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Waking the Dragon (RBMC:Cedar Creek TX) by Liberty Parker-review

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Waking the Dragon (RBMC: Cedar Creek TX 3) by Liberty Parker-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 23, 2023

Dragon is on a mission, one with lives at stake and one he’s taken on with the intention to bring down an organization of wannabe bible thumper’s who should’ve been decimated and disassembled years ago. But as always, the government’s turned a blind eye to their devious activity, so it’s up to him to get the job done. Usually, he can keep his emotions in check when he takes on tasks such as this, but this is connected to one of his own, and he will eliminate his brother’s demons and make sure he lives the rest of his days without looking over his shoulder.

Laney was sold by her father and then was traded like merchandise by that man. Now she’s under the ruling of a cult, they own her in a way no woman should ever be. She’s been given the role of caretaker for the children, she protects them the best she can, but even her best isn’t always good enough. Now the tides have changed and they’ve given her a new assignment, one that makes her sick to her stomach, but if she fights or refuses, they’ll eliminate her, then who will watch over the welfare of the kids?

Both of them are determined to release the horde of unwilling captives whether or not they themselves make it out alive. Will they be successful, or will all of their sacrifices be for nothing?

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REVIEW: WAKING THE DRAGON is the third instalment in Liberty Parker’s contemporary, adult RBMC: CEDAR CREEK dark, erotic, paranormal romance series-a part of the multi-authored RBMC series. This is RBMC Cedar Creek president Keith ‘Dragon’ Muldoon, and Laney’s story line. WAKING THE DRAGON can be read as a stand alone but for back story and cohesion, I recommend reading book one PROPERTY OF WRECKER. Laney is the sister of Harper (books 1 & 2).

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Dragon and Laney) WAKING THE DRAGON follows in the wake of the rescue of Harper, and the realization all was not well within the ‘religious cult’ known as The Fundamentalists of The Communion. RBMC president Keith ‘Dragon’ Muldoon has gone inside the cult in the hopes of rescuing Harper’s sister Laney but finds himself as part of the breeding program with our story line heroine. Laney knows her time has come, but her ‘spiritual connection’ to Dragon gives Laney a hope for the future. With their ability to talk psychically, Dragon’s ability to stop time and control minds, and Laney’s power to enhance, our couple are determined to forge their own happily ever after but Dragon is desperate for help, and Wrecker is pulling in several members from the other RBMC chapters, in an effort to take down The Fundamentalists of The Communion. What ensues is the building relationship between Dragon and Laney, and the potential fall-out as the cult has several members with psychic powers, and Laney is trapped behind both a physical and a mental wall.

The relationship between Laney and Dragon begins when Laney is ‘assigned’ to breed with our story line hero. Dragon is disgusted with everything The Fundamentalists of The Communion represents but there is a personal connection for the RBMC: Cedar Creek. With the hope of freeing Laney, and the other men, women and children who have been kept prisoner, Dragon must work together with a potential enemy, an enemy who is aware of everything going on. The $ex scenes are dark and raw, as our couple must ‘fake’ taking our heroine by force.

The secondary and supporting characters include fellow MC member Wrecker, as well as the ultimate evil in a supervisor called Driva, as well as security, medical personnel, and several members of The Fundamentalists of The Communion.

WAKING THE DRAGON is a story of power and control, madness and obsession, magic and the supernatural, acceptance, trust and love. The premise is dark, gritty, raw and dramatic-reads a little bit like ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’™ with women used for breeding purposes, and nothing more. The characters are desperate and dynamic; the romance is limited to the couple’s psychic connection between forced sexual assaults.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

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Waking the Dragon by Juliette Cross – a Review

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Waking the Dragon by  Juliette Cross – a Review

 

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Description:
The Gladium Province is on the verge of civil unrest as humans and Morgons, the dragon-hybrid race, clash once more. But amid disorder can also arise passion.

When the bodies of three human women are discovered in Morgon territory—with the DNA of several Morgon men on the victims—it’s just a matter of time before civil unrest hits the Province. But for ambitious reporter Moira Cade, it’s more than just a story, and it may mean risking her own life.

Descending into the dark underworld of Morgon society, Moira is paired with Kol Moonring, Captain of the Morgon Guard, for her protection. Fiercely independent, Moira bristles at his dominance, and defies his will at every turn. Yet resistance proves futile when passion flares between them, awakening powerful emotions within both, body and soul. But as the killings continue, can their fiery newfound bond survive an even greater evil—one that threatens all of humanity, Morgonkind, and Moira’s very soul?…

 

 

Review:

Waking the Dragon by Juliette Cross is the first book in her new Vale of Stars series. Upon reading the description of this book, I thought this would be a good story for me. I was so wrong, it was an AWESOME book. I am thrilled to add this fascinating world to my must reads, and to have discovered Juliette Cross. I will make one recommendation, when you start this book (and you must read it). There are two novellas that should be read first… Soulfire and Windburn, which is part of her NightWing series. These fast reads are also great, and they will introduce you into this world. The characters in the first two books are a big part of this new series. Trust me when I say these two novellas were equally as awesome.

Moira Cade is our heroine and I loved her from the start. Moira is human, but strong, smart, savvy, independent and the youngest daughter of the rich and powerful Cade family. Moira is Jessen’s sister (the heroine in Soulfire), and an ambitious journalist, who heads her school’s newspaper. Moira is determined to find out who is abducting and violently killing young human women in what looks like a rogue group of Morgon men, and in doing so, she puts herself right in the middle of danger.

Kol is our hero, whom we met in the Nightwing series. He is a powerful dragon hybrid, who is the captain of the Morgon Guard (special forces), and is asked to protect Moira. Not only is Kol a loner, he is fierce, dangerous, arrogant, but he is also a hot gorgeous hunk, even with a scar on his face.

Right from the start, the both of them clashed, each being stubborn and independant, unwilling to bend; but the chemistry between them was intense and in a short period the sparks began to fly. With Moira putting herself in danger as bait to draw out the cult group, Kol finds himself unable to control his feelings for her. Moira herself feels the heat and attraction to Kol, but is determined not to become involved. Once she comes too close to the dangerous and horror situation, her feelings for Kol becomes full force into an intense sexual onslaught that will bring their connection to something neither can deny. Their sexy scenes together were sizzling and burned up the pages (or kindle). I loved them together.

Though their love was getting hotter and hotter, the danger threatens to separate them. Moira will find herself in a couple of situations that had us sitting on the edge of our seats, in fear for her life. The last 1/3 of the book was action-packed, very tense, exciting, nerve-wracking and breathtaking. Will Moira survive? Will Kol be able to bond with Moira?

Waking the Dragon was a fascinating read, from start to finish. Moira and Kol were a super couple, and it was great to spend time with other couples (Lucius & Jessen & Lorian and Scorcha) from the first two books in Nightwing. This is a wonderful series that you should not miss. Thank you, Juliette Cross for bringing me into your wonderful world.

Reviewed by Barb

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