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Secret Heart Ink Series 1-3 by Deborah Cooke-a review

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Secret Heart Ink Series 1-3 by Deborah Cooke-a review

ONE HOT SUMMER NIGHT
Secret Heart Ink #3
by Deborah Cooke
Release Date: October 16, 2018
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, slightly paranormal, romance

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Lexi is haunted by her past…
Lexi can’t seem to move beyond her aching sense of loss after giving up a child for adoption and feels as if her life just stopped ten years ago. She knows that taking Gabe home only makes her feel good for one night, but the more often she does it, the more addictive his touch becomes. Lexi is surprised when Gabe challenges her to face her fears, but honesty is important to him and she shares the story. But as Lexi embarks on a new life with Gabe’s encouragement, she realizes she’s become too reliant on a man who only wants to be her lover, and that Gabe has taught her to want more than he can give.

Gabe wants Lexi in his future…
Eleven years ago, Gabe found the woman of his dreams and spent a perfect night with her – only to wake up alone. He searched for her for years, only to have Lexi walk into his life, the sister of his new partner. He can’t decide if not knowing her location was worse than realizing she doesn’t recognize or remember him, but Gabe is a man who trusts his instincts. He knows that he and Lexi belong together, just as he’s aware that he has to help her heal from a secret wound. He hasn’t dared to hope that Lexi will ever want more than their passionate nights together – when she decides to leave him, Gabe knows that the truth will either be the foundation of their future together or the fact that he kept it secret from her will drive them apart forever.

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REVIEW: ONE HOT SUMMER NIGHT is the third instalment in Deborah Cooke’s contemporary, adult SECRET HEART INK slightly paranormal, erotic, romance series of novellas-a spin off from the author’s Flatiron Five series. This is artist and waitress Lexi , and Wolfe Lodge co-owner Gabe’s story line. ONE HOT SUMMER can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Lexi and Gabe are connected through Lexi’s brother and Gabe’s business partner Spencer.

SOME BACKGROUND: Secret Heart Ink is a tattoo shop, owned by the mysterious Chynna, located in Manhattan’s Flatiron Five. Along with her sidekick Tristan, during the full moon, Chynna creates one magical tattoo to set two hearts afire in the hopes of the recipient finding ever-lasting love.

Told from several third person points of view including Lexi and Gabe ONE HOT SUMMER NIGHT follows the second chance romance between artist and waitress Lexi, and Wolfe Lodge co-owner Gabe. Fourteen years earlier Gabe had a one night stand with the woman of his dreams but a woman who disappeared in the blink of an eye. Fast forward to present day wherein Gabe, co-owner of Wolfe Lodge in Honey Hill, comes face to face with his past, his business partner’s sister Lexi, and the woman who is unaware of their previous connection. What ensues is Lexi’s seduction of our story line hero, and the potential fall-out as both keep secrets that could destroy their precarious hold on their new relationship.

Lexi doesn’t believe in ever-lasting love after witnessing the break down and fall-out of her parents’ marriage. A one-night stand kind of girl Lexi’s attraction and seduction of Gabe is constantly rebuffed until Gabe succumbs to secrets yet revealed. Gabe refuses to talk about his complicated past, a past that will directly affect his relationship with the woman he has always loved. Taking the first step towards his happily ever after, Gabe is unprepared for the fall-out when Lexi runs without looking back.

ONE HOT SUMMER NIGHT is a story of second chances; a rekindling, of a sort, for two people whose lives went in opposite directions eventually finding one another when the time was right. The premise is heart breaking and emotional; the romance is passionate; the characters struggle to move on from the past. Deborah Cooke invites the reader into a spirited yet tender, revealing and sensual tale of family, loss, commitment, and love.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Snowbound
Secret Heart Ink #1
by Deborah Cooke
Release Date: March 20, 2018
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, slightly paranormal, romance

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Flatiron Five has a new tattoo shop—run by the enigmatic and legendary tattoo artist Chynna. When the moon is full, Chynna creates one tattoo to set two hearts afire and gives it away, with the goal of making romantic dreams come true. Who will be next?

