Marcus is a Drakkon as ancient as the stars, stronger than a mountain, and the last of his kind. Men now rule the earth. The time of the Drakkon is over thanks to the legendary Phoenix Amber and the Council of Elders who use its power to transform Drakkon into humans. When the Council discovers he may be hiding a treasure worth more than any dragon horde, they will stop at nothing to have it and … and transform him against his will.
Being human is worse than anything Marcus could have imagined. His brilliant cerulean scales are gone, replaced with paltry skin he is sure could not even stop a bird if one flew into him. But worse than imprisonment in a male body are the awakenings of unfamiliar human desires that are nothing like the animal urges that were so easily satisfied as a Drakkon— emotions like loneliness that make him seek out companionship with a woman who, unfortunately for him, happens to be a sweetly-scented virgin.
Samantha Montgomery isn’t about to go to bed with a man who believes he used to be a reptile, especially one whose smoldering smiles make her think of being consumed alive by fire, and loving it. A romance writer and product of the New York State foster care system, Sam just wants some normalcy in her life. She’ll never get it with Marcus. Should it matter that his wickedly passionate touch tempts her to yield all, even if all he wants is her virtue? He is everything she doesn’t want in a man. Fear of commitment is one thing, not loving anyone or anything for ten centuries is another. But he won’t leave her castle. He’s arrogant, proud, and a bit delusional as to his abilities, but despite all his infuriating ways, including reading her mind and ceaselessly trying to convince her that the knights she writes about were useless beings clad in metal, he works his way into her life by fixing what’s broken; from the stone wall outside her battle-beaten castle to the wall around her heart.
When Marcus discovers the treasure that prompted his transformation, he must make a choice. Give up his human heart and save the Drakkon race, or surrender his heart to love and remain a man forever.
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After reading this story, I now know one thing for sure….I need a Drakkon in my life:) I’ve always loved dragons, ever since I was little and no fantasy story was ever complete unless it included a dragon. I loved this story, it’s so well written and this author never disappoints me with her books.
Marcus has a hard time adjusting to being a human after having been a dragon for centuries and there are plenty of very funny scenes in which he finds himself in. Samantha goes out to find out what crashed into her stable and finds a very tall, handsome, naked man!! He’s conceited, strange, can talk to her using telepathy and soooo very sexy:) Her life is about to become quite interesting!!
While learning emotions that he’s never felt before, Marcus must protect Sam from those who are out to get his “treasure”. You’ll also find yourself holding your breath, wondering who he will choose….remaining a man or being a dragon again!! This is well worth the read and I’m now going to read book 2 in this series!
All I can say is WOW I loved this story! Everyone loves dragons, but just an amazing fantasy. I immediately fell in love with Marcus. Watching the transformation from Drakkon to human was amazing. I loved the humor and romance! I loved how the castle and history fit into this book. There were lots of unexpected twists. I don’t think I have ever seen someone so arrogant and proud as Marcus, but it it fit him to a tee and I loved it! Samantha was perfect for Marcus and I don’t think he would have loved anyone else. This was such a special story and I can’t say enough wonderful things about it. If you love fantasy you will love this book! I can’t wait to read the next!
SCORCHED (Rulers of the Sky, #1) by Paula Quinn Is an original dragon shapeshifter paranormal romance that BLEW ME AWAY! The world-building, all of the characters and the love story were all completely engaging.
Marrkiya is a beautiful, arrogant and proud Drakkon. He is of the Aqua line and is the last of his kind. He is hunted and transformed into a human against his will by the Council of Elders led by Padgora, who has control of the Phoenix Amber. Padgora wants Marrkiya’s treasure. As a human, Marrkiya is now called Marcus Aquara. He can still bring forth his wings to fly and communicate using telepathy, but none of this is good enough. Marcus wants to be in his dragon form again, which he is promised if he brings his hoard to the Council.
Samantha Montgomery is a historical romance writer who has fled to England after a failed romance. She has purchased a rundown castle which is her first real home. Samantha writes about knights and finding true love even though she is not sure she knows what true love is. She survived the New York State foster care system and now she wants her own forever love and family. Oh, yeah and she is a virgin.
From the moment Marcus falls through the roof of Samantha’s barn, the two of them begin a well plotted and paced romance. They start off with Sam not believing in Drakkon and thinking Marcus is mad or she is even though he is the most beautiful man she has ever seen while Marcus smells a virgin and wants to take her essence. Sam has to open her mind to accept this new reality and open her heart. Marcus is portrayed brilliantly by Ms. Quinn. He has to go from being an unfeeling, arrogant dragon to a human man with understanding of others feelings. The author makes you feel the loss and love of his dragon form, all while he is learning the benefits of his human life.
This story will stay with me and I will definitely recommend it to others who enjoy this genre. I cannot wait to get the next book in this series!