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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I picked this book up sight unseen at a recent library event. What the hell, I thought. At the very least, I can share some of the more absurd "steamy" phrases with my friends.
If any part of this book is as steamy as the cover seems to promise, I never got to it. The prose was awkward and rushed, and the characters were dull. I assume that the immortal fire-persons do eventually get together and do the various deeds, but I just couldn't bring myself to read that far.
If any part of this book is as steamy as the cover seems to promise, I never got to it. The prose was awkward and rushed, and the characters were dull. I assume that the immortal fire-persons do eventually get together and do the various deeds, but I just couldn't bring myself to read that far.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
For me if I’m reading a romance no one should be referred to as a bitch .
**My thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**
This was a fun read, but not something that i would pick up again in a hurry.
In this book we get a Dragon Princess from Ireland who is a thousand years old who has moved to Boston and she has decided to be a fire fighter, something she believes she can do well.
We also have a male 500 year old Phoenix who's whole family are firefighters and he also believes that he deserves the advertised firefighter role.
The secrets withheld are not withheld to us so there is little that turns out to be a surprise and Mother Nature/Gaia falls a little flat in her nature to help and Aiden felt like he was turning bad, but very suddenly changes his mind about marrying Chloe after one look at Amber's friend Candy.
The romance between the two started off slow, but soon hotted up and Ryan found that Chloe is more than he bargained for.
This was a fun read, but not something that i would pick up again in a hurry.
In this book we get a Dragon Princess from Ireland who is a thousand years old who has moved to Boston and she has decided to be a fire fighter, something she believes she can do well.
We also have a male 500 year old Phoenix who's whole family are firefighters and he also believes that he deserves the advertised firefighter role.
The secrets withheld are not withheld to us so there is little that turns out to be a surprise and Mother Nature/Gaia falls a little flat in her nature to help and Aiden felt like he was turning bad, but very suddenly changes his mind about marrying Chloe after one look at Amber's friend Candy.
The romance between the two started off slow, but soon hotted up and Ryan found that Chloe is more than he bargained for.
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury
I thought this book was AMAZING. I love firefighter romances. I love dragons. This combination is turning out to be one of my favorite things to read. Chloe is a dragon who was forced to leave her homeland. She's been trying to make her way in America, where she decides to become a firefighter. The tricky part to her training is she cannot reveal her dragon nature to humans, so she can't use her supernatural strength or let her temper flare. She has this adorable quirk that when she's frustrated (or feeling any strong emotion, it seems) smoke comes out of her nose. So having to compete with testosterone filled alpha-male Ryan brings out her competitive streak, along with a few other strong feelings. Ryan is a supernatural creature, too, and a legacy firefighter. He can't let his family down, so getting a job means everything to him. He also has a desire to settle down and get out from his parents' roof. Seeing in his head endears you to him quickly. When he meets Chloe, he's got a mix of emotions that make you just love him. There is also a darling cast of side characters, including Mother Nature, herself that add humor and depth to the story. It takes you through a gamut of emotions, even bringing me to tears at one point. I can't wait to see more from this series. It promises to be hot. A definite must-read for lovers of the genre. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
My Wild Irish Dragon was a delightful read.
Chloe and Ryan both want the same job at the safe fire station, but only one position is open. This leads to the two competing for the position. But, the chief finds funding to hire both since both are so well qualified. You think they would stop their competition now that both got the job, but their rivalry continues. Soon they learn to respect the other, become friends, and fall for one another. The banter and humor was enjoyable between these two. Their relationship felt honest and deep as it developed throughout the story.
I also enjoyed several side characters and family members. I didn’t care so much for Chloe’s cousin Aiden and his storyline. I was a bit shocked that when he did something completely against Mother Nature’s rules their was no repercussions at all.
The only thing that still gets to me and this bothered me in the first book too. Why can’t the shifters or supernaturals smell that someone is a shifter or a supernatural? They can use other aspects of their abilities when in human form. So, why can’t they use this one? This would clear things up and help.
I had a pleasant time with My Wild Irish Dragon. I liked that two noble paranormals where trying to make a difference in their community. I also enjoyed the humor that was brought into the storyline.
Rated: 3 Stars
Chloe and Ryan both want the same job at the safe fire station, but only one position is open. This leads to the two competing for the position. But, the chief finds funding to hire both since both are so well qualified. You think they would stop their competition now that both got the job, but their rivalry continues. Soon they learn to respect the other, become friends, and fall for one another. The banter and humor was enjoyable between these two. Their relationship felt honest and deep as it developed throughout the story.
I also enjoyed several side characters and family members. I didn’t care so much for Chloe’s cousin Aiden and his storyline. I was a bit shocked that when he did something completely against Mother Nature’s rules their was no repercussions at all.
The only thing that still gets to me and this bothered me in the first book too. Why can’t the shifters or supernaturals smell that someone is a shifter or a supernatural? They can use other aspects of their abilities when in human form. So, why can’t they use this one? This would clear things up and help.
I had a pleasant time with My Wild Irish Dragon. I liked that two noble paranormals where trying to make a difference in their community. I also enjoyed the humor that was brought into the storyline.
Rated: 3 Stars
Ryan Fierro and Chloe Arish are both competing for the same slot in the Boston Fire Department. Each is uniquely suited to the job of a firefighter as he is a phoenix shifter and she is a dragon shifter. Fortunately, the budget is expanded so they both get jobs. Now they just have to figure out how to not let their attraction to each other get in the way of their work.
I read paranormal, but usually with vampires or wolf shifters. This was a first and while I was a little disappointed that the shifter parts weren't emphasized, I still found this an interesting and well-written story. In some ways, it could just be a romance about an Irish girl and Italian boy from Boston. The secondary characters are fun and the romance is cute and a bit steamy. All in all, a fun read.
I read paranormal, but usually with vampires or wolf shifters. This was a first and while I was a little disappointed that the shifter parts weren't emphasized, I still found this an interesting and well-written story. In some ways, it could just be a romance about an Irish girl and Italian boy from Boston. The secondary characters are fun and the romance is cute and a bit steamy. All in all, a fun read.