Olivia trusts in here-and-now…
Olivia doesn’t believe in magic or everlasting love—she’s a scientist, after all—but winning a tattoo from Chynna convinces her to take a chance. She’s always admired her best friend Lexi’s big brother Spencer, maybe because opposites attract. What would it be like to seduce him? Would it end her fascination with him? With a little help from her friends and a blindfold, Liv decides to find out. The bonus is that Spencer will never know his secret lover was her…

Spencer believes in forever.
But Spencer guesses the truth almost right away. He’s good with having Olivia want him—having her alone in his cabin is the perfect chance to teach her to trust sensation and him. A blizzard interferes with Olivia’s plan, giving Spencer more time to work his own persuasive magic. He knows a night or two will only be the beginning of what he wants to last forever. Can he convince Olivia to give love a try, or will she leave him forever as soon as the snow melts?

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REVIEW: SNOWBOUND is the first instalment in Deborah Cooke’s contemporary, adult SECRET HEART INK erotic, romance novella series-a spinoff from the author’s FLATIRON FIVE series. This is research geneticist Olivia, and chef/restaurant owner Spencer’s story line. You do not have to have read the Flatiron Five series to follow but several characters cross-over for cohesion and familiarity.

SOME BACKGROUND: Secret Heart Ink is a tattoo shop, owned by the mysterious Chynna, located in Manhattan’s Flatiron Five. Along with her sidekick Tristan, during the full moon, Chynna creates one tattoo to set two hearts afire in the hopes of the recipient finding ever lasting love.

Told from several third person perspectives including Olivia and Spencer SNOWBOUND follows research geneticist Olivia as she prepares for a new job and new life in England. A final party to say goodbye, Olivia and her friends Lexi and Reyna headed off to F5, an upscale night club wherein Olivia will be ‘selected’ by legendary tattoo artist Chynna, for a one of a kind, personal tattoo with the goal of making romantic dreams come true. Enter Spencer, chef and restaurant owner, Lexi’s brother, and the man whom Olivia has lusted after most of her adult life. What ensues is Olivia’s blindfold seduction of Spencer on the eve of her trip abroad, and the potential fall-out as Spencer and Olivia don’t see eye to eye on love or happily ever afters.

SNOWBOUND focuses on Olivia’s struggle with relationships and love. Raised by a single mother burned by the children’s father, Olivia and her brother Brandon, struggle with the deception and lies from the past, deception that has hardened their hearts to romance and love.

Deborah Cooke pulls the reader into a sexy and engaging story line with a stubborn and guarded heroine, and a determined hero. The premise is moving ; the romance is provocative and fated; the characters are strong and edgy. A quick read, SNOWBOUND is an energetic, sensual and erotic read for all to enjoy.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Spring Fever
Secret Heart Ink #2
by Deborah Cooke
Release Date: May 22, 2018
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, slightly paranormal, romance

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Reyna knows happily-ever-after isn’t in her future…
But after three years of solitude, Reyna is ready for a fling. She’s learned her lesson with bad boys and long-term expectations, so her neighbor’s visiting nephew is the perfect man to lead into temptation. But Kade has a gift for breaking her rules and ensuring Reyna doesn’t regret it, which means one night becomes two…

Kade believes in putting the past where it belongs…
Kade was always waiting for the right woman, and one night with Reyna convinces him that he’s found her. It’s more than great sex and good conversation: Reyna’s determination to shape her life inspires him to rebuild his own, and he knows they’ll be a great team. All he has to do is convince her to take a chance on him and forever. When Reyna’s past catches up to them both, will it destroy their new partnership before the future begins?

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REVIEW: SPRING FEVER is the second instalment in Deborah Cooke’s contemporary, adult SECRET HEART INK slightly paranormal, erotic, romance series of novella-a spin off from the author’s Flatiron Five series. This is cupcake shop owner Reyna Tate, and police officer Kade Sullivan’s story line. SPRING FEVER can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalment is revealed where necessary including tattoo artist Chynna who’s imbues her designs with a touch of magic. There is a slight time line cross-over with book one –Snowbound.

NOTE: SPRING FEVER contains scenes of domestic violence that may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

SOME BACKGROUND: Secret Heart Ink is a tattoo shop, owned by the mysterious Chynna, located in Manhattan’s Flatiron Five. Along with her sidekick Tristan, during the full moon, Chynna creates one tattoo to set two hearts afire in the hopes of the recipient finding ever lasting love.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Reyna and Kade) follows the building relationship between cupcake shop owner Reyna Tate, and police officer Kade Sullivan. Kade Sullivan was spending his ordered time-off in the small town of Honey Hill, fixing and updating his Aunt and Uncle’s home when the sexy cupcake shop owner Reyna Tate catches his eye. Kade knows his time in Honey Hill is limited but meeting small business owner Reyna Tate has Kade thinking about a possible future with the mysterious and feisty woman who refuses to acknowledge the demons from her past. What ensues is the back and forth, up and down ‘thing ‘ between Reyna and Kade, and the fall-out as Reyna is unable to let go of the past, a past that controls her head and her heart.

