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I Like Big Dragons #2
Dragons Need Love, Too
Dragon Prince Nikolai Vassago’s day starts out fairly normal: get up, kick some ass, fondle his beard, take some names.
One minute he’s participating in a run-of-the-mill mission, and the next minute, he’s rescuing Brooklyn, the woman that is fated to be his, from the clutches of a criminal mastermind.
Nikolai is quite pleased with his fated mate. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for Brooklyn.
Living in a religious commune for the majority of her life meant Brooklyn wasn’t exposed to all of the outside world’s craziness. The moment she turned eighteen, she was off and running towards whatever new experiences the outside world could give her.
In her quest to experience it all, she tends to jump into situations without weighing the potential consequences until it’s too late. Brooklyn just wants to be free to make her own decisions and live her life as she pleases. But in her quest to save herself from the limitations of her old commune life, she lands herself in a dangerous situation, and Nikolai swoops in to her rescue, throwing her on the back of his dragon and flying off into the night.
He’s a man-with-a-plan kind of guy, and she’s a fly-by-the-seat-of-her-pants (not on the back of a dragon!) kind of girl.
Nikolai, however, has fate on his side, and whether she is ready to accept her fate or not, it won’t be denied. Brooklyn’s stubborn, though, and Nikolai will need to use all of his powers to show her that she’s exactly where she needs to be.
One minute he’s participating in a run-of-the-mill mission, and the next minute, he’s rescuing Brooklyn, the woman that is fated to be his, from the clutches of a criminal mastermind.
Nikolai is quite pleased with his fated mate. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for Brooklyn.
Living in a religious commune for the majority of her life meant Brooklyn wasn’t exposed to all of the outside world’s craziness. The moment she turned eighteen, she was off and running towards whatever new experiences the outside world could give her.
In her quest to experience it all, she tends to jump into situations without weighing the potential consequences until it’s too late. Brooklyn just wants to be free to make her own decisions and live her life as she pleases. But in her quest to save herself from the limitations of her old commune life, she lands herself in a dangerous situation, and Nikolai swoops in to her rescue, throwing her on the back of his dragon and flying off into the night.
He’s a man-with-a-plan kind of guy, and she’s a fly-by-the-seat-of-her-pants (not on the back of a dragon!) kind of girl.
Nikolai, however, has fate on his side, and whether she is ready to accept her fate or not, it won’t be denied. Brooklyn’s stubborn, though, and Nikolai will need to use all of his powers to show her that she’s exactly where she needs to be.
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163 books7,276 followersLani Lynn Vale is married to the love of her life that she met in high school. She fell in love with him because he was wearing baseball pants. Ten years later they have three perfectly crazy children and a cat named Demon who likes to wake her up at ungodly times in the night. They live in the greatest state in the world, Texas. She writes contemporary and romantic suspense, and has a love for all things romance. You can find Lani in front of her computer writing away in her fictional characters world...that is until her husband and kids demand sustenance in the form of food and drink.
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March 9, 2023
Immortal dragon rider!
The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💙💚💜❤️
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘
World building: 🌎🌍
Character development: 🤐🤫🫣
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration Type: Dual Narration
The Hero: Nikolai - he is a dragon rider who bonded to his dragon, Perdita, when he was nineteen. He is immortal, like his dragon and he has some of the dragons powers, such as the ability to manipulate peoples minds by showing them illusions, telepathy, telekinesis, ability control heat and body temperature. He is also able make zones of protection around himself and channel another dragon or dragon riders powers when touching another dragon or rider.
The heroine: Brooklyn - she grew up in an Amish community but hated it. When she was sixteen years old, she left for Rumspringa and had herself declared emancipated. She stole some money from her father when she left and her father blamed her uncle for it. Recently her uncle kidnapped her and tortured her.
The Story: Nikolai was in charge of the mission to rescue Brooklyn, who is best friends with Blythe from I Like Big Dragons and I Cannot Lie. He brought her back to the dragon sanctuary and she was in a coma for weeks. He knew from the start that she was his mate and tattoos appeared on both of them when their bond formed. Brooklyn was now immortal as well and has some of the same abilities that Nikolai.
Brooklyn’s uncle had put a tracker inside her and tracked them down since the dragon riders didn’t find the tracker for a few days after they brought her to the sanctuary. Everyone in else had cleared out of the sanctuary to be safe.
This book was kind of fun and was definitely different than your standard dragon shifter romance books. Though the world wasn’t really explained all that well. For instance, what is the purpose of the dragon riders? They seemed like some sort of police or military force when they were rescuing Brooklyn but it never really explained it very well and I didn’t read the first book, so maybe it was all explained in that one.
This book was told in two points of view via dual narration. It was narrated by Mason Lloyd and Kendall Taylor. I have listened to many books narrated by Mason Lloyd, he is a terrific narrator who always adjusts his voice to the character. Kendall Taylor was good with a youthful sounding voice which matched Brooklyn very well.
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The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💙💚💜❤️
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘
World building: 🌎🌍
Character development: 🤐🤫🫣
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration Type: Dual Narration
The Hero: Nikolai - he is a dragon rider who bonded to his dragon, Perdita, when he was nineteen. He is immortal, like his dragon and he has some of the dragons powers, such as the ability to manipulate peoples minds by showing them illusions, telepathy, telekinesis, ability control heat and body temperature. He is also able make zones of protection around himself and channel another dragon or dragon riders powers when touching another dragon or rider.
