There’s nothing a dragon warrior won’t do to bring Valentine’s Day to their treasure.SamilI’m not a warrior. I’m not as fast or as strong as the other males. No matter how hard I’ve tried, that’s just not me. However, it’s my memory of my mother that will allow the others to create the cho-co-lat for their mates. My dragon does long for one female. She’s my chosen, but I’m not worthy of her. I’ve … my chosen, but I’m not worthy of her. I’ve never proven myself, never been able to get past the barriers between us.
Inga
I’m broken, have been since we shipwrecked on Tajss. I can’t let anyone close. There’s too much pain, too much fear.
One of the alien-dragon Zmaj is different though. He’s kind and sweet and gentle in ways that no other man is. Can I let him love me?
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This is one amazing well written series. I love every book by this author. She is not able to function in a lot of ways. He is different than the other males as he is smaller and can’t do a lot of the things they can. He is sensitive, sweet and so much more. This is exciting, emotional, heartwarming, fun and so much more. Grab a drink and a comfortable place and curl up and read this.
Inga jumped as Padraig snapped at her to hurry up as they gathered the meteorite glass. He was always so angry, but his mate could calm him back down. Samil watched her and longed to be worthy to have such a mate. But he was not a warrior, he is not as strong or fast as the other Zmaj and he doesn’t hunt as well as they do. At the end of the day, they are preparing to carry their bundles to the transport when Samil sees the sand shift at Inga’s feet. Padraig tells her to run, but she freezes and he and Samil try to get to her before the sand creature does. Padraig throws her over his shoulder and leaps away. Samil is furious that the creature threatened her and he attacked it with his blade, killing it – and surprising the other males!
Having been attacked on the ship before they ended up on Tajss, Inga relives her horror and helplessness at being attacked. Calista and Jolie saved her, but the memory of being helpless and at the creature’s mercy plays over and over in her head. She has nightmares, and she fears the males here, even though they have been kind and would never hurt her. She would like to find a mate, and she is attracted to the large Zmaj, but as soon as they get close, her fear is triggered and overrides all her desire.
Jolie was telling them all about a holiday where her father would give her mother flowers and sweets, chocolate, to celebrate their love. It sounded like what Samil’s mother had made for him when he was a hatchling. Maybe he could make it for Inga? The other men wanted to surprise their mates with chocolate, but had no idea how to make it. They tossed around ideas and finally Samil pushed past his fear of inserting his opinion among the hunters and said he had an idea. The other males are excited at his offer and want to help him to make this confection.
They all head out for a 4-day journey to an oasis. The trip is considered safe for the women and children to come too. Even some of the Tribe joins them. When the others go out to hunt, they ask Samil to stay with the females. One of the hatchlings wants to play, acting out an arena fight. They have a wonderful time and Samil lets the boy win and cheers for him. Inga hesitantly walks over and, when Samil makes her laugh, they talk a little. Again, he imagines her being his and the family they will have. He is determined to make himself a worthy male for her. When the hunters return and they the mates kiss, Inga wants that for herself. She wants to overcome her fear and wanders off a bit to look at the stars and think. Samil remembers Padraig saying a Zmaj takes what he wants – could he have Inga? Or should he stop trying to be like the others and be himself, knowing he would protect her with his life – and letting her see that in him?
This series is so good! The author paints a vivid picture of the planet and environment so it comes alive for the reader! The dragons are also very real by now, kind and loving, yet fully competent protective males. I love the stories as they focus on another couple and move the overall saga forward. This is Inga and Samil’s story, both of whom have their own weaknesses to overcome before they can find happiness. Grab your copy and experience the emotional journey these two will take you on. It’s worth the trip!
This is the most recent addition to The Red Dragons of Tajss series and it is smoking hot!!! Fans of the series know about these beautiful gorgeous big muscled dragonmen who are the typical Alpha male and unconditionally devoted to their mates. This book is about Samil, the smallest in stature of the Tajss, but definitely one of the biggest when it come to the heart. He is sensitive, loving, caring, sweet and all that is good in life. His dragon has chosen Inga, a damaged soul, as his mate. Together they make one heck of a pair, each damaged in their own way, but appearing perfectly divine in each other’s eyes. As they journey through challenges they must learn self-acceptance and self-love, and find that they each bring something special to the world. I absolutely LOVED this sweet story- perfect for Valentine’s day. You will definitely fall in love with Samil and Inga, the cutest couple so far!
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I have read and loved all the stories in this series. Yet, this trip to Tajss has to be the sweetest. Samil and Inga both feel like they “aren’t worthy” or that they “fit in”. When their friends are in trouble, these two will find out how wrong they are.
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I really love this whole series. One of the strengths I like about this author is building in interesting supporting characters in a way that whets the appetite with out being distracting or speed bumping the current story. Samil is one of those characters that has been in several book on periphery of action. I was so thrilled to see this novella would be his and I am just so thrilled. He is a different sort of male than the others and I loved to see him grow, yet still embrace his difference.
Inga is fighting her own demons but together they are sweet and so supportive. I love how much this book really focused in on them. A nice change of pace from previous stories where we can feel a build to big things to come on the red planet. It feels like a nice big sweet breath as we prepare for what comes next.
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This is a sweet, caring and loving novella about the planet Tjass. The series about this planet is both interesting and addictive. Samil and Inga each felt they were inferior. However, their love helped to heal them and let them fall in love. Good short read.
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Samil and Inga’s story is so sweet! Both have so many fears that they are less than the others. How can they possibly get over that?
This story is great, it tells of Samil overcoming his thinking because he’s smaller he’s less of a male and Inga is letting the past keeping her afraid of a male and how they overcome their fears. I can’t wait for more from this author. I received this book as a FREE copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.
Samil is smaller than the other Zmaj (though still larger than humans) but he is sensitive because he is not a warrior and he must prove himself worthy in order to claim the lovely Inga. At least that is what he thinks.
Inga is lovely but timid due to the attack she suffered when they were taken. Although saved by her friends before it was too late, the feeling of helplessness hasn’t left her. She had fought with everything she had and it still hadn’t been enough. She is intimidated by the Zmaj with their larger than life presence. Only Samil is sweet and gentle and funny and works his way into her affections.
But when danger threatens away from the tribe, will Samil be able to save them?
What a fantastic book! I loved how different both characters were from the rest of the tribe. They complimented each other perfectly. Another fantastic read!