Reyna Tate’s issues are personal and emotional such that the demons prevent our heroine from moving on from the past. Unable to allow herself the possibility of love, Reyna goes through life waiting to be hurt, or hurting someone that she loves. Reyna’s behaviour and attitude is troubling; her back and forth is disconcerting; she struggles to reveal the truth or accept Kade for the man that he is. Kade Sullivan’s attraction to Reyna is immediate and swift but Reyna’s rules for dating leave Kade wondering if Reyna’s walls will ever come down. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

SPRING FEVER is a story of betrayal and loss; acceptance and denial; love and a happily ever after. The premise is engaging; the romance struggles in the face of Reyna’s emotional up and downs; the characters are colorful but damaged and lost. SPRING FEVER touches on issues of domestic abuse, an all too familiar reality for many women and men.

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Nimue’s Gift (Dragons of Incendium 5.5) by Deborah Cooke-a review

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NIMUE’S GIFT (Dragons of Incendium 5.5) by Deborah Cooke-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 4, 2018

The birth of three royal babies in rapid succession calls for a celebration! King Ouros and Queen Ignita invite the best and the brightest to share their joy in the arrival of their grandchildren from daughters Thalina, Anguissa, and Percipia.

But the ritual of esteemed guests granting each child a gift brings a surprise that will cast a long shadow…

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REVIEW: NIMUE’S GIFT by Deborah Cooke is a short story that falls between Wyvern’s Angel and Wyvern’s Wizard in the author’s paranormal/sci-fi/fantasy series focusing on the twelve royal dragon princesses of Incendium. NIMUE’S GIFT can be read as a stand alone but for back story and cohesion, I recommend reading the series in order. NIMUE’S GIFT is the first instalment in the Dragons of Incendium featuring a slight cross-over with the author’s Dragonfire series but I am not sure in which series the story line will continue.

SOME BACKGROUND: The twelve female dragon princesses of Incendium search for their ‘HeartKeeper’-their mate and the carrier of the seed-but the princes of Regalia are not necessarily the male that calls to the princesses’ heart. As each female dragon shifter finds her mate, another sister waits in the wings for the ‘Carrier of the Seed’ and male that calls to her heart.

Told from several third person perspectives NIMUE’S GIFT follows a number of paths as a visitor imparts a gift to several members of the ruling family. The birth of three royal babies is celebrated with great pomp and fanfare but one being of immense power and magic has claimed the original dragonfire bestowing an invaluable legacy and offering upon the youngest members of the royal family.

NIMUE’S GIFT is a short story that opens up a realm of possibilities for both the Dragonfire series and the Dragons of Incendium with a potential cross-over between characters and back stories. A revealing and intriguing instalment NIMUE’S GIFT is a well-written narrative wherein the story is told through observation as the reader is up close and personal with the author as she begins to weave endless possibilities for the dragons we love.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Wyvern’s Mate
Nero’s Dream
Wyvern’s Prince
Arista’s Legacy
Wyvern’s Warrior
Kraws’ Secret
Wyvern’s Outlaw
Celo’s Quest
Wyvern’s Angel
Nimue’s Gift

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Some Guys Have All the Luck (Flatiron Five #4) by Deborah Cooke-a review

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SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK (Flatiron Five #4) by Deborah Cooke-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 14, 2018

Cassie has everything she wants…
Cassie Wilson’s life is pretty much perfect with a dream job, great partners—and the freedom to do whatever she wants whenever she wants. The last thing she wants is to go back to Montrose River, the town she couldn’t wait to leave, and be treated like a failure because she didn’t choose marriage and babies. But when her oldest friend asks her to be godmother, Cassie is persuaded to make a difference in the little girl’s life. Maybe she can teach little Hope to dream big and move beyond Montrose River, too. Maybe that will be her legacy. Besides, one weekend in the Midwest won’t kill her. She’ll be back in Manhattan so quickly that they won’t have time to miss her at Flatiron Five.