The heroine: Brooklyn - she grew up in an Amish community but hated it. When she was sixteen years old, she left for Rumspringa and had herself declared emancipated. She stole some money from her father when she left and her father blamed her uncle for it. Recently her uncle kidnapped her and tortured her.
The Story: Nikolai was in charge of the mission to rescue Brooklyn, who is best friends with Blythe from I Like Big Dragons and I Cannot Lie. He brought her back to the dragon sanctuary and she was in a coma for weeks. He knew from the start that she was his mate and tattoos appeared on both of them when their bond formed. Brooklyn was now immortal as well and has some of the same abilities that Nikolai.
Brooklyn’s uncle had put a tracker inside her and tracked them down since the dragon riders didn’t find the tracker for a few days after they brought her to the sanctuary. Everyone in else had cleared out of the sanctuary to be safe.
This book was kind of fun and was definitely different than your standard dragon shifter romance books. Though the world wasn’t really explained all that well. For instance, what is the purpose of the dragon riders? They seemed like some sort of police or military force when they were rescuing Brooklyn but it never really explained it very well and I didn’t read the first book, so maybe it was all explained in that one.
This book was told in two points of view via dual narration. It was narrated by Mason Lloyd and Kendall Taylor. I have listened to many books narrated by Mason Lloyd, he is a terrific narrator who always adjusts his voice to the character. Kendall Taylor was good with a youthful sounding voice which matched Brooklyn very well.
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October 26, 2016
4.5 'Badass Dragon-Riders' Stars
Lani Lynn Vale really is blowing me away with this series! This entire fantastical world she created captivates me deeply, in every detail portrayed. She really makes me want to be a part of it. No, that’s not true, she actually makes me feel like part of it, and I love every single second of it!
I Like Big Dragons and I Cannot Lie, introduced us to this universe, but Dragons Need Love, Too showed us even more of this complex world and its hierarchy, and how perfectly it was conceived. All this discovery is of course done simultaneously, and via, the development of an love story, Brooklyn and Nikolai’s!
Brooklyn has been rescued from torture and near death from the hands of her uncle’s men, as per his orders, by Nikolai.
Of course, given the magical/paranormal character of the story, he immediately feels the connection to her, even though she isn’t awake for several months. That doesn’t their mating process to develop though, so when Brooklyn wakes up, she not only has to deal with this all new world reality, but also having a dragon rider hunk of a man for mate. Oh, the hardship, LOL!
Once she comes to terms with all that, she does see all the good things that she is lucky to have been handed to her, and realizes how truly special her mate his, and how deep their feelings run, in such a short time.
"You’ve protected me. Sheltered me. Saved me. In my book, it doesn’t matter what you used to be. All that matters is what you are now,”
His devotion, specially during her coma, did have a big impact in her decision, but I loved that although she was an incredibly strong heroine, she never fought or deny those feelings. When she noticed them, she instead embraced them.
And I fell in love. I fell in love so deep and hard that I would never be able to dig my way out.
He was mine.
And I was his.
I have to say that Nikolai and Brooklyn, did resist their mating call, for the sexual connection, more than I expect, which made for a bit more realistic relationship development than Blythe and Keifer (whose decisions and behaviour really made me mad in this one, lol) , in the first book, in my eyes. But no worries, you pervy readers like myself, when they did catch up they more than caught up. They actually blew the scale up! And for such a reserved and contained dragon rider prince, Nikolai sure packed a punch in the sex scenes! Holy mother of Alpha Hotness!!!
“You smell so good,” he growled. “You always do. The scent of you clings to me, making me think about you even when you’re not here,” I admitted. “My mind never strays far away from you.”
And in their tender moments, he could say the sweetest thing. Impossible not to melt in the spot! And no, I’m not he’s perfect, but really who is?! His inner battle between heart and head prove to be constant, and he doesn’t always make the right decision, but I understood his dilemma, since it’s very hard to decide between his brother, his king and family, and his love for his mate.
I would literally have to force myself to think with my brain and not with my heart.
But my heart would win.
Every single time.
Because Brooklyn was my mate and would always come first…even if it meant the end of the world.
I loved the first book, specially by the introduction of all this fantastical and new world, and the amazing writing, but I have to say that relationship wise, I think this second book is much more successful on that, because we really see and feel the development of Nikolai and Brooklyn’s love, even if fate had declared them as soulmates. I adored that here! <3
And these secondary characters keep getting better and better, specially these dragon riders, which are the perfect combination of badass with humorous touch. Lani Lynn Vale leaves us more and more curious about them, and I can’t wait to find out whose are getting their own story. I want them ALL!!!
Every single one of the dragon riders I’d come into contact with were exactly the same.
Hard headed, stubborn as hell, bad asses.
This series is so damn addictive! And the sarcastic and LMFAO moments…. Really, it’s a MUST read! I have barely finished this one, I’m already counting the days to the next, Oh, My Dragon, which I have a feeling – specially after the ending in this – that unlike the initial expectations, it will not be about Farrow, the third brother, but about the groody, Ian. But let see… Now, can’t 2017’s Spring come any sooner, so that I I can sate my craving?! Pretty pleaassseeee… <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
“I’d give my left nut for you. Is it so hard to believe I’d give up my sanctuary for you?”
