Donna Grant (2)Critiques

I can never go long without some shifter dragon UF :)

Dark Alpha's Hunger by Donna Grant. This was a fun quick read beautifully done by this author. While this is not my first read, I find Donna Grant books really are enjoyable. Eoghan and Thea were great together and I loved how Donna Grant wrote the magic and pull of music into their love story. Length wise, this did feel really short I love books that have love and magic attached and will definitely be going back to read books 1-5. Donna Grant welcome back on my radar. This had enough Light and dark to have me connected the whole way through.

first off as always I want to thank NetGalley the author and St. Martin's press for my advanced copy of this amazing book. I don't have anything negative to write out side of the fact that I wish I had known about this author sooner this is my first Donna Grant read and she definitely has a fan in me I have already purchased book one so I will work my way back slowly! now on to the story.

SMOKE AND FIRE by Donna Grant is the ninth action-packed installment in the author's Dark Kings series featuring her sexy Scottish dragon-shifters. The idea of starting a series backward is amusing to me but the author has such depth to her characters that I instantly want to see how each couple i met was formed and the journey they took.

Ryder fell in love with a mortal Kinsey. But one night he left her without a word and he never came back . Then one night Kinsey saw Ryder's true form and she run away from him. Heartbroken and disappointed Kinsey tried to lead a normal life and Ryder never went back thinking that she deserved a normal life , little did they know that all this time Ryder never stopped loving her and she never stopped loving him. Fast forward three years later they are forced to work together by forces that put their past love to the test and put their future in jeopardy! this gets 5 Shifter stars from me. the family bond the chemistry is perfect! if you are looking to get hooked on a new author Donna Grant has you hook line and sinker with her Dragons

If you love cowboys and Christmas, then this is the book is for you. It’s an instant attraction for Clayton and Abby.
"It seems like our families are intertwined…."
This quote couldn’t be more true for this book. Especially when Clayton takes one of Abby’s brother’s under his wing instead of making him pay for the cows he’s been taking.

Quickie Review---Be mindful of spoilers that may be in this review. Proceed at your own risk.

Untamed Highlander is the fourth book in the Dark Sword. Now that I have finished throughout the authors contemporary books, I now want to get into her Dark Universe series. So I kinda jumped into the middle of the series not realizing some years ago I read the first three in this series. Once I got back into it, I started slowly to remember this world and its very fascinating. If you are looking for some historical PNR to read, then this definitely needs to be on your list. Its very fascinating how she developed the world building for this one here. And this one has an enemies to lovers feel as the heroine as been used as a weapon against the Druid warriors. I really was intrigued to see how the redemption would happen and Donna Grant handled this aspect very well. I will say that some parts of the romance elements were slower. Not sure if thats just this book or what, but I did love the world that we are brought into with this one here. So I do recommend this if you are looking for something different in your historical or PNR reading.½

I enjoyed this one, but not as much as the five primary books from the Druid's Glen Series by [a:Donna Grant|1141209|Donna Grant|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1263044857p2/1141209.jpg].

A Cowboy Kind of Love was a very interesting romance. While its not my favorite of the series, it was delightful and really enjoyed finally getting to Jace's book. The set up was so different than I expected it to be but really was endeared by such a conflicting set up for the heroine. She is really in the tough spot and liked seeing a morally grey heroine, those just aren't that common in this type of romance. There is plenty of suspense elemented within the plot and with Donna Grant, you know that the plot will have some unique twists and it most definitely did. I did NOT expect the reveal in the third act, that completely turned my world upside down. It was the last thing I would have expected Donna Grant to write but definitely appreciate what she was doing here. It really added much more complexity to the plot than you would even expect. We get plenty of friendship vibes between all the characters involved although I totally think Grant could have done a couple more books to this series. And the romance was really interesting, the heroine really had to work with Jace to redeem herself as she wronged him and its definitely deserved. While she was in a bad spot, she wronged him in the procecss and respected that Donna Grant had her go through the motions of redeeming herself and that Jace didn't just jump up and immediately believe her or forgive her so easily, she really had to work at it to yearn that forgiveness.

