“The mix of hard-headed realism and fantasy in this novel is enchanting…” —ELOISA JAMES for Barnes and Noble Reviews for Legend of the Highland DragonHe swore to protect Scotland to his last breath But when terror rules the seas, he’ll have to make a choice: Give everything he has for independence, or trust in the dragon who rules his heart.The war for Scottish independence rages on, but it’s … heart.
The war for Scottish independence rages on, but it’s only a matter of time before England is victorious. Exhausted and battle-weary, Highland dragon Erik MacAlasdair will face unknown seas to seek the Templar stronghold and claim a power so great it could free his beloved homeland forever.
If only that kind of power didn’t come with such a terrible price.
Daughter of a mortal woman and an ancient dragon, Toinette has never forgotten the proud Scot who once stole her young heart—she’ll gladly fight at his side. But when dark forces leave them stranded on a cursed island, it will take everything they have to defy their fate…and trust the passion that burns within the heart of every dragon.
Dawn of the Highland Dragon Series:
Highland Dragon Warrior (Book 1)
Highland Dragon Rebel (Book 2)
Highland Dragon Master (Book 3)
What People Are Saying About Isabel Cooper:
“Something magical happens when elements of romance and fantasy combine. Cooper’s delicious Highland Dragon Rebel has it all, including a strong heroine, intriguing hero, heated sensuality and thrilling action/adventure.” —RT Book Reviews for Highland Dragon Rebel
“Will keep you turning pages until you reach the very end.” —Book Riot for Highland Dragon Master
“Smartly written, fast-paced, and brimming over with magic and surprises, this is exactly what readers crave.” —RT Book Reviews 4 ½ Stars, TOP PICK! for Night of the Highland Dragon
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Wow, what to say about this book…All three of the books in this series are SO very different from each other. This one felt more urban fantasy-paranormal over romance. Yes the HEA was there but I wouldn’t call it a story of the journey to love. It was more like childhood friends on an epic quest and realize the other completes them.
Eric is the cousin to the Mac Alastair’s of the first two books. He was trained in the dragon, warrior and magical arts by his Uncle Artair. He’s been in the service of Artair his whole life, mostly as a warrior. Toinette, Antoinette Dechamps, is a illegitimate child he decided to foster when she arrived at his castle as an orphan dragon shifter unable to understand or control her powers. Artair took her in, trained her along with the others in his care, unknowing who her father was He sent her on her way when it became obvious she was a sexual threat to his heirs and charges. She eventually landed on her feet and in this story is a captain of her own trade vessel. Eric has been charged with finding a magical artifact that may help end what seems like an eternal war between Scotland and England. Clues to this artifact were unearthed by Sophia the alchemist from book 1, Highland Dragon Warrior. He discovers the captain of the boat and crew he hires is none other than Toinette from his childhood. And so the adventure begins.
I wish I could say this was a fabulous love story. It wasn’t. It was slow and I pushed on determined. Again, it was not what I was expecting. There is more dragon shifting in this book that made that part satisfying. It did have an interesting adventure and an HEA. They were victorious in the end. I was not passionate. It was a meeting of two very strong dragon shifters who connected to support each other and lend each other the strength to overcome an ancient evil.
Thank you Sourcebooks for the unexpected ARC of this book for my honest review.
The Highland Dragon Master has readers joining in the fight against a curse in adventure that draws readers in and refuses to let go.
Toinette an Erik are two very strong and compelling characters that make it easy for readers to get know them and become captivated by the story. The romance between Erik and Toinette progresses at a steady rate as it builds from their past, it has lots of sizzling sexual chemistry that heats up the pages and they must overcome the turmoil of a perilous situation that adds lots of obstacles and emotional distress which has readers empathizing with the couple as they strive for a happy ending to the nightmare.
Suspense and anticipation builds throughout the story as Toinette, Erik and their crew sail right into the heart of an evil curse that would destroy their very lives. The adventure becomes full of danger and thrills that send chills down the reader’s spine as they try to discover just what they are up against and the path they must take to achieve that is full of surprising twists that keeps them on their toes and the readers guessing just what might happen next.
Isabel Cooper brings her brilliant world to vivid life with well written words that paint vibrant images that make it easy for the reader picture each and every scene and makes it easy for them to become part of the fascinating world of her mesmerizing dragons and their companions. Her dragons always seem life like and fit into her time frame and the events so well that I can easily imagine them being real during that time period. Highland Dragon Master held me captive from the very beginning and I can’t wait to find out what the author has it store for us next.