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I DREAM OF DRAGONS

I Dream of Dragons, April 2016
Boston Dragons #1
by Ashlyn Chase

Sourcebooks Casablanca
Featuring: Amber McNally; Rory Arish
352 pages
ISBN: 1492610062
EAN: 9781492610069
Kindle: B018IRSLGQ
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"A muse and a dragon make for a delightful read."

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I DREAM OF DRAGONS
Ashlyn Chase

Reviewed by Annetta Sweetko
Posted April 26, 2016

Romance Paranormal

In I DREAM OF DRAGONS Rory Arish has been accused of the theft of a leprechaun's gold. The dragon and his sisters, Shannon and Chloe, find themselves cast from their ancestral home. Once they make it to Boston, Rory believes he has found a safe haven to protect his sisters, even if it means forgoing the chance to shift and fly as a dragon. Unfortunately at the paranormal friendly apartment he finds himself in a bit of a bind, his apartment was rented simultaneously to another.

Amber McNally has finally found a new apartment but the one she finds now comes with an unwanted roommate. Forced together is only a part of Amber's problems, she has become a modern day muse for Mother Nature and it is so true, you don't want to mess with mother nature. There is so much she has to learn for her new "job" but she finds herself sidetracked by the sexy voiced, irritating roomie. Each determined that they will outlast the other.

I DREAM OF DRAGONS is a thoroughly delightful read. There are so many elements involved in this book it is hard to know where to start. You have a dragon who is so out of his element but learning to live in Boston. You can certainly hear the Irish in all his words, a very nice sound. Amber is funny and a bit quirky as she becomes indoctrinated as a muse to Mother Nature. Some of the intriguing characters include Mother Nature herself, then throw in some sneaky leprechauns, vampires, physics and ghosts -- oh my. Though I did enjoy this book other readers might find there is a little too much going on that might have them feeling a bit overwhelmed. As part of the plot that centers mostly on the apartment mix-up with Rory and Amber trying to get along you will also meet young Finn who is looking for his missing fiancΓ©e (Rory's sister Shannon); Mother Nature popping in and out and later making life hard on Amber for breaking an important rule; the search for the missing treasure by the leprechauns, the truth of what happened with that and other dealings with other dragon relatives and a number of paranormals. I guess it is all necessary to do a large dose of world building as I DREAM OF DRAGONS is book 1 of the Boston Dragons series. I also found that despite the title there was very little dragon shifting, or flight of or fun with that particular aspect in this book.

All in all, I do believe that if you love dragons especially ones with a amazing accent, enjoy quirky characters, and need a sweet romance then I DREAM OF DRAGONS by Ashlyn Chase is a book you have got to read.

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SUMMARY

THE HEAT IS ON
When Rory Arish and his two fiery dragon siblings are run out of their ancestral Irish home, it seems their luck has run out-until they arrive in Boston and find a paranormal-friendly apartment building. Finally, Rory has a place to call home. There's only one problem: Rory's new lair has simultaneously been rented to an infuriating woman who is as stubborn as she is beautiful and will not leave 'her' apartment matter how steamed he may be... AND SPARKS FLY
Amber McNally is a down-on-her-luck flight attendant. She needs this apartment, and not even a fire-breathing dragon with his Irish charm and scorching good looks is going to scare her away. Holing up in their respective corners, a battle of wills ensues. Who will be the first to blink...or give in to their off-the-charts chemistry and decide to make this unorthodox living arrangement a little more permanent?

EXCERPT

β€œWow, small world,” she said. Sly glanced back and forth between his little group and Amber. β€œYou know each other?” β€œWe’ve met briefly,” Rory said and smiled. Amber’s heart fluttered. Blond, willowy Morgaine rose. β€œI haven’t met your friends, Sly.” β€œI was just bringing them up to introduce them to you. Morgaine, these fine folks are our new tenants, Rory, Chloe, and Shannon Arish. They’re taking both apartments 2B and 1B. So, we’re full up,” he said, glancing at his wife and Amber. β€œNo more vacancies.” Morgaine’s mouth dropped open. When she didn’t speak right away, Amber gestured to the papers in front of her. β€œI rented 1B. I think the ink just dried on my signed lease.” β€œDrake recommended the Arishes,” Sly said. β€œAnd Brandee recommended Amber,” Morgaine added. Sly stared at his wife. The two managers did the oddest thing. First Morgaine folded her arms. Then Sly placed his hands on his hips. Then Morgaine began tapping her foot. It was as if they were having a completely silent argument. What the… Rory and his sisters glanced at each other, looking equally confused. β€œBut we paid…in cash,” Chloe said. She rubbed her fingers together, then glared at the check Amber had sitting on the table like it wasn’t worth the paper it was printed on. Amber returned her gaze to the stalemate between the managers. Were they able to argue with their eyes? Did they solve all their problems with a staring contest? Rory whispered to his sisters, β€œDo you think they’re telepathic?” Chloe and Shannon shrugged. That would be one explanation, Amber thought. One very weird explanation. β€œLook. I’m sorry, but I got here first, and I can’t lose this apartment,” Amber said to Rory. β€œMy whole building is being renovated and turned into condos. Everyone has been evicted.” He cocked his head. β€œWell, I’m very sorry for your troubles, but I believe we have the right of it. We already paid first and last month’s rents on both apartmentsβ€” in cash, as my sister mentioned.” At that point, Sly withdrew quite a wad of hundred- dollar bills from his pocket and held it out to Morgaine. She took a step back and shook her head as if the money were on fire. β€œThis is the oddest spat I’ve ever witnessed,” Shannon muttered. Chloe chuckled. β€œWe’ve seen some outrageous disputes, but you’re right. This one’s downright peculiar.” Morgaine leaned forward with her hands on her hips and stamped her foot. Finally, Sly rose to his full height and said, β€œIn this country, possession is nine- tenths of the law.” Amber and Rory exchanged a look, and telepathy wasn’t needed to interpret what they were thinking. They both took off and charged down the stairs. Chloe and Shannon were right behind them.

BOOK SERIES

Boston Dragons

I Dream of Dragons
I DREAM OF DRAGONS
#1.0 β€’ April 2016
My Wild Irish Dragon
MY WILD IRISH DRAGON
#2.0 β€’ September 2016
Never Dare a Dragon
NEVER DARE A DRAGON
#3.0 β€’ August 2017

 

 

 

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