Dragon shifter series set in the same world as The Bride Hunt seriesThere are only two problems with Alex Bell, she was born a woman and a gorgeous one at that. Two unforgivable traits. At least, according to her father. She’ll never live up to daddy’s expectations. No matter how hard she tries. She’ll never be ruthless enough. Strong enough, or quick-witted enough.Good thing she has a couple of … enough.
Good thing she has a couple of tricks up her sleeve. A couple of rabbits in her hat. Okay, maybe not rabbits, but a different kind of animal. One her father has been hunting for years, her family…for generations. Dragons. A royal male and his pregnant, human mate. Her father won’t be able to ignore her when she delivers them to him.
Please note: Although this story has a definite HEA, the couple’s struggles spill over into the next book. Dragon Betrayal ends on a cliffhanger/prelude to the next book. The next story will follow a new love interest. That’s all I can say without potential spoilers.
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Oh, what a ride!
In the 4th book of the Water Dragon series we meet Beck and Alex Bell. In Dragon Betrayal we finally start to see what’s going on behind the scenes with the slayers. We also come to find out how Alex is involved and what her connections are to them. Alex and Beck’s relationship does not start out on a positive note, but things are not always as they appear. As the story starts to unravel and become clear, we get a much better look at what motivates Alex and all that she’s been through. I really don’t want to give too much away.This is an action packed read with plenty of adventure, danger and despite it all, plenty of chemistry and attraction. Although there is a lot going on, I didn’t find it a stressful read at all. Quite the opposite. Charlene Hartnady has a way of keeping it exciting without letting you hang there and get stressed. Things move along at a good pace and it all comes together nicely. This was a great finale to the Water Dragon Series and a great set up for the next.
Please not: As mentioned in the synopsis Although this story has a definite HEA, Dragon Betrayal ends on a cliffhanger/prelude to the next book. I’m giving this book 4 stars instead of 5, only because I usually don’t like any sort of cliff hanger. Otherwise it was amazing!
Is blood thicker than water?
Alex is on a mission to secure a dragon and his pregnant mate, when things go belly up. She ends up in a cave with an injured dragon whom she can see despises her. Deciding on the seduction route, ends up complicating things further.
Beck needs to recover from his injuries, but he is angry with himself because he feels an attraction to the slayer he’s captured. However, even though he can see through her ruse, he plays along in order to heal from his injuries
I waited a little while before reading this story as I wasn’t sure what way the author would go with Alex’s character, but I really enjoyed it The story was fast paced and the underlying problem of a dragon with a slayer being seen as a betrayal to their people holds endless drama in the future. I look forward to finding out more about this couple and more about Page and Mountain
So we get Alex’s story now. She is the Dragon Hunter we met a couple of books ago. She is a hard as$ with a heart. Now we get to find out why she is the way she is and to see if she can be redeemed.
We also get to see the silver treatments in action with Beck. There is a lot that goes on in this book and does end in an open-ended ending but not between Alex and Beck, so you have to start the next book to get the full-on happy ending.
I enjoyed this story considerably, and it does have a great ending and keeps you going to the next book.
The story flowed and kept you wanting more. Two enemies coming together, blended well and kept your interest peaked. The editing was weak in this book which surprised, but still a great read. Looking forward to the Dragon Guard series. Happy Reading!
Water dragons! Swoon. This is the latest book in an exciting, fast-paced series that delivers the sexy dragon goods with a lot of action twists. I love it!