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Draco
From New York Times bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff comes Draco, a standalone dark romantic fantasy about a man fated to end the world and a woman fated to stop him.
DRACO
Approaching my thirtieth birthday, life seemed a the perfect job, a girlfriend I adored, and endless possibilities ahead.
Then I woke up. Trapped in a grimy cellar, my body frail, and my love vanished.
Determined to break free, I succeed. But then the grim truth my entire reality is a fabrication, and I’ve been branded as the catalyst for the apocalypse. Why me?
I refuse to accept my fate, but how do I stop it when every move I make only brings me closer to becoming death’s henchman?
PIPER
When a mysterious man showed up at my door, looking to rent a room, I knew I should turn him away. He wasn’t only good looking, which my live-in boyfriend wouldn’t appreciate, but there was something off about him. Still, I couldn’t say no.
Then things take a dark turn when he claims he’s seen me in his dreams and wants me to explain why. He seems crazy. Or is he?
Because strange stuff starts happening, including the unshakable feeling that I know this man from somewhere. I think…I think I’m meant to help him.
But why does every instinct scream to run? And why can’t I resist getting closer?
DRACO
Approaching my thirtieth birthday, life seemed a the perfect job, a girlfriend I adored, and endless possibilities ahead.
Then I woke up. Trapped in a grimy cellar, my body frail, and my love vanished.
Determined to break free, I succeed. But then the grim truth my entire reality is a fabrication, and I’ve been branded as the catalyst for the apocalypse. Why me?
I refuse to accept my fate, but how do I stop it when every move I make only brings me closer to becoming death’s henchman?
PIPER
When a mysterious man showed up at my door, looking to rent a room, I knew I should turn him away. He wasn’t only good looking, which my live-in boyfriend wouldn’t appreciate, but there was something off about him. Still, I couldn’t say no.
Then things take a dark turn when he claims he’s seen me in his dreams and wants me to explain why. He seems crazy. Or is he?
Because strange stuff starts happening, including the unshakable feeling that I know this man from somewhere. I think…I think I’m meant to help him.
But why does every instinct scream to run? And why can’t I resist getting closer?
266 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 13, 2024
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MIMI JEAN PAMFILOFF is a New York Times bestselling author who writes insane plot twists that will have you burning through the pages. Whether it’s Romance, Suspense/Thriller, or Fantasy, there are always big heroes to root for, smart and resourceful heroines, and a ton of heart pumping excitement in every story.
Mimi lives with her extremely patient husband (“Be right there! Just one more page, honey!”), two pirates-in-training (their boys), and their three spunky dragons (really, just very tiny dogs with big attitudes) Snowy, Mini, and Mack, in the vampire-unfriendly state of Arizona.
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MIMI JEAN PAMFILOFF is a New York Times bestselling author who writes insane plot twists that will have you burning through the pages. Whether it’s Romance, Suspense/Thriller, or Fantasy, there are always big heroes to root for, smart and resourceful heroines, and a ton of heart pumping excitement in every story.
Mimi lives with her extremely patient husband (“Be right there! Just one more page, honey!”), two pirates-in-training (their boys), and their three spunky dragons (really, just very tiny dogs with big attitudes) Snowy, Mini, and Mack, in the vampire-unfriendly state of Arizona.
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May 18, 2024
A different kind of paranormal!
The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💙🖤💜💖
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📙📘
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌍
Character development: 😔🤓😘😄🥰
The Hero: Draco - the last thing he remembers was being on an archeological dig finding gold earrings of the Minoans who lived in Crete over 4000 years ago and talking to his girlfriend about sharing a meal. The next thing he knew, he was waking up in a basement with all kinds of tubes and wires coming out of him. There was a book in the room that looked to be written by his mother which detailed his entire life and he figured that whoever had been reading him the book had made him dream up a life that he had never lived.
The heroine: Piper - she and her fiancée, Leo are buying a victorian house to renovate in San Francisco. The house was built in the 1800’s and has been declared a historical landmark so developers weren’t able to buy the property and demolish the home. It was nearly falling apart and quite a mess, but they got it at a decent price. Piper was a history teacher at the community college her specialty was the Minoans, while Leo was an architect who wanted to make it on his own by renovating historic homes. Their home would be his calling card and his office as well as their home.