“That’s disgusting.”
“It’s the truth.”
ARC kindly provided by the author via Enticing Book Journey Promotions in exchange for an honest review
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Lani Lynn Vale really is blowing me away with this series! This entire fantastical world she created captivates me deeply, in every detail portrayed. She really makes me want to be a part of it. No, that’s not true, she actually makes me feel like part of it, and I love every single second of it!
I Like Big Dragons and I Cannot Lie, introduced us to this universe, but Dragons Need Love, Too showed us even more of this complex world and its hierarchy, and how perfectly it was conceived. All this discovery is of course done simultaneously, and via, the development of an love story, Brooklyn and Nikolai’s!
Brooklyn has been rescued from torture and near death from the hands of her uncle’s men, as per his orders, by Nikolai.
Of course, given the magical/paranormal character of the story, he immediately feels the connection to her, even though she isn’t awake for several months. That doesn’t their mating process to develop though, so when Brooklyn wakes up, she not only has to deal with this all new world reality, but also having a dragon rider hunk of a man for mate. Oh, the hardship, LOL!
Once she comes to terms with all that, she does see all the good things that she is lucky to have been handed to her, and realizes how truly special her mate his, and how deep their feelings run, in such a short time.
"You’ve protected me. Sheltered me. Saved me. In my book, it doesn’t matter what you used to be. All that matters is what you are now,”
His devotion, specially during her coma, did have a big impact in her decision, but I loved that although she was an incredibly strong heroine, she never fought or deny those feelings. When she noticed them, she instead embraced them.
And I fell in love. I fell in love so deep and hard that I would never be able to dig my way out.
He was mine.
And I was his.
I have to say that Nikolai and Brooklyn, did resist their mating call, for the sexual connection, more than I expect, which made for a bit more realistic relationship development than Blythe and Keifer (whose decisions and behaviour really made me mad in this one, lol) , in the first book, in my eyes. But no worries, you pervy readers like myself, when they did catch up they more than caught up. They actually blew the scale up! And for such a reserved and contained dragon rider prince, Nikolai sure packed a punch in the sex scenes! Holy mother of Alpha Hotness!!!
“You smell so good,” he growled. “You always do. The scent of you clings to me, making me think about you even when you’re not here,” I admitted. “My mind never strays far away from you.”
And in their tender moments, he could say the sweetest thing. Impossible not to melt in the spot! And no, I’m not he’s perfect, but really who is?! His inner battle between heart and head prove to be constant, and he doesn’t always make the right decision, but I understood his dilemma, since it’s very hard to decide between his brother, his king and family, and his love for his mate.
I would literally have to force myself to think with my brain and not with my heart.
But my heart would win.
Every single time.
Because Brooklyn was my mate and would always come first…even if it meant the end of the world.
I loved the first book, specially by the introduction of all this fantastical and new world, and the amazing writing, but I have to say that relationship wise, I think this second book is much more successful on that, because we really see and feel the development of Nikolai and Brooklyn’s love, even if fate had declared them as soulmates. I adored that here! <3
And these secondary characters keep getting better and better, specially these dragon riders, which are the perfect combination of badass with humorous touch. Lani Lynn Vale leaves us more and more curious about them, and I can’t wait to find out whose are getting their own story. I want them ALL!!!
Every single one of the dragon riders I’d come into contact with were exactly the same.
Hard headed, stubborn as hell, bad asses.
This series is so damn addictive! And the sarcastic and LMFAO moments…. Really, it’s a MUST read! I have barely finished this one, I’m already counting the days to the next, Oh, My Dragon, which I have a feeling – specially after the ending in this – that unlike the initial expectations, it will not be about Farrow, the third brother, but about the groody, Ian. But let see… Now, can’t 2017’s Spring come any sooner, so that I I can sate my craving?! Pretty pleaassseeee… <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
“I’d give my left nut for you. Is it so hard to believe I’d give up my sanctuary for you?”
“That’s disgusting.”
“It’s the truth.”
ARC kindly provided by the author via Enticing Book Journey Promotions in exchange for an honest review
For full review with Blog Tour, check out my blog post,
http://gisspotreviews.com/index.php/2...
January 11, 2020
It was Nikolai's turn to find his mate and she just happened to be the unconscious, broken girl he rescued from a Purist compound. In the last book, I Like Big Dragons and I Cannot Lie, Brooklyn's uncle attacked the dragon riders, shot her, and tortured her as a means to an end. Family, right? Nikolai felt a compelling urge to rescue her, not having a clue that once he touched her, he'd never be able to let her go. She was his destiny and her life had changed... even if it happened while she lay sleeping.
What we get:
I've discovered that Ian's story is next and I'm hoping that I'll find out why both Keifer and Nikolai treat him the way they do. They've both told their women to stay away from him and I have to wonder why that is. He's obviously trusted or he wouldn't be in the sanctuary or part of their group. So what's the deal? I'm more than a little invested in this series because not only is it full of well-rounded characters and a hysterically funny but deep plot, it's both light and heavy and entertaining as heck and I can only cajole/wheedle/whine/beg/bribe/threaten that more of these books are created. Each dragon rider needs his very own story and I'm off to start Ian's.
