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mom2three's review against another edition
4.0
I love shifter romances, and dragons are one of my faves so I was very excited to read this one. I'm happy to say that it didn't disappoint in any way. In fact, it was even better than I was expecting. The story is original and the take on Dragon Sifters was something I hadn't seen before. The story line was full of excitement and emotional ups and downs. There is also a lot of fiery passion between characters who were complex and wonderfully written. This is one series that I'm going to continue reading.
tiggerreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
CW: violence, stalking
I read the Inferno Rising series first, so it was very interesting to go back and read this one knowing the things I know from the other one. I liked both Finn and Delaney. I found all the questions about the mates and their marks changing was a great twist. I loved the found family aspect of this story, too.
I read the Inferno Rising series first, so it was very interesting to go back and read this one knowing the things I know from the other one. I liked both Finn and Delaney. I found all the questions about the mates and their marks changing was a great twist. I loved the found family aspect of this story, too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking and Violence
ameserole's review against another edition
5.0
I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Boss was a great starter to the Fire's Edge series. In it, you will meet Delaney and Finn. Delaney has moved a couple of times trying to get away from her past.. yet it somehow always catches up to her. Then there's Finn who is a dragon shifter and the boss of a group of dragons. If you knew them, you'd think they are apart of a firefighter's department..but if you really knew them, you'd know they are dragons.
When Finn and Delaney meet, it's because of random fire. Now Delaney has black out moments where she doesn't know how she got some where but there always seems to be fire around. Enter Finn who yells at her for standing in the middle of a barn that's on fire..
From that first moment, I loved them together. However, both had a past that they had to overcome. They could only lean on each other to make their future better. Their chemistry and sexual tension was so freaking good as well. When they started to act on their feelings - damn, was it good.
The villain in this book was good because he was crazy and obsessive. I liked the little fight scene that I got as well - however, the ending was the best part. I need to know who the new villain is and why they are going after Delaney's coworker/boss Sera. I need the next book ASAP!
The Boss was a great starter to the Fire's Edge series. In it, you will meet Delaney and Finn. Delaney has moved a couple of times trying to get away from her past.. yet it somehow always catches up to her. Then there's Finn who is a dragon shifter and the boss of a group of dragons. If you knew them, you'd think they are apart of a firefighter's department..but if you really knew them, you'd know they are dragons.
When Finn and Delaney meet, it's because of random fire. Now Delaney has black out moments where she doesn't know how she got some where but there always seems to be fire around. Enter Finn who yells at her for standing in the middle of a barn that's on fire..
From that first moment, I loved them together. However, both had a past that they had to overcome. They could only lean on each other to make their future better. Their chemistry and sexual tension was so freaking good as well. When they started to act on their feelings - damn, was it good.
The villain in this book was good because he was crazy and obsessive. I liked the little fight scene that I got as well - however, the ending was the best part. I need to know who the new villain is and why they are going after Delaney's coworker/boss Sera. I need the next book ASAP!
teresajluvs2read's review against another edition
5.0
**I received a copy of The Boss from Net Galley and Entangled Publishing in exchange for a voluntary and honest review. All opinions are my own**
The Boss by Abigail Owen is the first book in her Fire's Edge series. I haven't read any of her other books but this one book has me anxious waiting for the other dragons to get their own stories or mates. You'll be in love because where else can you find Dragon's, Firefighters and a bad guy or should I mean Dragon? This one book has all of them so I give it all 5 stars gladly.
Finn Conleth is not only in charge of his enforcers dragon shifters but they also can help the humans when the fire is spotted during their drills and we all know how quickly they can grow and become a huge forest fire. But when he rescues Delaney Hamilton from a barn/winery little does he know that she'll become very special to him but also help him find a rogue dragon they've been searching for. He lost a mate once when he tried to turn her and its made him decide not to try again.
Delaney Hamilton has been running from a stalker Graff who has followed her all over the country because he can't understand that she doesn't want to see him any longer. However, every time she leaves it's because a fire has occurred and she thinks that she's responsible. But when a fire starts at Apple Hill Winery she tries to put it out and save her friend's wine. But when she meets Finn it's his ice blue eyes that will have her wondering if he can help her explain not only the fires but also her attraction to him. Finn will try hard to deny the attraction until his supervisor Deep points out that because mates are so few, that perhaps Delaney is the one.
