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Chronicles of the Four #2
With a Dragon's Heart
Four strangers united.
Magic reborn.
A Great War begun.
Cast to the north by Elvish magic, human Dragonsayer, Dela Stonebridge, has learned of her ability to communicate with dragons.
By her side stand three leaders of their own races, each sworn to protect her while they battle to unite their people. Warsgra, the warrior Norc, strong and fierce. Orergon, the leader of his tribe of Moerians, the hunter and protector. And Vehel, the Elvish prince, whose illegal use of magic has broken the Treaty between their kinds.
In the south, a Second Great War has begun, and the only way to stop it will be through Dela’s abilities ... if she can learn to control them.
With magic and death at every corner, Dela must fulfil her destiny... or die trying.
256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2018
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85 people want to read
About the author
Marissa Farrar
140 books1,101 followersMarissa Farrar is a multi-published romance and fantasy author. She was born in Devon, England, loves to travel and has lived in both Australia and Spain. She now resides in the countryside with her husband, three children, a crazy Spanish dog, two rescue cats and six hens. She has a degree in Zoology, but her true love has always been writing.
Marissa is the author of sixteen novels, including the dark vampire ‘Serenity’ series. Her short stories have been accepted for a number of anthologies including, Their Dark Masters, Red Skies Press, Masters of Horror: Damned If You Don’t, Triskaideka Books; and 2013: The Aftermath, Pill Hill Press.
If you want to know more about Marissa, then please visit her website at www.marissa-farrar.blogspot.com. You can also find her at her facebook page, www.facebook.com/marissa.farrar.author or follow her on twitter @marissafarrar.
She loves to hear from readers and can be emailed at marissafarrar@hotmail.co.uk.
Marissa is the author of sixteen novels, including the dark vampire ‘Serenity’ series. Her short stories have been accepted for a number of anthologies including, Their Dark Masters, Red Skies Press, Masters of Horror: Damned If You Don’t, Triskaideka Books; and 2013: The Aftermath, Pill Hill Press.
If you want to know more about Marissa, then please visit her website at www.marissa-farrar.blogspot.com. You can also find her at her facebook page, www.facebook.com/marissa.farrar.author or follow her on twitter @marissafarrar.
She loves to hear from readers and can be emailed at marissafarrar@hotmail.co.uk.
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July 31, 2018
Loved this!
June 28, 2018
Book Reviewed: With a Dragon's Heart: A Reverse Harem Fantasy (Chronicles of the Four Book 2)
My Rating: 5 Stars
Author: Marrisa Farrar
Publication Date: 6/28/2018
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
REVIEW
This book picks up right where the last one left us.
Dela and the guys are in for a world of issues on this journey, and they may get more than they want. They finally reach the one who can help but everything the person speaks is in riddles. They are then forced to head back to Dela's home and begin their battle with many.
Will they make it?
Can Dela ever have that life she dreams of where all are free and the war over?
Grab your copy but prepare for a cliffhanger and oh gosh what a cliffhanger it is.
Marissa Farrar
My Rating: 5 Stars
Author: Marrisa Farrar
Publication Date: 6/28/2018
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
REVIEW
This book picks up right where the last one left us.
Dela and the guys are in for a world of issues on this journey, and they may get more than they want. They finally reach the one who can help but everything the person speaks is in riddles. They are then forced to head back to Dela's home and begin their battle with many.
Will they make it?
Can Dela ever have that life she dreams of where all are free and the war over?
Grab your copy but prepare for a cliffhanger and oh gosh what a cliffhanger it is.
Marissa Farrar
July 4, 2018
Oh Wow Fantasic,I am totally hooked on this series.
I really can't believe how much i am enjoying this,the second book was totally different from the first as in that the first had alot of character building but this book picked straight up from where the first book ended.
I was pulled back into there world from the off with a great story line that is so well written from Marissa that i read this book in one go, i couldn't put this book down it was so gripping.The pace of this story was spot on with no plot holes that if flowed along and before i knew it i was at the end.
Dela,Warsgra,Orergon and Vehel are trying to get to Drusga to find out if there are any dragon's as the Fae told of a great war that was going to start,so they was racing against time to try to stop this happening.The four are getting even closer in this second book and getting to know one another more,the hot sexy guys have you falling for them all, the more you get to see what lies beneath there strong exterior.They come across alot of different varied creatures in there quest to find the dragon's,if they even exist as they was supposed to be extinct.