Overall I had a fun time with this one and now need to decide where to go with this author's massive backlist.

2.75 cant remember why but lost interest and never did finish

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

Book Evaluation:
Plot: 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️
World Building:🌎🌎🌎🌎
Cover:📔📔📔📔
Hero: 🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻
Heroine:🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️
Intimacy Level: 🔥🔥🔥
Relationship Building: 💒💒💒💒
Heart & Feels:💞💞💞💞
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: 😂😂😂
Page Turner Level:📖📖📖📖
Narration:🎧🎧🎧🎧
Ending:🧧🧧🧧🧧
Overall View: ✨✨✨✨

First Impressions
Cowboy Cross My Heart is the second installment in the "Heart of Texas" series. This is a book about the bad boy cowboy from the first book. If you have read the first book, the hero is the troubled kid from the first one who went rebellious and made some bad choices wanting to provide for his siblings. I absolutely adored seeing Brice reach his HEA and seeing him being such a responsible hard working adult. I will be honest in that this one was entertaining, thrilling, kept me on edge and had a solid romance. It definitely has Donna Grant's typical writing style.

First Line
Excitement rushed through everyone as the lights suddenly cut out in the arena.

The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Brice Harper
Brice Harper is a redeeming hero. As a teenager, made mistakes with good intentions, served in the military and determined to run his own ranch with his brother. He is sexy, protective and caring.

The Heroine: Naomi Pierce
Naomi grew up in a Texas small town, naturally born in the saddle, living in D.C.. She has a strong will, a fighter when needed and has always yearned for love and a good life

Summary
Naomi Pierce has come to Texas to visit her best friend who is part of a Rodeo Queen beauty pageant. When there is a evil plot against her best friend because she and the other contestants have been assaulted by men secretly in power and using them for sexual favors. Naomi gets targeted as she has some photo evidence, where she runs into the Harper brothers. Brice is protective and strong, and when he runs into Naomi, he is determined to protect her no matter what. When it becomes apparent that her life is in danger, he and his family use all their influence to protect them. But as tensions escalate as the danger increases, the pieces of the puzzle start to fall into place. But will Naomi and Brice survive and find a way towards their HEA?

What I Loved
Cowboy, Cross My Heart was a delightful story. It really reminded me why I fell in love with this series originally and not sure why I haven't finished the series yet. I really had a blast with Brice's book. We see him being such a responsible young man and I loved how he is with Naomi. He is so wonderful for her. I really enjoyed that. I also found it most interesting to see how he is with his siblings and became so endeared by their relationships with each other. To see him change from the young boy who made so many mistakes for his family, I just fell hard for it.

We also have a kick-ass plot. There is something so captivating about the danger-themed plot that this author implements, and she really builds on the tension regarding the mystery and intrigue. We also have a solid friendship that we see with Naomi and her best friend. I loved their bonds to each other and what a great friendship they have and have been building for years. I really admired Naomi and her strong spirit. She has such a great balance to her. She is strong and feisty but not kick ass. She is such a relatable independent heroine that I just loved seeing her within this story and her great growth in this story and the moments where we see her face adversity.

What I Struggled With
The romance was more in the backstory. While I really enjoyed their chemistry, and the spice in this book is powerful, I felt like the relationship aspects could have had a bit more focus that what we see.

Narration
Truly delightful. Not the perfect narration, but it was solid and she did a great job in building the danger feels to the story.

Overall View
Cowboy Cross My Heart is a superb read that really delivered in what I was looking for. Its a story of thrills, superb plot portrayal and an romance that endears the reader in a very solid way.

Favorite Quote(s)
Her beauty might have caught his attention, but it was her strength, steadfastness, heart, and authenticity that kept pulling him back to her

There are a great many things I regret, but being attracted to you isn’t one of them.

Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense
Character Types: Bull Rider, Cowboy, Rancher
Themes: Small Town, Family Bonds, Western,
Tropes: Redemption, Forced Proximity

Book Perspective
3rd POV

Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Plot Conflict

Song This Book Inspires
Dust on the Bottle

Recommendation For Reading Order
You can do either, these are easily read as standalones

Steam/Spice Explanations

Warmin' by the fire- a medium level of sexual tension, a balance of sexual and emotional intimacy, lighter on the details in the sexual moments.