The Story: Piper started seeing odd things at the new house. The day she and Leo were there to look at it before putting in a bid, she hit her head and thought she saw a man with a large battle axe who attacked and kissed her. Though she put that down to her knock on the head and forgot about it. The real estate agent, who was superstitious, hired someone to spiritually cleanse the house and when that person was about to enter the house, he blacked out and woke up later in his car.
Within six months, the renovation was costing more than expected and Leo lost his job, so Piper decided to rent out a room for extra cash. When Draco came to rent the room for cash, Piper found herself easily agreeing despite her misgivings when he said someone was after him. He later tells her that the people after him had held him captive for thirty years and kept him in a coma since he was a baby. He has since gained his strength and learned about the world and has had dreams of Pipers house which led him to her.
This was another strange paranormal story from the mind of Mimi Jean Pamfiloff, like the King trilogy which I hadn’t read before, but actually I stopped reading this and listened to the trilogy via audiobook to get more background on King who is Draco’s father. Though technically you don’t need to read that series first, I was curious. That was a really weird paranormal romance, and it certainly gave plenty of introduction to the Ten Club (a club full of deviant and devious billionaires) that features heavy in this story.
Draco is told he will end the world and Piper has to keep convincing him that it is not inevitable, that he should be able to change things. The book is about the journey they take to discover what he really is and can do with his powers and if it is his fate or if he can be the good man she thinks he can be. All while they fight against his father’s Ten Club who want to use him for their nefarious purposes. I did really like how the book ended, I wasn’t quite sure if this would be a new trilogy or if it was a standalone and it was, there was no cliffhanger which I love.
I voluntarily read & reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts & opinions are my own.
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The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💙🖤💜💖
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📙📘
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌍
Character development: 😔🤓😘😄🥰
The Hero: Draco - the last thing he remembers was being on an archeological dig finding gold earrings of the Minoans who lived in Crete over 4000 years ago and talking to his girlfriend about sharing a meal. The next thing he knew, he was waking up in a basement with all kinds of tubes and wires coming out of him. There was a book in the room that looked to be written by his mother which detailed his entire life and he figured that whoever had been reading him the book had made him dream up a life that he had never lived.
The heroine: Piper - she and her fiancée, Leo are buying a victorian house to renovate in San Francisco. The house was built in the 1800’s and has been declared a historical landmark so developers weren’t able to buy the property and demolish the home. It was nearly falling apart and quite a mess, but they got it at a decent price. Piper was a history teacher at the community college her specialty was the Minoans, while Leo was an architect who wanted to make it on his own by renovating historic homes. Their home would be his calling card and his office as well as their home.
The Story: Piper started seeing odd things at the new house. The day she and Leo were there to look at it before putting in a bid, she hit her head and thought she saw a man with a large battle axe who attacked and kissed her. Though she put that down to her knock on the head and forgot about it. The real estate agent, who was superstitious, hired someone to spiritually cleanse the house and when that person was about to enter the house, he blacked out and woke up later in his car.
Within six months, the renovation was costing more than expected and Leo lost his job, so Piper decided to rent out a room for extra cash. When Draco came to rent the room for cash, Piper found herself easily agreeing despite her misgivings when he said someone was after him. He later tells her that the people after him had held him captive for thirty years and kept him in a coma since he was a baby. He has since gained his strength and learned about the world and has had dreams of Pipers house which led him to her.
“I wasn’t like anyone out here in the real world, and I was not referring to being imprisoned in a dream my entire life. I could see into people’s heads and pull out their thoughts. I could make them do things. There were limits, but I surmised it was only a matter of time before I mastered this ability. In just a few short months, I’d already learned to use the tone of my voice to override a person’s apprehension.”
This was another strange paranormal story from the mind of Mimi Jean Pamfiloff, like the King trilogy which I hadn’t read before, but actually I stopped reading this and listened to the trilogy via audiobook to get more background on King who is Draco’s father. Though technically you don’t need to read that series first, I was curious. That was a really weird paranormal romance, and it certainly gave plenty of introduction to the Ten Club (a club full of deviant and devious billionaires) that features heavy in this story.