This is all action packed and you are in for a fabulous ride along with these amazing characters and if you haven't started this series yet you are in for a real treat as this is a page turner at its very best.I now need the next book as the ending has left me needing more.Brilliant.
I really can't believe how much i am enjoying this,the second book was totally different from the first as in that the first had alot of character building but this book picked straight up from where the first book ended.
I was pulled back into there world from the off with a great story line that is so well written from Marissa that i read this book in one go, i couldn't put this book down it was so gripping.The pace of this story was spot on with no plot holes that if flowed along and before i knew it i was at the end.
Dela,Warsgra,Orergon and Vehel are trying to get to Drusga to find out if there are any dragon's as the Fae told of a great war that was going to start,so they was racing against time to try to stop this happening.The four are getting even closer in this second book and getting to know one another more,the hot sexy guys have you falling for them all, the more you get to see what lies beneath there strong exterior.They come across alot of different varied creatures in there quest to find the dragon's,if they even exist as they was supposed to be extinct.
This is all action packed and you are in for a fabulous ride along with these amazing characters and if you haven't started this series yet you are in for a real treat as this is a page turner at its very best.I now need the next book as the ending has left me needing more.Brilliant.
June 28, 2018
WOW!! This book was brilliant!!
Unlike the first book which had a lot of world and character building to do in the first half, this book has been non stop.
I love how different the characters are, how uncertain they are, and i love seeing them become closer and get to know one another.
At several points i have been surprised by what happened to the point of saying “wait... what?!” But i have thoroughly enjoyed every page!
The world is varied in its creatures, and there has clearly been a lot of thought gone into it’s creation. The plot is interesting and has many exciting elements to keep you needing more, and the cliff hanger ending is brilliant! If frustrating 😂
I can’t wait to see what book 3 will bring, hopefully more from the dragons! I look forwards to seeing these four figuring out their relationship, and seeing what steps they will take towards the end goal!
Brilliant job Marissa!
Unlike the first book which had a lot of world and character building to do in the first half, this book has been non stop.
I love how different the characters are, how uncertain they are, and i love seeing them become closer and get to know one another.
At several points i have been surprised by what happened to the point of saying “wait... what?!” But i have thoroughly enjoyed every page!
The world is varied in its creatures, and there has clearly been a lot of thought gone into it’s creation. The plot is interesting and has many exciting elements to keep you needing more, and the cliff hanger ending is brilliant! If frustrating 😂
I can’t wait to see what book 3 will bring, hopefully more from the dragons! I look forwards to seeing these four figuring out their relationship, and seeing what steps they will take towards the end goal!
Brilliant job Marissa!
June 28, 2018
I can't even tell you how much I adore this series! In my opinion, this is the best series to date that Marissa has written. It is richly detailed, complex, atmospheric, and pulls you in from the first page. I very rarely ever give five star ratings, I felt this story deserved every star given. It's rare to find a story that both pulls you into its world, and comes alive in such a fashion to make you a part of the cast of characters, very, very well done. That being said it was pretty slow going for the first half of the book, but once it got going it took off! The pace matched the storyline perfectly, no huge plot holes, and an excruciatingly interesting cast of characters that you just had to keep reading to see what they were going to get into next! Excellent read, thank you so very much for the opportunity to review this gem!
August 19, 2018
This book starts off at a slow pace, I had enough of the hiking in the last book just to find more of that in this one. Despite how the characters had been established at the very beginning in this series, it's very fluffy PG fantasy kind of read.
It's amazing how I could get no sense of personalities from the guys or Dela despite how well they were fleshed out in the introductory chapters in the first book. Here it's just all about Dela. I still don't see why the fuck they feel so strongly towards her. They just conveniently feel the love that sits well with the stuff this Seer info dumps. This group feels like a bunch of allies with good comrade between them not one with the feels.
As for the plot, it's laid out a very clear path that hopefully involves no more dragging hikes for the rest of the books.
It's amazing how I could get no sense of personalities from the guys or Dela despite how well they were fleshed out in the introductory chapters in the first book. Here it's just all about Dela. I still don't see why the fuck they feel so strongly towards her. They just conveniently feel the love that sits well with the stuff this Seer info dumps. This group feels like a bunch of allies with good comrade between them not one with the feels.
