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Hideaway Cove #3

The Lightning Dragon's Mate

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Lightning dragon Apollo has always known he’s broken On the surface, Apollo’s life is Great friends, great job, and a great life in Hideaway Cove, the secret town where shifters are safe to live as their true selves. Inside, Apollo lacks the one thing that matters the a mate, and the hoard he needs in order to claim her. When human Felicity comes to town, he knows she’s the one. But without a hoard, he can’t protect her from the evil magic attacking the town. Felicity didn’t know dragons existed until one saved her life Golden-eyed Apollo is everything Felicity never knew she wanted—except she can’t have him. Felicity isn’t in Hideaway Cove by chance. She’s a spy, sent to uncover the town’s secrets. And what could be a bigger secret than the existence of dragons? Felicity can’t endanger Apollo—or the adorable baby dragon seeking sanctuary in Hideaway. But if her boss finds out she’s switched allegiances, he’ll turn her life into a living nightmare. Hideaway Cove has been a safe haven for generations of shifters. When that haven is betrayed, it will take a magic no one has ever seen before to save them. Return to Zoe Chant's Hideaway Cove in The Lightning Dragon’s Mate and discover a thrilling romance featuring mysterious magic, an adorable baby dragon and a guaranteed happy ever after.

267 pages, Paperback

First published July 6, 2022

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Zoe Chant

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Zoe Chant loves writing paranormal romance. Over a cup of tea (or something stronger) she whips up sexy tales of hunky heroes and adventurous heroines to tantalize and satisfy her readers. Sizzling hot romance, no cliffhangers!

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1 review
July 12, 2022
Head over heels!

I believe Zoe Chant out did herself with Lightning Dragon's Mate. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy all her books but there is something about this one that just has me. The depth of Apollo & his shifter abilities is fantastic. The detailed description of his and his mate's love is spectacular. Romance, mystery, saving the "damsel" and finding ones self...such a great read. Bravo Zoe Chant!
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1,159 reviews22 followers
July 15, 2022
Sweet Deception!!!

Apollo Jenkins, a Dragon shifter who lived in Hideaway Cove. The town that let him be his true self, he had great friends, a job he loved and a good life. Yet he was missing two important things for him to feel complete...his mate and his hoard.

That was until he met the town's newcomer Felicity Park, a human and his mate. Now all he needed was his hoard in order to claim her. Without his hoard, he wouldn't be able to protect her from the evil that was attacking the town.

Felicity Park, a woman who was in Hideaway Cove to discover what the townspeople were hiding. But when she was saved by a Dragon, she couldn't go through with her assignment. But if her boss ever found out that she'd changed sides, he wouldn't be too happy.

Turned out that Apollo and Felicity were mates. When her friend Maya called needing their help. Let's just say that they ran to her rescue no questions asked. They all found themselves facing off with another clan of Dragons. But the real enemy was someone they never saw coming.

I loved how Jacqueline/Arlo ( THE SEA WOLF'S MATE ), Harrison/Lainie ( THE GRIFFIN'S MATE ), along with the newly mated Felicity and Apollo were there for Maya and her son, Tomas. But was I loved the most was the town being there for each other.

THE LIGHTNING DRAGON'S MATE is the third book in Zoe Chant's HIDEAWAY COVE series. It was a thrilling, fascinating and a very intriguing read. Zoe Chant did a wonderful job!

****I received this book, without any obligation to review.****
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2,015 reviews27 followers
July 8, 2022
A swoony and exciting shifter romantic suspense story