Reid knows what he wants…
Reid Jackson is convinced that opportunity comes to those who look for it. Keeping his eyes open has been the secret to his success, along with a steady run of good luck. He might have come from the wrong side of the tracks, but hard work has paid off handsomely—except that he’s still single. Cassie Wilson barely noticed Reid in high school but when she comes breezing back into town, turning heads and ruffling feathers, she takes a good look at him. Reid’s more than ready to seize the chance—but he’ll need all his legendary luck if he’s going to convince Cassie to stay.

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REVIEW: SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK is the fourth instalment in Deborah Cooke’s contemporary, adult FLATIRON FIVE erotic, romance series focusing on five friends-owners and proprietors of the exclusive Manhattan fitness club Flatiron Five-Tyler, Kyle, Damon, Cassie, and Theo. This is Cassie Wilson, and businessman Reid Jackson’s story line. SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Cassie and Reid) SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK follows Cassie Wilson as she returns to her hometown of Montrose River, Illinois, for a family christening. Fifteen years in New York, as the co-owner of the prestigious fitness club Flatiron Five, wasn’t long enough away from a town that held too many bad memories of a time long ago but Cassie promised her cousin Nick that she would be godmother to his daughter Emily. A quick run into the local Shop’n Save found Cassie face to face with the resident bad boy, Reid Jackson, a man who stirred something in Cassie she had long forgotten and didn’t want to remember. With neither one looking for anything permanent Cassie and Reid embark on a weekend fling that turns into something more. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Cassie and Reid as our couple struggle to come to terms with the demons from the past, secrets revealed, and moving towards a happily ever after.

SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK focuses on the small-town mentality where memories are long, gossip reigns, secrets and lies destroyed reputations and lives. Reid Jackson struggled to survive in a world of poverty and abuse growing up with an alcoholic father who wasn’t afraid to use his fists. Believing ‘like father, like son’ to be a self-fulfilling prophecy Reid doesn’t do relationships but focuses his efforts on helping the people of the town who despise him the most.

Cassie Wilson hasn’t returned home in close to fifteen years, to the town that all but destroyed her heart and her soul. Too many ghosts from the past, and the constant battle with her sister and mom, push Cassie to her limits ensuring no more visits to Montrose, Illinois. Old habits die hard, but the truth will free our story line couple.

The relationship between Cassie and Reid is one of insta-lust but neither one is willing to commit to more than today. Reid believes he is unworthy of love; and Cassie struggles to remain independent and alone. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and provocative with some light D/s scenarios.

All of the Flatiron Five owners play secondary and supporting characters. We are introduced to Cassie’s extended family; and byway of reflection and memories, we are introduced to Cassie’s Uncle Marty, a man who guided and mentored Reid Jackson into the man he would one day become.

SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK follows several intersecting and inter-related paths between the present and the past that have directly or indirectly affected our story line couple. Meddling friends and family continue to play matchmaker in the hopes of a happily ever after for Reid and Cassie, a happily ever after meant with somebody else. The premise is heart breaking, emotional and entertaining; the characters are broken, animated and embittered; the romance is sensual, spicy and hot. SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK is a raw, gritty and sensitive story where, ala Thomas Wolfe, it’s best not to go home again!

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Reviewed by Sandy 

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Wyvern’s Angel (The Dragons of Incendium #5) by Deborah Cooke-a review

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WYVERNS ANGEL (The Dragons of Incendium # 5) by Deborah Cooke-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 29, 2018

Bond is a secret spy for the Gloria Furore space pirates, a former member of Princess Anguissa’s crew, and a fallen angel with a taste for forbidden pleasures. He can’t resist the temptation of bad choices. He knows he should disappear from Incendium before Anguissa discovers his deception, but he isn’t counting on her enticing younger sister. Bond should know better than to get involved with a dragon shifter princess, but Percipia knows how to get exactly what she wants from him. She offers him a challenge, with irresistible side benefits, and Bond finds himself snared. He should walk away and he knows it, but Percipia’s brand of persuasion feels too much like heaven for Bond to ever want to stop