Narrators:
Rebecca Estrella

It's a good story but it's definitely one that makes you have to read all the others. There's one storyline in the book that evidently continues from the first book and goes to this book and onto the next.

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

Book Evaluation:
Plot: 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️
World Building:🌎🌎🌎🌎
Cover:📔📔📔📔
Hero: 🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻
Heroine:🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️
Intimacy Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Relationship Building: 💒💒💒💒
Heart & Feels:💞💞💞💞💞
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: 😂😂😂😂😂
Page Turner Level:📖📖📖📖📖
Narration:🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧
Ending:🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧
Overall View: ✨✨✨✨.5

First Impressions
The Guardian is the last book in the "Sons of Texas" and its a story that I absolutely adored in every way. What a finale that this one turned out to be. We have really had the plot and world building escalating throughout the series and in The Guardian we get to see the story actually get finalized the way that I have been looking forward to. I can't believe that I have finished this series, and I have to say that this one was such a blast to read. I did find this one quite interesting and was far different than I expected, but then this author really threw some loops here and tons of thrills to really keep you engaged and on the edge of your seat all the way through.

First Line
"They know."

Summary
In The Guardian, the story starts out when Maks, who is a double agent, is warned off that his covers are blown and he ends up joining forces with a information broken who ends up in danger herself. Eden Fontaine, is put in danger, the moment that she discovers the Saints and what they are about and so she and Maks come together to help each other as they are both determined to destroy this organization who are out to destroy the world. While they are on the run, they end up finding common ground and a chemistry that builds between them alongside with a unexpected love. But will they alongside the Loughman's be able to destroy the Saints and save the world from a dangerous pandemic?

What I Loved
The Guardian was such a fun story to read. I absolutely adored how Donna Grant built the plot in this story and how we see everything come to a close and it was done in a way that keeps you on edge all the way through. This series has been a reminder on why I need to read this author much more often than I have in the past. I really was so endeared by this story here. I adored Maxs and all the secrets that we end up learning about how, how he connects to the top members of the Saints and his connection to the Loughman family.

The romance that builds betweens Maks and Eden was so endearing. From the beginning of their relationship, they act like a solid team and almost have a psychological connection as they are able to almost sense what the other is thinking or needing. They really balance each other out, he is the brawn and she is the brain. haha But the way that they are willing to work together and the manner in which they bring down the saints is so satisfying. I do wish there had been more interaction with the Loughman family a bit more but it still ended up being a satisfying read.

What I Struggled With
Nothing much really.

Narration
Absolutely had a blast with this narration. Immediately engages you into the story and really tackles just right the connection between Maks and Eden.

Overall View
The Guardian was a sensational read that delivered such deep emotion and relatable characters you want to cheer on throughout their journey.

Favorite Quote(s)
He rocked her to her very soul. He was fire and passion, hunger and fierceness

Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense
Character Types: Military, Tortured Hero
Themes: Danger, Saved by the Hero, Secrets, Tear Jerker
Tropes: Forced Proximity, Secret Identity

Book Perspective
3rd POV

Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Plot Conflict

Song This Book Inspires
Two Less Lonely People in the World by Air Supply

Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes. You need to read these in order or the plot building will be confusing

Steam/Spice Explanations

Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.

Narrators:
Carly Robins½

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

Book Evaluation:
Plot: 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️
World Building:🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎
Cover:📔📔📔📔
Hero: 🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻
Heroine:🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️
Intimacy Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Relationship Building: 💒💒💒💒
Heart & Feels:💞💞💞💞
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: 😂😂😂
Page Turner Level:📖📖📖📖📖
Narration:🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧
Ending:🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧
Overall View: ✨✨✨✨.5

First Impressions
The Defender is the fourth installment in the "Sons of Texas" series and this is where we get Lev Ivanski's book. Now while he isn't one of the "sons" of the family, he is a friend to them and an ally in the fight against the Saints corporation and determined to bring them down just as much as his adopted father "Sergei.". But what we have is a thrilling installment and I can't believe how much this book kept me on the edge of my seat here. I absolutely adored everything about it. This one is very different as some of the previous books as most of it is set in other countries than the States but we are also seeing a progression of the series in such a exciting way and I can't believe that we only have one book left.

