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tiggerreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I think Drake and Camilla's story is my favorite. I loved how Camilla just rolled over Drake's protestations. I loved watching how Drake worked through his feelings. I thought seeing more of the paranormal world outside of the dragons was interesting.
cactusmagknit's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
teresajluvs2read's review against another edition
4.0
**I received a copy of The Enforcer from Entangled Publishing and Net Galley in exchange for a voluntary and honest review. My opinions were not solicited in any way and are mine alone.**
The Enforcer (Fire's Edge # 3) by Abigail Owens is the third book in her Fire's Edge series with Drake Chandali and Camilla Carillo (Who doesn't fear a dragon or fire!) I have to say this wasn't my favorite but I still loved both of the characters even though Drake took awhile to understand that Cami COULD be his mate. There is a huge pot of trouble brewing with the Dragon Kings, Alliance and Rune that will most likely have to be resolved in a future book soon. I give The Enforcer a 4.6 star rating.
Cami Carillo is desperately trying to save her family and goats when a fire surrounds their ranch so when a dragon comes to their aid she doesn't hesitate to tell him she can handle their escape. But even when a mind wipe is done she realizes that her connection with Drake is more than a one time meeting. But first she has figure out why she's sparking fire from her fingers. She contacts Rune who realizes that she's a dragon mate.
Drake Chandali knows that his time is coming to an end when he starts having weakness in his hands and wings so instead of telling Flint his Huracans team leader he goes rogue and asks for help from Rune which in turn causes anger between his team mates and the Alliance. When he realizes there's a mole as well as trying to protect Cami's family then throw in a mate you can imagine what will happen.
The Enforcer (Fire's Edge # 3) by Abigail Owens is the third book in her Fire's Edge series with Drake Chandali and Camilla Carillo (Who doesn't fear a dragon or fire!) I have to say this wasn't my favorite but I still loved both of the characters even though Drake took awhile to understand that Cami COULD be his mate. There is a huge pot of trouble brewing with the Dragon Kings, Alliance and Rune that will most likely have to be resolved in a future book soon. I give The Enforcer a 4.6 star rating.
Cami Carillo is desperately trying to save her family and goats when a fire surrounds their ranch so when a dragon comes to their aid she doesn't hesitate to tell him she can handle their escape. But even when a mind wipe is done she realizes that her connection with Drake is more than a one time meeting. But first she has figure out why she's sparking fire from her fingers. She contacts Rune who realizes that she's a dragon mate.
Drake Chandali knows that his time is coming to an end when he starts having weakness in his hands and wings so instead of telling Flint his Huracans team leader he goes rogue and asks for help from Rune which in turn causes anger between his team mates and the Alliance. When he realizes there's a mole as well as trying to protect Cami's family then throw in a mate you can imagine what will happen.
storiedconversation's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first book I have read by this author. I must admit that I enjoyed it so much. Drake is coming to the end of his life. Knowing he has no hope of finding a mate he leaves his brothers behind only find the woman he rescued from a fire months before. Drake knows that Camilla is human so the draw he feels for her doesn't make sense. While Camilla bears the mark of a dragon mate she does believe in dragons. Is she now his savior or is his decline to far.
This book drew me in from beginning to end. I found myself on the edge of my seat wanting to know what happened next. In fact I loved this so much I went and purchased the other three so I can catch up the series. Drake is everything that life long book boyfriends are made and Abigail Owen reminded me why I love paranormal romance so much.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
This review was originally posted on Wickedly Romance
This book drew me in from beginning to end. I found myself on the edge of my seat wanting to know what happened next. In fact I loved this so much I went and purchased the other three so I can catch up the series. Drake is everything that life long book boyfriends are made and Abigail Owen reminded me why I love paranormal romance so much.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
This review was originally posted on Wickedly Romance
raven168's review
3.0
I liked this one, I really did. But even so, it took me too long to finish because I was so easily able to put it aside for other things. I don't know, I guess it just didn't suck me in despite everything I liked. I really liked how this time the female mc already knew about dragons and the whole mating thing by the time she meets her mate. I also got pretty excited that this one was bringing in some things from [b:The Rogue King|43198991|The Rogue King (Inferno Rising, #1)|Abigail Owen|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1557783718l/43198991._SY75_.jpg|64190846]. I really liked that book.