What we get:
🔥 DRAGONS
🔥 insanely hot sex between two characters who were simply adorable with one another
🔥 we get to learn more about the powers Nikolai shares with his dragon (and now Brooklyn)
🔥 more is revealed about the Purists plot to destroy dragons and dragon riders
🔥 Brooklyn finds herself in trouble and I loved how Nikolai saved her
🔥 we're gifted with more of the funny, loving, and intriguing lives of these riders. I loved getting more of Keifer & Blythe's story, even if it ended up being a bit terrifying for them (and me)
I've discovered that Ian's story is next and I'm hoping that I'll find out why both Keifer and Nikolai treat him the way they do. They've both told their women to stay away from him and I have to wonder why that is. He's obviously trusted or he wouldn't be in the sanctuary or part of their group. So what's the deal? I'm more than a little invested in this series because not only is it full of well-rounded characters and a hysterically funny but deep plot, it's both light and heavy and entertaining as heck and I can only cajole/wheedle/whine/beg/bribe/threaten that more of these books are created. Each dragon rider needs his very own story and I'm off to start Ian's.
Cut myself shaving, and all I have are Hello Kitty Band-Aids. My balls look silly.
-E-card
October 22, 2016
4.5 stars.
I liked this book was a LOT better than the first one.
I didn't like Keifer on this one.
I loved the heroine and hero.
I can not wait to read Ian's book.
I liked this book was a LOT better than the first one.
I didn't like Keifer on this one.
I loved the heroine and hero.
I can not wait to read Ian's book.
November 6, 2021
I loved the first book in this series but this one was a big mess. No tension, development or resolutions, we're told and not shown. I don't know what happened.
This picks up straight after the first book with Nikolai rescuing Brooklyn from her Uncle who has been torturing her. She spends weeks in a coma and wakes up not remembering anything that was done to her. When she's told what happened there was no reaction at all. When she's told she's mated she's a little annoyed until her friend basically says 'tough shit' at which point we're told they have a few dates which leads to her and Nikolai banging, that's that done deal, she's over it.
From that point onwards it's one slightly dramatic thing after another. She's kidnapped by the bad guys, people are tortured, then they're rescued and the bad guys have disappeared never to be mentioned again.
This whole story was inconsistent, full of plot holes and lacked focus. There was no build up between the couple and no development relationship wise. The bad guys were pointless as they disappear after one half-arsed scene. You get more from the first books couple, which I liked, but this wasn't supposed to be their story again.
I can say that the writing was still good and I liked the different dragons, but overall it was a poor addition to what could have been an excellent series.
October 27, 2016
I enjoyed this one a lot more than the first one since I knew going into it what to expect or actually what not to expect. Writing was good and it made me smile quite a few times. The world building was actually more detailed in this one. The dragons powers and the magic were explored more.
April 16, 2017
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Beware of Spoilers!
Star Ratings:
Heroine (Brooklyn): 26yrs old
Hero (Niko): 28yrs old
Plot: 4/5
Grovel: none
Cheating: none
HEA: Goddammit! How many times do I have to say an epilogue cannot just immediately follow what happened at the end of the previous chapter – an epilogue HAS to be set at least several months (ideally years) after the end of the previous chapter!!!!!!
Triggers: none
Average score: 4/5
Best Line: “If a woman pulls out a knife during an argument, it is not recommended to pull out some bread, mayo, and cheese. Why? Because she will fucking kill you, not make you a goddamned sandwich.”
Worst Line: “Hold on to your titties” – a grown ass man saying this is NOT ok
Personal Review:
This was another good romance between a dragon rider and a smart-mouthed woman. After reading two books by this author (one after the other), I see a theme of the author missing chunks of info in her story which makes me feel lost at times and it loses depth in a love story.
Random Ramblings
•Great dedication
•I was disappointed in the h for just watching her brother torture them when she could have done something about it, especially as the brother was on his own
•The babies were a nice surprise but I would have liked to know their names
Overall Feeling:
Annoying at times…
Beware of Spoilers!
Star Ratings:
Heroine (Brooklyn): 26yrs old
Hero (Niko): 28yrs old
Plot: 4/5
Grovel: none
Cheating: none
HEA: Goddammit! How many times do I have to say an epilogue cannot just immediately follow what happened at the end of the previous chapter – an epilogue HAS to be set at least several months (ideally years) after the end of the previous chapter!!!!!!
Triggers: none
Average score: 4/5
Best Line: “If a woman pulls out a knife during an argument, it is not recommended to pull out some bread, mayo, and cheese. Why? Because she will fucking kill you, not make you a goddamned sandwich.”
Worst Line: “Hold on to your titties” – a grown ass man saying this is NOT ok
Personal Review:
This was another good romance between a dragon rider and a smart-mouthed woman. After reading two books by this author (one after the other), I see a theme of the author missing chunks of info in her story which makes me feel lost at times and it loses depth in a love story.
Random Ramblings
•Great dedication
•I was disappointed in the h for just watching her brother torture them when she could have done something about it, especially as the brother was on his own
•The babies were a nice surprise but I would have liked to know their names
Overall Feeling:
Annoying at times…
Read
January 31, 2021DNF at 10%. Completely lost since I didn't read book one. Not a stand alone novel. Plus, the writing style is not my cup of tea.
