A dragon does not ask. He takes.When Bridget set out on her own, she sought freedom from the strict rules of her pack. What she found was a beast more stern and demanding than any alpha wolf, a creature of legend intent on claiming her as his mate and breeding her to bring his kind back into the world. A dragon.Gideon did not ask the little she-wolf if she wanted to belong to him. It was not up … belong to him. It was not up to her. The moment he awoke and smelled the scent of his mate, she became his. He tracked her down, punished her defiance, and then ravaged her until a thousand years of lust was fully slaked.
He did not mark her with his teeth like a wolf. He did not need to. Her body knows its master.
Publisher’s Note: Dragonlord is a stand-alone novel set in the same world as Warlord, Overlord, and Wolflord. It includes spankings and sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don’t buy this book.
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At first, when I started reading I had to ask myself if I’d downloaded the right book because I knew I had already read the war scene. It was Delta James’ way of bringing her readers up to date in order to see more of the details and then take us forward. I absolutely loved the fact that Gideon, a dragon bearing the title ‘Lord of the Earth’, had been sleeping for millennia and suddenly awakens. That just brought my interest to the front immediately. ~DRAGONS REAPPEARING AFTER ALL THIS TIME!! Yeah, count me in!~ He’s bigger than life with a personality that just comes across as self-assured, confident, and because he’s a dragon feels like the minor details of mere mortals and other shifters are of no consequence when it comes to what he feels should be done, especially when it comes to finding and claiming his true heart. Bridget has an incredibly strong personality which is amazing since her life has been tossed from pillar to post. She’s the daughter of an Irish fisherman who was in love with a young man from her clan. Once the Alpha of Dundalk convinced her father she was his fated mate that put an end to her small romance and she became the mistress of the clan until he was killed in battle. Now without even a by your leave, she finds out she’s not only the fated mate or true heart to a dragon but has been changed into one as well. A wonderful read that kept me intrigued and highly entertained with these strong characters.
Dragonlord by Delta James is a very amazing story that I have read. I loved reading this story cause it is a dark shifter romance that I can not get enough of. I can not wait to read what will come next from this author. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about erotic and paranormal romances.
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Delta James done it again with this book.
Bridget was the former mistress of Dundalk to the fallen alpha. Ruari the younger brother is now alpha leader of the pack.
Bridget decided to leave Dundalk to see what was outside borders and she left her daughter ciara behind and said that she will be back soon.
Gideon was awakened from his sleep by the scent of his true mate.while he watched he picked up a scent of his true heart but decided to go home first to Cornwall.when he arrived he was greeted by Cadan who was waiting for him who ancestors have severed under his command.He told cadan that he would lasts again soon to find his mate and bring her back home.Gideon lefted his home and followed the scent of his mate which was strong and called to him.
Bridget was enjoying her freedom having not having her bottom smacked and not forced to mate with another.she rode to coast and realised that she had not shifted into her wolf for awhile and she enjoyed the freedom but then a large shadow passed over head she looked up and was surprised to see a dragon.Bridget changed back and rode down the coast to a village rent a room but slept fitfully and was sexual aroused.
Gideon followed her scent but was only two days behind from information that he received and he found the tavern that Bridget was staying when he walked though the door then he looked around and found her asked he could join her for dinner but bridget Feeling emboldened said if he wanted dinner she wanted some one to warm her bed.Gideon took her up on the offer and explained exactly and explicitly what he was going to do to her.
I don’t want to spoil the rest of the book to you but the characters are great Bridget is a feisty she wolf and likes her freedom and does not like getting her bottom smacked.Gideon is a alpha dragon who takes what he wants and punishes her when she runs away from him.The chemistry between these two is steamy and hot as hell with some steamy sex scenes though the book.you also see a soft side of both characters and learn about the lives.some of the other characters from the previous book are in the story as well.
I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read more books from this author.
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Bridget had never wanted to be mistress of the pack, and now that her mate and the pack alpha has succumbed to his battle wounds she hopes for something different. When she realizes that she is just as much a captive to tradition now as she had ever been she strikes out on her own. Gideon is a dragon shifter and has awakened after a thousand years and is looking for his mate. The last thing Bridget expected was to be claimed by a dragon, but she realizes that he is just what she needs.
Another fantastic book in this wonderful series. Fascinating, and well written characters as well as an exciting plot kept me engrossed.
