After years of abuse, she believed she was worth nothing. But when she is sacrificed to a dragon she becomes his treasure…Born of violence, Beryl is the biggest and brawniest of his dragon shifter brothers. His beast loves a good fight and has been nicknamed The Hulk after his heroes; Incredible and Hogan. When his last fight gets out of control and his dragon nearly kills another shifter, he … kills another shifter, he knows the only thing that will wrangle the beast is a female sacrifice. However, when the human he’s destined to mate with arrives, she’s small and meek and cringes from his touch.
With a prostitute as a mother and a pimp as a boyfriend, Poppy is all too familiar with the violent tendencies of the opposite sex. The unsightly spots on her skin make her unsuitable for work on the streets. Her lack of skills in the kitchen disqualify her as a domestic goddess. So when she is sacrificed to a fire breathing dragon, she’s certain it’s as a late night snack. Though the hulking man’s gentle touch awakens a desire she’s never felt before, his brutish ways aggravate the wounds she keeps hidden.
Beryl realizes he can’t continue to brawl and earn his timid mate’s trust. He’s willing to be patient, but with each day she isn’t claimed, his beast gets worse and other shifters become more of a threat. To accept Beryl’s claim, Poppy will need to overcome her past and learn to love herself, something she’s not sure she could ever do -even for the gentle giant she’s falling for.
If you love alpha male shifters, fated mates, and steamy romance with a touch of 80’s nostalgia, then you don’t want to miss The Last Dragons series!
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The Dragon’s Ambivalent Sacrifice by Ines Johnson is an awesome story that I have read. This is book number two out of three in this awesome series that I have loved reading and can not wait to read the rest of this awesome series. I highly recommend this story t everyone who loves reading about dragon shifters and paranormal romance.
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This is the 2nd in the series, I so loved this story and the antics and fights the Dragon men get up is entertaining in my opion. Can not wait to start the next book in the series
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When I started reading this story, I could not put it down. I read the book in one day. This author is an awesome writer. I can not wait to read more of their books. Keep up the great work. You should definitely read this book.
Beryl is the eldest brother to a set of triplets, the biggest, the baddest the best (well in Beryl’s opinion anyway)
He’s a fighter, a wrestler, bodybuilder, the quickest at mining for precious stones, and an awesome games player (again his opinion) he’s a total big head and bully in my eyes. He’s picks on his younger brother and will fight anyone over anything!
But reading further into the book, we see a side many don’t, the dragon and man want a treasure to protect and love (what’s the use of these muscles if nothing to protect) and to be loved in return.
Poppy isn’t loved, or protected. After her mother died, there is only Bruce! A bully, a letch and a total pig! If he’s not beating her, then it’s just using her body for his own pleasure!
Her appearance can’t even get her working on her back (she has marks all over her, a little like leprosy!)
Maybe the next beating will kill her! Here’s hoping!
The Veil is technically a wall or shield protecting The Garden of Eden! God is actually a goddess and likes to tinker with her creations! That’s how this dimension came about. To protect the species that are behind it.
Halflings (part dragon part human) women who will die before they are twenty are the key to having a mate, their ailments are what makes them different (so in fact Poppy doesn’t have leprosy but in fact scales!)
I’ll have to admit, I didn’t want Beryl to get a mate, well maybe, but not yet. I didn’t think he deserved one, he’s a bully, he thinks because he has muscles he’s entitled to everything. But having Poppy as his mate might actually be a good thing, he will have to temper his rage, use his brain instead of his brawn, and think of someone else for a change.
Poppy was definitely a victim of abuse, you feel so sorry for her.
But she’s not completely down for the count, she might not have defended herself when her boyfriend hit her, but when she finds evidence he’s abused a child, all bets are off!
Being rescued by the Valkyrie and brought through the veil was the best thing for Poppy. Having someone fight in her corner and care about her makes her nervous, she knows it could all come crashing down around her. So Beryl is going to have to take it slow with his treasure. It doesn’t help that he has to fight his younger brother for her, or lions try to take her from him!
Watching beauty tame her beast was really good.
Need to read more brothers getting their “treasures”
Poppy goes from slave to treasured mate. Great mythical story line with emotion, suspense and character development and growth. Poppy has dealt with cruelty all her life feels unwanted and unloved while Beryl is huge, impulsive and suffers from guilt feelings towards his brothers and mother. I enjoyed the supporting characters and luckily since I am a super hero fan, I got the references to hulk.I enjoyed the book and look forward to the next book.
