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Sebastian & Belladonna – Reviews

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Sebastian & Belladonna – Reviews

Ephemera Series by Anne Bishop

Since I really love Anne Bishop’s wonderful characterization, as well as her amazing creations of different fantasy worlds, I started reading her Ephemera series.  The first book was Sebastian, with Belladonna the second book.  The third book of this series “Bridges of Dreams” was just released last week.

Sebastian – Book 1

Sebastian started a bit slow for me, but mostly because this was a completely different world, though most of what Bishop does is different; and this was way different then the previous series.  I did like some of the characters she was introducing, but was not crazy about the villain, Eater of the World.  Maybe because the villain represents many vicious types of bugs or whatever, and I hate bugs. Lol  so this creeped me out a bit. 

The world of Ephemera is divided into many different landscapes, mostly small and disconnected from each other. There are bridges that connect some of the places, all by the discretion of the Landscaper who builds them.  The landscapes in Ephemera are driven by the hearts of the people who live there.  Needless to say, some are the good side..light, and others are dark.  The Eater of the World, had been locked in one landscape for centuries, and now has escaped to begin his dark deeds to capture and destroy all of Ephemera.

Sebastian is the hero of this book, but the main heroine is Glorianna Belladonna, who is a rogue landscaper, but the most powerful of her kind.  She is the only one who could possibly beat the dark, as she is pure good and truly the heart of Ephemera.  The wizards are portrayed as bad, since they want to destroy Glorianna, as they are afraid of her powers.   Sebastian is her cousin, and he is an incubus, who lives in a demon landscape made by Glorianna for him and those like him.  They are not bad, just demons who need a place for themselves.  But Sebastian, finds his true love…Lynnea and begins to change, and realize his own powers.

Though the story was slow a bit early on, with all the confusing landscapes, and meeting all the characters, as well as seeing how bad this monster was.  The last half of the book was so much better.  I really enjoyed Sebastian’s romance with Lynnea, loved his relationships with his family (Nadia, Lee and Glorianna), his friendships (Teaser, Philo) in his landscape (Den of Iniquity), who they became dependent on him as their leader.   It was a good story with an exciting ending. I really did enjoy this great ending. 

I look forward to reading Belladonna, because Glorianna is a great character, which Bishop does so well in all her books.

Belladonna – Book 2

I really enjoyed reading this book.  There were a lot of great parts, fun parts, and the bad stuff was more distant then in the first book.  Belladonna kept my interest throughout the book and the last half I had a hard time putting it down. 

I thoroughly enjoyed the interactions between the main characters (family & friends), such as Nadia, Sebastian, Lynnea, Yoshani, Teaser, Caitlan, Bridget.  The main characters in this book were Glorianna and Michael, and though I really liked them, I felt there could have been a little more emphasis on their romance.  I really liked Glorianna, she was the ultimate heroine, who had the world on her shoulders; the one to help everyone, be there for everyone, her strong love for her family, and be willing to sacrifice her life to save them all.  She didn’t have time to fall in love, and though she did love with Michael; they teased a bit, and at no time did they really let us enjoy their budding romance.  Michael was more descriptive of his love even before he met her, and you see that throughout.  But she is hesitant knowing what she must do, and her brother and cousin were totally against Michael. I just feel there could have been more for their romance, much like Sebastian had with Lynnea. 

The end was great, and Michael’s love for Glorianna, as well as Sebastian’s love for her,  is what saves her, and that was emotional.  I thought overall the book was fun, exciting, with great writing.  Bishops worlds are totally mind-boggling, and at times confusing. I loved almost all of the characters in the book.

I find it totally amazing how Anne Bishop can create such strange and different worlds and pull you totally in.  Bishop is an excellent writer, she creates these complex worlds, and has the ability to give us the wonderful characters that she creates.  At the end of Belladonna, we can see things left open for the next book.  The eater of the world was still locked in the landscape, but near the end, he found a tiny ‘hearts hope’ plant, so he can conceivably find a way out.  Lee is part of the threesome, and he was conspicuously absent near the end.  Glorianna wasn’t totally right yet, and her and Michael needed more closure.  I can see all of this coming to play in Bridge of Dreams.

