DRAGON ACTUALLY by G. A. Aiken

Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Date published: November 2008
ISBN 1-60504-232-3
Sensual Paranormal Romance
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Reviewed by Valerie

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Annwyl has spent a long time fighting her brother. She’s so good at decapitating and maiming her brother’s soldiers that she’s earned the name of Annwyl the Bloody. Not a name to inspire any romantic thoughts as most men cower when they see her or salute with respect. Still, it’s her life and she’s proud of it and she’s determined to keep fighting her brother until he’s deposed. But as fate will have it, Annwyl finds herself half dead in the lair of Feargus the Destroyer. A dragon who could wipe out a whole village with one breath. And, as fate would have it, the dragon is intrigued by this woman who shows no fear in his presence. Annwyl enjoys the company of the dragon as she heals and spends many pleasant evenings talking to him. When he arranges for a knight to teach her to better wield her sword she thinks she’s going crazy. This arrogant knight makes her body hum like never before and though she’d love to have a man to talk to, the dragon is that and more. When she finally meets the rest of Feargus’s family, Annwyl thinks life just couldn’t get any stranger.

This is really just my kind of story. I absolutely loved it and want more! G. A. Aiken writes a sensual, raunchy, action-packed story that is full of witty dialogue, snarls and growls. And it isn’t only the dragons snarling. Our heroine, Annwyl is a woman most men would run away from. Strong, tough, able to carry more than her own and expecting the same from her men. The men that don’t run away from her, love her in a very respectful way, they don’t want to part with any body parts. Feargus, for all his ferocity is a complete dear. I love how this author describes her dragons. You can really see them pondering and stomping around. I’m sure the reader would not be interested in the hot, dreamy, arrogant knight who gets Annwyl’s blood to boil in more ways than one. Beware, hot stuff! You are? Well, yes, he’s to die for! And full of him...I mean, full of his own surprises. I can’t rave about this story enough. And the reader has the added surprise of an extra story. You can read the love story of Feargus’s mother and father...another action packed, gritty tale that is delightful!

ABOUT A DRAGON: Dragon Kin series, Book 2 by G. A. Aiken

Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Date published: December 2008
ISBN 978-1-60504-456-9
Erotic Fantasy Romance
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Reviewed by Valerie

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Briec the Mighty. A mighty warrior, a mighty lover. He has no need for love, but gets his pleasure when and where he wants. When he saves a damsel in distress, he thinks he’ll keep her for a little while until he tires of her. Of course, it stands to reason that she will comply and be happy to be the lover of Briec the Mighty. But Talaith is not so sure. Ok, her life has been going down for a while now and ending up with an arrogant, insufferable dragon may just be the last straw. She’s been blackmailed into servitude by a goddess, married off to a man she hates and finally dragged out of her bed to be burned at the stake...until Briec showed up and rescued her. Briec thinks she’s too chatty and complains a tad too much, but somehow she’s gotten under his thick hide. Talaith has many secrets but if they can just get on for a short while, Talaith may realize this great and mighty dragon could be the help she needs.

Now this is a book I could rave and rave and rave about. It has characters I really enjoy. An arrogant, alpha male/dragon who takes it for granted that the woman he wants will be compliant and a female who just knows how to put this man/dragon in his place. The interaction between these two was funny, tense, explosive, and when they finally did admit they were falling...sizzling hot!! G. A. Aiken writes a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. She delivers an exciting plot that twists and turns and keeps you guessing. There are lots of secondary characters and you have to read the first book DRAGON ACTUALLY so you will know who is who. There will be some other dragons you just want to read about too, and hopefully, G. A. Aiken will be writing their stories really soon. It is definitely a re-read for me, when I have more time and can read it in one sitting. Hope the next one is out soon! It is also available in paperback at Kensington.