Draco is told he will end the world and Piper has to keep convincing him that it is not inevitable, that he should be able to change things. The book is about the journey they take to discover what he really is and can do with his powers and if it is his fate or if he can be the good man she thinks he can be. All while they fight against his father’s Ten Club who want to use him for their nefarious purposes. I did really like how the book ended, I wasn’t quite sure if this would be a new trilogy or if it was a standalone and it was, there was no cliffhanger which I love.
I voluntarily read & reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts & opinions are my own.
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May 18, 2024If you love stories that will keep you guessing, this one is for you!
May 14, 2024
“The End?” You give us a book that ends with “The End” and a question mark follows? (Did you catch the implied “how dare you?”) While Draco and his gal Piper get a happy for now, this can’t be the end! I’m not even a fan of PNR, fantasy, or whatever genre this is, but this crafty storyteller with her wizardly writing keeps me coming back again and again.
With a social commentary that doesn’t pull any punches and the eternal message of good triumphing over evil, we begin this journey in big city USA, travel to the tropics, then to that H E double hockey sticks place and end up in the Mediterranean.
I’m not going to try to explain this one, but if you’re at all familiar with the series, you know you’re in for jaw-dropping twists and shocking turns. In the spirit of the Supernatural TV series, what's become unalive doesn’t always stay that way, and reality and dreams get intertwined.
While this is part of a series, you can read it as a standalone without being lost. It hooked me from the first page and I devoured it quickly in one sitting. It's a fun, exhilarating, wild ride and you won’t want to miss it.
With a social commentary that doesn’t pull any punches and the eternal message of good triumphing over evil, we begin this journey in big city USA, travel to the tropics, then to that H E double hockey sticks place and end up in the Mediterranean.
I’m not going to try to explain this one, but if you’re at all familiar with the series, you know you’re in for jaw-dropping twists and shocking turns. In the spirit of the Supernatural TV series, what's become unalive doesn’t always stay that way, and reality and dreams get intertwined.
While this is part of a series, you can read it as a standalone without being lost. It hooked me from the first page and I devoured it quickly in one sitting. It's a fun, exhilarating, wild ride and you won’t want to miss it.
June 17, 2024
I have been reading Mimi Jean Pamfiloff’s work for some time now, and I am excited to share another one of her stories with you. Draco is a dark fantasy and we do meet some familiar characters, though the book can stand alone.
Whether in Hell or on Earth, the characters can find love.
Normally her books are laugh out loud funny amongst the chaos and ruin her characters create. Draco is different, dark and moody. That threw me off a bit, but Draco is still worth the time spent with him as he struggles to be with the woman he loves, no matter what.
King is not someone to be messed with, but I feel Draco is up for the task.
Sometimes, Piper can’t tell the difference between fact and fiction, present and past. Will she run to Draco…or away from him.
Draco was one hell of a story and I dare you to come along for the ride.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Draco by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff.
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Whether in Hell or on Earth, the characters can find love.
Normally her books are laugh out loud funny amongst the chaos and ruin her characters create. Draco is different, dark and moody. That threw me off a bit, but Draco is still worth the time spent with him as he struggles to be with the woman he loves, no matter what.
King is not someone to be messed with, but I feel Draco is up for the task.
Sometimes, Piper can’t tell the difference between fact and fiction, present and past. Will she run to Draco…or away from him.
Draco was one hell of a story and I dare you to come along for the ride.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Draco by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff.
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May 15, 2024
Good vs Evil. Son vs Father. The end of the world. It is said that love conquers all. Well in this book, it does after a rocky start together with a strong woman’s determination. For me one of the main points in this spinoff, is will Draco pave his own way, or continue in King’s footsteps by leading the Ten Club. Will he crave power over the love of a good woman, or will he sacrifice everything for power. The women is this story, Piper, Jeni, and Mia, prove to be the strongest characters and influences in Draco’s life. Never underestimate the power of a woman! After meeting Piper, Draco finds that he is drawn to her and appreciates her determination and strength. Despite visions that plague them both, and could destroy their budding romance, he follows her advice and faces his demons. After 30 years of being hidden away, presumably for his protection and that of the world, he faces his father and realizes that he does not have to fulfill his designated path in life. After a tragic event, Draco realizes that the love of good woman is worth any sacrifice. There are quite a number of twists in this book and an ending that makes you long for the next chapter of Draco‘s life. The characters are all well written and Mimi Jean has again written a book that is a wonderful page turner. So as I always say, sit down with a good cup of coffee or a glass of wine, and read a very entertaining spin off of the King series. Kudos for another great book and if I may say, keep them coming.
