A NIGHT OWL REVIEWS BOOK REVIEW | Reviewed by: Leslee
This is the second book in the Dragonfire series. In this one, the firestorm has come to Donovan Shea. One of the younger dragons, he doesn’t welcome the firestorm for several reasons. His fated mate is Alex Madison, a scientist working on a project called the Green Machine. The Green Machine is a car that runs on salt water that produces no harmful emissions and is entirely eco-friendly. This puts her at the top of the Slayers’ hit list. The Slayers in dragon form found her hidden lab, tortured and killed her partner, and destroyed her work. This left her afraid to trust anyone, especially a man who can shape shift into a dragon as well. But when Donovan saves her and protects her from other dragons she figures out pretty quick that maybe not all dragons are out to get her. Will Donovan and the other Pyr be able to help her rebuild her machine in time to meet with a possible investor?
I really enjoyed this second foray into the world of the Pyr. So many times, it seems authors reuse the same formula in a series for the hero and heroine to get together. Ms. Cooke, however, does a wonderful job of changing things up for the second couple to experience the firestorm. Both Donovan and Alex have their reasons for not wanting to commit to each other and they are very valid reasons, which is also refreshing. The Pyr, for all their immortality and power are not all knowing and all seeing which I liked. It makes the characters seem more real to me because they have flaws. I also found it so wonderful that instead of just telling us that Alex is very smart, she reacts to situations the way you would expect her to. You can’t go wrong with picking up this series. Up next is Kiss of Fate staring the leader of the Pyr, Erik. I can’t wait to dive into this one.
Dec 18, 2008 | 9780451224767
5 - Rare Top Pick | 4.5 - Top Pick | 4 - I Liked It | 3.5 - Enjoyable | 3 - OK | 2.5 - It just didn't click
Book Blurb for Kiss of Fury
Scientist Alexandra Madison was on the verge of unveiling an invention that would change the world—then her partner was murdered, their lab burned and their prototype destroyed. When recurring dragon-haunted nightmares threaten to land her in a psychiatric hospital, Alex knows she has to escape to rebuild her prototype in time. But first she must return to her ruined lab…
Handsome, daring, and impulsive, Donovan Shea is more than willing to do his part in the Pyr/Slayer war and save The Madison Project. Assigned to kidnap Alex, Donovan is shocked when her presence ignites the firestorm. He has no desire for a destined mate, but when Alex is attacked by a Slayer, Donovan finds himself meeting fire with fire in her defense. Won over by Alex's intelligence and determination, Donovan fights to rebuild her invention in a race against time. By the time the Slayers close in on their prey, Donovan knows he'll surrender his life to protect Alex, --but will have to lose his heart to possess her...
Focus: Donovan - The Warrior
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