A girl with a painful pastA warrior with a Dark Half—the Drake locked inside him.When they come together and the Drake freed,Will it draw them closer together… changed. Annie is still plus-sized but she’s ditched the glasses and braces and pays to have her hair straightened. She just wants to go to her high school reunion in peace and try to hook up with her old crush—the elusive Christian Wentworth.
Too bad a tall, dark Kindred warrior has other ideas for her.
Drugair of the Drake Kindred is annoyed when he starts Dream-Sharing with the luscious little redhead. He doesn’t have time to call a bride and besides, as a member of the Kindred Elite Espionage Corps, his job is too difficult and dangerous to complicate matters with a helpless Earth female. It also doesn’t help that he has a Darker Side—the Drake who lives inside him wants to claim Annie as theirs but Dru does everything he can to suppress it’s fiery desires. He tries to ignore the dreams and finds he can’t…he has to go to Annie.
But just because she’s been dreaming of Dru doesn’t mean Annie’s willing to drop everything and be his bride. It’s only after he rescues her from the reunion gone wrong that she begins to feel for him—enough that she stows away on his ship and gets caught up in his latest mission, tracking a terrorist to the Shadow Palace in the Maw Cluster millions of light years away.
While in the Shadow Palace, Annie has to pose as Dru’s x’aan-chow or “sex pet.” This new twist in their relationship brings them closer together but when Annie is threatened, Dru’s Darker Half takes over. When the Drake comes out, will it bring them closer together? Or will they both die as a result?
You’ll have to read Releasing the Dragon to find out…
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Who doesn’t love a dragon
I don’t know how she manages it, but each of these books seems to be better than the last. I truly enjoyed this one! Annie had overcome her childhood bullying and then she met Dru and I really thought his rejection would set her back no matter how noble his reasons were. But she proved what a strong, courageous woman when she went after what she wanted. I was so happy that these two, or is it really three, achieved their HEA. I can’t wait to read the next book and see what happens to the Kindred and their mates.
I came across this author some time back when I started reading The Alien Mate Index. It is part of this series and comes before. What caught my attention, besides never reading alien romance, is the author writes about fuller figured women. But, these women are still gorgeous. No blemishes, no love handles, yes sometimes glasses but otherwise bigger boobs, hips, butts. Yes, this is fantasy but is it just me, don’t you want to relate? The women in this author’s books are looking for acceptance and a way to relate.
I will say this author has a way of pulling you in and keeping the story going. She keeps you coming back for more.
As usual this was a enjoyable and entertaining read. Plenty of intrigue, suspense, action, and of course steamy romance to keep you hooked from beginning to end. I for once like the female heroine Annie she was sassy and fierce. What I didn’t like was that she so concerned about what other though of her. I loved how Drugair (Dru) came for all of them it was hilarious. Can we also talks about the sneak peeks at the end OMG I can’t wait to see how everything is going to play out. I received a free copy via Booksprout I voluntarily read and review this ARC no monetary compensation was received the opinions I have expressed are my own.
I love that. Can the dragon come out to play. It is not right Dru’s whole planet thinks that to let there dragons out is a sing of weakness. I think like Annie does. If you love some one you should love ALL of them not just a part. I like his dragon. I loved this story.
This is one of my favorite series and It’s amazing that every time a new book comes out with new characters they are different and unique. I love her books to read on a lonely night.
great read
Fantastic read. Great author.
What an amazing story. I just love this type of Kindred. This was a little different the the one we had read in the past. I just loved this story.
Drugair was what was called a Drake Kindred. He was different then the other Drugair Kindred we read about in the past. He was one that was in control of his Drake. He never let it out. The Drake Kindred had like this beast that lives inside them. It is different then another kindred for it is like 2 souls living inside one body.
Drugair was a Kindred that had a lot of pride and lived for his job that he done for the Kindreds. He put the needs of his work over his own personal needs and this could cost him more then he is willing to give.
I loved Annie. She was more of a geeky girl. She had a past that was so painful but looking at what she became in her life show how strong of a woman she really was. She is chasing a dream she should not be chasing when it comes to her past though. It is very dangerous.
I love how well fit Drugair and Annie was. She was not scared of him and willing to speak her mind and put him in his place.
This story is full of danger, passion, and some pretty hot moments. Loved it and glad I got a chance to read it.
Omg !! Loved this book ! Evangeline Anderson has outdone herself. The story line keeps you turning the pages and the hero & heroine are likeable. Once again, you get to travel the universe and see that love/romance prevails. I would recommend this book to anyone. Dragon Kindred rule!! 🙂
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OMG! These Kindred stories are so addicting. I can’t put them down when I start. Gorgeous and humongous alien males who treat women like goddesses and the curvier the better. But what happens when the two meant for each other don’t even want to try? Well it seems a certain goddess knows how to push and pull till things go the right way. This one has one hot dragon shifter who does dangerous spy work and one human female who doesn’t need to put up with his attitude.
This book was a bit different than the others, instead of the woman not knowing if she wants to bond with her kindred, thinking it’s all going too fast, and basically not ready to accept the facts…..it’s the male!!! Dru did not think that he should bond with Annie because of his other half and his dangerous job. Well, Annie was not going to accept that!! Se was a trooper and tried her best to make Dru see that they were perfect for each other. But…..there’s always the awesome drama to the story that I won’t spoil. It was awesome and I loved every minute.