I'm pretty ambivalent about Drake as a character. He definitely didn't have me swooning for him or anything, but he was a really great guy. One who is dying and continuously tortures himself in order to protect those he cares for the most. Sure he's broody and would rather grunt at you before using words, but that's attractive in it's own way. Isn't it?
I really liked Cami in the beginning. She did the right thing in order to protect her family and was able to learn more about her fate and the world of dragon shifters. She was smart enough to know that she had to be sure before choosing a mate and was in no hurry. She wasn't afraid of Drake and the way she dealt with him was good too. But then she turned all selfish about her family and stupid and it was annoying.
We all knew that Drake was dying, but we didn't really know just how bad it gotten for him. And far too early considering his age. In order to protect his brothers and his sister he makes one of the hardest decisions in his life. Leaving them and going with Rune. By this point, Drake can't even fly by himself and when he arrives at Rune's hideout, he passes out. For a few days. When Drake arrived, he was beyond shocked to see Cami. He had saved her and her family from a fire only a short time before and he had no idea she was a mate. But here she is and she's also the only one willing to deal with his bad attitude to take care of him.
A good chunk of this book takes place inside Rune's hideout. So we see Drake getting all that hostility and not caring one bit. We also get to see Cami interacting with Skylar who is the next female mc in the Inferno Rising tie in series. We get a little bit more Rune here too, but not nearly enough for me. Dare I hope he gets his own book somewhere between these two series? Anyway. During this time Drake and Cami don't so much as get closer per se, but they kind of do. Does that make sense? Drake is also becoming suspicious of some things when he notices that occasionally he doesn't suffer from any of his symptoms.
When Cami hears kind of bad news from her mother is when she becomes selfish and stupid. Selfish because she doesn't care about anything but getting back to them, and stupid because by doing so all she is doing is putting them in danger. Something she doesn't realize AT ALL. Come on, I thought she was smarter than that. But Drake refuses to let her go alone, so it's off they go together. Once they get back to her family's ranch, things only keep getting more and more complicated.
Despite what they feel for each other, Drake is harsh in his pushing Cami away because he thinks he's protecting her. But at the same time his willpower is weak and he always eventually gives in. I will say their love scenes were pretty hot. While at the ranch, Drake catches the scent of an enemy and risks it by going back to his team to warn them. From there things go a little crazy and we get a lot more action. The Alaz team is on their way and the friction between these two teams is high. Toss in Cami being a mate and the mark she bares and it's got explosive possibilities. Now they just have to figure out a way for Drake to mate her without getting him labeled a traitor and dragging his team down with him. But they come up with a plan. It's a risky gamble indeed, but one that pays off. Especially when Rune shows up to play his part.
What I hated was how this ended. I AM NOT HAPPY WITH THIS DECISION.
ARC provided by publisher via Netgalley.
I'm pretty ambivalent about Drake as a character. He definitely didn't have me swooning for him or anything, but he was a really great guy. One who is dying and continuously tortures himself in order to protect those he cares for the most. Sure he's broody and would rather grunt at you before using words, but that's attractive in it's own way. Isn't it?
I really liked Cami in the beginning. She did the right thing in order to protect her family and was able to learn more about her fate and the world of dragon shifters. She was smart enough to know that she had to be sure before choosing a mate and was in no hurry. She wasn't afraid of Drake and the way she dealt with him was good too. But then she turned all selfish about her family and stupid and it was annoying.
