Grace Carlyle's world was about to change . . .
Deep in the jungle on the trail of her missing brother, Grace never expected to find a secret world populated by mythological monsters -- nor guarded by a sword-wielding being whose beauty put mortal men to shame.
Darius en Kragin belongs to a race of shape-shifting warriors sworn to guard Atlantis and kill all travelers who stray within its boundaries. Yet when Grace stumbles into his realm, he finds himself tempted to betray his centuries-old vow.
Now their forbidden love will either bring their worlds together -- or tear them both apart.
From Goodreads:
All Atlantis seeks the Jewel of Dunamis, which legend claims can overcome any enemy. Grayson James, human agent of the ultra-secret Otherworld Bureau of Investigation, has orders to keep it from the wrong hands -- or destroy it. What he doesn't know is that Jewel is a woman, not a stone! But once he meets this precious gem, destroying her is the last thing on his mind . . .
Jewel, part goddess, part prophet, is a pawn in Atlantis's constant power struggles. She needs Gray's help to win freedom and uncover the secrets of her mysterious origins. Gray needs her wisdom to navigate monster-ridden Atlantis. But need blossoms into passionate love as they fight demons, dragons, vampires-and a prophecy that says the bond between them could destroy them both.
All Atlantis seeks the Jewel of Dunamis, which legend claims can overcome any enemy. Grayson James, human agent of the ultra-secret Otherworld Bureau of Investigation, has orders to keep it from the wrong hands -- or destroy it. What he doesn't know is that Jewel is a woman, not a stone! But once he meets this precious gem, destroying her is the last thing on his mind . . .
Jewel, part goddess, part prophet, is a pawn in Atlantis's constant power struggles. She needs Gray's help to win freedom and uncover the secrets of her mysterious origins. Gray needs her wisdom to navigate monster-ridden Atlantis. But need blossoms into passionate love as they fight demons, dragons, vampires-and a prophecy that says the bond between them could destroy them both.
From Goodreads:
Enter a world of dark seduction and powerful magic . . . enter Atlantis . . .
Females young and old, beautiful and plain crave Valerian's touch. None can resist his blatant sensuality and potent allure . . . until he steals Shaye Holling from a Florida beach and holds her prisoner in his underwater kingdom.
The cynical Shaye wants nothing to do with the mighty warlord, but she's inexplicably drawn to him. For underneath the warrior's arrogant beauty lies a complex and powerful man. A man whose caress is like fire . . .
Now Valerian must fight for the privilege of claiming her as his own. Because there's one thing Shaye doesn't know . . .
Enter a world of dark seduction and powerful magic . . . enter Atlantis . . .
Females young and old, beautiful and plain crave Valerian's touch. None can resist his blatant sensuality and potent allure . . . until he steals Shaye Holling from a Florida beach and holds her prisoner in his underwater kingdom.
The cynical Shaye wants nothing to do with the mighty warlord, but she's inexplicably drawn to him. For underneath the warrior's arrogant beauty lies a complex and powerful man. A man whose caress is like fire . . .
Now Valerian must fight for the privilege of claiming her as his own. Because there's one thing Shaye doesn't know . . .
He is Layel, king of the vampires, a master seducer no woman can deny. But since a rogue horde of dragons killed his beloved over two centuries ago, Layel has existed only for vengeance-until he meets Delilah.
Wary of love, the beautiful Amazon wants nothing to do with the tormented vampire. Yet there's no denying their consuming desire every time he nears her.
Neither trusts the other-nor can they survive alone. For in an impossible game of the gods' devising, they've been trapped on an island, about to face the ultimate challenge: surrender to the passion that will bind them forever-or be doomed to an eternity apart.
Zane, a fierce vampire warrior, has been enslaved by the Amazons. Nola, a lovely Amazon soldier, has been cursed with invisibility. Now, these two stubborn enemies must overcome the pasts that haunt them and embrace a love that can set them free...
My first review of Heart of the Dragon, Jewel of Atlantis, The Nymph King, The Vampire's Bride, The Amazon's Curse
My second review of Heart of the Dragon, The Nymph King
Author: Gena Showalter
Series: Atlantis #1, 2, 3, 4, 4.5
First Read: May 24th, 2011, July 21st, 2013, July 27th, 2013, August 3rd, 3rd, 2013
Second Read: July 16th, 2013, March 29th, 2017
My Review:
Man, I really enjoyed reding these books again! I love this series so much, and I love Gena Showalter's books, and Heart of the Dragon was the first one that I found and read. So it'll always have a special place in my heart as one of my top reads ever. And I was due a reread, so I'm so glad that I did so!
Man, I really enjoyed reding these books again! I love this series so much, and I love Gena Showalter's books, and Heart of the Dragon was the first one that I found and read. So it'll always have a special place in my heart as one of my top reads ever. And I was due a reread, so I'm so glad that I did so!
This world of Atlantis is so much fun to explore, all these various species that have lived in this isolated world. And with Jewel of Atlantis, we do have the intersection with her Imperia series. And given that both of those books got updated, as well as The Nymph King, it has me hoping that we could get more in the both of them! Though it now has been years since that happened.
And of course, these couples and their romances are so epic to read. There's a lot that stands in their way, from Darius's duty being to kill Grace, that what Jameson is searching for is Jewel, that Valarian abducted Shaye, and Layel and Delilah are in a competition against one another, and Zane and Nola are working off their debts from their previous actions. But they work things out, and I love following along!
There is a lot going on in these books, from side romances, to the politics of the land, and humans starting to barge in, and oh, the gods taking notice of Atlantis once more. It all comes together really well in this series, and I just find them so entertaining!
Loved reading this series again, and if we ever do get more, I'd read it in a heartbeat!
Author: Gena Showalter
Series: Atlantis #1, 2, 3, 4, 4.5
First Read: May 24th, 2011, July 21st, 2013, July 27th, 2013, August 3rd, 3rd, 2013
Second Read: July 16th, 2013, March 29th, 2017
Read: July 5th, 6th, 6th, 7th, 2022
Source: Own
Reason Why: Rereading! And they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2022 Books! And The Vampire's Bride which is a End of Series 2022 Book!
Publisher: HQN
Published: January 1st 2005, February 1st 2006, February 1st 2005, March 1st 2009, March 1st 2009
Source: Own
Reason Why: Rereading! And they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2022 Books! And The Vampire's Bride which is a End of Series 2022 Book!
Publisher: HQN
Published: January 1st 2005, February 1st 2006, February 1st 2005, March 1st 2009, March 1st 2009
Heart of the Dragon:
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| 5/5 Hearts |
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| 5/5 Books |
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| 5/5 Stars |
Jewel of Atlantis:
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| 5/5 Hearts |
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| 5/5 Books |
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| 5/5 Stars |
The Nymph King:
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| 5/5 Hearts |
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| 5/5 Books |
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| 5/5 Stars |
The Vampire's Bride:
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| 5/5 Hearts |
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| 5/5 Books |
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| 5/5 Stars |
The Amazon's Curse:
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| 5/5 Hearts |
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| 5/5 Books |
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| 5/5 Stars |
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