Review of Dragon Wife (Dragon Clan #1) by Diana Green. There will be spoilers.

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Summary:

The clan is waking. After centuries of spellbound sleep, dragon-shifters are returning to the mountains. They are few in number, and the outside world has become overrun with humans. 

Huroth, the dragon chieftain, recognizes a need for his kind to adapt, by forming alliances and mate-bonds with humans, but his clan is divided. From the first time she meets him, Lady Orwenna is drawn to the magnificent chieftain. 
The mind link he forms with her is both fascinating and frightening, as is the powerful attraction she feels for him. If only she knew what was in his heart. 

Does he want her for the woman she is, or for her magical abilities? When war breaks out between kingdoms and ancient enemies of the dragons resurface, the clan will be tested. In the midst of uncertainty, can Huroth and Orwenna find their way together?

My Review:

The book was short, simple, and sweet with some solid world building. It has a lot of action in it.  However, I found the ending disappointing among other things. My peeves are as follows:

The attraction between Huroth and Orwenna is never really explored in detail it's just something that existed and when described it is rather brief. There is a supposedly 'magical' connection between them formed the moment they locked eyes but it was fleeting. The reason it was fleeting is quite obvious Wen was only a teen. So for SEVEN years she fantasizes about Hurroth and she does not change a lick (still a waif) she just lost her virginity because that TOTALLY makes her an adult now. Huroth has no character development either.

The whole conflict in the way of the romance is simply a matter of the heroine needing to trust Huroth along with some petty misunderstandings which is hardly original when there were much more promising obstacles.  Love between husband and wife is not something seemly prevalent or even existing in this universe. This is ignored in favor of the subject of whether human and dragons should marry just to create some clan conflict. I also find it rather contradictory considering both the heroine and the hero got out of loveless engagements to be with one another and yet, have no qualms about doing the same to others. The justification being as simple as 'they'll grow into it' fallacy. It was also rather odd that a (supposedly) intelligent women like Wen is perfectly content with just being a wife. She wanted to run away due to the misogyny women faced yet was content with the status quo after finding 'the one' rather than use her influence to benefit other women. I found this irritating if sexism is going have such an impact on the heroine then it should be adequately addressed. I know the book is called, Dragon Wife but still!  My quest to find a good dragon Paranormal Romance novel has once again come up unfruitful me thinks my standards are too high.

The attraction between Huroth and Orwenna is never really explored in detail it's just something that existed and when described it is rather brief. There is a supposedly 'magical' connection between them formed the moment they locked eyes but it was fleeting. The reason it was fleeting is quite obvious Wen was only a teen. So for SEVEN years she fantasizes about Hurroth and she does not change a lick (still a waif) she just lost her virginity because that TOTALLY makes her an adult now. Huroth has no character development either. 

The whole conflict in the way of the romance is simply a matter of the heroine needing to trust Huroth along with some petty misunderstandings which is hardly original when there were much more promising obstacles.  Love between husband and wife is not something seemly prevalent or even existing in this universe. This is ignored in favor of the subject of whether human and dragons should marry just to create some clan conflict. I also find it rather contradictory considering both the heroine and the hero got out of loveless engagements to be with one another and yet, have no qualms about doing the same to others. The justification being as simple as 'they'll grow into it' fallacy. It was also rather odd that a (supposedly) intelligent women like Wen is perfectly content with just being a wife. She wanted to run away due to the misogyny women faced yet was content with the status quo after finding 'the one' rather than use her influence to benefit other women. I found this irritating if sexism is going have such an impact on the heroine then it should be adequately addressed. I know the book is called, Dragon Wife but still!  My quest to find a good dragon Paranormal Romance novel has once again come up unfruitful me thinks my standards are too high.

A Whisper of Angels by Lourdes R. Florido Review

Book Blurb:
When best friends Nicolas and Henry go out to sea on a whaling ship, danger and sexuality collide resulting in revenge and a search for redemption. Best friends Nicolas and Henry can't acknowledge their love for each other in the chilly climate of New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1857. After a prank turns disastrous, their punishment is to be sent to sea on a whaling ship, where danger and sexuality collide and Nicolas must pay a terrible price for his unspoken love. Is there any chance he and Henry can be together again-or will Nic's all-too-human failings keep them apart forever?

My Review:
I had never read a gay romance novel before so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. What I got was an amazing adventure about a love that struggles to defy all odds. A forbidden love that melted my heart.
 
The first book is from the perspective of Nicolas. Nicolas is a young innocent sixteen year old who learns as the story progresses because Nicolas is so child-like it felt more like a Young Adult novel than an Adult novel. However, his innocence made Nic somewhat endearing and humorous as he struggles to understand the unknown. The sexually hinting was also rather slight but considering the time period isn't too unnatural. The setting is unique I had never read a book that takes place on a whaling ship before.

All in all this is an awesome I'm not afraid to write home about. I give this one four out of five stars! I recommend this book to fantasy romance fans who want to give gay romance a try or for readers who already read gay romance and are interested in a romantic fantasy adventure.
The book is available in both digital and paperback through MLRPress and Amazon:
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http://www.amazon.com/Whisper-Angels-Lourdes-R-Florido/dp/1608209857

Burned by Darkness (Dragons of Eternity #1) by Alexandra Ivy Review

Book Summary

The Dragons of Eternity were once creatures of myth and legend. Now they’ve returned to the world, prepared to claim what’s rightfully theirs…

Tayla is desperate for a place to call home. After years on the run, the young imp impulsively buys a teahouse and is determined to build a new life. Unfortunately, she’s barely opened the doors when she’s tracked down by the dragon who purchased her from troll slave-traders. He demands she pay off her debts…in his harem.

Baine has devoted a quarter of a century to tracking down his beautiful concubine. And now that he has her in his grasp, he’s not about to let her go. But it’s soon apparent that he isn’t the only demon hunting her. He must uncover her secrets or risk losing her forever.

Review

This is the first book I have read by this author and color me intrigued. It was a rather quick read with nice characters set in a world packed with diverse creatures. Imps, fairies, trolls, dragons, awesome. While, it was little too short for me to get attached to the characters and feel tangible emotions. The ending was also rather lackluster I didn't really get that warm gooey feeling like she really found a home. Mate, yes. Home? Meh, its a castle. It was still a good read and I found myself asking "Where's book two?" only to realize to my disappointment this book came out only two weeks ago. So I shall read the Guardians of Eternity series until then. I give 3.5 stars and say I look forward to the next one!