My rating: 3 out of 5 stars.
This book is the second in a series, however, they are written in such a way you can read them as standalones. This book did touch a little bit on some characters introduced in the first novel, but they do not have active roles, and when they are around, you don’t feel lost about their significance (if any).
What I liked about this book was that it is something that I haven’t really read before. Lately, I have broadened smut horizons…(side note: I have a hard time reading romance novels for the simple fact that they tend to be a bit unbelievable. The romance I tend to read when I do, does favor that with some sort of paranormalcy to it…primarily because it is so fake, I can enjoy the story more over that “dream relationship”. Also, lately, I have been finding some pretty spot on accurate smut novels that I have truly enjoyed).
I did like the dragon aspect. To be completely honest, I had never read anything regarding dragons before. I think Ashlyn Chase really had to have a good imagination with setting up dragon history and how he came to fall in love with this human. On a negative, I could have used a little more heat and passion. When I read smut, I want to need a cigarette after I read a sex scene. And I don’t smoke.
I also liked Bliss’ character. Her character sketch was strong. I know I moan about it often, but I can’t stand the “woe is me” type character sketch for women. Bliss has her own struggles, she doesn’t like accepting help, she struggles with an overbearing family, she is currently in a greeting card reality competition, a fire consumes her house, she finds out the fireman who saved her life whom she starts falling in love with is actually a dragon, she is attacked by a crazy dragon lady (a literal dragon lady) and she doesn’t falter. Not once does she give up, throw in the towel or complain. She rolls with the punches, picks up the pieces and keeps going.
Do I recommend it? Meh, it’s not necessarily one of those books I would suggest you go out of your way and read RIGHT NOW, but the story was cute and enjoyable. If you find yourself with nothing else to read, and you want to read something a bit different, then yes, you should pick up a copy of this book. Plus…the model on the cover is pretty delicious 😉
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