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REVIEW: WYVERN’S ANGEL is the fifth full-length novella in Deborah Cooke’s THE DRAGONS OF INCENDIUM paranormal/fantasy romance series focusing on the royal female dragon shifters of Incendium as they search for their ‘HeartKeeper’-their mate- and the ‘Carrier of the Seed’. This is Bond and Princess Percipia’s story line. WYVERN’S ANGEL can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual third person perspective (Bond and Percipia) WYVERN’S ANGEL follows dragon Princess Percipia as she goes in search of the ‘Carrier of the Seed’. Once in a lifetime, the Carrier of the Seed is said to come into a dragon princess’ life, and on this day, as she and her sisters step out for a night on the town, Percipia will scent the Carrier of the Seed. Enter Bond, a stranger of unknown origins, but a stranger whose secrets have targeted our couple for potential extermination. A former member of her sister Princess Angussa’s crew, Bond has a mission of utmost importance, that once completed, will free him from his mortal bindings. What ensues is the quick building relationship between Bond and Percipia, and the fall-out as Bond must return to where he belongs, leaving a heartbroken Percipia to mourn the loss of her potential HeartKeeper.

WYVERN’S ANGEL is a fast paced, thrilling adventure as Percipia and Bond must outwit and outmaneuver that which is coming to destroy them both. The premise is action packed and animated; the romance is passionate and spirited; the characters are secretive and energetic. WYVERN’S ANGEL is an intriguing look at dragons, shape shifters, and the power of love.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Wyvern’s Mate
Nero’s Dream
Wyvern’s Prince
Arista’s Legacy
Wyvern’s Warrior
Kraws’ Secret
Wyvern’s Outlaw
Celo’s Quest
Wyvern’s Angel

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Wyvern’s Outlaw / Celo’s Quest (Dragons of Incendium) by Deborah Cooke-reviews

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Dragon's of Incendium

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Celo's QuestCELO’S QUEST
(The Dragons of Incendium 4.5)
by Deborah Cooke
Release Date: December 26, 2017
Genre: adult, paranormal/fantasy, dragon shifter, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 26 2017

In this short story, Celo, the hidden prince who understands the language of wild creatures, unearths a forgotten secret. He accepts a challenge and embarks on a quest, seeking the solution to the riddle beyond the forests of Regalia.

Celo’s Quest is included in the print edition of Wyvern’s Outlaw.

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REVIEW: CELO’S QUEST by Deborah Cooke is a short story that falls between Wyvern’s Outlaw and Wyvern’s Angel in the author’s paranormal/ fantasy Dragons of Incendium romance series. Celo (first introduced in Wyvern’s Outlaw) is the hidden prince of Regalia and newly crowned King Venero’s brother.

SOME BACKGROUND: For fans of Cooke’s previous series about dragons, THE DRAGONS OF INCENDIUM is NOT connected to, or a spinoff from, her best selling Dragonfire series. The current series focuses on female dragon shifters of Incendium searching for their ‘HeartKeeper’-their mate- and the ‘Carrier of the Seed’.

Told from third person perspective (Celo) CELO’S QUEST is a short story that reveals some of the background and history of the dragon; their origins and their elemental affinities, and the curse that has all but destroyed the original dragon beast. Our hero Celo, on a quest of his own, will come face to face with, quite possibly, the oldest and only living ‘true’ dragon who offers up his story, in advance of a request of our story line hero.

CELO’S QUEST is a story of reflection; of a history between dragon and man; and curses and magic. The premise is revealing and imaginative with a hint of greater things to come.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Wyvern’s Mate
Nero’s Dream
Wyvern’s Prince
Arista’s Legacy
Wyvern’s Warrior
Kraws’ Secret
Wyvern’s Outlaw
Celo’s Quest

Reviewed by Sandy

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Wyvern's OutlawWYVERN’S OUTLAW
( The Dragons of Incendium #4)
by Deborah Cooke
Genre: adult, paranormal / fantasy, dragon shifter, romance
Release Date: November 29, 2017

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 29, 2017

Ryke wants nothing more than to escape the space pirates of the Gloria Furore and go home to his young son. He’s pretended to share their views and has worked his way up the ranks to co-pilot of the Armada Seven, commanded by the most vicious space captain of all. The capture of Princess Anguissa and her ship, the Archangel, is a moment of triumph for his superior—except that Anguissa never plays by anyone’s rules. In a flash of dragon fire, she incinerates most of the crew and takes command of the Armada Seven. Ryke is spared, but he’s not sure why—what plans does the beautiful dragon princess have for his future? And what will she demand to grant his wish of returning home?

