Even as he fights for their future… doesn’t come easy when his kind has nearly hunted her race to extinction. When her sister’s kidnapper launches another violent attack, Star has no choice but to accept Lachlan’s aid. But no matter that he’s stepped up to protect her, she’ll never allow the ancient Scottish dragon into her heart.
They’re bound by the past.
Lachlan lost the woman he was meant to mate millennia ago. Unable to live in a world without her, his pain drove him to hibernation. He never thought he would move on—until Star. He’s well aware the feisty shifter is his new destiny, so if tailing her to New Orleans is what he has to do to be near her, then so be it. When Star is attacked, Lachlan resolves to protect her at all costs. And he won’t have to do it alone. It will take Lachlan, his clansmen, and Star’s misfit band of friends to rain fiery vengeance down upon their enemy if she and her sister are to ever be truly free. Only then can he claim her and discover the shocking truth that lies buried in their past.
ANCIENTS RISING SERIES
Ancient Protector, #1
Ancient Enemy, #2
Ancient Enforcer, #3
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I am so thrilled we got a spinoff from this author’s Darkness series. I absolutely love her twist on dragon shifters.
We get Lachlan whose past was filled with heartbreak so he went into a deep sleep for a very very long time… Only to wake to wanting – no needing a certain female.
Star is the lead in a band of misfits more or less. They have been together since they were young. She is very confused by her feelings for this sexy brooding dragon-man and knows she has more at stake than most.
Will she learn to trust him? And can he help her keep everyone safe?
I want so much more, please… I can’t wait for the next one !!
Amazing story…
This is my first introduction into author Katie Reus’ paranormal world but it certainly won’t be me last. I devoured this book in about a day. The author has done a great job of introducing all of the characters allowing the reader to get the backstory on Star, Lachlan and the other characters who play an important role in the story. If you have read her Darkness Series then you will likely see characters you are familiar with. I hadn’t read that series, but I will definitely check it out. This story had me engaged from the start and the relationship between Star and her sister is as good as the one between Star and Lachlan. There is a lot of steamy romance and I love that Star is a type of supernatural character that I don’t see in other paranormal romances. I will definitely be back to see where she takes the next book in the series. But before that, I will be checking my library for copies of the Darkness Series.
I voluntarily read a digital advanced reader copy provided to me by the publisher through Netgalley.
A true battle of good versus evil, with fantastic protectors, great friendships, and epic love stories, all set in a delightful world full of potential hope. Who could ask for more.
Freaking fantastic is my opinion of this book and I highly recommend it to everyone!
This is the first book I’ve read from this author and I’m so glad I decided to download it during a free books giveaway.
The characters feel real with their witty banter, emotions and interactions. The plot is very good and contains relatable issues from current society. And for those who like steam in their HEA, this romance breathes some fire!
I feel very strongly that even if you’re not a fan of this genre you will still love this book.
I can’t wait to read book 2 in this series!
I’ve been a long-time fan of Katie Reus’s romantic suspense books. When 2020 hit us like a ton of bricks, I found myself not wanting to read my usual genre of books for long periods of time. So when someone suggested I try reading a genre I wouldn’t normally read, I thought it was a great idea and decided to take the plunge into this author’s paranormal romances. Before I knew it, I found myself completely submerged in all things Ancients Rising series. Now, I must confess that I did love the Twilight series (both the books–which I read first–and the movies). And if someone had asked me before I decided to read this series what type of shifter books I’d prefer, I probably would have said wolf shifters. Bearing my love of Jacob Black in mind, I decided that I would have to read something completely new to get myself out of my book funk. How great was it that one of my favorite romantic suspense authors had a fantastic line up of dragon shifter books ready to be devoured?!
NICUnurse’s Rating: Star is exactly what her name implies: a musical superstar. But she’s so much more than that. However, she doesn’t want anyone to know that. Because when someone evil discovered what her sister was, he kidnapped her and has held her hostage for a year. Now, Star and her gang of supernatural shifters are ready to get her sister back. But will this sexy, handsome stranger be a help or a hindrance?
I quite honestly gobbled this book up in one sitting. It had great characters, a wonderful new and magical world to fall into, and fast-paced drama and suspense. All three added up to be the sum of hours of entertainment and escape. If you’re looking for that great escape from reality, especially if you enjoy paranormal romance books, this is a book you are not going to want to miss. Now, excuse me while I dive into book two!
I give Ancient Protector by Katie Reus 4 out of 5 stars!
This book was great. I can’t wait to see about the other characters in their books.
Great read! Really great chance to read a wonderful page turner. I really appreciate and recommend this series.
Wonderful book
I really enjoyed the story. It was well written and I look forward to reading more of her work.
Excellent story! Descriptions of people and surroundings was perfect. First time reading this author, will not be the last.
This is the first book I have read by Katie Reus. Once I started this book, it was hard for me to stop. The characters and the story drew me in and kept me turning the pages and until I finished it. Looks like I found a new series to read.
this book was not what I expected it was a slow draw in, then you can’t put the book down
I have read several books by this author and always enjoyed them but I absolutely loved this book!