I loved reading Apollo and Felicity’s story. It has a bit of suspense and light danger mixed in with all the swoony love. Apollo is a a rare lightning dragon shifter who lives in the shifter friendly town of Hideaway Cove. His magic also protects the town. When he first feels Felicity cross into the town, he recognizes her as his true mate. Felicity is a human and is initially sent to the town to spy for her land developer boss but she is uncomfortable with her assignment and never attempts to fulfill it. The book is fairly low angst and has a little bit of everything - sweet moments, a bit of steam, a small amount of dangerous action, strong friendships, mystery, suspense, painful pasts, and laughs. Experiencing the journey of Apollo and Felicity’s HEA gave me all the feels - you will definitely laugh, tear up, swoon, and happy sigh. While the evil actor was fairly easy to guess, it did not diminish the enjoyment of reading the story. The book was well written and included characters with depth who grow and an engaging story line. All of the shifters Zoe Chant creates are loyal, upstanding, loving, all around good people who generally want to make the world a better place and Apollo is no different. I am excited to read more in the series.
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248 reviews
September 12, 2022
First, I just want to say, if like me you were worried this was another “journalist ties to break shifter secrets” and you think “I need to finish series so I shall grin and hope for the best”. Don’t fear as Felicity is NOT a journalist.
It is a wonderful plot arch of Apollo. I mean all the characters are great, but Apollo was peppered in book one, a side in book too, and main course here! (It’s lunch time when I am writing this!)
Also, this will not involve the last 2 books antagonist characters and the way Ms. Chant points out how “that’s a,ready been done “. I can’t give it away. Read the book.
One point: I adore the way shifter children are described by Zoe Chant and want my own “dragonling”kinda.

Spoilers:
As the town was described as jewels after the rain, I thought simple…but it’s much more than just the land as the magic “shows” us and saying he is a hearth dragon and placing his house in middle of town on hill was such a hoot!
I also do love the comical banter of the town, especially our three heroes and their loved ones.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
1,313 reviews9 followers
July 17, 2022
Great story set in Hideaway Cove.

I am hoping it is not the last one Rom this super setting and series. I totally love Hideaway Cove. Apollo flies out to meet the treasure coming into the town. What he finds is Felicity in a car that is starting to take her over the cliff! This is the start to an exciting ride all around town to figure out why the power is acting so weird and going down. We get to spend a little time with characters from the previous stories, which is always great.

The pace is breakneck and the tone is uncertain yet hopeful with a character oriented storyline that has some action and some steamy scenes. The characters are vibrant and endearing. Read these in order if you have not read the other 2. Hideaway Cove is a well-developed world. I loved finally coming back to it. If you like comp!ex settings, some action and vivid characters in your shifter romances, then this is for you! Enjoy!
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114 reviews
July 10, 2022
This is Apollo and Felicity’s story from Hideaway Cove. Suspense, danger, true mates; this book has it all. Apollo is a rare lightning dragon shifter who lives in the shifter friendly town of Hideaway Cove whose magic protects the town. When he first feels Felicity cross into the town, he recognizes her as his true mate. Felicity is a human and is initially sent to the town to spy for her land developer boss but instantly realizes that she does not want to complete this mission for her creepy boss. It was a sweet story and even though it didn't have the level of spice that I sometimes like, it certainly had the level of romance and storyline that I crave.
I love Hideaway Cove and wish I could live there. Great world building (as always) by Zoe Chant and I hope this is not the last of the series for this magical town and its habitants.
875 reviews1 follower
January 8, 2025
The Lightning Dragon’s Mate #3 01/07/2025

Apollo has a protective speed over the hole town of Hideaway Cove when he feels someone strange is coming into town. He needs to investigate. That when he finds Felicity her car is about to go over a ridge in dense fog because something strange attracts her car. But Apollo has shifted to save her. She can’t believe her eyes it ‘s a dragon. But then why is there a gorgeous naked man standing in the road. But Apollo thinks he cause her accident. But Felicity can tell the magic that attracts her car was different then his. So they team up to find out what is going on. But she has been sent there is find the cove’s weak spot so her boss can come in to take over. But she not go to let him do it. But they are all missing something and it will be revealed. So enjoy a good read!!
332 reviews
July 23, 2022
Hiding in plain sight

Excellent read!!!!! Hideaway Cove experiences another human in their mist. But it seems trouble has followed. Apollo went in search of a treasure coming in to Hideaway but only found a human, Felicity, in trouble. But it seems that fate brought the thing Apollo desired the most, his mate. Felicity had a secret agenda for her coming to Hideaway. But when she set her sites on a golden dragon her plans had changed and this dragon turned her life upside-down. This trip turned out to be just what she needed to get out from under her bosses hold. This is a great read that I highly recommend. Zoe Chant is an amazing author who writes stories that captures your attention. I haven't come across a single story so far I haven't loved.
3 reviews
February 5, 2026
This was a fun, easy read that made for good cozy bedtime reading. The plot was nicely developed and there were enough stakes and intrigue to keep it interesting, but it leaned on the cozy side - which was what the cover lead me to expect, and what I wanted from it, and I'd say the book delivered. I do wish, now that I know, this was a "collective' pen name without anything to indicate the actual author (even another pen name), because there have been some books under the Chant name I quite enjoyed - like this one - and some that I found lacking, and there's no way to tell which I'll be getting. If I knew who actually wrote this I would be inclined to read more of their work when I am looking for something fun that will be interesting without being distressing.
224 reviews1 follower
December 18, 2022
Enjoyable and Sexy Read