Wolf shifters and a dragon shifter. A small town that worships the dragonlord. Gideon awakens to find his true mate. Bridgett, a she wolf, independent, doesn’t want to be mated again. But Gideon takes care of that.
Anything that Jack Callahan narrates is phenomenal. His abilities are amazing. He captures the vulnerability, dominance, of Gideon to the stubborn, sassiness, of Bridgett. he exudes perfection.
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Gideon woke from his sleep before his brothers. He wasn’t sure why until he found his true heart, Bridget, a wolf shifter. There is a secret she is keeping by the name of Ciara that finally comes to light. I enjoyed these two strong characters and the sexy scenes, and most of all the ending. A well written story line and can’t wait to read about the of dragon brothers. I am voluntarily leaving my review of this ARC.
Gideon and Bridget’s short story is fast-paced and steamy. Gideon is an alpha dragon, dominant and protective. Bridget, a she-wolf, is strong and independent. They share an instant attraction and a sizzling chemistry. I like the ending. Jack Calihan did a great job with the narration. #AudiobooksUnleashed
Dragonlord
A Dark Shifter Romance
By: Delta James
Narrated by: Jack Calihan
Bridget, the former mistress of Dundalk and wolf shifter decides to explore outside it’s borders. Awakened by her scent, Gideon leaves home to find Bridget. He does find her, and their connection is immediate. One night of steamy passion leaves them sated, but when Gideon awakes, he finds Bridget gone. She doesn’t realize she is his now. And with their coupling, she finds herself changing, and not into a wolf. They are true soulmates and now life will be different. Gideon is a strong alpha male, and takes what he wants. He has no problem punishing Bridget if her behavior does not suit him. Bridget is feisty though, and while she takes her punishment, it does not make her back down. I love that about her. She tells him exactly as it is! But she does hold a secret that may ruin them. What will happen when he finds out? I loved the ending of this one. It’s hot, steamy , and if you enjoy shifter romance with a touch of darkness, this one is for you
With a character like Gideon, you need a narrator that can be both strong and tender. Jack Calihan’s voice fits him perfectly. He has a deep, slightly raspy voice that holds that commanding tone. It’s seductive and alluring! He easily falls into Bridget with a slight accent and he brings this shifter romance to life!
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The strong dragon and the sassy wolf I totally enjoyed this storyline. The characters of Bridget and Gideon are well developed and engaging and the chemistry is off the charts.
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Loved this book…Loved Gideon..Loved Bridget! Gideon is a dragon shifter who has just woken up from a thousand year sleep. Upon traveling to his homeland in Cornwall, he smells and senses his mate and is determined to find her…once he checks on his stronghold and makes sure everything is ready in preparation of bringing his true heart back to his lands. Bridget is a wolf shifter and is feeling restless. After her mate, the alpha leader of Dundalk Castle, passed away..she is longer its mistress and wants to explore her own life and heart. She feels a strange pulling but can’t quite figure it out. She will soon realize what the pull is when her fated mate/true heart finds her.
I loved the way Gideon was with Bridget..patient and loving but determined that she should keep herself out of trouble and harm. He didn’t go all Alpha without good cause.
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I really love this author and her writing, she has great plots, with awesome characters that I find myself wanting to read about and see them again in other books. Another wonderfully written book.
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Eee!! I’m so excited that Ms. James brought the dragon shifters back. They were always the elusive group in her previous series so I was excited to see where she would take them this time. She didn’t disappoint. I really dig this new dystopian, old-world feel she has going on this series. The whole juxtaposition in relationship to the descriptions of the world and it being set in the future in reference to time, really sets the series apart. Ms. James does a wonderful bringing her unique flavor of kink to this dark and dominate theme. Though each book, this one included, had an overbearing Alpha that enforces what would be considered dubcon upon the female, there is always HEA and genuine love in the book and between the characters. This story was another enjoyable read to add to the series of stand-alones
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A really great and addictive read! I loved the story arc and the way the characters developed smoothly. The heroine was easy to connect with, with the right amount of sass and bravery mixed with an equal dose of adventurousness and loyalty. I only questioned her leaving her daughter behind, that part bothered me, but she really couldn’t have brought her with, either, so I guess it made sense. The story is addictive and I had trouble putting it down, but I look forward to reading more from this author!