As for the plot, it's laid out a very clear path that hopefully involves no more dragging hikes for the rest of the books.
July 5, 2020
3.5 stars.
Firstly I want to say this is not your typical reverse harem, it is very slow burn and the sexual tension between characters that I've come to regard as usual in the reverse harem genre, is lacking. I'm not convinced the innocense of this high fantasy tale meshes with the polyamorous idea.
I would also like more action and less monotonous description in-between. I feel that the different POV's in this book are less about understanding each character in-depth and more about filling lines, I find myself bored enough in these sections to skim from one set of speech mark to the next.
That said I'm enjoying the story, I like the characters and I'm intrigued enough to read the next book.
Firstly I want to say this is not your typical reverse harem, it is very slow burn and the sexual tension between characters that I've come to regard as usual in the reverse harem genre, is lacking. I'm not convinced the innocense of this high fantasy tale meshes with the polyamorous idea.
I would also like more action and less monotonous description in-between. I feel that the different POV's in this book are less about understanding each character in-depth and more about filling lines, I find myself bored enough in these sections to skim from one set of speech mark to the next.
That said I'm enjoying the story, I like the characters and I'm intrigued enough to read the next book.
July 16, 2018
This is the second book of the series. I plan on going back to read the first to understand more of the storyline. The story is well written and engaging. This is a reverse harem of one female and three males. The characters grow throughout the book and are relatable. The characters are learning to bond and have flaws they need to overcome in order work together. The plot flows seamlessly with the story and is filled with danger, action, drama and romance. The book ends in a cliffhanger.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 24, 2018
I loved this second instalment of this series. Action packed, fast moving but with real emotional intensity. It picks up where the first part left off- in Drusga, and takes the intrepid foursome to some frightening and strange places. They learn more about themselves, discover talents and how to control them and their bond grows deeper.
This series needs to be read in order and has cliff hanger endings. I would prefer it to be released as a single novel but the writing is good and the wait between releases just about bearable.
Highly Recommended.
This series needs to be read in order and has cliff hanger endings. I would prefer it to be released as a single novel but the writing is good and the wait between releases just about bearable.
Highly Recommended.
July 26, 2018
This is an enjoyable reverse harem story, but be forewarned that it ends with a cliff-hanger. If that bothers you, you may want to wait until the rest of the series is out. Although the story started a little slow for me, I loved the characters. They are flawed in individual ways, and struggle to bond together. They grow as the book progresses. There is action, adventure, magic, and heat. I am looking forward to more of the adventure..
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 19, 2018
First let me state, I received an Advance Reader Copy, (ARC), but this in no way influences my review. I always leave an honest review. Also the author is new to me and won't be my last.
Even though you don't need to read book one to read and understand this story, I recommend that you do. You will get a better understanding of what is happening. OMG!!! I know the third book is due out next month, but I'm going to go crazy waiting for it. I can't wait to read the next book. I recommend this read. 5 Thumbs up.
Even though you don't need to read book one to read and understand this story, I recommend that you do. You will get a better understanding of what is happening. OMG!!! I know the third book is due out next month, but I'm going to go crazy waiting for it. I can't wait to read the next book. I recommend this read. 5 Thumbs up.
July 1, 2025
The action picked up in this one, the relationships developed some more and got spicy. We get introduced to the dragon, we find out what Dela has to do to win the dragons over to aid the war stopping. They carry on this dangerous journey in pursuit of peace and unity of all four races.
I am still very much enjoying the writing style and the language used throughout, it is a logical story from start to finish which has a good flow to it. This is a slower paced fantasy and I have been sucked into the world and can't wait to see where the third book goes.
I am still very much enjoying the writing style and the language used throughout, it is a logical story from start to finish which has a good flow to it. This is a slower paced fantasy and I have been sucked into the world and can't wait to see where the third book goes.
June 30, 2018
Well this series got off to a great start in book one and book two is just as good. A little slow at first but well worth the read, I am loving this series. This book is so well written with a great storyline.The characters are coming together nicely and we are beginning to make a bond with some of them. Unfortunately this book leaves you hanging...but that's what happens when you read a really good series ....you have to wait for the author to finish writing the next book...
October 10, 2018
This is an exciting and fast paced read, there is plenty going on from the outset to the end and it has a dragon in it. I love dragons. You will not want to put this book down.