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REVIEW: WYVERN’S OUTLAW is the fourth full-length instalment in Deborah Cooke’s adult THE DRAGON OF INCENDIUM sci-fi, paranormal/fantasy series focusing on the twelve royal princesses of Incendium. This is princess Anguissa, and Ryke’s story line. WYVERN’S OUTLAW can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

SOME BACKGROUND: For fans of Cooke’s previous series about dragons, THE DRAGONS OF INCENDIUM is NOT connected to, or a spinoff from, her best selling Dragonfire series. The current series focuses on female dragon shifters of Incendium searching for their ‘HeartKeeper’-their mate- and the ‘Carrier of the Seed’.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Ryke and Anguissa) WYVERN’S OUTLAW follows the building but forbidden relationship between Ryke of the planet Centurios, and dragon shifter Princess Anguissa of the planet Incendium, two species who have long considered one another repellent and disgusting-dragons are abominations; and the umbros of Centurios are capable of destroying much more than the body, but the mind and the soul. To save her crew and the volatile cargo they carry in the hold Anguissa sacrifices herself to the captain, of the spaceship the Gloria Furore, but in doing so will meet her future and the Carrier of the Seed. Enter the Armada Seven and Gloria Furore reluctant co-pilot Lieutenant Ryke, and the man with whom Anguissa will fall in love. What ensues is the back and forth voyage of discovery that reveals there is more to Ryke than meets the eye.

Lieutenant Ryke is an outlaw; a captive of the Armada Seven. Six long years held prisoner pretending to agree with his captain’s views our hero has planned and prepared for his eventual escape, an escape that now includes the woman that strangely but quickly calls to his heart. Princess Anguissa never expected to find the ‘Carrier of the Seed, and makes quick work of seducing the man she believes is not, and never will be, her ‘HeartKeeper’ or her happily ever after. On the run and heading back to Centurios, Ryke and Anguissa will ‘share’ memories of the past that bring our couple closer together.

WYVERN’S OUTLAW is a detailed and enthusiastic story line involving space jumping, telepathy, dream walking, and shape shifting; a comprehensive and intricate tale of mortal enemies whose ‘futures’ are destined by nature and DNA. The premise is entertaining and intriguing; the characters are charismatic, colorful and energetic; the romance is fated, seductive and passionate.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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WYVERN’S WARRIOR (Dragons of Incendium #3) by Deborah Cooke-a review

Wyvern's Warrior

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About the book: Release Date December 27, 2017

A mysterious stranger arrives on Incendium in secret, but is intercepted by princess Thalina when he tries to break into the palace. Abducted and held captive, Thalina finds herself intrigued by the dangerous mercenary who seems to have no heart at all, and strangely sympathetic to his quest. Has he cast a spell over her, or is she the only one to see his hidden truth?

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REVIEW: WYVERN’S WARRIOR is the third full length installment in Deborah Cooke’s DRAGONS OF INCENDIUM adult, paranormal, sci-fi romance series focusing on the twelve royal princesses of Incendium. This is princess Thalina, and Acion’s story line. WYVERN’S WARRIOR can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty but I recommend reading the series in order as the author adds a short story between each installment revealing some background information about the preceding story.

SOME BACKGROUND: For fans of Cooke’s previous series about dragons, THE DRAGONS OF INCENDIUM is NOT connected to, or a spinoff from, her best selling Dragonfire series. The current series focuses on female dragon shifters of Incendium searching for their ‘HeartKeeper’-their mate- and the ‘Carrier of the Seed’.

Told from several third person perspectives including Thalina and Acion, WYVERN’S WARRIOR follows princess Thalina as she believes she has found the ‘Carrier of the Seed’. When an unknown and unwelcome visitor arrives on the planet Incendium Thalina knows immediately he is the ‘Carrier of the Seed.’ But something is different about Acion, and if her suspicions are true, Acion will become the victim of an ancient law that will destroy the man with whom she is falling in love. What ensues is a the building relationship between Acion and Thalina; Acion’s ascension into cognition and his humanity; and the struggle to stay one step ahead of two colliding forces determined to destroy Acion and everything he represents.

WYVERN’S WARRIOR is a story of determination and love; specieism and a millennia’s old law that warrants a look into the possibility of change; of heartbreak, falling in love, and finding one’s ‘HeartKeeper’. The premise is entertaining; the romance is sexy and imaginative; the characters are fated and animated. WYVERN’S WARRIOR is a story of action, adventure, and romance where two individuals find one another against the odds.

