The Manning DragonsCooperHudson Lincoln Lucas Tristan Xavier (Coming 12-10-19)Wynter Dawn had been in the wrong place at the wrong time. She had gone to the mall to get a well-deserved birthday present for her mother when all hell broke loose. She had taken four bullets herself, but too many others had died. Now, the police were trying say she was an accomplice and pin the blame for the others’ … and pin the blame for the others’ deaths on her. They were going for the death penalty.
Tristan Manning had never met Wynter before, but when Xavier rescued her from the courthouse, Tristan was called to Cooper’s home. When he arrived, the dragon tattoo, the one he’d had since birth, came alive and was clawing his way forward. The pain was excruciating. When he entered the room, Wynter was screaming in pain as her dragon tattoo was doing the same. When the dragons came forth in a burst of magic, both Tristan and Wynter passed out.
Eric had been tasked centuries ago with killing any and all newborn dragons before the eggs could hatch. But somehow he’d missed one and he needed to rectify that there would be hell to pay….
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‘Tristan’ is the fifth book in Kathi S. Barton’s “The Manning Dragons” series. It seems that Wynter Dawn, Tristan’s fated mate, has had nothing but trouble put in her path since she turned eighteen. This time, she truly was in the wrong place at the wrong time but no one seemed to believe her. That’s why she’s been arrested for shooting eight people at the mall. Those weren’t the only ones that had succumbed to the shootout but she was being charged as an accomplice. Hudson becomes involved as her attorney and of course, that brings Wynter into the family circle. The mystery behind the dragon tattoos is thrilling, but we don’t get much more once we find out what they are and their purpose. I’m hoping they’ll come into play in Xavier’s book because I was totally fascinated with them. Sadie makes her final appearance with all the Manning brother’s parents had left them. And if you’ve been following along, and are like me in thinking the dragon slayers had been dealt with, think again. The original slayer comes into play with nefarious plots, plans, and intentions. Oh, and the books they’ve received tell of a female dragon being born and given the same magic to turn human. It’s quite exciting and moves along quickly. I hate this series is almost over but it’s been thrilling to read.
Wynter and Tristan’s mating is a bit different from any of the other Manning brothers.
Wynter is in trouble. She’s not only injured from a recent shooting at a shopping mall, but she’s being blamed as an accomplice for the shooting. However, the Manning’s have given her some hope that maybe there are people who will listen to her side of the story. But things get a bit confusing and Wynter’s life gets turned upside down when the dragon tattoo she’s had all her life comes off her skin to match up with Tristan Manning’s.
Before Tristan and Wynter can finally find some happily ending, they’ve got to get Wynter’s charges dismissed and finally put an end to the slayer that’s been hunting and killing female dragons before they can be born.
My only complaint about this story is I wish we would’ve learned why the police were so gung-ho on blaming Wynter even after there were witnesses who claimed she was helping them and didn’t have a weapon.
**I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book**
Such an amazing story!! Love all the Manning dragons and cant wait for the next book. Every book just keeps getting better. Tristan and Wynter are amazing just cant wait to see how the family grows.
Great series, loved Tristan and Wynter
Wynter’s life has been.one disaster.after.another.since she turned 18. Going to jail for a crime she didn’t commit, after.being shot, is terrifying. Her mother has found her a good attorney who is working pro bono on her case. Wynter just can’t wrap her head around the fact that Hudson Manning is going to help her and wants nothing in return. He even has some of his brothers helping. Then she meets Tristan. She knows about mates, her adoptive father was a tiger. Her adoptive mother is human, and the are very close.
Who Wynter’s biological parents are is a surprise. What Wynter really is even bigger. She is in danger. She is being hunted by the dragon hunter.
Fast paced, and a little steamy. Loved Tristan and Wynter. Looking forward to Xavier’s story.