We all knew that Drake was dying, but we didn't really know just how bad it gotten for him. And far too early considering his age. In order to protect his brothers and his sister he makes one of the hardest decisions in his life. Leaving them and going with Rune. By this point, Drake can't even fly by himself and when he arrives at Rune's hideout, he passes out. For a few days. When Drake arrived, he was beyond shocked to see Cami. He had saved her and her family from a fire only a short time before and he had no idea she was a mate. But here she is and she's also the only one willing to deal with his bad attitude to take care of him.
A good chunk of this book takes place inside Rune's hideout. So we see Drake getting all that hostility and not caring one bit. We also get to see Cami interacting with Skylar who is the next female mc in the Inferno Rising tie in series. We get a little bit more Rune here too, but not nearly enough for me. Dare I hope he gets his own book somewhere between these two series? Anyway. During this time Drake and Cami don't so much as get closer per se, but they kind of do. Does that make sense? Drake is also becoming suspicious of some things when he notices that occasionally he doesn't suffer from any of his symptoms.
When Cami hears kind of bad news from her mother is when she becomes selfish and stupid. Selfish because she doesn't care about anything but getting back to them, and stupid because by doing so all she is doing is putting them in danger. Something she doesn't realize AT ALL. Come on, I thought she was smarter than that. But Drake refuses to let her go alone, so it's off they go together. Once they get back to her family's ranch, things only keep getting more and more complicated.
Despite what they feel for each other, Drake is harsh in his pushing Cami away because he thinks he's protecting her. But at the same time his willpower is weak and he always eventually gives in. I will say their love scenes were pretty hot. While at the ranch, Drake catches the scent of an enemy and risks it by going back to his team to warn them. From there things go a little crazy and we get a lot more action. The Alaz team is on their way and the friction between these two teams is high. Toss in Cami being a mate and the mark she bares and it's got explosive possibilities. Now they just have to figure out a way for Drake to mate her without getting him labeled a traitor and dragging his team down with him. But they come up with a plan. It's a risky gamble indeed, but one that pays off. Especially when Rune shows up to play his part.
What I hated was how this ended. I AM NOT HAPPY WITH THIS DECISION.
Spoiler
I was shocked and absolutely hated it when Drake was appointed as team leader with Finn being removed. I don't want Drake to the boss. And I don't think he would make a good one either.ARC provided by publisher via Netgalley.
aliciasplendeur's review
4.0
This is book 3 in the Fire's Edge series. And it's about Drake grumpy/dying enforcer of the Huracán team of dragon shifters. The aging process is starting to affect his body and a mate could have helped reverse this process, but it's too late now. To protect his team he leaves and comes face to face with the woman he saved from a fire months ago.
Turns out she's a mate.
Camilla almost lost her family and their entire livelihood in a fire. Drake saved her and her family but she has no idea since he wiped her memory. Later, she is approached by another dragon shifter who explains that she's a dragon mate and that puts her and her family in danger. She feels settles whenever she is around Drake, even if he wants nothing to do with her.
I really enjoyed how much she pushed him out of his comfort zone. Pushing back at his grumpiness and being only herself.
Lots of action just like the book before. This is a stand-alone but it helps to know some of the backstories around the Dragon clans and The Alliance.
Received this ARC via Entangled Publishing and NetGalley.
#TheEnforcer #NetGalley
Turns out she's a mate.
Camilla almost lost her family and their entire livelihood in a fire. Drake saved her and her family but she has no idea since he wiped her memory. Later, she is approached by another dragon shifter who explains that she's a dragon mate and that puts her and her family in danger. She feels settles whenever she is around Drake, even if he wants nothing to do with her.
I really enjoyed how much she pushed him out of his comfort zone. Pushing back at his grumpiness and being only herself.
Lots of action just like the book before. This is a stand-alone but it helps to know some of the backstories around the Dragon clans and The Alliance.
Received this ARC via Entangled Publishing and NetGalley.