First Line
The click of the hammer on the pistol behind him was piercing in the silence of the corridor.

Summary
The Defender begins when Lev Ivanski is on a mission when he is betrayed and he is left for dead with an assassin with one who works with the Saints. But what he doesn't realize at the time is that she is just as determined to bring down the Saints as he is. Reyna Harrias, an Ex CIA operative, has been working undercover with the Saints for years, but she gives it all up when sees something more in the eyes of Lev, something that indicates to her that he is worth saving even at the risk of her cover being blow. So Lev and Reyna work together as a team to try to get out of Europe and back to the States. But their lives are on the line, and when the worst happens to someone close to Lev, it might put everything at risk even their own lives.

What I Loved
There were so many aspects to this story that were so engaging and fun to read. Donna Grant is a true delight to read and this is one of my favorite series that I have ever read from her. I just can't seem to get enough of these boys who are fighting against something so large but never wanting to give up no matter the cost to themselves. Lev has always been such a fascination to me, for a while, I wasn't sure exactly where his loyalties lie, only that he was determined to fight against the Saints. I do love this Russian man that and he definitely is a survivor. Reyna is a tough cookie. I really had a blast with her character though. She is tough as all get out, but we also see her vulnerabilities in the few quiet moments that she and Lev have. In this story we basically see them on the run together, trying to survive with their enemies closing in around them. And we definitely see the extent of the Saints reach which is just about everywhere. But their determination and drive to survive in something so powerful as fighting for life and liberty was brilliant and really drives home some inspirational moments. And in the finale of the third act, is where the story really brings together multiple parties: Reyna/Lev, Lev's men on the docs and the Loughman family and what a EPIC battle. It totally gave me Mission Impossible vibes haha

What I Struggled With
There wasn't too much I struggled with, I would have liked to see more relationship building moments between Reyna and Lev. I know its a suspense, but sometimes you still need those quiet moments to build that intimate connection.

Narration
Carly Robins always does such a superb job with her stories and she knocks this one out of the park! I can't believe how well she has narrated these books. Some of my favorite that she has ever worked on. She really captures the intense moments and instills the intimacy between the couple when it really matters

Overall View
The Defender is such a spirited and thrilling in its action packed moments and is guaranteed to deliver a story of spice, of danger and fighting for love!

Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense
Character Types: Russian Hero, Law Enforcement
Themes: Crime, Danger, Family Bonds, MC on the Run, Secret Identity
Tropes: Forced Proximity

Book Perspective
3rd POV

Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Plot Conflict and minimal relationship conflict

Song This Book Inspires
Die Another Day by Madonna

Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes, you must read these books in order.

Steam/Spice Explanations

Simmering cup of tea---soft warm touches and light intimacy
Warmin' by the fire- a medium level of sexual tension, a balance of sexual and emotional intimacy, lighter on the details in the sexual moments.
Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.
Blazing fire to the building-The prime focus is the sex scenes, scorching hot, and could burn one. Less focus on the emotional intimacy to the relationship.

Narrators:
Carly Robins½

skimmed throughout for Rhi stuff

This one was great!

I felt this stopped abruptly

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

Book Evaluation:
Plot: 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️
World Building:🌎🌎🌎🌎
Cover:📔📔📔📔
Hero: 🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻
Heroine:🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️
Intimacy Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Relationship Building: 💒💒💒💒
Heart & Feels:💞💞💞💞💞
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: 😂😂😂
Page Turner Level:📖📖📖📖📖
Narration:🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧
Ending:🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧
Overall View: ✨✨✨✨.5

First Impressions
The Legend is the third installment in the "Sons of Texas" series and this is Wyatt's book. This has been such an action packed series that has thrilled me from head to toe and I have really been neglecting this series for sure. It was a blast being able to get back to this world here, and the way that this author was able to pull me in so quickly into this story. There is something so wonderful about this series and it had such strong thriller vibes, which is perfect with the recent release of the Jack Ryan season. This series also has some strong political intrigue thriller feels to the story. I loved seeing this family get together and reconnect and fighting against their enemy that is going to be hard to take down, but are fighting to do what is right to save the world.

