The old eddas speak of dreki—fabled creatures who haunt the depths of Iceland’s volcanoes and steal away fair maidens.Malin wants none of such myths. As a half-blood dreki, she’s beneath the notice of the arrogant warriors who rule the skies—except for Sirius Blackfrost, the most ruthless dreki within the court. This dark prince watches her every move, but he’s more villain than hero, and in her … hero, and in her favourite fairy tales the servant never earns the prince’s heart. But is there something more to the look in the Blackfrost’s eyes?
To love her would be to curse her to a fate worse than death…
The second he saw her, Sirius knew her for his fated mate. But Malin is a nobody in the dreki court and her very presence is a threat to the queen’s ambitions for him. Forced to hide the truth and accept the match his queen has made for him—to mate with the princess Malin serves— he dares not reveal his heart.
But when the princess flees, he must find her—and his only clue is Malin, who aims to thwart him at every step. With danger surrounding them, they must forge a truce. But can Malin ever give this wicked prince her heart? Because, while Sirius’s kiss burns through her like lightning, to love him would be to defy the stars themselves…
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Book 1: Heart of Fire
Book 2: Storm of Desire
Book 3: Clash of Storms
Book 4: Daughter of Storms (featuring Tormund)
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The Legends of the Storm series:
– Fantasy Romance
– Historical Fantasy
– Viking Romance
– Shifter Romance
– Fated Mates
– Cinderella-style twist
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So I’m glad I’m reading these books in order. In this books several scenes overlapped or has a parallel timeline with some events that were happening in book 2. I wasn’t completely annoyed by it, but it was still important for Malin and Sirius’ pov of the story. I will say Bec sure knows how to suck me into the next book with that ending though. Can’t wait for more.
There was sooooo much more to Sirius then I was expecting! From previous stories, he did seem like a bad guy who switched sides to help his cousin Rurik take the throne, however, all isn’t as it seemed. He’s compassionate, bossy, thoughtful, sharp, and strategic. He’s playing many roles, making it difficult for Malin to really “see” him, but I adored every layer she peeled back!
Malin was cunning. She played her role as so well because she believed she truly was a nobody-and she wasn’t by any means! She was a delight by keeping Sirius on his toes, saying one thing and doing another, always keeping her princess’ best interest in the forefront of her mind. By doing so, she led Sirius on a merry chase and I think that’s what made me completely buy into their story.
Malin kept her hopes and dreams close to her chest, while Sirius kept his buried under layers of protection. They both wanted what they didn’t think they deserved or could even have. Whether it was their stations, obligations, or just being told they weren’t enough over and over, it was awesome seeing them gradually open up with one another!
I loved Sirius and Malin’s story! Even though Sirius knew from their first meeting Malin was the one for him, their romance never felt rushed. Instead it was a wonderful journey filled with an understated romantic tension and a charming battle of wits I adored! To round out the fun, there’s battles with the baddies (enough to satisfy the action junkie in me), a few secrets revealed, and hints of another romance! I’m a very satisfied reader
In the world of the dreki, finding a true mate is a gift. Interestingly, it is the male that recognizes this connection first and he does not get to choose. They court the female until she feels the soul bond. Sirius Blackfrost has a reputation for being a serious bad guy, and rightly so. He functions as the throne’s sergeant at arms, but he is viewed more like “the muscle” to the corrupt monarchy. In a twist of fate, Sirius’ destined mate, Malin Sigurdsdottir, is a half-blood dreki. She is a servant with no status in the court. Sirius recognizes quickly that he could never initiate the mating bond and out her as his soul mate because she would then become a target for his enemies. So he lives with unrequited love for years.
What Sirius does not know is that Malin is more then the meek servant to Princess Ardis. She is a spy for the drekling resistance. She is whip smart, adventurous and spirited. When she digs beneath the surface of Sirius’ demeanor, she discovers there is much more to him than she assumed.
Of the three books in the series, this is my favorite so far. Who doesn’t love a bad boy dragon with a noble heart? This story has all the elements of a enemies to lover story with a large dose of bad boy redemption. There is sacrifice, yearning, and a perfect little reveal. We also get a revisit from the characters of the previous books and an epic showdown in the Zini court. Admittedly, dragons are my least favorite shifters because they are just too overwhelming, but this one is done with the right level of vulnerability that allows us the care for the fate of the characters.
I know Ms. McMasters has at least one more book in the series and I’m really curious to know where she is going to take this since the ending brings closure to some main storylines.