Reviewed by Barb

 

 

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TWILIGHT’S DAWN by Anne Bishop-a review

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TWILIGHT’S DAWN by Anne Bishop

Continuing our reviews on feature author Anne Bishop

TWILIGHT’S DAWN released in March 2011 was the final entry in Anne Bishop’s Black Jewels series, but rumor abounds that Twilight’s Dawn was written to appease the readers and fans of the series. Many readers questioned what happens to Jaenelle and Daemon, Satan, Lucivar and Surreal, and Twilight’s Dawn was written to answer those questions. Many readers were pleased with the release, especially those hoping for a revelation or resolution to their many questions, but other readers have more questions. Twilight’s Dawn is a four-part anthology leading up the The Highlord’s Daughter.

WINSOL GIFTS

Winsol Gifts is a lighthearted look at what would be considered the Winter Solstice or the celebration of the Christian Christmas. Anne writes a happy storyline where the Sa Diablo family, work their way through the ups and downs of the preparations for the celebration. We are privy to Daemon’s first true Winsol with Jaenelle, Saetan’s first Winsol dance with Jaenelle as both the daughter of his heart and his daughter-in-law, Tersa’s worry about secrets and surprises, and the love of a father, so powerful, that it will bring his sons to tears. There are many whose families no longer care or who have left this plain of existence, and the celebration of Winsol, will bring everyone, including those considered family by blood, by heart and by choice together for a week-long celebration of life and love.

SHADES OF HONOR

Shades of Honor takes place before the events in The Shadow Queen. Both Surreal and Rainier are recovering from injuries sustained, but where Surreal was in denial about her injuries, Rainier is denial about his recovery. And Surreal’s hope to forget the past, is addressed by Witch, who points out that Surreal did everything she could, but death and injury are not avoidable at all times.

Focusing on recovery and defensive techniques, Lucivar endures the trials and tribulations of teaching and training those closest, as well as those guarding the Prince, but contracts must be honored, and as the Prince of Ebon Rih, Lucivar must resign himself to his duties over the people’s of Ebon Rih. Preventing blood-shed and keeping the community together, Lucivar must reign in his love for family and exact a posture where no one will question his authority.

FAMILY

Family’s storyline involves Sylvia and her young boys. Targeted by predators, Sylvia suffers greatly at the hands of a would-be assassin, her children are missing and Beron’s vocal chords are all but destroyed to prevent him from speaking out about what he saw. But healing the body is difficult and healing the mind can be worse. Daemon and Jaenelle make it their mission to exact revenge for the Queen of Halaway, and Saetan’s love for a friend, will break your heart

THE HIGH LORD’S DAUGHTER

The High Lord’s Daughter is the culmination of a build-up towards an end. Whether this particular novella is the end, or the answer to so many questions, but for many it wasn’t what everyone expected.

Jaenelle is Witch, and therefore not one of the long-lived races, and in the opening lines, we discover that Jaenelle has died following 70 years with Daemon. Daemon has difficulty with the loss of his wife and mate, but made a promise to Jaenelle to end his period of mourning following one year, is met with trepidation and sorrow.

17 years later, Daemon still suffers the anguish and heartbreak of Jaenelle’s death, and comes to the realization that his father has suffered as well. Saetan Sa Diablo, the Highlord of Hell, has chosen to become one of the demon-dead and finally entering the final death. But secrets reveal that Daemon has not been as honest with the others as well, and his position of The High Lord comes as a surprise to everyone.

Seeking solace through their loss Surreal and Daemon find comfort in each other’s arms, but fate plays a role, when Surreal discovers she is pregnant with Daemon’s daughter. Never having children with Jaenelle, and worried that Surreal will not grant parental rights at her Birthright Ceremony, Daemon risks the memory of Jaenelle, and asks Surreal for her hand in marriage.

The High Lord’s Daughter focuses on Daemon and Surreal’s daughter Jaenelle Saetien, named for both Jaenelle Angelline and Saetan Sa Diablo. Laughing through the trials of raising a young witch, who has many of the same qualities and abilities as the former Jaenelle we watch as the kindred gather once again, and a secret friend whispers of powers beyond her years. Worried that Jaenelle Saetien is the re-incarnation of Daemon’s true love, Surreal must ask the question of Tersa, and come to the realization that Jaenelle Saetien may be more than just a witch….but Dreams Made Flesh…the dreams of Daemon, the dreams of Surreal and the dreams of Witch.