Want to read
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January 31, 2020
Cute. This was the second book in Ms. Vale’s PNR series and I liked Nikolai and Brooklyn’s romance better, mostly because the worldbuilding wasn’t the focal point, and there’s some good scenes establishing their relationship and dialogue that made me care about the characters. This is a world where the heroes are bonded to the dragons, but not actually shifters, and that’s a change that I enjoy reading about. It’s imperfect, but fun and I would continue with the series. I had this on my kindle for a while and I’m glad I read them.
Onto the next book on my quest to Cut the TBR Mountain (like Game of Thrones’ The Mountain, just as scary) down to size. Just hope I’m more The Hound and not the Red Viper. Wait, they both died. I’m screwed.
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February 11, 2020
Good
The first book was stronger than this one. I liked the whole world created. Dragons and dragon riders are seriously cool. The sex is hot, not going to lie. This is a continuation from book 1, so i would defintly say to read them in order. If you are looking for somthing eas and fun this series is for you. I liked the characters, they are fun and what kept me engaged. What i loved the most were the dragons,they were really cool.
The first book was stronger than this one. I liked the whole world created. Dragons and dragon riders are seriously cool. The sex is hot, not going to lie. This is a continuation from book 1, so i would defintly say to read them in order. If you are looking for somthing eas and fun this series is for you. I liked the characters, they are fun and what kept me engaged. What i loved the most were the dragons,they were really cool.
October 27, 2016
I loved the second book in the series. This was a great read. Lots of fun and lots of great characters. I really need to read Ian's story, and we still need Farrow's story. With all the other dragon riders too, this could be a long series!!!
October 22, 2016
3.5 Stars.
July 27, 2022
French & English reviews
Beaucoup d'espoir pour ce tome et s'il est moins "pire" que le précédent, il reste très inférieur aux autres livres de Lani Lynn Vale
Je ne vais pas m'empancher sur tout ce que je n'ai pas aimé sur ce livre : oui le héros était mieux (moins alpha-stupide!) et l'héroïne était mieux (mais ce qu'elle a vécu n'a pas du tout était exploitée, zéro traumatisme malgré ce qu'elle a vécu ... et quand elle se rebelle contre sa situation, je m'attendais à un grand revirement et plus de profondeur ... Mais c'est retombé comme un soufflé !) et on en apprend plus sur les dragons (j'ai beaucoup aimé les dragons fées) mais encore une fois, ce n'est pas du tout exploité ! Pourquoi est-ce que les dragons fées sont ici ? Comment se fait-il que personne ne sache rien ?? Comment la population réagit face aux Puristes ? Aux dragons ?
Bref, un tome mieux que le précédent mais globalement décevant par rapport aux autres livres de l'auteur
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A lot of hope for this book and if it is less "worse" than the previous one, it remains very inferior to the other books by Lani Lynn Vale
I'm not going to dwell on everything I didn't like about this book : yes the hero was better (less alpha-stupid) and the heroine was better (but what she experienced wasn't exploited at all, zero trauma despite what she's been through ... and when she rebels against her situation, I was expecting a big turnaround and more depth ... But it fell like a soufflé !) and we learn more about dragons (I really liked the fairy dragons) but again, it's not exploited at all ! Why are the fairy dragons here ? How come no one knows anything ?? How does the population react to the Purists ? To dragons ?
In short, a better book than the previous one but overall disappointing compared to the author's other books.
Beaucoup d'espoir pour ce tome et s'il est moins "pire" que le précédent, il reste très inférieur aux autres livres de Lani Lynn Vale
Je ne vais pas m'empancher sur tout ce que je n'ai pas aimé sur ce livre : oui le héros était mieux (moins alpha-stupide!) et l'héroïne était mieux (mais ce qu'elle a vécu n'a pas du tout était exploitée, zéro traumatisme malgré ce qu'elle a vécu ... et quand elle se rebelle contre sa situation, je m'attendais à un grand revirement et plus de profondeur ... Mais c'est retombé comme un soufflé !) et on en apprend plus sur les dragons (j'ai beaucoup aimé les dragons fées) mais encore une fois, ce n'est pas du tout exploité ! Pourquoi est-ce que les dragons fées sont ici ? Comment se fait-il que personne ne sache rien ?? Comment la population réagit face aux Puristes ? Aux dragons ?
Bref, un tome mieux que le précédent mais globalement décevant par rapport aux autres livres de l'auteur
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A lot of hope for this book and if it is less "worse" than the previous one, it remains very inferior to the other books by Lani Lynn Vale
I'm not going to dwell on everything I didn't like about this book : yes the hero was better (less alpha-stupid) and the heroine was better (but what she experienced wasn't exploited at all, zero trauma despite what she's been through ... and when she rebels against her situation, I was expecting a big turnaround and more depth ... But it fell like a soufflé !) and we learn more about dragons (I really liked the fairy dragons) but again, it's not exploited at all ! Why are the fairy dragons here ? How come no one knows anything ?? How does the population react to the Purists ? To dragons ?
In short, a better book than the previous one but overall disappointing compared to the author's other books.
March 31, 2018
Dragons Need Love Too is a continuation of the I like big dragons series that I gobbled up! This book focuses on dragon rider Nikolai and his newly found mate, Brooklyn. At the end of book 1, we discovered that Brooklyn was being held hostage and tortured by her uncle and his batshit crazy followers. The dragon riders save her, but she is in BAD shape. However, Nikolai knows right away that Brooklyn is his mate. These two have a bit of a tough road ahead. Her uncle's followers and still out there and they want to kill the dragons. There is no shortage of danger in this book for sure. Also, cute baby dragons!!!! Gah! The adorableness!
