Review: Very good addition to the series :D
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 13, 2014
4 starsThis was a very good story. I really liked Avani and Griffin and their story was very enjoyable; hot and sweet with some action thrown in for good measure.Avani is a dragon shifter of a very rare variety. She's a Naga variety of dragon shifter and is the last of her line as the "Knights" (dragon hunters) killed all the rest of her family. Avani feels responsible for continuing her line and found that Griffin is the most likely candidate for having Naga babies due to his bloodline. The only problem is that their clans have a blood feud between them.Griffin is a dragon shifter that can produce thunder. He's part of a brotherhood of dragons that fight the "Knights" and tries to protect dragon kind. Griffin is very close to his cousin, Mad, who is like a brother to him. Griffin hasn't thought about taking a mate or starting a family but an unexpected proposition changes that.Avani approaches Griffin just as they're both entering their mating cycle. Under a while flag of truce (because of the feud) Avani propositions Griffin (explaining about her need to continue her line and how his bloodlines give the best option for that) asking him to spend his time in heat with her so they can hopefully conceive a child. She offers to leave him free of any obligation but Griffin isn't about to be left out of his child's life. They both agree that they're not interested in mating but will try to have a child together in order to continue her line. Avani isn't too pleased to have Griffin insisting on being a part of the child's life but figures she's has little choice. Her reasoning isn't meant to be mean or say anything against Griffin but rather left over issues stemming from her childhood. Griffin realizes pretty quickly that Avani isn't as cold and without feelings as she tries to act and that it's more of a defense mechanism. As they start spending more time together, Griffin and Avani develop feelings for each other but are reluctant to reveal their feeling to each other. Griffin told Avani at the beginning that he didn't want a mate so when her feelings start to deepen, she's not happy about the thought of Griffin leaving when their heat ends. Griffin is feeling much more for Avani than he bargained for and doesn't know if she'd be willing to try for something more now that they know each other better. The attraction is very strong between them and the growing feelings on both sides just makes it more and more obvious they're meant to be. Thankfully, before too much drama ensues, Griffin and Avani have a conversation in which they both make an effort to be honest about their feelings and find they're both on the same page. Unfortunately, just when things seem to be going well relationship wise, Mad disappears and Griffin and Avani get in to some trouble while looking for him. There's some danger but they both come out safe in the end and starting their HEA together.This was a very enjoyable story. I really liked both Griffin and Avani and liked seeing them get together. I also liked seeing Avani gain confidence in herself and kick butt when the need came up. She was a pretty good heroine. Griffin was a really good hero, not too soft but not too hard...he was just right. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. I'd recommend this story. Thumbs up. :)