Twilight’s Dawn will be released in paperback March 2012

Reviewed by Sandy

The Reading Cafe has a discovered a wonderful artist, who has agreed to allow us to post her wonderful artwork on many of the Black Jewels characters. Over the next few days, we will be adding Chanandra’s work to some of our reviews. Thank you, Chanandra for your fabulous work, which in itself is a tribute to Anne Bishop.

SURREAL SA DIABLO by Chanandra

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAEMON SADI SA DIABLO by Chanandra

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The Shadow Queen & Shalador’s Lady – a Combined Review

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The Shadow Queen & Shalador’s Lady – a Combined Review

As we continue with our feature on Anne Bishop, we will stay in the world of Black Jewels. The combined review of The Shadow Queen and Shalador’s Lady picks up some time after the trilogy ended, and focuses on a new heroine and hero.  However, do not be mislead, you will continue to see Jaenelle, Daemon, Lucivar and Saetan play a big role in these two books.  These two books are excellent additions to the Black Jewels series.  Especially Shalador’s Lady, which is exceptional. 

The Shadow Queen

The Shadow Queen continues in the world Anne Bishop created in the Black Jewels trilogy, but introduces new characters, a new heroine; this becomes her story, which will be followed by Shalador’s Lady.  The Shadow Queen introduces us to Cassidy, the heroine in this story, and we also get to continue to enjoy seeing Jaenelle, Saetan, Daemon and Lucivar again.  Anne Bishop, as I have said before has an uncanny ability to create great new characters, and she does not disappoint in The Shadow Queen.  Cassidy, a former Queen, who lost her court, due to her not being pretty enough, to another prettier Queen, was asked by Jaenelle to go to Terreille, and become Queen to a territory (Dena Nehele) that needed help to rebuild.  Despite her lack of confidence, Cassidy agrees to help for a minimum of a year.  She is accompanied by Vae, a female kindred dog.  Lol  Vae is one little bitch lady, and handles all the men very well. Lol  cutely done. 

Some of the characters we meet are Theran Greyhaven, who is the one who asked the SaDiablo family for help; Gray (Jared Blaed Greyhaven), Theran’s cousin, who is mentally unstable due to being tortured as a young boy; Randon (Warlord), and Shira (Black Widow witch).   I did not like Theran, as he was ill mannered, and did not care much for Cassidy, as she wasn’t pretty enough for him.  But I loved Gray, loved how he comes out of his shell to eventually and shyly love Cassie.   Great story leading to a romance for the future, and Gray’s possible emergence as a Warlord.  Cassidy, having learned how a Queen should act from her days with the coven, and the protocol (which Vae is an expert in) that is  required, eventually earns the respect of those she has chosen as her first court, as well as the landen people (non blood).  She, if given the chance will make a great Queen.   But again, there is Theran, who makes her life difficult, though he is not evil.  In fact, this is an easy book to read, as we see very little evil. 

The love story between Jaenelle and Dameon continues, and Lucivar Yaslana continues to be to me……………’sigh’…need I say more. 

The ending of The Shadow Queen was nice, but was left somewhat open, as when Cassidy was finally going to meet the lower territory Queens to work with her, you never got to see that.  In this case, Bishop showed she was trying to leave it open for the next book.  I enjoyed this book, the stories with Cassidy and the stories back home in Kaeleer with the SaDiablo family (whom I will never have enough of), made it fun. 

Shalador’s Lady
I loved this book, and I would have to rate this book close to Heir to the Shadows, and Queen of the Darkness (book 2 & 3 of Black Jewels trilogy).  Anne Bishop continues to amaze me what a great storyteller she is.  As I have said before, her characterizations are wonderful, and you truly do get to know most of the main characters.  At the start of the Black Jewels trilogy, I fell in love with Jaenelle, Saetan, Lucivar, Daemon and Surreal.  Over time, Bishop has brought in different characters to lead the new stories, and yet she amazingly continues to allow us to see our much loved favorites continually in these stories, without interfering with the current storyline. 