I was so amazed as I read this book. No many humans could be so faithful and forgiving as Apollo and Felicity. I was overjoyed that Apollo finally discovered what his dragon's board actually was. Even his grandfather was clueless that a board could be more than gold and jewels.

What a wonderful place called Hideaway Cove. Finally a loving and respectful place for all types of shifters. All lovingly and safely in the care of one dragon, which became his own hoard. I truly look forward to examining their remarkable relationship of Apollo and Felicity his mate further; especially as parents.

329 reviews3 followers
July 19, 2022
Awesome!!!

Loved it, this was such a tease in the beginning but once again love concur all. I love Facility she's cool confident and a warm soul. I just love how she worked with Apollo to rid of that evil dragon Montfort. Who would of thought this little Hideaway could accumulate so much new residents... So wish we knew who the daddy dragon is for Maya son, I so believe Blackburn is the daddy..but we will never know unless she has her own story coming up..I so hope so..as always love your books Zoe big fan as always Winzie9🤗💞.
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5,379 reviews46 followers
July 25, 2022
3.5 stars. This was good, though a bit disjointed at times.
At times it felt as if lots was going on but going in circles, though the ending was very good.
I loved how they treated Bruno.
I just wanted some information about Maya and Tomas instead of the dangling carrot we kept being given. Oh well, will wait for the next book. Except this is book 3 of 3, so do we get nothing more about some of the other characters.
The amount of errors though drove me nutty, I really wish this had been better proofed. Loses rating for this fact.
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2,717 reviews2 followers
August 17, 2022
Her boss is a fucking asshole that needs 2 get the shit beat out of him asap!! she went 2 this unique town and almost lost her life if she was not saved. But why was she targeted 4 and by who? When she meets the man of her dreams she got a extra unique gift in the process. Her best friend needs her help but what will happen on the road is crazy? Lol there's a few unanswered questions that she refuses 2 answer about what's going on and a big surprise that c can't believe. When push comes 2 shove who will end up on top?
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2,664 reviews27 followers
November 4, 2022
Unexpected treasure trove

Can this series get any better! We have a hero who doesn’t understand his own worth, a damsel who is stronger than she thinks, and dragons who aren’t quite what they seem, brought together in a town that is worth saving. I absolutely adore this couple! They are both perfect for each other, with beautiful personalities that make them easy to fall in love with. I enjoyed that we were able to reconnect with my favorite characters from the town, and that the author set us up perfectly for the next book. I can’t wait to see what that is going to be!
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1,339 reviews7 followers
July 14, 2022
Sweet romance, a little action

Four stars because this story has more errors than usual. I also feel like it's missing an ending, but maybe that will be part of Maya's book.

Apollo is a sweet guy. A little lazy. A little vain, but protective of his town. He and the heroine get together fast, but she has a secret that will come back to bite her.

There's plenty of mystery here and an epic battle at the end. The romance is low angst. I enjoyed it.
2,753 reviews7 followers
July 24, 2022
Felicity and her lighting dragon

Felicity was sent to check out the people’s weakness and let him know but he had also sent an electric eel shifter to cause problems for the town. Apollo saved Felicity from dieing when her car was sent over a cliff. Found out her ex boss was a storm dragon she had quit she wouldn’t help him but all he wanted was to steal Apollo’s hoard but it was the town and he was ran out of town. Things settled down for everyone. Good book!
6 reviews
February 7, 2023
Good but the magic was a little confusing

The dragon magic laws were different in this book. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it but it was a little hard to follow sometimes. SPOILER. Having a human mate share magic was cool but I didn't fully understand the concept of weaving spells and stepping into it. Also the Maya and Corbin thing being unresolved was a little disappointing so I'm hoping there will be a book about it.
222 reviews4 followers
May 4, 2025
Adding my vote

I am in the middle of joyfully binging a few of Writer Zoe Chant's novels. I feel like a cat--a Canadian Lynx actually--with a belly full of cream, curled up in a warm quilt. My quiet purring is fading into silence as I settle into sleep.