You will definitely fall in love with the four main characters and there are those you will want to hate too. I am reading them one after the other they are that good.
Again great writing, love the characters and adore some of the scenes. Love how the seer was written.
You will definitely fall in love with the four main characters and there are those you will want to hate too. I am reading them one after the other they are that good.
Again great writing, love the characters and adore some of the scenes. Love how the seer was written.
August 26, 2019
Really a 3.5. A nice continuation of a decent first book. Has elements of intrigue that are more unique than your average high fantasy, and the author continues to reward readers with new elements of the main foursome relationship. I am hoping that the three men can become more romantic with each other, instead of just being friends reluctantly sharing one woman. Also one sex scene down between Warsgra and Dela, only two to go.
July 5, 2018
I received a copy of this for a fair and honest review. This is the second book in this series. This begins where the last book left off and there is still things that are getting in the way of them separately and as been a group. There is also the adventure, stolen dragon egg, and finding what makes them whole. I loved it and can't wait for the next one.
July 16, 2018
What a great series. Each book gets better and better and so exciting. The characters and story are so exciting, fun, enjoyable, suspenseful, emotional, intriguing and you never know what is going to happen next which makes it so much fun to read. I recommend it. I was given a review copy by booksprout and voluntarily review it.
August 5, 2018
Second book in the series. Highly suggest reading in order. One must embrace his magic so he can save them. One must fight the darkness within. All three males will find that she holds their hearts. And she will find her destiny as a dragonsayer. Lots of actions adventure for the whole group. And romance and love is still blooming.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of the book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of the book.
September 2, 2018
I can't get enough
Of Chronicles of Four! I am just loving this series ! Book 2 starts off where book 1 ended. As they head for the North to find the dragons, they become closer, and build trust in each other. They fight to stay a live, to find faith in themselves and their ability to try stop more needless deaths as the second Great War starts !
Of Chronicles of Four! I am just loving this series ! Book 2 starts off where book 1 ended. As they head for the North to find the dragons, they become closer, and build trust in each other. They fight to stay a live, to find faith in themselves and their ability to try stop more needless deaths as the second Great War starts !
November 6, 2018
When I started reading this story, I couldn't put it down. I read the book in one day.This author is an awesome writer.I cannot wait to read more of their books. Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 30, 2020
Absolutely Fabulous read! On the last sentence I was on the edge of my seat. Lucky for me I have the next book “Into a Dragon’s Soul” on hand so I can continue to read what happened to Adela’s Brother. Also let’s not forget the Dragons egg! I am literally spelled bound by Marissa Farra writing.
July 2, 2018
Wow!
What an exciting adventure. Finding a dragon, being able to find a nd return a stolen dragon egg. I am so engrossed in this story, I hate that I have to wait until September for the next book.
What an exciting adventure. Finding a dragon, being able to find a nd return a stolen dragon egg. I am so engrossed in this story, I hate that I have to wait until September for the next book.
July 26, 2018
Book two in a series, this book picks up right after Dela finds the dragon. A little slow moving at first, this book takes some interesting twists and turns. It's a very different fantasy read that most others.
October 6, 2018
Read books one and two back to back and really enjoyed the characters and the main storyline (which continues through the series). Lots of side-trips and distractions and the group travels. Like book 1, loved book 2, and just downloaded the third. A fun series with interesting characters.
November 8, 2018
With a Dragon's Heart
The book was great. Their journey to find the seer is very rough but it doesn't stop them. They have become friends instead of enemies. Their encounter with the dragon didn't go the way they thought it would.
The book was great. Their journey to find the seer is very rough but it doesn't stop them. They have become friends instead of enemies. Their encounter with the dragon didn't go the way they thought it would.
June 28, 2018
The second book in an amazingly beautiful series! I love the characters (the main ones anyway). I love the world and I love the word-smithing. I can’t wait to find out what happens next!
June 29, 2018
Good book
Wow that was a fun book. Dela got the Dragon on her side and now maybe they can stop the war and get the races unified.
Wow that was a fun book. Dela got the Dragon on her side and now maybe they can stop the war and get the races unified.
June 30, 2018
Rating: 4.5 stars
July 28, 2018
Fantastic Follow Up!
Loved this book! Loved the characters, loved the plot, and am really ready for book 3! Hope the wait is short.
Loved this book! Loved the characters, loved the plot, and am really ready for book 3! Hope the wait is short.
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