When Lachlan meets Star, he knows she is his mate. Now he just has to convince her. Lachlan is a dragon shifter and Star is…?
Lachlan meets Star when he bids on her for a dinner date for charity. Star is the lead singer in a very popular band. She isn’t at this benefit to perform really. It seems that the Alpha Oscar had kidnapped her sister a year ago for her special blood. Star and her crew have worked hard to get a plan together to rescue her sister. If it doesn’t work tonight, they could all die.
They do rescue Star’s sister and almost get caught at the airport but Lachlan comes to her rescue and fights off the dragon’s coming to stop her. They head back to America, New Orleans.
Can Star keep her sister safe? Will Oscar seek revenge? And what of Lachlan, will he finally convince Star of the life they could have together?
This book starts “after the fall”. Apparently the US has fallen to some sort of catastrophe and life is not like it used to be. Some cities and towns don’t even exist anymore. In other areas, people work together to build the cities back up, making sure people have food and shelter. Money is useless to them at this point. I liked the concept and how people worked together, whether they were shifters or humans without the story being too science fictiony.
Star managed to keep her “animal” a secret until almost the end of the story. The reason? Her animal was so rare and could be taken advantage of by people with bad intentions. I did figure out what she was about halfway through the book but never knew for sure until the end. Her animal also explains the dreams she had, like she lived the life in them but it wasn’t her face.
This really was an awesome book and I will be getting the others in the series…
I really liked the writing in this book. The story is great and it’s a nice setup for the rest of the series. I haven’t read any of the others yet but will definitely be adding them to my list.
You get this semi post apocalyptic world. And infused with a battle of protecting those who she loves most. Star has been searching for her sister who was captured and is being held against her will. Lachlan is thousands and thousands of years old dragon alpha who is bewitched by Star. Little did they know they were fated mates. Love his easy going flirting banter with her. But how he can turn on a dime and be alpha and protective to the core. They were adorable. I hope aurora and king get together and get a book.
This is an enjoyable series, can’t wait for more!
I enjoyed this book!
The first in the new Ancients Rising series, Ancient Protector is a riveting paranormal romance. A large ensemble cast including a number we have met before, this story is full action, mystery, and intrigue. I enjoyed the characters and their stories and look forward to reading more.
Ancient Protector is the first in the new Ancients Rising series. This was my first book by Katie Reus, and I wasn’t disappointed. Wonderful shifter characters – and wait until you find out what Star is! I enjoyed this book immensely – it has a little bit of everything – action, suspense, humor, sexy love scenes – love the unique characters and settings and can’t wait to read the next in this series!
4.25 stars–ANCIENT PROTECTOR is the first instalment in Katie Reus’ contemporary, adult ANCIENTS RISING paranormal, romance series. This is ancient dragon alpha of the Donnachaidh clan in Scotland, Lachlan, and singer Star’s story line. The ANCIENTS RISING series is a spin-off from the author’s DARKNESS series but you do not have to have read the original series to follow the current time line. A few characters from the Darkness Series crossover for cohesion and familiarity.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Lachlan and Star) using present day and memories from the past, ANCIENT PROTECTOR follows the building relationship between ancient dragon alpha of the Donnachaidh clan in Scotland, Lachlan, and singer Star. Star is on a mission in England to rescue her sister Aurora who was abducted one year earlier. Performing at a concert for dragon alpha Osgar, the beast currently holding her sister in prison, Star will come face to face with another dragon alpha, Lachlan, the man who will steal her heart. Upon their return to America, Lachlan will become guardian and protector of our storyline heroine knowing Osgar is determined to take back what doesn’t belong. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Lachlan and Star, and the potential fall-out as Lachlan and Star are caught up in a battle between ancients vying for control.
Star and Aurora keep secret their true identities having never let the world know about their supernatural abilities but Star’s recurring dreams bring with them memories from a time long ago, where our heroine had fallen in love with a beast of immense powers. Lachlan lost his mate thousands of years earlier, and sent himself into Protective Hibernation in an effort to quell the grief and loss. Meeting Star gave Lachlan a hope for a second chance, a second chance at love and a happily ever after.
The relationship between Lachlan and Star is one of immediate attraction but Star struggles with the alpha’s need to protect and control. An alpha herself, Star is capable of holding her own, and in this their combined powers make for a powerful pair. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, fun and energetic secondary and supporting characters including Star’s sister Aurora; her bandmates and security staff: Axel, Harlow, Lola, Taya, Kartini and Brielle; half demon Cynara; wolf alpha King; and Lachlan’s brother Cody, and dragons Teague, and Cian. There is something developing between Aurora and King.
ANCIENT PROTECTOR is a story of second chances, fated mates, family, vengeance, power and control. The premise is intriguing and entertaining; the slow building romance is seductive; the characters are dynamic and animated. ANCIENT PROTECTOR is a great start to a new series.