#TheEnforcer #NetGalley
wickedlyromance's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first book I have read by this author. I must admit that I enjoyed it so much. Drake is coming to the end of his life. Knowing he has no hope of finding a mate he leaves his brothers behind only find the woman he rescued from a fire months before. Drake knows that Camilla is human so the draw he feels for her doesn't make sense. While Camilla bears the mark of a dragon mate she does believe in dragons. Is she now his savior or is his decline to far.
This book drew me in from beginning to end. I found myself on the edge of my seat wanting to know what happened next. In fact I loved this so much I went and purchased the other three so I can catch up the series. Drake is everything that life long book boyfriends are made and Abigail Owen reminded me why I love paranormal romance so much.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
This review was originally posted on Wickedly Romance
This book drew me in from beginning to end. I found myself on the edge of my seat wanting to know what happened next. In fact I loved this so much I went and purchased the other three so I can catch up the series. Drake is everything that life long book boyfriends are made and Abigail Owen reminded me why I love paranormal romance so much.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
This review was originally posted on Wickedly Romance
jksh5678's review against another edition
4.0
The Enforcer is book 3 in the Fire’s Edge series and it was another great read. Drake Chandali’s body is failing, he is now over seven hundred years old and with no mate in sight, the end for this dragon shifter seems to be near. But the re-appearance of Camilla Carrillo, a human female he had happen to save from a fire threatening her family and home a few months ago, alters both their lives.
This latest addition to the firefighting dragon series was filled with twists and turns and was definitely action packed. The chemistry between Drake and Camilla was awesome. I loved how different they were; he was so aloof with everyone, a bit on the grumpy side, but he was in extreme pain. And then on the flip side we have Camilla, having just learned that she is a potential mate for someone, leaving all she knows behind, she just takes it all in stride. It actually feels right to her. It does take awhile for Drake to believe that Camilla is meant to be his, but once danger surrounds them, any doubt goes out the window.
Overall, I really did enjoy this book. It was actually great to see a bit of a tie-in with the Inferno Rising series. Looking forward to more books by this author.
Thank you Netgalley and Entangled Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read this complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
This latest addition to the firefighting dragon series was filled with twists and turns and was definitely action packed. The chemistry between Drake and Camilla was awesome. I loved how different they were; he was so aloof with everyone, a bit on the grumpy side, but he was in extreme pain. And then on the flip side we have Camilla, having just learned that she is a potential mate for someone, leaving all she knows behind, she just takes it all in stride. It actually feels right to her. It does take awhile for Drake to believe that Camilla is meant to be his, but once danger surrounds them, any doubt goes out the window.
Overall, I really did enjoy this book. It was actually great to see a bit of a tie-in with the Inferno Rising series. Looking forward to more books by this author.
Thank you Netgalley and Entangled Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read this complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
ladywithaquill's review against another edition
4.0
This felt different from the other books in the series, in a new and exciting way! It felt like a turning point in the series, and I love that it signals even more wonderful books full of daring women and courageous men...dragons. The history behind the heroine was particularly interesting, hearing about her family and their way of life, inserting the normal into the paranormal storyline. Each story continues to capture my attention and make me wish for it to be real.
Camilla Carrillo was saved by a dragon...but all she remembers are dreams too wild to believe. Only they become more believable as weird things begin to happen around here. Fires start, seemingly out of thin air, and they seem to be ignited by her. Approached by a man who claims to be able to help her, she has no choice but to leave with him if only to save her family from the danger she might bring to them. Once safely in hiding, she learns she is a dragon's mate, only they don't know which dragon until she meets him. But what if she already has? Drake is dying, his body failing, and all hope of finding his mate in time to save his life has been lost. When he sees Camilla for the second time, he recognizes that she could save him. Only by saving him, she could be dooming herself to die with him. And that he cannot allow.