The cast of characters is interesting and helps keep the reader engaged for sure. Nikolai's older brother and his mate (from book 1) still play a large part, plus there are the other dragon riders that are beginning to have a larger role in the story. And lets not forget, the dragons! Since the dragons communicate with their rider, you actually get to hear the dragons commentary and they are each unique and fun.
Overall, Dragons need love too is another delightful addition to this series that has just completely won me over! If you like paranormal, supernatural, family sagas you will enjoy the story of the Vassago brothers and their quest to protect the dragons.
As always, Mason Lloyd and Kendall Taylor are wonderful narrators! These two have done every LLV book I have listened to and its always wonderful! I know when I pick up one of their narrations, I will be able to enjoy the book with them enhancing the story and not detracting from it.
POV: dual 1st
Tears: no
Trope: fated mates, dragons
Triggers: none
Series/Standalone: series
Cliffhanger:
HEA:
Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks, Drakon's Promise by NJ Walters, Baby I'm Howling for You by Christine Warren...then you will probably like Dragons Need Love Too!
Dragons Need Love Too
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January 9, 2020
Fun read! Good characters!
March 8, 2018
Brooklyn is a great character and I especially liked reading from her POV. I did wonder why an Amish fundamentalist group/family would name their daughter Brooklyn. I guess I would expect something more bible-y? Maybe it’s explained in the first book...? No matter, I really enjoyed the ride.
October 18, 2016
I’m not big on PNR, it’s just not my thing. It pains me to admit this, but I went into the first book of this series, I Like Big Dragons and I Cannot Lie, hesitantly. I’m such a huge fan of Lani Lynn Vale’s that I just didn’t even want to entertain the possibility that I could be disappointed by one of her books. Well, a lesson was learned over here, folks, because not only did I love that book, but I’d include that book (and this one) on my list of top favorite books by Lani Lynn Vale. So, needless to say, I was way more excited to start this book, and let me tell you, I was not let down.
Lani’s really taken some chances with her writing this year, she’s introduced three new series to her fans, and each one of them is vastly different than what we’ve seen from her in the past. This series, though, is something special. The fantasy-based world that she has built in modern day Dallas is fascinating. Once I got this book in my hands and began to read her words, they played like a movie in my head. I vividly envisioned all of these dragons, I was right there in the cool as heck compound, and I was riveted in place devouring the story.
Dragons Need Love, Too picks right up where I Need Big Dragons and I Cannot Lie leaves off. There is a little bit of concurrent action going on, and it definitely made the entire reading experience richer. This book was just as exciting, just as interesting, just as well developed as the first book. The story was gripping and thrilling and sexy. Nikolai and Brooklyn were magic together. I loved them! Of course, no Vale novel would be complete without her unique brand of humor, and there is a healthy dose of it here, too.
I’m always excited for a new Lani Lynn Vale novel, and as a grateful fan, she feeds that excitement with a regular supply of new material. But this series is just so different. It’s a breath of fresh air, and it draws the reader in right from the start. I can’t recommend this book and this new series from Ms. Vale highly enough. Without hesitation, I can say that it’s is a must-read for all of Lani’s fans, whether they love PNR or not. This non-PNR fan absolutely loved Dragons Need Love, Too, and it’s getting 5 smooches from me.
~ Danielle Palumbo
Lani’s really taken some chances with her writing this year, she’s introduced three new series to her fans, and each one of them is vastly different than what we’ve seen from her in the past. This series, though, is something special. The fantasy-based world that she has built in modern day Dallas is fascinating. Once I got this book in my hands and began to read her words, they played like a movie in my head. I vividly envisioned all of these dragons, I was right there in the cool as heck compound, and I was riveted in place devouring the story.
Dragons Need Love, Too picks right up where I Need Big Dragons and I Cannot Lie leaves off. There is a little bit of concurrent action going on, and it definitely made the entire reading experience richer. This book was just as exciting, just as interesting, just as well developed as the first book. The story was gripping and thrilling and sexy. Nikolai and Brooklyn were magic together. I loved them! Of course, no Vale novel would be complete without her unique brand of humor, and there is a healthy dose of it here, too.
I’m always excited for a new Lani Lynn Vale novel, and as a grateful fan, she feeds that excitement with a regular supply of new material. But this series is just so different. It’s a breath of fresh air, and it draws the reader in right from the start. I can’t recommend this book and this new series from Ms. Vale highly enough. Without hesitation, I can say that it’s is a must-read for all of Lani’s fans, whether they love PNR or not. This non-PNR fan absolutely loved Dragons Need Love, Too, and it’s getting 5 smooches from me.
~ Danielle Palumbo
October 24, 2016
*4.5 stars*
“Hard headed, stubborn as hell, bad asses.”
Oh my YES! This series is all about going big – dragons, emotions, danger and love. There is no middle ground when life and relationships are at stake and wishy washy is for the other guy… And there are none of those here as alpha takes on a capital letter and the younger Vassago brother has a new woman in his life… I was waiting anxiously for Nikolai and Brooklyn’s story and, sigh, it was… everything…
“With the looks, the body and the voice, he was the complete package of alpha male perfection.”