It will take all of Finn's crew to find and stop Graff especially when Delaney is taken hostage but there are more sinister dragons out there that are determined to find their mates even if she isn't aware she's compatible to him.
The Boss by Abigail Owen is the first book in her Fire's Edge series. I haven't read any of her other books but this one book has me anxious waiting for the other dragons to get their own stories or mates. You'll be in love because where else can you find Dragon's, Firefighters and a bad guy or should I mean Dragon? This one book has all of them so I give it all 5 stars gladly.
Finn Conleth is not only in charge of his enforcers dragon shifters but they also can help the humans when the fire is spotted during their drills and we all know how quickly they can grow and become a huge forest fire. But when he rescues Delaney Hamilton from a barn/winery little does he know that she'll become very special to him but also help him find a rogue dragon they've been searching for. He lost a mate once when he tried to turn her and its made him decide not to try again.
Delaney Hamilton has been running from a stalker Graff who has followed her all over the country because he can't understand that she doesn't want to see him any longer. However, every time she leaves it's because a fire has occurred and she thinks that she's responsible. But when a fire starts at Apple Hill Winery she tries to put it out and save her friend's wine. But when she meets Finn it's his ice blue eyes that will have her wondering if he can help her explain not only the fires but also her attraction to him. Finn will try hard to deny the attraction until his supervisor Deep points out that because mates are so few, that perhaps Delaney is the one.
It will take all of Finn's crew to find and stop Graff especially when Delaney is taken hostage but there are more sinister dragons out there that are determined to find their mates even if she isn't aware she's compatible to him.
naomilane's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really good book! I really enjoyed it. I just wished the ending wasn’t so rushed and it did end at the 88% mark which was a little confusing.
iammread's review against another edition
4.5
Loved this. Grumpy dragon who does not want a mate but cannot resist. There were times when it was a bit too much or actually where the book was dragging. Love not only the couple but getting to know the other on the team and 100% keep reading this series.
hannas_heas47's review against another edition
3.0
The boss
Thanks for an ARC to read and give my honest opinion.
This was a hard read for me. I liked the storyline but it really failed to hold my attention. Delaney had a rogue dragon following her and starting fires. The book would have been better had we seen where this all started rather than hindsight. The rogue dragon was barely in the book, and it might have been a more interesting story rather than Finn who was against trying to find a mate because he killed a girl he thought was his mate but was wrong. It was a stifling read with basically his stunted growth toward her and trying to protect her against his fighting need for her.
What did I like? The idea was a great concept but I just feel like the author failed to deliver. The story at times felt like she changed directions, and the whole idea of a council delivering mates seemed wrong.
Would I buy this book? No. I like dragon shifter books but the concept in this one just dragged out. I was completely bored with the idea. Fated mates who could choose wrong? Not my cup of tea.
Thoughts for the author? This review is my subtle opinion, and while I was happy to be awarded an ARC it does not change my opinion that I disliked the book. I'm sure there will be others who like the book, it just did not work out for me. I know a lot of time and effort goes into writing these things but my review is just an opinion.
Thanks for an ARC to read and give my honest opinion.
This was a hard read for me. I liked the storyline but it really failed to hold my attention. Delaney had a rogue dragon following her and starting fires. The book would have been better had we seen where this all started rather than hindsight. The rogue dragon was barely in the book, and it might have been a more interesting story rather than Finn who was against trying to find a mate because he killed a girl he thought was his mate but was wrong. It was a stifling read with basically his stunted growth toward her and trying to protect her against his fighting need for her.
What did I like? The idea was a great concept but I just feel like the author failed to deliver. The story at times felt like she changed directions, and the whole idea of a council delivering mates seemed wrong.
Would I buy this book? No. I like dragon shifter books but the concept in this one just dragged out. I was completely bored with the idea. Fated mates who could choose wrong? Not my cup of tea.
Thoughts for the author? This review is my subtle opinion, and while I was happy to be awarded an ARC it does not change my opinion that I disliked the book. I'm sure there will be others who like the book, it just did not work out for me. I know a lot of time and effort goes into writing these things but my review is just an opinion.
thornykins's review against another edition
5.0
This was a reread for me before I read the latest in the series and I forgot how much I loved it. Firemen? Hot. Dragons? Also hot. It's hard to go wrong here.
raven168's review against another edition
4.0
This was really good. I had a hard time making myself stop when I needed to. There's not much new going on here for a dragon series, but it was done in a great way. I did think it was kind of neat how these guys were kind of firefighters as a cover for what they really do. I never got frustrated or annoyed with any of the characters either, so that's always a plus. I really liked all of the characters too. There's some action, some humor, some mystery, and some really good heat. And of course, some really awesome dragons.