Holy cow! This is by far the most sensual of the books in this series. Bridget is as feisty as our heroines in the other three books. But she has a very calm presence about her. Once she accepts Gideon, then she doesn’t know how to tell him about her daughter, Ciara. Gideon – OMG I’m in love with him! He’s got his disciplinarian side, but seems a little softer, more willing to listen to Bridget than the wolf-shifters. And when he referred to Ciara as “our daughter”… my heart just melted. No spoilers in this review, but we’re set up for another book – possibly forging an alliance between the wolves and dragons. And there are three more sleeping dragons…
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I love dragons and will grab up just about any dragon book I come across. However, I positively do not like discipline, punishment, or spanking themes, feeling they are completely inappropriate as relates to adults. I am sorry I didn’t catch that this was one of those books when I grabbed it for review.
Gideon, a fierce dragon, awoke and scented his mate, a wolf shifter named Bridget. She had no choice in the matter. She was his whether she wanted to be or not. He tracked her down and punished her for defiance, then had his way with her to make up for the thousand years he slept without her. (My love for dragons took a nose-dive after reading this loving testimonial to finding one’s mate.)
As stated, this is not a book I am comfortable with. I love dragons and all shifters, but kinky behaviors that strive to demean a woman are very upsetting to me and I couldn’t finish the book. This is not to say others may not enjoy it – it’s just not my “cup of tea”.
I really enjoyed this latest book from Delta. Gideon wakes up from a long slumber and is a dragon shifter who is on his way to his ancestral home in Cornwall. He comes upon a battle and senses that his mate is there, his mate just happens to be Bridget whose previous mate had been killed in battle. She’s a spirited woman and Gideon is just the right alpha to tame her. This is a well written book and the characters are very believable. A great read with appearances from characters from previous books.
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Great storyline and a great addition to the warlords series.
Gideon And Bridget are great together. Bridget lost her mate and now she just wants freedom . Her Wolf was very demanding and now she got softie. Not really , he a dragon and telling her she is his mate.
If you enjoy a good dark romance , crazy dragons and other shifters this story is for you.
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This is another great addition to this series featuring a powerful dragon, Gideon and an equally powerful she-wolf, Bridget. Now a widow, Bridget wants to form a safe haven for she-wolves who are trying to escape forced matings and in the process is found by Gideon, a dragon who is her true mate. She fights the mating but in the end relents to Gideon. The danger from outside forces is still lurking in the background but it is not that obvious in this book. In this book, children seem to have no fear of Gideon’s dragon but are intrigued by it, especially Ciara, Bridget’s daughter. This books ties in with the previous books but is also a great stand alone book. This is a great read, it is well written, entertaining and draws you into the story. I would highly recommend it,as you will not be disappointed.
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Reading about Bridget and Gideon’s adventures is great fun. Bridget, as a widowed wolf shifter searching for a new path in her life, and Gideon, as a reawakened dragon shifter searching for a reinvigorated path in his life, made for a good match. I liked the strong-willed nature of Bridget along with the assertiveness of Gideon, which made sense to me because in dragon form, he is dominant over almost any other creature. And introducing dragons into the mix of James’ shifter world opens up all sorts of possibilities for future books.
I did have some concerns with the structure of Dragonlord. Bridget sneaks off from her pack and leaves her young daughter behind to find a way to live independently. I know she couldn’t tell anyone of her plans or she would never have been able to leave, but I would have liked more sense expressed of her comfort with her shifter family taking care of her daughter. But my major difficulty with this book was that Gideon awakens from a *thousand-year sleep,* and the families that served him in ages past are still living right where he lived before and are immediately ready to address his needs, bring his keep back into shape, etc. I found that hard to swallow. Is there any family out there from the year 1020 still living in the exact same place and keeping a thousand-year-old tradition alive? I would have liked to have seen Gideon have to do some convincing of the locals that a legend had indeed become reality.
But the kinds of books James writes, with elements of discipline in them, are successful when there’s a winning and assertive heroine who can stand on her own. Bridget is definitely that, and she’s a great match for Gideon as he rebuilds his dragon estates. I hope we see books about his brothers soon!
This book was so amazing! I loved Bridget so much. Ciara was cute. Gideon is so Alpha, and it was just wow. It was a perfect continuation but could also be understood without reading the other connected books. It was steamy, sweet, and just so well done. This was the best book I’ve read in at least a few months!
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