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Dragon Marked

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A Dragon Kings Novel by

Donna Grant

Wow.  I’m sure with a graduate degree in education I could come up with something more profound and eloquent since this book took me on a journey with the intensity I  haven’t experienced since Con’s (The King of Dragon Kings) and Ulrick’s (The redeemed King of Silvers) stories. I was both overwhelmed and overjoyed by this story.  We have Merrick, who in previous books and series was always the “pep talk” guy (dragon) with an easy grin.  That persona, though, hid eons worth of pain and loss and once that band-aid was ripped off, we see how much he suffered.  Then there’s Katla, who has been committing unspeakable acts against dragons in the name of revenge for her lost family, but all was not what it seemed. Both are looking for redemption, neither are looking for love but it finds them nonetheless.

These two have so much pain, guilt and danger to face both together and apart.  This is not a light and breezy story and though I’ve read countless Donna Grant books, right up to the end I started to doubt that a HEA was coming for these two who have suffered so much. The villains were top notch and there were indeed twists and turns.

I was overjoyed that my FAVORITE King (Ulrick) made an important appearance from Earth.  I hadn’t realized how much I missed him playing an active role in these stories.  I am currently enjoying the audio book, perfectly narrated by Antony Ferguson, and I know this book will be one of my periodic rereads.

Although the HEA we’re promised did happen for these two (loved where they went for their honeymoon, missed that place, too!) there are still so many unanswered questions on Zora, and more enemies to vanquish.  I’ll just sit here and wait patiently (okay, not really) until the next installment.  Perhaps a reread of the entire series is in order in the meantime. 

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Forever Starts Tonight

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by Karla Sorensen

Don’t ever want this series to end!

Here I thought nothing could top the last story in the series (Promise Me This), but once again, Karla proved me wrong.  These characters just keep getting better and better and if there was a way I could be adopted into this fictional story, I’d leap at it.

Poppy has been in love with scarred, broody Jax (her brother’s best friend) since she was fifteen.  Jax kept his distance until one night changed their lives forever.  I didn’t know how I’d ever come to love Jax, with his tendency to shut Poppy down cold and disappear for weeks and months at a time, but his character growth was phenomenal.  Throw in the funny, poignant Wilder family characters, and Poppy’s own quiet strength, spice, friendship and I’d give this book ten stars if I could. SO many tropes; brother’s best friend, age gap, surprise pregnancy, emotionally scarred hero to name a few. The audio book was perfectly narrated by Connor Crais and Samantha Brentmore and I had a giant lump in my throat for a large portion of this book.  I’ve read it and listened to it twice already, and this book will definitely by on my repeat list. Superbly done.  I both look forward to and dread the next book in the series because it will be the last.  I did feel pretty bad for Poppy’s boyfriend (he was such a Golden Retriever/Cinnamon Roll) so maybe he’ll get a HEA as a side story in the next/last book.  (Hint, Hint!)

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Rising Sun

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Book One of the Elven Kingdom series

By Donna Grant



Rising Sun is the first book in the spinoff series, Elven Kingdoms.  The book takes us back to Zora, the setting of the Dragon Kings series. 
As with most fantasy books, the beginning is a lot of details with new names, species and settings.  Donna Grant brings us to a world with SEVEN species of elves, each with special magic and appearances. Our FMC (human) has a tragic and violent past which she will need to face again (against her will).  Our MMC is a Sun Elf and DIA agent.  Neither is happy at first to be stuck with each other on a mission, but as they face incredible hardships and danger, trust and a friendship begin to bloom. 
The horrors faced by many in the evil place (Shaldorn) were a lot to handle.  (TW for many) We definitely want this horrible place dismantled and the evil ones to pay by the end of this very slow burn story.  There is a third quarter breakup and we do get annoyed at the MMC’s idiocy for a bit.  Absolutely loved the epilogue which leaves us desperate for more and gives us hope that there will be more intertwining with the previous series, as Donna is apt to do.  I’m also looking forward to hearing Shane East narrating the audio version.  Great start to an exciting,  new series, kudos Ms. Grant!

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Dragon Kiss

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Dragon Kiss: A Dragon Kings Novella by Donna Grant

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This novella involves Alasdair and Lotti whom we met previously in Dragon Arisen, and takes you on an action-packed ride. They embark on their mission to retrieve a magical stone to protect the dragons on the realm Zora. A couple we met previously (Varek and Jeyra) join them on this quest.
There is much danger as Lotti learns about her magic and how to use it to protect those she cares about. After being alone her entire life, she is learning about relationships and how to cultivate them.
While most of Grant’s novels and novellas can be read as standalone, this one was more of a bridge between novels, filling in and expanding upon the building storyline. There is SO much action and adventure in this story and so much interweaving of multiple DG universes. As always, it leaves me wanting more, ASAP!
I look forward to the continuation of the beloved Dragon Kings storyline, and look forward to learning more about the new characters and species that we learned about in this and the prior installment.




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