Old flames still burn hot.
He’s only ever had one weakness.
Nathaniel Clarke has a secret. Before he became the owner of an occult bookshop on Bookseller’s Row, he was a prince of the kingdom of Paragon. Now the dragon shifter is the high priest of the Order of the Dragon, a society of the most powerful supernatural beings in London. He’s only ever had one weakness, and he hasn’t seen her in a … her in a decade.
She’s only ever been good at one thing.
American pop singer Clarissa Black survived by singing on street corners before Nathaniel came into her life and unlocked the latent magic inside her. Despite their passionate affair, she refused Nathaniel’s proposal to pursue her music career. Her multi-platinum albums have made her a star but one with few people she can trust.
It only takes one spark to change two lives forever.
When Clarissa’s voice fails her during a show in London, it’s an excuse to reconnect with the man who remains her deepest regret. Nathaniel is reluctant to open old wounds but can’t refuse Clarissa’s plea for help or the passion her nearness awakens in him. But as he closes in on breaking the curse, Nathaniel learns the cause of what ails her is tangled with the deadly past he left behind.
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Chapter 1 starts with a dungeon in Paragon, right where book 4 left us hanging. There is so much treachery, lies, danger, magic and mayhem. and oh yeah, one heck of a family reunion. While this is Nathaniel’s book, and his love for Clarissa, we also learn more about Avery, Raven’s sister, who is in book 6. Did anyone say highland clans!! Queen Eleanor is one very nasty mother who desperately wants her children dead or captured. I’ve already downloaded book 6.
I can always rely on the Treasures of Paragon to whisk me away into a compelling adventure.
As most of us know, 2020 has been an intense eight months so far. So much so, I can barely bring myself to read, yet alone enjoy what I’m reading. Twice now, Genevieve Jack has managed to help me escape for just a few hours. Her dragons are strong, sexy, protective and in this series it’s not just about the loves they find, but a family reunion that gets bigger with each new release. And the fate of their world relies on them joining together and going up against a foe they once loved dearly.
With Magic and Love…they’ve got this.
I’ve already preordered book 6. December can’t get here soon enough.
This book is Nathaniel’s and Clarissa’s story. Told from both the main character’s viewpoints, this one starts in London. Nathaniel, more than 300 years old, is an Occult items seller. He’d found his fated mate, who is a witch, over 10 years ago, but she wanted her career. While she is performing a private concert in London, she loses the magical part of her singing voice. She asks Nathaniel for help, and the story goes from there. Well written, and compelling, I did not want to stop reading. How does Clarissa tie into the other witches? What is happening to Gabriel, Tobias and Raven? Do Alexander, Maiara, Rowen, Nick, and Avery have a chance at a rescue? So many questions, and so few answers. But The Dragon of Cecil Court has some, and sets the stage for Book 6. I love this series, and Genevieve Jack has another winner with this one! Read the first 4 books for the best experience. And know that each book is outstanding. *I received an ARC from Genevieve Jack thru BookFunnel so I could write this review. This is my honest opinion.
One of the reasons I read fantasy is to escape. A great book can change your perspective on so many levels, especially if the story sweeps you away.
This book is just a wonderful read. It is romance, love, fear and longing. There are evil queens and dashing dragons. Wondrous world’s of fairies, oracles and brilliant witches. Add to that Jack’s fun, witty writing style and you end up with a really enjoyable story.
For the most part this takes place in England. Nathaniel’s an English gentleman, occult shop owner and our dragon. Clarissa is the American pop star, a witch cursed without her magic. There’s no one she can trust, so Clarissa must return to the dragon who’s love she once spurned. Here begins the 5th book of The treasure of Paragon series.
Ideally reading the series from the beginning would be the most gratifying but you could read this as a stand alone. I have read the whole series so far and personally think knowing all the characters adds a flavor you would loose otherwise.
I received an ARC of this book for my honest opinion. My thoughts are my own and not influenced by any thing else.
Love this whole series, can’t wait for the next book
Another fantastic book in this series! This time, we meet Nathaniel, a dragon bookseller who dabbles in witchcraft on the side. Quite by accident, his sister Rowan, and Raven’s sister, Avery wind up in London and contact an acquaintance of Nate’s regarding an old manuscript of dragon lore. The acquaintance tips off Nate, not because he knows their link, but because Avery bears a strong resemblance to Nate’s ex-girlfriend, Clarissa, a pop star who uses her magic to enhance her voice. Meanwhile, Raven, Gabriel and Tobias are imprisoned in Paragon and trying to figure out the Empress’s plan for them all. Some loose threads I’m hopeful will be tied up neatly as the series goes along. And I’m thrilled to see Avery finally growing as a character. Can’t wait for Book 6 – already preordered.
Catch a shining star
I love how this author continues to keep me intrigued with this entire series. I am already anxiously anticipating the next book and I have only just finished this one. Her characters are amazing, the way they interact and the way she slowly reveals their importance to her overreaching storyline just make them that more endearing. This is not a one and done kind of book. While you can certainly read it alone, to get the full effect and be prepared for whatever the author brings us next, you really should start from the beginning, with the couple that started it all. This book was particularly moving for me because poor Nathaniel got left behind in the glamour and glitz of Clarissa’s stardom. I was so happy when he finally got the connection that he deserved. This book is one of those ones that you may close the cover, but you don’t leave the story for a long time later. I can’t wait this talented author brings to this series next.