Shalador’s Lady was such a fun book, with many of the characters (Cassie, Gray, Ranon, Talon, Shira, Theran) whom you met in The Shadow Queen, but this book was far better. The villain in this book, is not dark, but petty, selfish, pretty young girl (Kermilla), who thought only of herself and used her feminine wiles to get her way.  In fact the entire book was not dark at all. Cassie is again the heroine, who had to fight her lack of confidence and felt threatened by the pretty Kermilla, and of course the stubborn and stupid Theran (who refused to see Cassie as the good Queen, but only saw the pretty Kermilla).  The story endears you to Cassie, as she tries to win the trust of her court, warlords, witches, villages, by helping them rebuild from the destruction (that took place in the early Black Jewels trilogy.  It’s a good story of friendship, trust, and love.  Gray (Jared Blaed) turned out to be a great hero, and Cassie’s true love.  Excellent romance. 

But two things separated this book from the two earlier ones leading to this (The Invisible Ring and The Shadow Queen).  The continued presence of the SaDiablo family was very much a part of this story, though in the background, but still a large part of it, as they too tried to help (quietly), Cassie, Gray and the others. Seeing them, and many of the older characters such as Karla, Morghann, Sabrina, Tersa, Khary, Aaron intermix throughout the story was fun and enjoyable.  There were some great moments throughout;

  • Gray becoming so close to the SaDiablo family, especially Uncle Saetan  🙂
  • The wonderful sweet romance between Gray, who came out of his shell to become a strong Warlord, and Cassie, who was a great character and a wonderful Queen.
  • The former members of Jaenelle’s court meeting to discuss Kermilla, and how to help Cassie, without her knowing.
  • The Scelties….12 of them coming to live in Cassie’s town..to help.  Awesome, fun and hilarious.  I love the Scelties, this is what made this book so much fun. 
  • Ladvarian, Kaelas and Jaal coming to visit Theran and Kermilla…to let them know that if she tries to hurt one of the kindred again they will come hunt her down.   Such a cool moment.  Lol especially with Kermilla thinking she was getting a Sceltie for herself and my Ladvarian snarled at her….lol
  • Vae standing next Cassie defending her…when Cassie dropped her club and almost hit Vae in the head….poor Vae…just kept staring at the club…it was so funny.  I couldn’t stop laughing….oh well I guess you have had to have read it.   
  • Khollie (the shy Sceltie) who almost got killed…sad..then tearful when he got better.
  • Darkmist…whoa what an awesome power  (especially in a kindred dog)
  • The strong, hard Warlords, who lost so much to the evil Queens in the past, coming to love Cassie.  Bishop did this so well.
  • Jaenelle’s message to Theran near the end to accept his last chance. Lol
  • Saeten and Janelle –  sweet revenge near the end

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.  I did not want it to end.  Anne Bishop did a great job bringing back old friends and having them come together throughout the story with many of the new characters and not one bit of darkness.  Not that Kermilla wasn’t a good villain, she was, and you would like to kill her, but she wasn’t evil in the sense of those bitches in the earlier three books. I am sad that there is only one book left (twilights dawn), and they are short stories.   I will terribly miss the SaDiablo family, and their wonderful kindred friends.

Reviewed by Barb

The Reading Cafe has a discovered a wonderful artist, who has agreed to allow us to post her wonderful artwork on many of the Black Jewels characters. Over the next few days, we will be adding Chanandra’s work to some of our reviews.   Thank you, Chanandra for your fabulous work, which in itself is a tribute to Anne Bishop.

Cassidy, by Chanandra

You can find all of Chanandra’s art on DeviantART

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JASON VENDRYES-The Interview

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JASON VENDRYES-Cover Model and Actor:  The Interview

Jason Vendryes-the Interview

This week, Jaci Burton released her latest novel in the Play by Play series-TAKING A SHOT. As always, Jaci’s covers feature a fantastic male body, with abs anyone would want, but few achieve. And The Reading Cafe has an interview with the cover model for Taking A Shot-JASON VENDRYES

The Reading Cafe would like to introduce-Jason Vendryes

TRC: Hi Jason. Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. It is always a pleasure to read about the model behind the cover picture.

Jason: Anytime! Thanks for having me!

TRC: We would like to start with some basic information.

NAME: Jason Vendryes
AGE: 29 years old
BIRTHPLACE: Long Island New York
RAISED: Wellington Florida
RESIDENCE: New York to Florida
MARITAL STATUS: Single
SIBLINGS: One Sister, Stacey
EDUCATION/DEGREE: Graduated from Wellington High School and attended The University of Central Florida

TRC: Would you please tell us something about yourself?