Reading Order & Previous Reviews
Wyvern’s Mate
Nero’s Dream
Wyvern’s Prince
Arista’s Legacy
Wyvern’s Warrior

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Nero’s Dream / Wyvern’s Prince (Dragons of Incendium 1.5 & 2) by Deborah Cooke-reviews

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Nero’s Dream / Wyvern’s Prince (Dragons of Incendium 1.5 & 2) by Deborah Cooke-reviews

Dragons of Incendium 1.5 , 2

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WYVERN’S PRINCE (Dragons of Incendium #2) by Deborah Cooke

Wyvern's Prince

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 20, 2016

Engaged to the crown prince Urbanus of Regalia, Gemma knows that her fiancé was the one to try to arrange Drakina’s assassination. She intends to keep the betrothal and take vengeance upon Urbanus from inside his palace. She’s not counting on more dark revelations about her betrothed, much less his beguiling charm. Alone in Urbanus’ palace, Gemma can only rely upon herself to ensure her survival—or can she trust the mysterious stranger who pledges to aid her, for his own reasons?

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REVIEW: WYVERN’S PRINCE is the third installment but second full-length story line in Deborah Cooke’s adult DRAGONS OF INCENDIUM paranormal/fantasy romance novella series focusing on the twelve royal princesses of Incendium. This is princess Gemma’s story- a re-imagining of the Frog Prince with his beautiful dragon mate. WYVERN’S PRINCE can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading the series in order as the author adds a short story between each installment revealing some background information about the preceding story.

SOME BACKGROUND: For fans of Cooke’s previous series about dragons, THE DRAGONS OF INCENDIUM is NOT connected to, or a spinoff from, her best selling Dragonfire series. The current series focuses on female dragon shifters of Incendium searching for their ‘HeartKeeper’-their mate- and the ‘Carrier of the Seed’ but the princes of Regalia are not necessarily the male that calls to the princesses hearts. The world building reveals the political alliances and potential fall-out when two monarchies collide.

Told from several third person points of view WYVERN’S PRINCE follows Princess Gemma as she is about to reluctantly marry Prince Urbanus of Regalia but our heroine has other plans once the wedding has been consummated. Knowing that Urbanus is not the princess’s Heartkeeper, Gemma believes that once she conceives she will carry out her plans to destroy the man who had previously arranged to assassinate her sister, and killed her best friend. But Gemma’s plans fail when her betrothed casts a spell that forces our heroine to depend upon someone else for help. What ensues is a cross- country journey as Gemma struggles to regain her powers with the help of an unusual source.

We are introduced to Urbanus’s twin brother Venero, although for all intents and purposes he is believed to be missing or dead. It is Venero that will call to Princess Gemma’s heart and in doing so help heal them both along the way.

WYVERN’S PRINCE is a fairytale-esque story line with dragons and magic, building love, an evil queen who is not above destroying her family to get what she wants, and a little bit of science fiction added for some interesting color. The premise is imaginative and enchanting; the characters are dynamic and colorful; the romance is passionate and fated. WYVERN’S PRINCE is a well written, energetic and engaging story that sees another Princess find her Heartkeeper and her mate.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Nero's DreamNERO’ S DREAM
(Dragons of Incendium 1.5)
by Deborah Cooke
Genre: adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance

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About the book: Release Date July 19, 2016

Nero has always aspired to be an astrologer in the royal court of Incendium. When he divines a portent about the pending royal marriage, he makes the perilous journey to the capital city, only to be kept from delivering his tidings in time. Worse, Nero is assigned the task of pursuing a dragon princess bent on taking vengeance upon her reluctant groom, a feat he knows can’t be done. His dream appears to be lost forever—until the captivating princess Peri surprises this unlikely advisor.

Nero’s Dream is a short story set in the same world as the Dragons of Incendium series of paranormal romances. It should be read after Wyvern’s Mate.

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REVIEW: NERO’S DREAM is the second installment (and novella) in Deborah Cooke’s adult DRAGONS OF INCENDIUM paranormal/fantasy series focusing on the twelve dragon shifter princesses of Incendium. This is astrologer Nero’s story line.

SOME BACKGROUND: For fans of Cooke’s previous series about dragons, THE DRAGONS OF INCENDIUM is NOT connected to, or a spinoff from, her best selling Dragonfire series. The current series focuses on female dragon shifters searching for their ‘HeartKeeper’-their mate- and the ‘Carrier of the Seed’ but the princes of Regalia are not necessarily the male that calls to the princesses hearts. The world building reveals the political alliances and potential fall-out when two monarchies collide.