Finn and Delaney made a good couple. They just sort of meshed well together. And for once the immediate attraction they felt for each other because they are destined mates didn't bother me. I think that might be because Finn tried to fight it, and Delaney wasn't looking for a forever.
Finn comes with some emotional baggage that makes him a stern and controlled male. When a dragon mate is found, the male (dragon) breathes his fire into the mate (human) which would change her into a dragon. Or kill her if she was, in fact, not his destined mate. This tragedy happened to Finn and he continues to live with the pain of this, while vowing to never again try to mate a female. It hasn't been an issue until he meets Delaney. As soon as he sees her, he feels this overwhelming urge to protect and keep her. A feeling he doesn't understand and can't entertain. Delaney has lost everything in her life. A car accident took her parents and her younger brother and now everywhere she goes fires break out around her. Worse, she has a stalker that is determined to have her. She has fled her home to live and work at a vineyard in California. Unfortunately, her fire problem followed her there when she wakes up in the middle of the building while it's on fire with no idea how she got there. When Finn and his team show up to help contain it, Delaney is immediately taken with him and finds herself wanting to open up to him about her past.
The more she shares, the more Finn is certain that her stalker is a rogue dragon and he promises to protect her and catch him. One of the first things he does is move her in with him and the boys. I loved the group dynamic this team of shifters has. I especially liked Rivin and Keighan and so can't wait for them to get a book. Things become harder for Finn with Delaney that much closer and he just can't stop his reactions to her. But that's not the worst of it. The rogue after her is bold but smart. And it was only a matter of time before Delaney found out what him and the rest were. To her credit, after trying to run away and being stopped, she took it all quite well. Then comes the part of her maybe being a dragon mate but not showing all the signs. When the rogue kidnaps Delaney not once, but twice, Finn is forced to choose between what he really wants and what he is supposed to do. Let's just say he makes the right choice for him and it all works out in the end.
With the baddie supposedly gone now, I have no idea who the baddie at the end of the epilogue is. But I'm sure I know which dragon will be next. And I really look forward to it.
ARC provided by publisher via Netgalley.
Finn and Delaney made a good couple. They just sort of meshed well together. And for once the immediate attraction they felt for each other because they are destined mates didn't bother me. I think that might be because Finn tried to fight it, and Delaney wasn't looking for a forever.
Finn comes with some emotional baggage that makes him a stern and controlled male. When a dragon mate is found, the male (dragon) breathes his fire into the mate (human) which would change her into a dragon. Or kill her if she was, in fact, not his destined mate. This tragedy happened to Finn and he continues to live with the pain of this, while vowing to never again try to mate a female. It hasn't been an issue until he meets Delaney. As soon as he sees her, he feels this overwhelming urge to protect and keep her. A feeling he doesn't understand and can't entertain. Delaney has lost everything in her life. A car accident took her parents and her younger brother and now everywhere she goes fires break out around her. Worse, she has a stalker that is determined to have her. She has fled her home to live and work at a vineyard in California. Unfortunately, her fire problem followed her there when she wakes up in the middle of the building while it's on fire with no idea how she got there. When Finn and his team show up to help contain it, Delaney is immediately taken with him and finds herself wanting to open up to him about her past.
The more she shares, the more Finn is certain that her stalker is a rogue dragon and he promises to protect her and catch him. One of the first things he does is move her in with him and the boys. I loved the group dynamic this team of shifters has. I especially liked Rivin and Keighan and so can't wait for them to get a book. Things become harder for Finn with Delaney that much closer and he just can't stop his reactions to her. But that's not the worst of it. The rogue after her is bold but smart. And it was only a matter of time before Delaney found out what him and the rest were. To her credit, after trying to run away and being stopped, she took it all quite well. Then comes the part of her maybe being a dragon mate but not showing all the signs. When the rogue kidnaps Delaney not once, but twice, Finn is forced to choose between what he really wants and what he is supposed to do. Let's just say he makes the right choice for him and it all works out in the end.
With the baddie supposedly gone now, I have no idea who the baddie at the end of the epilogue is. But I'm sure I know which dragon will be next. And I really look forward to it.
ARC provided by publisher via Netgalley.