Title: The Dragon’s Lover
Series: The Year of Stars, # 2
Author: Marie Medina
Genre: Romance/Shapeshifter/ Paranormal
Length: Novella (77 Pages)
ISBN: 978-1-77130-699-7
Publisher: Evernight Publishing (January 21st, 2014)
Heat Level: Low To Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3Hearts
Reviewer: Lisa
Blurb:Ryu, a dragon shifter and vampire, has found his mate, a man he already has strong feelings for, but he knows his confession is going to take Takumi, a fox shifter, by surprise. In a few days time, Takumi will be taking holy vows, and Ryu and his brother set out to stop him from doing so. But when they arrive, they find the temple in an uproar because the leader of the order has been kidnapped by a demon.
Takumi is distraught because of the abduction of his mentor, Mikimo, and seeing his good friend Ryu gives him great comfort. Takumi had long ago given up hope of anything happening between him and the powerful vampire, so Ryu’s revelation leaves him shocked and confused. As they search for Mikimo, Takumi consents to become Ryu’s lover, but he remains reluctant to acknowledge their matehood. As they fight side-by-side, will Takumi open his heart and accept the love the gods have ordained for him, or will he hold back because he’s afraid of being hurt?
Purchase Link: http://www.evernightpublishing.com/the-dragons-lover-by-marie-medina/
Review: This is book two in the series and should be read in order. I love the way this story was told. It has a bit of humor and serious to the story. Marie has a gift for storytelling. The way the characters come together just makes for a wonderful read. The struggles that each one goes through and the way they overcome all their problems makes it interesting.
Ryu is a dragon shifter and vampire. He has met his mate Takumi however the only problem is Takumi is taking his holy vows. Ryu and his friends have gone to stop him and show him that love is the way to go. Takumi is distraught when his mentor Mikimo is kidnapped by demons. Ryu is a strong and sexy man, but he doesn’t really know how to keep Takumi from taking his vows. What he does know is that he will do everything in his powers to keep Takumi safe. Takumi is sweet, innocent, and very tender. He is someone who everyone would fall in love with. He just comes off as best friends to some and lover to others. The sex is sweet, tender, and very passionate what there is of it.
There is a lot of danger, excitement and a bit of adventure to this story. It is a really cute short story, that I wish was longer. It does have a great descriptive script but it just needs a bit more to it. I loved both books in this series and I know you will too, that is if you like two very sexy men, a bit of danger and a lot of mystical characters. I will definitely be reading it more than once.