Jason: Such a broad question to open with! Well, I’m a pretty active person. I love to travel and try new things. Some of my favorite things to do are going to concerts, rock climbing, sky diving, and camping. The best part of all those activities is that you get to enjoy them with friends and family.

TRC: As a child, what where your hobbies and sports ?

Jason: I grew up playing all sorts of sports. Luckily I had patient parents! I took karate lessons, played tennis, football, roller hockey, soccer, basketball, and finally in high school stuck with wrestling and volleyball. I think they all were so important, especially wrestling, because they let me understand how my body works and the proper ways to take care of it.

TRC: What were your aspirations growing up? Did you always want to be an actor or model?

Jason: When I was about five years old, I visited Graceland and wanted to be Elvis after that. Sadly, I learned you can’t be someone that already existed. I did get into modeling and acting briefly as a child, but my parents halted that after a hopeful – turned disappointing experience with the film Cop and a Half. I went to college for Computer Science and ended up back in entertainment after being approached by a casting director about an up coming audition which I was fortunate enough to book.

TRC: Your resume states you have experience in print, commercial, TV and film
industry. Which do you prefer and why?

Jason: To me, it’s all very similar. I approach print work like I would an acting job. I put myself into a character that fits the shot the photographer is trying to achieve. If I were forced to choose, I’d go with film. I like the idea of spending time developing and living out a character and then starting from scratch when the next project comes along.

TRC: Have you ever done any runway modeling? If so, what and where was your most recent show?

Jason: I’ve done a few runway shows. Mainly for fitness brands like Nike and Adidas. My last runway show was for the season finale of the Bravo! series Fashion Hunters in New York City.

TRC: Is there a particular shoot that you are most pleased with?

Jason: There is always something I am pleased with in every shoot. However, I’m very excited about the cover for Taking A Shot. I love the way it came out and the pose they went with.

TRC: Was there ever a shoot that went horribly wrong?

Jason: I haven’t had any experiences that have jaded me in anyway but I’ve had some that haven’t gone as well as others. I chalk it up to a learning experience and move on.

TRC: Is there someone you would like to work with or for, that you have not had the chance?

Jason: There are dozens! I’d love to shoot with Bruce Webber eventually. As far as film – directors David Fincher, Martin Scorsese, Kevin Smith and Bryan Singer are amongst my favorites and would jump at an opportunity to work with them.

TRC: Have you ever turned down a shoot and why?

Jason: I have had to turn down several shoots and projects sadly because of scheduling conflicts. That’s the worst, when you have several options that come along for the same time frame and neither can be rescheduled.

TRC: We see that you have appeared in Bachelor Party 2 as well as several other TV and commercial ads. What movies, TV shows or commercials have you recently appeared?

Jason: I’ve worked on a few. As I mentioned earlier, I was on the season finale of Fashion Hunters. Some of my others include W.E., The Beautiful Life, Big Lake, and Dr. G: Medical Examiner and commercials for Universal Orlando Resort, Labatt Blue Beer, and The Ritz-Carlton.

TRC: As a model, you must always be in shape. What is your daily work-out regimen?

Jason: I’m constantly switching up my routine, usually every 3 months. Right now I’m in the gym for an hour and a half in the morning and an hour and a half in the afternoon with a rest day every four days.

TRC: You are currently the cover model for author Jaci Burton’s –TAKING A SHOT. Would you please tell us about the shoot?

Jason: It was such a fun shoot! We shot it nearly a year ago in New York. The shoot itself took about 4 hours. We shot so much stuff and every piece of hockey equipment you can imagine: shoulder pads, gloves, a hockey stick, puck, helmet, leg pads. Both standing and sitting. The idea was to capture the feeling of a player after a game or practice. After shooting all that as we were getting ready to wrap, I noticed there was a pair of skates we hadn’t used. I asked if we could take some shots with them and explained how I use to tie the laces together of my skates and sling them over my shoulder. So we tried it. I was in my jeans since we had been getting ready to leave. They sprayed me down with some water so I looked sweaty and we shot a few more. I’m glad we did because I love the way the cover came out.

