From Goodreads:
It's not always easy being a female warrior with a nickname like Annwyl the Bloody. Men tend to either cower in fear-a lot-or else salute. It's true that Annwyl has a knack for decapitating legions of her ruthless brother's soldiers without pausing for breath. But just once it would be nice to be able to really talk to a man, the way she can talk to Fearghus the Destroyer. Too bad that Fearghus is a dragon, of the large, scaly, and deadly type. With him, Annwyl feels safe-a far cry from the feelings aroused by the hard-bodied, arrogant knight Fearghus has arranged to help train her for battle. With her days spent fighting a man who fills her with fierce, heady desire, and her nights spent in the company of a magical creature who could smite a village just by exhaling, Annwyl is sure life couldn't get any stranger. She's wrong. [And just wait until you meet the rest of the family.]
It's not always easy being a female warrior with a nickname like Annwyl the Bloody. Men tend to either cower in fear-a lot-or else salute. It's true that Annwyl has a knack for decapitating legions of her ruthless brother's soldiers without pausing for breath. But just once it would be nice to be able to really talk to a man, the way she can talk to Fearghus the Destroyer. Too bad that Fearghus is a dragon, of the large, scaly, and deadly type. With him, Annwyl feels safe-a far cry from the feelings aroused by the hard-bodied, arrogant knight Fearghus has arranged to help train her for battle. With her days spent fighting a man who fills her with fierce, heady desire, and her nights spent in the company of a magical creature who could smite a village just by exhaling, Annwyl is sure life couldn't get any stranger. She's wrong. [And just wait until you meet the rest of the family.]
For Nolwenn witch Talaith, a bad day begins with being dragged from bed by an angry mob intent on her crispy end and culminates in rescue by—wait for it—a silver-maned dragon. Existence as a hated outcast is nothing new for a woman with such powerful secrets. The dragon, though? A tad unusual. This one has a human form to die for, and knows it. According to dragon law, Talaith is now his property, for pleasure…or otherwise. But if Lord Arrogance thinks she's the kind of damsel to acquiesce without a word, he's in for a surprise…
Is the woman never silent? Briec the Mighty knew the moment he laid eyes on Talaith that she would be his, but he'd counted on tongue-lashings of an altogether different sort. It's embarrassing, really, that it isn't this outspoken female's magicks that have the realm's greatest dragon in her thrall. No, Briec has been spellbound by something altogether different—and if he doesn't tread carefully, what he doesn't know about human women could well be the undoing of his entire race…
Renowned for his fighting prowess, Ailean the Wicked has a new conquest in mind—the gorgeous dragoness Shalin the Innocent. While he's saving her from her enemies, he plans to prove that even in human form a bad-boy dragon can show a girl a good time that's truly off the scale . . .
From Goodreads:
Only for those I love would I traipse into the merciless Northlands to risk life, limb, and my exquisite beauty. But do they appreciate it? Do they say, Gwenvael the Handsome, you are the best among us-the most loved of all dragons? No! For centuries my family has refused to acknowledge my magnificence as well as my innate humility. Yet for them, and because I am so chivalrous, I will brave the worst this land has to offer.
So here I stand, waiting to broker an alliance with the one the Northlanders call The Beast. A being so fearful, the greatest warriors will only whisper its name. Yet I, Gwenvael, will courageously face down this terrifying woman? It turns out the Beast, a.k.a. Dagmar Reinholdt, is a woman-one with steel-gray eyes and a shocking disregard for my good looks. Beneath her plain robes and prim spectacles lies a sensual creature waiting to be unleashed. Who better than a dragon to thaw out that icy demeanor?
And who better than a beast to finally tame a mighty dragon's heart?
From Goodreads:
I know what they see when they look at me. The charming, soft-spoken dragoness bred from the most powerful of royal bloodlines. A disguise stronger than any battle shield that allows me to keep all suitors at tail's length. A technique that's worked until him. Until Ragnar the Cunning, handsome barbarian warlord and warrior mage from the desolate Northlands. Unlike those who've come before him, he does not simply submit to my astounding charm and devastating smile. Instead, he dismisses me as vapid, useless and, to my great annoyance, rather stupid!
Yet I'll allow no male to dismiss me. Soon he'll learn my worth, my many skills, and the strength of my will. For this one challenges me enough to make me want to ruthlessly taunt him, tease him and, finally, when the trap is set, bring him to his knees.
I absolutely loved reading these books and I can't wait to continue along with the series!
Author: G.A. Aiken
Series: Dragon Kin #1, 1, 2, 0.1, 3, 4, 0.4
About A Dragon:
Can't Get Enough:
From Goodreads:
Only for those I love would I traipse into the merciless Northlands to risk life, limb, and my exquisite beauty. But do they appreciate it? Do they say, Gwenvael the Handsome, you are the best among us-the most loved of all dragons? No! For centuries my family has refused to acknowledge my magnificence as well as my innate humility. Yet for them, and because I am so chivalrous, I will brave the worst this land has to offer.