Told from third person perspective (Nero) NERO’S DREAM follows ‘independent’ astrologer Nero as he is tasked with revealing the truth about the message he has read in the stars. Nero is not a member of the Royal court astrologers, and has never been formally trained but our hero finds himself on a journey to forewarn the Royal family about the impending disaster forecasted by the stars. When Nero’s prophecies come to reality our hero is offered a position within the Royal court but not before Nero finds himself attracted to the youngest Princess Pericula or Peri. Perhaps there is romance building for Nero and Peri.

NERO’S DREAM is a short story that runs parallel to the events of book one-Wyvern’s Mate-revealing some of the background information not previously explored in the story. I recommend reading the series in order as each subsequent novella and short story builds upon the events of the previous book or runs parallel to the current time line.

Deborah Cooke’s world building is colorful as the author pulls the reader into the fantastic; the imaginative journey between planets borders on the sci-fi; the romance is sweet and fated. We learn a little bit more about the politics of Incendium, the power of a dragon when spurned by a potential mate.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Wyvern’s Mate (Dragons of Incendium #1) by Deborah Cooke-a review

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WYVERN’S MATE (The Dragons of Incendium #1) by Deborah Cooke-a review

Wyvern's Mate

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 14, 2016

Once, in the Kingdom of Incendium, there were twelve princesses of the realm, each a dragon shifter. Each fiery and passionate. Each possessed of an appetite for pleasure that only her destined mate can satisfy. Twelve men are expected in Incendium, each with special powers of his own, each with the gift to claim one dragon princess’s heart forever.

Troy will do whatever is necessary to earn his freedom from solitary confinement on the penal colony of Xanto, even assassinate a princess of Incendium. Being a MindBender, he has a serious advantage as a predator and thinks the princess in question doesn’t have a chance. Only one of them can survive and Troy knows who it will be—until he meets Drakina.

Royal dragon shifter Drakina has a quest of her own, to seduce her destined mate and conceive the crown prince of Incendium. Her father will free her from all other responsibilities if she completes this one task. Drakina craves her independence enough to seduce the unattractive Terran who is the Carrier of the Seed. She’s sure it will be a quick seduction—until she meets Troy.

Worlds collide when Troy and Drakina meet, and passion flares. The attraction is so powerful that they both choose to put their goals aside for one night of passion together. When their respective secrets are revealed, will the truth turn one against the other? Or will destiny allow this star-crossed pair to save each other and their unborn son?

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REVIEW: WYVERN’S MATE is the first installment in Deborah Cooke’s adult THE DRAGONS OF INCENDIUM romantic, fantasy series focusing on the twelve dragon shifter princesses of Incendium. This is eldest sister Drakina, and Mindbender Troy’s story line-a fated romance where Troy is expected to assassinate the royal princess.

Told from dual third person perspectives WYVERN’S MATE introduces some of the characters, the history and the tepid truce between the planets of Incendium, and Regalia, and the royal decree whereby the twelve dragon princesses of Incendium will be betrothed to the twelve gifted princes of Regalia. When things don’t go according to plans, Drakina finds herself ordered to Earth where she will find the ‘Carrier of the Seed’-the one male able to fertilize the dragon’s egg that she carries so that she is able to birth the next generation of royal dragons. What ensues is a building relationship between Drakina and Troy- a relationship that could very well end Drakina’s life.

For fans of Cooke’s previous series about dragons, THE DRAGONS OF INCENDIUM is NOT connected to, or a spinoff from, her best selling Dragonfire series. The current series focuses on female dragon shifters searching for their ‘HeartKeeper’-their mate- but the princes of Regalia are not necessarily the male that calls to the princesses hearts. The world building reveals the potential doom and fallout if no royal heir is to be conceived, and the possible destruction of two planets pulled into the heat of their sun.

WYVERN’S MATE is a quick read; a fast paced novella length story of romance and love; duty and honor; magic and dragons. The character building is limited-I would have preferred more background information about Drakina, and Troy-especially as it concerned Troy’s time imprisoned at Xanto-the who, what and why. The premise is entertaining-almost science fiction is its presentation; the characters are colorful and animated; the romance is a quick build to a happily ever after. A wonderful start to a new series.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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