Rating: 4🌈

It’s been six months since I read the first book in Fielding’s Wings Over Albion series. That’s Rufus Mortimer’s novel, a shy red dragon who’s a librarian and his human mate, Mark. Loved it.

That story really contained so much of the foundation knowledge and insight into the dragon culture that Fielding is still creating for her series, that it’s a must read for this book.

That’s because the story opens as two dragon shifters view a “must attend” high society party already in progress. It’s from the perspective of a member of a dragon family seen very differently in status in current dragon society. One Nate Mortimer is from the main banking family, top four in society, power and influence.

The other? From Cornwall, a family that prefers to live quietly, no matter what the legends may say. That’s Alex Teague, a country dragon, someone who wants to know why he’s been brought into the house of the powerful Fortescues, along with members of his family.

Nate too is there, directed by his own intensely powerful grandfather Bim, to investigate the theft of monies from their bank and see who is behind it.

Fielding has several mysteries to build, two relationships to handle as well. One is that of Nate and his ex Charlie Fortescue, not a nice person. The other one is the tentative one he’s building with Alex as they combined their interests, growing attracted to each other and move about Bath ‘s historic sites.

Everything is made more volatile as everyone is staying at the Fortescue mansion under the observant eyes of the head of the family, James Fortescue.

The story got a little bogged down at times with other people’s stories, like Ella’s or just some random scenes from the household. There’s some fun and interesting elements about Jane Austin, and just Roman history throughout the story as Nate’s cover for being there is that he’s writing a book about Jane Austin.

However, I wish they’d networked with Rufus and Mark here, considering the Cornwall aspect. Also more about the dynamics between families should have been explored as it was in the first story. Bim has always been an extraordinary character.

I do enjoy this universe and look forward to seeing more of it in future books. There’s so much more to explore here.

Wings Over Albion:

✓ The Red Dragon of Oxford #1

✓ In The Dragon’s Lair #2

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In the Dragon’s Lair: MM paranormal romance (Wings over Albion, Book 2)

Blurb:

Nate Mortimer is hot, funny, and kissing him is like falling into the sun.

He’s also the last man I should ever be with.

He’s smooth, wealthy, and practically dragon royalty. Me? I’m just a dragon from the Cornish countryside. Or so I like people to think.

I’m investigating the Fortescues, one of the richest, most powerful dragon families in Britain. Problem is, I’m not the only one who’s undercover. Every time I turn around, Nate’s in my way.

Can I trust him? He has his own issues with the Fortescues. Those dragons are dangerous, and his plotting could draw me into a lethal power struggle. His emotional baggage and troublesome ex? Also problematic.

And none of that helps me keep my mind—or hands—off him.

If I’m not careful, falling for the wrong dragon-shifter could cost me so much more than just my heart…

In the Dragon’s Lair is an m/m paranormal romance. Book 2 in the Wings over Albion series, it can be read as a standalone.

• Publisher: Independent (June 10, 2024)

• Publication date: June 10, 2024

• Language: English

• Sticky notes: On Kindle Scribe

• Print length: 278 pages