So here I stand, waiting to broker an alliance with the one the Northlanders call The Beast. A being so fearful, the greatest warriors will only whisper its name. Yet I, Gwenvael, will courageously face down this terrifying woman? It turns out the Beast, a.k.a. Dagmar Reinholdt, is a woman-one with steel-gray eyes and a shocking disregard for my good looks. Beneath her plain robes and prim spectacles lies a sensual creature waiting to be unleashed. Who better than a dragon to thaw out that icy demeanor?
And who better than a beast to finally tame a mighty dragon's heart?
From Goodreads:
I know what they see when they look at me. The charming, soft-spoken dragoness bred from the most powerful of royal bloodlines. A disguise stronger than any battle shield that allows me to keep all suitors at tail's length. A technique that's worked until him. Until Ragnar the Cunning, handsome barbarian warlord and warrior mage from the desolate Northlands. Unlike those who've come before him, he does not simply submit to my astounding charm and devastating smile. Instead, he dismisses me as vapid, useless and, to my great annoyance, rather stupid!
Yet I'll allow no male to dismiss me. Soon he'll learn my worth, my many skills, and the strength of my will. For this one challenges me enough to make me want to ruthlessly taunt him, tease him and, finally, when the trap is set, bring him to his knees.
From Goodreads:
I had such a great time reading these books! I've loved her other books under this name, and writing as Shelly Laurenston, and it was so great to get into this world of dragons and humans and gods, and it was so much fun and wild and crazy and hilarious and I couldn't get enough!
This first time go through that I'm actually going to finish, I'll go with the author's preferred order. But once I do, I'll know who these characters are, and won't be spoiled for any surprises since I'll have already read them. So next time I am going to read in maybe chronological, but definitely series order.
Try a little dragon tenderness.
I am Glheanna the Decimator. I am a warrior. A soldier. I know no fear. No pain. No mercy. I do, however, know acute embarrassment! How could I not after getting dumped by a bastard dragon in front of my own troops? So I tuck tail and return to my cave, drowning my sorrows in ale—as is my family's way. But instead of leaving me to my misery, I've been summoned to the Dragon Queen's court.
As if my life wasn't pathetic enough, Her Majesty now has me escorting the highborn Bram the Merciful through dangerous territories—not exactly the best use of my military training. And just so he can negotiate with enemy dragons instead of battling them? Honestly, what has my world come to? Then again…Bram is quite easy on the eyes. And the perfect distraction for what ails me. Perhaps I'm looking at all this the wrong way. Maybe there is a place for a little "mercy" in my life…
My first review of Dragon Actually, Chains & Flames
My Review:I had such a great time reading these books! I've loved her other books under this name, and writing as Shelly Laurenston, and it was so great to get into this world of dragons and humans and gods, and it was so much fun and wild and crazy and hilarious and I couldn't get enough!
This first time go through that I'm actually going to finish, I'll go with the author's preferred order. But once I do, I'll know who these characters are, and won't be spoiled for any surprises since I'll have already read them. So next time I am going to read in maybe chronological, but definitely series order.
Watching these dragons fall in love, mainly with humans, was so much fun to read! Of course there's the differences in strength and that dragons can shift, but there's also different gods, and politics and history, and I loved seeing all these different couple!
Mainly these books are Rhiannon and Bercelak's kids, of which there are a fair number, and who don't always get along. So there was family drama to spice up these books alongside the romance and whatever else was going on in these characters lives that brough them together, and I really loved that, it gave these books a bit more connection for this beginning! Though there was even the story of Bercelak's parents, which I thoroughly enjoyed, as well!
I absolutely loved reading these books and I can't wait to continue along with the series!
Author: G.A. Aiken
Series: Dragon Kin #1, 1, 2, 0.1, 3, 4, 0.4
First Read: June 16th, 16th, 2020
Read: August 19th, 19th, 19th, 19th, 20th 20th, 20th, 2023
Source: Ebook.bike
Reason Why: Love her writing and the spin off series, and they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2023 Books! And About a Dragon is a WTC Book!
Publisher: Zebra, Kensington Publishing Corporation
Published: September 1st 2008, September 1st 2008, December 1st 2008, September 1, 2008, September 1st 2009, September 1st 2010, October 27th 2015
Read: August 19th, 19th, 19th, 19th, 20th 20th, 20th, 2023
Source: Ebook.bike
Reason Why: Love her writing and the spin off series, and they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2023 Books! And About a Dragon is a WTC Book!
Publisher: Zebra, Kensington Publishing Corporation
Published: September 1st 2008, September 1st 2008, December 1st 2008, September 1, 2008, September 1st 2009, September 1st 2010, October 27th 2015
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Chains & Flames:
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About A Dragon:
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Can't Get Enough:
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Last Dragon Standing:
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