Dragon Ever After (Here Be Dragons #1) by Louisa Masters
Rating: 4.25 đ.
First thing this book taught me? Donât judge a story by itâs âCRASH !!!â.
Outside of comic books (awesome) and the Adam West Batman tv series ( equally awesome), a word like that is most likely to be followed by a KERPOW! or a BAM!
None of which I really want in my romances at the moment. Go figure.
But that initial (and only) Adam West worthy action capped exclamation aside, this story is a wonderful romantic read.
Second thing this book taught me? I really need to go find and dive into the entire Hidden Species series for which this story and new series is not only linked but has as its foundation. Huh. Didnât know that. Missed a good series as well as a bunch of back history and world building apparently.
Both the main leads here played huge, Iâm talking honking big , hero roles in that series. So yeah, need to do that asap. Itâs where they first meet after all and, if one (meaning me or any reader new to these characters and universe) ,needs to know exactly what a lucifer is or the CSG, well, itâs to those books we go.
However, even with missing past histories and universe building, the author does attempt to fill in some of the Hidden Species highlights so we donât feel completely in the dark.
That plus the marvelous and utterly charming characters we meet here make this a story you will want to read and a series to add to your watch list.
Thereâs a whole host of splendid beings, a bunch a fascinating dragons adjusting to a new world to adore, Brandt and Percyâs relationship which was quick, often sexy and very funny, and an entire family of friends to get to know. I quickly found them all to be a very engaging, warm-hearted bunch!
It all starts with that crash in the backyard of Percy Caraway, Felid shifter, former Lucifer at CSG. The crashee? A very young dragonet out for a night spin without his parents knowledge. To the rescue?
Wing Leader Brandt. Be still Percyâs heart and ours.
The author has a wonderful way with a humorous phrase and situation. Whether itâs tweens on the loose or adults looking for privacy, everyone here can relate and laugh. And love these beings in lust and love.
The story isnât a long one and will leave you wanting more of both this new universe and characters.
I look forward to the next installment.
Meanwhile itâs off to track down the Hidden Species series.
Read this. I know youâre going to enjoy it as much as I did.
Synopsis:Note to self: You canât teach an old dragon new tricks ⊠he likes to invent his own.
After half a century of chaos, my retirement from leading the Community of Species Government has been bliss. No more hellhounds playing pranks. No more snippy demons demanding my attention. No more cajoling money from the wealthy to support the community. Just peace while I avoid my overbearing father and try to work out what my next steps will be.
Although⊠maybe three years of peace is enough. It might even be starting to get⊠boring. In fact, an adolescent dragon crash-landing on my landlordâs shed is just the kind of excitement I needâespecially when he brings his species leader to my door.
Brandt. Wing leader of all dragons, suave, sexy, and ⊠slightly unhinged. It doesnât take much for him to convince me to give up my solitude and spend some time getting to know him. Itâs hard to care about the future when Iâve got a dragon of my own to âplayâ with. Naked dragon rides for the win, right?
But Brandtâs the leader of his people, on call for them all the time, and Iâve left that part of my life behind me. Plus my father insists I should fulfil my duty to the family by getting a nine-to-five job and âmarrying well.â Thatâs not what I want, but riding herd on a group of beings who fly, breathe fire, and could literally crush me beneath their feet would be a huge challenge, especially since Brandtâs kind of loose with r Note to self: You canât teach an old dragon new tricks ⊠he likes to invent his own.
After half a century of chaos, my retirement from leading the Community of Species Government has been bliss. No more hellhounds playing pranks. No more snippy demons demanding my attention. No more cajoling money from the wealthy to support the community. Just peace while I avoid my overbearing father and try to work out what my next steps will be.
Although⊠maybe three years of peace is enough. It might even be starting to get⊠boring. In fact, an adolescent dragon crash-landing on my landlordâs shed is just the kind of excitement I needâespecially when he brings his species leader to my door.
Brandt. Wing leader of all dragons, suave, sexy, and ⊠slightly unhinged. It doesnât take much for him to convince me to give up my solitude and spend some time getting to know him. Itâs hard to care about the future when Iâve got a dragon of my own to âplayâ with. Naked dragon rides for the win, right?
But Brandtâs the leader of his people, on call for them all the time, and Iâve left that part of my life behind me. Plus my father insists I should fulfil my duty to the family by getting a nine-to-five job and âmarrying well.â Thatâs not what I want, but riding herd on a group of beings who fly, breathe fire, and could literally crush me beneath their feet would be a huge challenge, especially since Brandtâs kind of loose with rules.
It all comes down to how much I want my very own dragon ever after.
This exciting spin-off from the Hidden Species series kicks off with Percy’s romance.
Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words 