Camilla was a heroine every woman can be proud of - she held her own, stood up for what she wanted, and she didn't take Drake's crap. She recognized that he was all bark and no bite...so to speak...and his stubborn nature would get him killed. I loved how she continued to come back to him, even when he would be rude and disrespectful, because she saw it for what it was. He was trying to protect himself and her, and once he recognized that they could be mates, it got even worse. To others he might appear selfish and misguided, but his actions were born of love and desperation. It was really quite humbling to read, as his was a character who was both strong of mind and weak of heart. He needed Camilla to make his heart strong as well. They needed each other, and when they finally acknowledged that fact, it made for a beautiful romance.
The next book is, of course, going to be amazing! I can't wait to read it and learn more about the fiery world of dragons, their mates, and the newly discovered family of phoenixes.
**I received a free copy via NetGalley and this is my honest review.**
Camilla Carrillo was saved by a dragon...but all she remembers are dreams too wild to believe. Only they become more believable as weird things begin to happen around here. Fires start, seemingly out of thin air, and they seem to be ignited by her. Approached by a man who claims to be able to help her, she has no choice but to leave with him if only to save her family from the danger she might bring to them. Once safely in hiding, she learns she is a dragon's mate, only they don't know which dragon until she meets him. But what if she already has? Drake is dying, his body failing, and all hope of finding his mate in time to save his life has been lost. When he sees Camilla for the second time, he recognizes that she could save him. Only by saving him, she could be dooming herself to die with him. And that he cannot allow.
Camilla was a heroine every woman can be proud of - she held her own, stood up for what she wanted, and she didn't take Drake's crap. She recognized that he was all bark and no bite...so to speak...and his stubborn nature would get him killed. I loved how she continued to come back to him, even when he would be rude and disrespectful, because she saw it for what it was. He was trying to protect himself and her, and once he recognized that they could be mates, it got even worse. To others he might appear selfish and misguided, but his actions were born of love and desperation. It was really quite humbling to read, as his was a character who was both strong of mind and weak of heart. He needed Camilla to make his heart strong as well. They needed each other, and when they finally acknowledged that fact, it made for a beautiful romance.
The next book is, of course, going to be amazing! I can't wait to read it and learn more about the fiery world of dragons, their mates, and the newly discovered family of phoenixes.
**I received a free copy via NetGalley and this is my honest review.**
triciab04's review against another edition
4.0
THE ENFORCER BY ABIGAIL OWEN So earlier this year I was lucky enough to get an arc of the first book in the Inferno Rising series, The Rogue King by Abigail Owen. I was over the moon for this rich world of dragon shifters and the building dragonian political uprising all alongside a good slow-burn (pun definitely intended) romance. I was so excited to see another dragon book from Abigail Owen coming that I automatically requested it. In my haste I didn't realize this was actually the third book in her Fire's Edge series. I'm relieved to say that I had no trouble following along as this book actually appears to tie in with the Inferno Rising series and on the flip side could be read as a standalone novel. Although I highly recommend checking the other books out, I know I certainly intend on devouring the rest of the Fire's Edge books now.
This is such a vast interesting world. I loved getting a peek at another faction of it here. The brooding moody Drake and the strong spitfire Cami were great leading characters. The thing I really like about all of these books I've read thus far is that even the secondary characters are crucial to the plot and they are equally as entertaining! *Rune and Lyndi I'm looking at you specifically* I'm consistently left wanting to get to know them more. Give me books for all them please! I can't wait to read the Fire's Edge books that preceded this one! I'm officially a fan.
I received an ARC of this book from Entangled Publishing via Netgalley and this is my honest review.
This is such a vast interesting world. I loved getting a peek at another faction of it here. The brooding moody Drake and the strong spitfire Cami were great leading characters. The thing I really like about all of these books I've read thus far is that even the secondary characters are crucial to the plot and they are equally as entertaining! *Rune and Lyndi I'm looking at you specifically* I'm consistently left wanting to get to know them more. Give me books for all them please! I can't wait to read the Fire's Edge books that preceded this one! I'm officially a fan.
I received an ARC of this book from Entangled Publishing via Netgalley and this is my honest review.
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