TRC: When and how were you notified that your picture was chosen for the cover?

Jason: I think I found out last June. Jaci had posted the cover as a teaser on her Website and I had a friend that saw it and called to ask if that was me. I checked out the site and saw the cover for the first time.

TRC: Is the cover of TAKING A SHOT your first cover? If not, which other covers have you appeared?

Jason: This is my second cover. My first cover was for the re-release of Susan Krinard’s Prince of Wolves last year. So it’s my first new release.

TRC: The Romance Genre is sometimes frowned upon, due to the content and storylines. Do you have any comments regarding the industry?

Jason: I don’t believe in frowning upon anything creatively. If you don’t like something, then don’t read, watch, listen, or partake in it. I think the romance genre is entertaining and that’s what’s important to me, just enjoying what you read.

TRC: Some of today’s more popular romance cover models have over 1200-1600 covers. Do you see yourself continuing in the cover model industry?

Jason: I would be happy to continue appearing in covers for as long as the readers enjoy seeing me on them.

TRC: Have you had a chance to read any of the PLAY BY PLAY series of books by Jaci Burton? Do you have a copy of YOUR current book?

Jason: I haven’t had the chance to read the first two PLAY BY PLAY books, but they’re on my list! I haven’t received the copy of Taking A Shot yet. I’ll have to wait until March 6 like everyone else. Jaci was nice enough to send me several post cards of the cover though. I’ve been corresponding with her and her assistant and they’re both so nice!

TRC: Many models refuse to pose NUDE, but some pictures run very close to the line. What is your experience with NUDE photography?

Jason: I don’t have too much experience with nudes. I have shot nudes for fashion photographer, and close friend, Chiun-Kai Shih for a future project he’s working on. That’s about it.

TRC: What would you tell a young and new model, fresh in the business, about NUDE photographs?

Jason: Make sure you trust and are comfortable with the photographer you are going to shoot nudes with and what they’re being used for. Some people are ok with shooting nude, some aren’t. Know where you stand before you start and know where your own boundaries are.

TRC: What are you currently doing?

Jason: I’ve been taking the last couple of days to get ready for a vacation to Singapore. It’ll be my first time visiting Asia, so I’m pretty excited.

TRC: Would you like to add anything?

Jason: I’d like to thank your readers for taking the time to get to know a little about me

LIGHTNING ROUND

FAVORITE FOOD
It changes. Right now it’s Sushi

FAVORITE DESSERT
Ice cream!

FAVORITE TYPE OF CAR
The Tesla Roadster Electric Car

BOXER, BRIEFS OR COMMANDO ( we always ask)
I prefer the hybrid: Boxer-briefs

DARK or MILK CHOCOLATE
Actually, I like white chocolate

WHEN WAS YOUR LAST VACATION
I took a short vacation this past November.

FAVORITE MOVIE
A Few Good Men. when I need a laugh, Stepbrothers

FAVORITE TV SHOW
Modern Family and Community

LAST MOVIE YOU SAW
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol

LAST BOOK THAT YOU READ
Stephen King’s 11/22/63

DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS
Nope

TRC: Thank you Jason for taking the time to answer our questions. If there is anything you would like to add, go ahead. WE are always interested in what the authors and models have to say. We wish you the best of luck in your career. Please keep us informed as to your progress.

Jason: Thanks!

To visit Jason’s website click here: Jason Vendryes

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HOW TO DRIVE A DRAGON CRAZY by G A Aiken (Cover Reveal)

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HOW TO DRIVE A DRAGON CRAZY by G A Aiken

SERIES: Dragonkin

RELEASE DATE: September 2012

CHARACTERS:  Eibhear & Izzy

Some things never go away, like vile enemies, bad ale, and annoying kin. Honestly, though, I thought I was finished with the one dragon I’d have done anything for: Éibhear the Blue, a big, gorgeous, blue-haired beast who thinks the world belongs to him. The world and, apparently, me.

If Éibhear wants to play the caring hero and travel into the most forsaken of Gods forsaken lands to protect the one woman who doesn’t need it — namely me — I’ll let him. Because while I’m trying to fulfill a ridiculous quest for a pushy god, I’m going to draw this overconfident warlord much too close, rekindle his fires, and enjoy every minute of his delicious defeat…

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