First Line
Callie stood on the sidealk in the warm sun with a grocery bag in each hand, staring at the healine of the newspaper with her heart thumping in dread.

The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Wyatt
Oldest son, military hero, his expertise is in black ops and is withdrawn from his family.

The Heroine: Callie)
Friend of the family, working for Wyatt's father and is an expert computer specialist

Summary
Callie Reed has her own expertise and knows how to defend herself and can handle psycological stress thanks to the training that Wyatt's father gave her over the years. Callie and Wyatt fell in love in high school, but when he lost his mother and left for the special forces, he left everything behind and broke Callie's heart. But Callie has never hated Wyatt for the hurt he caused her, she always knew that he had demons that she could never fix for him. When Wyatt returns home, when his father is kidnapped and his uncle and aunt murdered, he and Callie are forced together in a situation of survival and hiding out from their enemies. But Callie's own familial connections with put them both in danger, and they will both have to determine how strong their love is and their fight for survival and the need to bring down this organization who seeks to destroy the world.

What I Loved
There was so much to love about this story. Donna Grant really stepped up her game with this one and I absolutely was on the edge in reading this book. There is something so fascinating in the way that this author is able to capture her readers and this series might be one of my favorite books from her. I just can't put them down and it pulls me in so quickly. I absolutely was all in for Wyatt and Callie. Seeing these two people who love each other so deeply but are such fools in love, well I am all for that setup. I just adore a well done second chance romance and this one really takes the cake. This is my favorite book of the series so far. There was something so raw and aching about their love story and I just wanted these two to find a way to fight to be together. They deserve it so so much. Both have such longing and damaged hearts. They are both capable in their own ways and adored what a power couple they end up being in this one. The drive they both have together in fighting for the ones they love and their country is palpable within each page.

What I Struggled With
Nothing much to be honest. It was just about perfect of a suspense romance!

Narration
This narrator is one of my favorites for a reason and I love how she handled the dialogue for both male and female characters. She also has such a likeable personality that comes through in the narration.

Overall View
I found The Legend to be a thrilling, keep you in suspense, on edge, constant chills and a sensual packed story to keep you in all the feels while also keeping your heart up to speed with the tension being packed in...

Favorite Quote(s)

All the while, she would wait for him. Because he would come back for her. She knew that now. She’d tasted it in his kiss, felt it in his touch. He was the only one for her. She was willing to fight to the death for him, to have him any way she could—because he was the other half of her heart.

“I never had the courage to tell you that I loved you before you left the first time, but I do now. I don’t know if you want me or not, and I understand that you have a life away from here. But I don’t want anyone else. I only want you.”

Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense
Character Types: Military, Black Ops, Computer Specialist
Themes: Small Town, Danger, Family Bonds, Pining Heroine
Tropes: Childhood Sweethearts, Second Chance

Book Perspective
3rd POV

Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
A blend of both

Song This Book Inspires
Money on You by Chad Brownies
The Devil Don't Sleep by Brantley Gilbert

Recommendation For Reading Order
MUST read in order or the serial plot won't make sense

Steam/Spice Explanations

Simmering cup of tea---soft warm touches and light intimacy
Warmin' by the fire- a medium level of sexual tension, a balance of sexual and emotional intimacy, lighter on the details in the sexual moments.
Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes --There aren't many sex scenes but they are higher in steam level.
Blazing fire to the building-The prime focus is the sex scenes, scorching hot, and could burn one. Less focus on the emotional intimacy to the relationship.

Narrators:
Carly Robins½

The Protector is the 2nd installment in the "Sons of Texas" series. I was first drawn to this series by the covers, I just love how patriotic they feel. But I have to say that this book completely blew me away, I loved it so much more than the first book. I think part of it is that this one wasn't in audiobook format. I think reading this series physically is just best for me currently.

