Dragon in the Blood
(Vale of Stars #2)
by Juliette Cross
Kindle Edition, 278 pages
October 29, 2018
ASINB01FNI7L1E
While all seems quiet in Gladium Province, the Morgon Guard—the global justice force for the dragon hybrid race—knows their enemy is rebuilding its forces in the underground.
Valla Moonring, an assassin for an order of the Morgon Guard, is ordered to join an expedition through the Wastelands of Aria, a formidable, icy wilderness fraught with all manner of dangers, including outlaws, deadly weather, and big-game predators.
To her great distaste, she’s partnered with a Nightwing Security operative, Conn Rowanflame, a Morgon with the aggravating ability to get under her skin. While she takes her mission seriously, Conn’s confident charm throws her off balance, a dangerous place to be in conditions like these. Especially when cold nights require close contact.
Sensual attraction binds them ever closer, igniting a passion of unexpected force—soulfire. But when the hunters become the hunted, their bond could prove perilous. Even fatal…
Excerpt:
“You know me, do you? And what exactly do you know?”
“I know you’re the kind of guy that charms his way through life and is used to getting what he wants. Especially when it comes to women.”
“You’d be surprised that’s not always the case. Though yes, I’ve been known to enjoy the company of the fairer sex. And from what I understand, they’ve enjoyed my company as well.”
Her lips tightened into a line, a flash of blue-fire despite the shield of her goggles. She poked her finger in my chest. Actually poked me. “Well, get this, Conn Rowanflame. I’m not one of these women you can charm into bed. I’m not the kind of woman you can toy with and toss out once you’re finished playing.”
“I never thought you were.”
“I don’t play those games.”
“I never thought you did.”
The sincerity in my voice must’ve stunned her silent for she simply stared, her breaths puffing out in white clouds. She removed her finger, dropping her hand to her side.
“I know what kind of woman you are, Valla. The kind I want to know better. Not simply in my bed.”
“Ha.” She crossed her arms, flaring out her wings. “But you admit you want to bed me.”
Unable to prevent the rise of one eyebrow, I smiled. “Oh, I definitely want to bed you, sweetheart. I’m only made of flesh and blood after all.”
“And beast,” she added.
“You got that right.”
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JULIETTE is a multi-published author of paranormal and fantasy romance. She is represented by Rachel Brooks at BookEnds Literary Agency. She is a native of Louisiana where she lives with her husband, four kids, and black lab named Kona. From the moment she read JANE EYRE as a teenager, she fell in love with the Gothic romance--alluring settings, persevering heroines, and dark, sexy heroes. Even then, she not only longed to read more books set in Gothic worlds, she wanted to create her own.
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ReplyDeleteThe allure of Gothic romance lies not just in its eerie settings but in the depth of its characters. Juliette's journey from a young reader enchanted by Jane Eyre to a creator of her own dark tales reminds me of a time when I struggled to find the perfect story that captured my imagination. Similarly, during a late night session of the Slope Game, I realized the importance of persistence and creativity in overcoming challenges. This persistence often mirrors the resilience of the heroines Juliette writes about.
ReplyDeleteWhile all seems quiet in Gladium Province, the Morgon Guard—the global justice force for the dragon hybrid race—knows their enemy is rebuilding its forces in the underground. Valla Moonring, an assassin for an order of the Morgon Guard, is ordered to join an expedition through the Wastelands of Aria, a formidable, icy wilderness fraught with all manner of dangers, including outlaws, deadly weather, and big-game predators. To her great distaste, she’s partnered with a Nightwing Security operative, Conn Rowanflame, a Morgon with the aggravating ability to get under her skin. While she takes her mission seriously, Conn’s confident charm throws her off balance, a dangerous place to be in conditions like these. Especially when cold nights require close contact. Sensual attraction binds them ever closer, igniting a passion of unexpected force—soulfire. But when the hunters become the hunted, their bond could prove perilous. Even fatal…
ReplyDeleteOkay, so icy Wastelands, dragon hybrids, and simmering tension? Right up my alley! Dangerously charming Conn Rowanflame sounds like trouble, Valla Moonring is surely too badass for him, though. I wonder if soulfire can melt a blizzard. Thinking about partnerships gone wrong, I once teamed up with a real stickler on a group project. We clashed hard over, let's just say, the creative direction of our presentation. It felt like navigating a treacherous level in Slope Game, dodging disagreements and trying to reach a consensus!
Beneath the surface of tranquility in Gladium Province, unseen threats gather strength in shadowy depths. Danger often hides where you least expect it, much like when I once faced an unexpected betrayal during an Omegle conversation, reminding me how trust can be fragile even in fleeting connections. Valla and Conn’s uneasy partnership mirrors the tension I felt navigating that uncertain digital encounter, proving that alliances forged under pressure can blaze or break.
ReplyDeleteIn the shadows of unknown threats, courage becomes the sharpest weapon. The chilling expanse of the Wastelands mirrors the icy tension between unlikely allies thrown together by fate. This story’s blend of danger and fragile passion reminds me of a time I faced a tricky collaboration at Monkey Mart, where clashing personalities almost derailed the whole project. Yet, in adversity, unexpected bonds can form, creating strength from chaos.
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