Nikolai was definitely a complete package. Super smart, uber-geeky and in tune with his new-found mate. Protective? Absolutely. Fallible? You bet, as he proves while trying to navigate the relationship he is forging with his beautiful, new girlfriend.
“When someone asks you if you do any dangerous sports, saying ‘sometimes I disagree with my woman’ is not a good answer.”
Blythe’s best friend Brooklyn was the perfect choice for the Dragon Prince. She was going to push his buttons like no one else could while also learning all about her new circumstances. She was going to live because of Nikolai but they were both going to love and live for each other…
Their relationship had a rocky, rocky start but as it gained ground there was nothing truer than the honesty and future they were building. They argued, they loved, and all of this amidst the danger that was still very much in evidence for them and the entire Dragon family. Blythe and Keifer, and all the Dragons and dragon riders were there to help and hinder Brooklyn and Nikolai. With laughter and tears, and some heart in the throat moments, this story reminded me once again why I love this author so much!
November 4, 2016
Book two in Vale's sexy action packed PNR series-I like Big Dragons-picks up where book one left off. This series revolves around the Vassage family. While the romance is self-contained, the storyline is on going and I don't recommend these are standalones. I liked this one even more than the first story. The development is tighter and the dialogue flows better. The couple is better developed and even though the mating bond is prevalent; they aren't absorbed by it to the extent of ignoring life around them. I really enjoyed the heroine who strives to maintain her independence and choices despite the events happening to her. She stands up for herself and doesn't stop until she knows she's being heard and taken seriously. We are given more insight into Ian-a dark horse-and I'm looking forward to his story. The ending wraps up the main conflict but leaves us wondering what's coming next.
June 3, 2018
I'm not going to lie. I was disappointed when I figured out that this book was about Nikolai and Brooklyn and not a continuation of Keifer and Blythe's story. But I read on because I curious about Brooklyn and I instantly liked Nikolai.
The story was pretty good in the fact that its about Nikolai and Brooklyn and their connection to each other. But it was in way as consuming as Keifer and Blythe's connection. They just kinda were together and their whole relationship was weird, but I think Nikolai is a great partner. We do find out some more things about the dragon riders, although most of it is still a little unclear because the dragon riders themselves don't know much about it. I also would have liked to see more of the dragon riders battling out/unraveling more of the mystery behind the Purists. They are never seen in this book and only take action twice in this book. Their first appearance is almost not worth mentioning.
I did like Brooklyn for the most part. That is until the end when she acted like a complete brat and it made just unlikable for me. I hate when the female character overreacts and gets all bratty, but the men end up apologizing like she was in the right. I didn't like that part at all and Brooklyn never even apologized for how she acted.
So maybe I'm a little bit bitter with this book because I love Keifer and Blythe so much. I wish this book would have pushed the bigger story along some more, but it didn't. As much as I liked Nikolai, these two main character are just not as interesting as Keifer and Blythe. I still enjoyed most of this book and will be reading the next one.
The story was pretty good in the fact that its about Nikolai and Brooklyn and their connection to each other. But it was in way as consuming as Keifer and Blythe's connection. They just kinda were together and their whole relationship was weird, but I think Nikolai is a great partner. We do find out some more things about the dragon riders, although most of it is still a little unclear because the dragon riders themselves don't know much about it. I also would have liked to see more of the dragon riders battling out/unraveling more of the mystery behind the Purists. They are never seen in this book and only take action twice in this book. Their first appearance is almost not worth mentioning.
I did like Brooklyn for the most part. That is until the end when she acted like a complete brat and it made just unlikable for me. I hate when the female character overreacts and gets all bratty, but the men end up apologizing like she was in the right. I didn't like that part at all and Brooklyn never even apologized for how she acted.
So maybe I'm a little bit bitter with this book because I love Keifer and Blythe so much. I wish this book would have pushed the bigger story along some more, but it didn't. As much as I liked Nikolai, these two main character are just not as interesting as Keifer and Blythe. I still enjoyed most of this book and will be reading the next one.
August 2, 2017
4 1/2 stars
I loved this book and this entire series, so it seems that I have found a new author I am in love with. Everything I have read so far from Lani Lynn Vale I have quickly fallen in love with and been sucked into the story and the world she created. In this series (and like the previous series I read from this author I'm going to review the three books in a lump sum because right after each book I couldn't wait to review it because I had to read it right now). We get a nice new twist on PR. I haven't read a series like this before but thats another reason I loved it so much.
The heroes in each book are dragon riders and once they bond with a dragon they get powers. When a dragon rider touches his other half it starts the mating and neither can deny each other and they don't want to. They each need the other to live but also can't imagine being with anyone else. We also see their enemies who are out to destroy all Dragon rides and stop the prophecy that the King (hero from book 1) has set into motion.
I loved each book and each book we get more and more of the story and pieces fall together. I think this is only supposed to be 3 books but I really, really hope that isn't the case because there are tons of side characters in these 3 books that I want books for badly. And storylines we have been given small bits of but they aren't finished. I loved all the characters in this series from main to side characters the author did a great job creating these characters.