Yes, Writer Zoe's books are that good! So no details here--just adding my 5 star vote. G'night!

~Writer-Lynx shifter LJ Sagian
202 reviews2 followers
July 10, 2022
Enchanting

How do you know that what you have is all you ever needed?
Is it an echo on your mind, or is it just plain magic?
When a hoardless dragon rescues a human, who knows nothing of shifters, sparks fly! But how can the dragon make her his mate when he has no hoard to offer? Why, look for a little magic...
799 reviews6 followers
July 11, 2022
I love a True Mates story. No one does it better than 'Zoe'. Apollo was adorable, he has such a huge heart. Felicity handled the idea of magic very well. There were a few twists and a couple of hiccups, but these two will find their HEA. Another amazing story, with a touch of spice that we enjoy. I received an advanced copy and this is my voluntary review.
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1,047 reviews7 followers
July 12, 2022
Loved it

This is the third book in the Hideaway Cove series and it was just as wonderful as the first two. This time Apollo finds his mate when Felicity comes to Hideaway . I love Apollo he is so sweet and protective . This is a great story about discovering oneself. There are few twist and turns . It all makes for an amazing book
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152 reviews1 follower
July 23, 2022
Omg omg I've mid this town

A post on Zoe Chang for mentioned 3 books in hideaway cove series the lat time I checked there was not 2 then yesterday morning came across book three The lightning dragons mate
Well it's taken couple hours and all caught up with Harrison Arlo and I want more I love this place and really enjoyed Apolos story
262 reviews
July 23, 2022
That was a really good surprise

Apollo and Felicity are so perfect together, and the dragon found his hoard. But its not what you think, and the twists and turns of the story will keep you glued to the pages. Loved it, another magical Zoe Chant contribution to the shifter world lexicon.
31 reviews
July 31, 2022
Perfect Match

I adored Apollo in the previous books and husband story was better than I could have anticipated. Felicity is just so perfect for him! Also, the intrigue involvingvthe supporting characters kept me reading far longer than I likely should have read, (that is what delivery is for, right?)
1,899 reviews5 followers
August 6, 2022
Better then others in series

The author must have listened to someone asking to not have the characters sound like they are from hundred years ago.
Though the lead characters were written as too slow on the obvious clues from the start.
Especially her not realizing her sudden awakening was from something her boss was doing to her.
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556 reviews5 followers
September 12, 2022
Joyful town

Apollo thinks he's a failed Dragon because he doesn't long for a hoard.Then he meets his mate Felicity.She sees his weave of protection.When his grandfather warns him of a raid on his hoard the whole town fights to protect Hideaway Cove.It's a haven for shifters.Great read
27 reviews
April 16, 2025
Good HEA

I really liked the premise of the book. The only problem was how long it took for the characters secrets to be revealed. I got so frustrated with them I had to put it down before the halfway mark to read something else.
I'm glad I came back to finish it. The ending was well worth it.
More baby dragons???
290 reviews1 follower
April 28, 2025
Loved the lightning dragon!

Yes, it was a sweet story and the mystery and magic return us Hideaway Cove. Intrigue and twist make this story a winner in my book. You can only fall in love with Pol and his lady or should I say mate. Come along and join the gang, you will enjoy this one. Peace out.
2,630 reviews45 followers
July 8, 2022
This was a bit darker than I expected. Layered secrets and betrayals from unexpected sources close to home and heart. Suspenseful !!! All treasures can not be seen or measured, counted, or weighed, but , they are more precious because they are in the heart, kept safe!!
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4,342 reviews5 followers
July 10, 2022
😁😁😁😁😁

How is a person supposed to destroy a town and all its inhabitants just because her boss ordered it? Plenty of mystery and intrigue iin conflict with love and magic. Who/what will win?
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