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This book 2 in The Last Dragons Series is a very well-written story about Dragon Shifters that have really great characters.These wonderfully written characters, flaws and all, will make you feel their emotions and you will root for them to make the connection. They have wonderful chemistry. This wonderful story has the following: intrigue, twists and turns, adventure, action, danger, love, steam and a HEA. It is a fast-paced, good Alien Romance book that will keep you engaged from start to finish. I will be looking for more books by this author and I bought the first book in series to catch up.
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Poppy and Beryl are such a sweet couple. As soon as she’s brought to him, he falls for her. He does everything possible to build trust with her and help her heal. She gains confidence because of his treatment, his actions with her- it’s wonderful to see. Watching her gain her strength and claim Beryl back is a lot of fun. I now need Kimber’s book. 🙂
Whew! This book took me on a train ride of emotions and adventures! The characters stole my heart. I loved it ! Did not want to put it down once I started! A must have read! See for yourself!
Entertaining Magical Dragons!!
Poppy has dealt with a skin condition her entire life, and the cruel remarks of those around her. She is captured and brought into a magical realm where she is introduced to a dragon who wants to claim her as his mate. He sees the “fire” within her and considers her a treasure. Can he break through her armor and convince her of her worth to him? Emotional and entertaining.
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From one enslavement to another? Poppy has lived a demeaning poor life. Her mother was prostitute and after she died, a pimp named Bruce forced her into being his sex slave, maid, and cook. But then a strange creature saves her from Bruce and brings her to a land where there are dragon shifters and she is given to Beryl, and dragon shifter and fighter. He wants to treasure her and treat her like a queen but Poppy is waiting for the “shoe to drop”. What will she have to do to keep in his good graces? Or has she truly been given to someone who wants to love and protect her? I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
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I enjoyed this story – second in the series. We get to see more of the dragon’s world beyond the veil.
Note – The “sacrifice” (love interest) in this story is a victim of abuse. It is handled gently, but I wanted to mention.
Poppy’s history with men being only interested in their needs throws Beryl for a loop. The man who prides himself on being strong needs to find a way to be soft and gentle with Poppy. I loved seeing Beryl and Poppy’s growth as characters and as a couple. They both find themselves, which warmed my heart.
I an looking forward to the next story.
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This is a great paranormal romance! I liked it.. It is full of drama and has wonderful, well developed characters.
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The story line was good, the character work was terrific and the book had a fairly smooth flow to it. This was a great addition to the series and I was entertained from beginning to end.
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Another great read for this author. I loved the story and the characters. I wanted Beryl and Poppy to have their happily ever after.
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What an incredible read! It starts with a dragon and long-term shifters- in human form in a cage match. It comes close to getting out of hand, but the winner gets it together in timd. Then his mate is delivered by the Valkyrie Morrigan and the troubles begin. Poppy ends up in situations she shouldn’t be in mainly because she doesn’t understand the world she now lives in. She and her new found friends have one adventure after another. This is action filled with sexy scenes and emotions. Loved it! While part of a write-up is easily enjoyed stand alone.
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This charming NC17 paranormal centering on Poppy Maddow and Beryl the Dragon shifter can be read in a morning or afternoon.
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I really liked this book and Poppy and Beryl as a couple. Both of these characters each had issues to overcome and I loved that their meeting helped bring about these changes. These two tugged at my heartstrings. Poppy’s history just broke my heart and Beryl’s struggle too control his fierceness and aggression, along with his patience and care for Poppy had me feeling totally swoony. I found it very enjoyable and look forward to reading more of this series. This is my independent, impartial review.
I fell right back into the Veil world and never want to leave. I cannot wait to see where the next book will take us. I hope all of the characters get their HEA. The Valkyries will make you sit up and notice immediately. This book really shows that the love of the right man will make any woman strong.
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*Spoilers*
Beryl is the last of his brothers to claim a mate. His beast is quickly starting to take over him, in and out of the ring. Keeping his Dragon in control during the cage fights is getting to be a problem. The Valkerie, Morrigan must hurry to find his sacrifice before it is too late.
Poppy is living a tortured life with the abusive drug dealer and pimp Bruce. Her life has known not In but pain and sorrow since her mother has been sent to jail for killing her child molester. She needs a savior, and fast. Little does Poppy know that she will show up soon.
Morrigan comes to take Bruce to his death, and to collect Poppy for sacrifice. But not the kind most think of. One of pleasure and adoration. Beryl intercepts Poppy for his brother. Can she tame the Hulk of a Dragon inside his Hulk of a man?
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