerful and stubborn, but Tayla is his match in every way. They got together a little quick, but considering the book length its to be expected. Also I would have liked Craven's character to be developed more, it felt like there was more to tell before his end. 4*
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