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A good book with new stories to knit at the end, which is very refreshing since it was more than one!! I love her writing style, and would like to hear from other past characters besides Kat, Sophie, and company. Team them up in an adventure. A new couple with an old one in a new story. Keep the good work.
Evangeline Anderson – Releasing the Dragon
Another great addition to the Kindred Tales series. It’s full of wonderful characters and we get to hang out with some of our original favorites as well as meet new ones that are sure to be interesting in their own books to come.
The main characters as in many of these books have had a rough time growing up especially as a teen, but they have worked hard to overcome these hurdles. Annie has had it rough and our hearts break for the bullying she had to endure as a red headed plump teen full of freckles (I love how the Kindred consider the freckles “Goddess Kisses”.
Drugair (Dru)is a new Kindred species we are meeting. Few are allowed on the mothership as they are Dragon Shifters and considered a possible danger. Dru has worked hard to keep his poor Drake from coming out, it is considered a major disgrace in his culture. His ability to control his Drake has scored him a high position as an undercover agent for the Mother Ship.
Dru and Annie have of course been dreamsharing and as hard as it is to stay away Dru finds he must meet his true mate. He is determined not to claim her though due to his dangerous job and his dragon (who turns out to be very wonderful).
The story takes them on a dangerous mission, some new worlds and cultures. Some of the situations we have seen in previous stories but are seriously great material and work well with the plot (I know some readers have criticized this I find they are consistent with the worlds the author has so skillfully built).This book is ten flames of hot. The plot is an exciting page turner, long enough to get lost in but short enough to read in one sitting (ok it was an all night sitting).
In addition the story weaves in an over all plot that skillfully weaves in and introduces us to some awesome sounding characters and plot lines of up coming (hopefully soon) books.
Exciting Drake Kindred story!!
Drugair has a dangerous job and a beast living within. When he starts dreaming of a red-haired beauty he does not want to give in to the call to claim his mate. Annie is preparing to redeem herself at a 15th high school reunion. While still not svelte she has improved her looks to the point most do not even recognize her and has a great career as a video game designer. When her new appearance suddenly puts her in danger Dru is there to save her, and brings her to the Mother ship for treatment.
A story of espionage, fate and being accepted for who you are. If you like Kindred stories you will especially enjoy this one!!
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Wow Amazing Evangeline did it again.
This Author continues to push towards writeing great stories.
This book was such a pleasure to read.
The story plot alone had me.
But when I dived in this book.
I loved the MC and how there story was told. It was a page turner for sure.
Overall if it someone that likes to read a good story then this book is for u.
Overall it meet my expectations.
I voluntary read an advance reader copy and my opinion are my own.
I have enjoyed reading each of these books , in this series and they keep getting better. Annie and Dru’s story is filled with action, suspense and intrigue, couldn’t get any better. I can’t wait for the next book in this series. I received this book as a FREE ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.
Dru is definitely one of my favorites now….well, guess I should say his Drake is. Dru’s reactions to the dreamsharing really stinks to high heaven, but his reactions to her from the beginning is sweet and somewhat understandable. You cannot help how you’re raised and with him, his Drake is suppose to be a bad thing in his life, but is shown quickly what he expects isn’t what he’s been taught all his life. Annie is a warrior in her own right and doesn’t let anything stop her. She’s already been through a lot and her old crush causes her more heartache, but is put in his place quickly….in more ways than one. I love the Kindred, but this Drake is fantastic and I hope to see more of them!
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I love love love this book. I wish it would’ve been longer! I read it in one night… sooo soo good. Love Annie’s character and how she has blossomed into a confident and successful woman even after the bullying she endured during high school. Loved Dru too… it was so funny how thrown off he was by Annie’s personality and interaction at first with him. Definitely did not see the plot twist coming at all and glad Dru was there to save her. I wish that they would’ve had more time during their mission but I still loved the story. I really loved their ending and especially loved the connection Annie forms with Dru’d Drake. I am sooo excited for the next stories from the cliffhangers at the end of the book. Can’t wait to read Kayla, Bron & Sorin’s story and how that will work out. I hope to see a story soon for Lizabeth and Lone. I love that both of those are gonna be new aspects of the kindred world we haven’t seen before and hope they work out in the end. I also hope that Zar’ren gets his own story and that he is just a misguided villain that just needs his mate to show him the correct path. As always love the kindred stories and can’t wait for more!!!
The Kindreds are one of my favourite characters to read.
Dru has a split personality so to speak, there is a dragon inside him. Annie is from Earth and not afraid of either of them, she’s a feisty young woman. The chemistry between these two (or three) was sizzling. After a mishap we’re seeing sneak peaks of many stories and characters to come and I can’t wait.
“A high school reunion goes horribly wrong” is such an understatement! Annie is so caught up in her life and Drugair is seemingly obsessed with his missions that both feel they don’t have the time or inclination for each other. Oh, how wrong they are! Although I’ve read every one of the Brides of the Kindred as well as the Tales, this one grabbed me and just wouldn’t let go. “Page-turner” never meant more to me than with this one. Evangeline Anderson has again created a new part of her Kindred world–angst,pain,even fear offset the steam, protectiveness, and blossoming love. Plus, in the ending chapters she lets us visit with some of my favorite characters once again and introduces us to characters that hint of future Kindred books that I can’t wait to read! A great story, a new Kindred type, and a problem that could continue well into the future!