So The Protector is part of a series that NEEDS to be read in order. You aren't going to want to read this out of order, as this is intense world building that will make more sense to read these books in order.I absolutely adored The Protector, it just clicked off all the boxes for me especially for a romantic suspense. I won't reveal too much about the story itself though, however, lets speak on the impressions this story left to me first.

What I enjoyed most was the actual team playing between our main protagonists. the way that they connect together and just click with each other is just magic. I just felt that tight bond between them instantly. The chemistry between them is instant but I like the way their romance was developed. It was pretty well balanced with the actual plot building of the story itself. If you are suspense fans, then this story is really going to work for you.

Overall, I found The Protector to be a kick ass romance that just had me in my feels and the intensity was dramatic, wonderfully portrayed and delivered on a sexy edge which packs a punch!

Severe over use of words describing the 2 main characters eyes - celedon eyes or whiskey-colored eyes - I swear were used at least once a page. For this it took me a long time to read the book until I just skipped over the descriptors entirely. I'll try the second book to see if this amount of repetition improves.

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Genres: Adult, Historical, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance.
2.8 stars

I usually round down anything that is a .5. Above that I round up. I had problems rating how I feel about this one. While I feel it deserves more than 2 stars, or even 2.5, it is not a full 3 stars either. This is due to all the negatives I found in the story. It is the positives I found that finally had me clicking 3 stars.

It started out interesting. Slowly it became a quagmire of problems.
The repetition became excessive.
I read 'He wanted', 'She wanted' and 'Hunger' so many times I was ready to commit Bookicide!

The repetitive rambling of how Lucan ached for his brothers & Cara. Rambling between his various thoughts of protecting his brothers, his physical attraction & emotions about Cara. The list goes on.

By the time Lucan & Cara were finally intimate I just didn't care anymore.

The Scottish brogue used sporadically throughout the story was horrendous. It was so infrequently used and so inaccurately composed it became meaningless in the story. In truth, it was annoying and became distracting.

Then there was a paragraph that literally contradicted itself.
"....but she understood that these Warriors had accepted the god inside them and knew just how powerful they were. For over three hundred years the MacLeod brothers had denied what was inside them. Denied it and refused to learn what their limits were. That had to change if they were going to beat Deirdre."
At this point none of the brothers had accepted the god inside them.
While I had a couple of other problems with the story, I am going to jump to the positives.

I didn't run into many editing/typo errors other than the way the Scottish brogue is written.
The basis of the story is well done. The beginning is truly intriguing and is what kept me reading.

At 72% it started to get interesting again, but I still had to skim through repetition. I find myself curious as to whether or not the author improves or removes the Scottish brogue in the rest of the series. I would like to see more of this world. The world build, while it could have been much better, was interesting.

I find that I can't make up my mind about following the series. I want to know how it continues to develop. I'm just not sure about investing my time into a series that the first book of had me considering putting it into my rejects shelf.

Great book, but ended on a cliff hanger.

This was a very quick book. Rhi and Con get Dreagan to themselves since the other Kings have decided to go on vacation with their mates. It was a nice but I did wish the other Kings would have been more involved and show how they all get along in one house. But I did like it.

This was a great book. I really liked how the heroine and hero weren't sure about themselves and didn't really trust each other in the begining. Was a great end to a series and looking forward to the next spin off. Will love to see how Amir in the spin off.

This was a great send off to the next series in the Dragon Kings. I have so many questions now. Like is Jeyra a Fae or is she something else. So happy for Varek. Looking forward to learning more about the twins too.

Was not expecting this book. It was great to finally seeing what Con wrote in his journals. This was a great way for Rhi to understand why he made the decision he did and how it really affected him. The decision wasn't made in haste but he knew the larger picture and how much he himself sacrificed for everyone.

Short novella that gives some background into Rhi, Con and Erith and how they all interacted in the begining. Ms. Grant also explains why the children were removed and how she tried to return them to Rhi but for some reason they didn't want to go. Since we are seeing how powerful they are before they are born and can decide that, it will be great to see how they are full grown. Don't expect no happy ending in this book. This is just a background book. But very insightful.