I loved this book and this entire series, so it seems that I have found a new author I am in love with. Everything I have read so far from Lani Lynn Vale I have quickly fallen in love with and been sucked into the story and the world she created. In this series (and like the previous series I read from this author I'm going to review the three books in a lump sum because right after each book I couldn't wait to review it because I had to read it right now). We get a nice new twist on PR. I haven't read a series like this before but thats another reason I loved it so much.
The heroes in each book are dragon riders and once they bond with a dragon they get powers. When a dragon rider touches his other half it starts the mating and neither can deny each other and they don't want to. They each need the other to live but also can't imagine being with anyone else. We also see their enemies who are out to destroy all Dragon rides and stop the prophecy that the King (hero from book 1) has set into motion.
I loved each book and each book we get more and more of the story and pieces fall together. I think this is only supposed to be 3 books but I really, really hope that isn't the case because there are tons of side characters in these 3 books that I want books for badly. And storylines we have been given small bits of but they aren't finished. I loved all the characters in this series from main to side characters the author did a great job creating these characters.
January 10, 2018
Loving this series!!
This is Nikolai and Brooklyn’s story. We met both these characters in the first book in the series. Nikolai is Keifers brother and Brooklyn is Blythes best friend who was shot by her uncle. Nikolai rescued Brooklyn at the end of the last book from her uncle who had kidnapped and had been torturing her.
The beginning of this book we find that Brooklyn is still in a coma and hasn’t woke up. However, that didn’t stop the mating process from happening between her and Nikolai.
The relationship in this book was much more of a slow burn than compared to the first. These two took a while to get to the steamy factor as they built on there relationship longer first.
There is still an enemy out there that they are trying to stop and keep everyone safe from as well as the unborn future king they are waiting to be born and learning he already has powers they were not aware of. I love the world LLV has created in this series and all the secondary characters that she I’m hoping she continues to bring us there stories.
This is Nikolai and Brooklyn’s story. We met both these characters in the first book in the series. Nikolai is Keifers brother and Brooklyn is Blythes best friend who was shot by her uncle. Nikolai rescued Brooklyn at the end of the last book from her uncle who had kidnapped and had been torturing her.
The beginning of this book we find that Brooklyn is still in a coma and hasn’t woke up. However, that didn’t stop the mating process from happening between her and Nikolai.
The relationship in this book was much more of a slow burn than compared to the first. These two took a while to get to the steamy factor as they built on there relationship longer first.
There is still an enemy out there that they are trying to stop and keep everyone safe from as well as the unborn future king they are waiting to be born and learning he already has powers they were not aware of. I love the world LLV has created in this series and all the secondary characters that she I’m hoping she continues to bring us there stories.
August 13, 2018
This one was a bit better than the last one, but it drove me nuts how no one listened to Brooklyn or discounted her thoughts and ideas. I also liked that Nikolai didn't push Brooklyn on the mating, but let her discover things on her own and then let the relationship go at it's own pace.
The best part of this one was the Christmas miracle at the end. It was worth all the other crap that went on in the book.
The best part of this one was the Christmas miracle at the end. It was worth all the other crap that went on in the book.
April 29, 2020
I was not expecting Brooklyn to be so badass. When we met her in the first book I was left with the impression that she may not have a backbone.
Boy am I glad she proved me wrong.
Nikolai has met his match in every way (and so has Keifer). I loved the chemistry between them, but I just mainly loved Brooklyn for all of her strength, for standing up for what she wanted against everyone around her, and for calling Nikolai out when he was taking her for granted.
Boy am I glad she proved me wrong.
Nikolai has met his match in every way (and so has Keifer). I loved the chemistry between them, but I just mainly loved Brooklyn for all of her strength, for standing up for what she wanted against everyone around her, and for calling Nikolai out when he was taking her for granted.
January 19, 2020
3.5-4 stars
I read this a few weeks ago and thought I did a review but now I can't find it and my memory is terrible so this will be very brief. I remember that I liked the story, even a bit better than the previous book. I do remember there were some parts I thought could have been better but overall I liked Nikolai and Brooklyn and was happy with the progression of their relationship and how they got their HEA in the end. :)
I read this a few weeks ago and thought I did a review but now I can't find it and my memory is terrible so this will be very brief. I remember that I liked the story, even a bit better than the previous book. I do remember there were some parts I thought could have been better but overall I liked Nikolai and Brooklyn and was happy with the progression of their relationship and how they got their HEA in the end. :)
February 6, 2020
I didn’t really connect with Brooklyn and Nikolai. They felt like one dimensional characters going through the motions. And this is totally a “it’s me not you”, thing. Main couple aside, I loved the rest of the characters and was intrigued with the story.
And all those dragons?! Whether the dragons were big or small, I found them all charming and they became my favorite parts of the story.
And all those dragons?! Whether the dragons were big or small, I found them all charming and they became my favorite parts of the story.
February 18, 2022
This has been on my TBR list for ages and for some reason it was just what I was feeling like reading. So I binged all three books.
I enjoyed the premise. The writing I found a little hard to get lost in but that was probably a me thing more than a story issue.
I enjoyed the premise. The writing I found a little hard to get lost in but that was probably a me thing more than a story issue.
December 26, 2024
Very boring. Needless pregnancy drama.
Brooklyn the best friend from the first book falls for the king's brother.
Blythe has complications with the birth of the twins.
Brooklyn the best friend from the first book falls for the king's brother.
Blythe has complications with the birth of the twins.
January 3, 2017
Pretty decent series.
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