June 3, 2024
An edge of your seat exciting adventure. Heart-racing, action packed and emotionally thrilling journey filled with dangerous and engaging charters, witty banter, unexpected twists, exciting turns and undeniable passion.
July 30, 2024
Prepare for a heart-pounding adventure that will keep you glued to the pages. Draco delivers a thrilling, action-packed experience, full of emotional intensity. With captivating and dangerous characters, sharp dialogue, surprising twists, and electrifying romance, this story is an unforgettable journey that you won't want to miss.
June 29, 2024
I'm pretty upset that Author Pamfiloff made me cry through this book. Not a few delicate tears. Huge, blobby, gross tears with snot everywhere. I'm grabbing tissue after tissue and cursing her for writing this book I alternatively didn't need and wanted desperately. I think she's secretly evil?😆
This story is about the mighty King and Seer Jeni's son Draco, awakening from some sort of magical dream potion, and suffering from amnesia. His world has been upended. Why is he in this bed? Who are the people who did this to him? Who is he really? Those of you who read the last book in this series knows the answers to some of these questions he has already, but there are so many more secrets! So much more knowledge to be had for us readers! I was almost scared of this book, as the author has a way with twists and turns you will never see coming. This story was no different.
Now in this story, we meet Piper, who has bought a historical, run down house to rehab with her boyfriend Leo. Things aren't looking up for either one of them, until Draco walks into their lives and everything changes. Piper learns about Draco's "“sickness of the soul” and how he was affecting everyone in the world.
"...extreme spikes in mental illness, legalized drug addiction, wars breaking out, open murder in the streets, violent criminals being treated like victims, and wave after wave of political movements stoking the fires of hate, funded by megacorporations..."
I can't help but think that Author Pamfiloff is using Draco to make a very valid point about society today. I'm not going to make this review political, but it doesn't take a genius to see the radical discord in the world today. Draco is very powerful, and he has the ability to either run the world, or remove the evil in it. As Piper says:
"Power corrupted. But absolute power corrupted absolutely. Draco could not let that happen to him."
I also loved the talk of fate that was intertwined with power dynamics. Poor Draco struggles with learning all about who he is, who everyone wants him to be, and who he wants to be. I was fascinated by the term "Illusion of Choice" that Author Pamfiloff brought up, and its very apropos!
"The illusion of choice is a cognitive bias that causes people to believe they have more control over their lives than they actually do. This sense of having control can help people feel happier and more autonomous, but it can also give people a false sense of hope and cause them to take the blame for things they have no power over."-Psychology Today
Piper, however, is the eternal optimist. Always cheerful, always believes that things will work out. She believes in Draco, and she helps him in his personal journey. She believes that "Evil never wins." In today's day and age, we need more Piper's in the world. And lets talk about that dizzying ending! The one I had to hold my kindle to my chest for 5 straight mins and just breathe. It will break you. I don't know if there will be more Draco books. The author questions it in the acknowledgements, as no one is going to want another "King" 2.0. She's right. So if this is all we get, I'm good with that, tears and all.
This story is about the mighty King and Seer Jeni's son Draco, awakening from some sort of magical dream potion, and suffering from amnesia. His world has been upended. Why is he in this bed? Who are the people who did this to him? Who is he really? Those of you who read the last book in this series knows the answers to some of these questions he has already, but there are so many more secrets! So much more knowledge to be had for us readers! I was almost scared of this book, as the author has a way with twists and turns you will never see coming. This story was no different.
Now in this story, we meet Piper, who has bought a historical, run down house to rehab with her boyfriend Leo. Things aren't looking up for either one of them, until Draco walks into their lives and everything changes. Piper learns about Draco's "“sickness of the soul” and how he was affecting everyone in the world.
"...extreme spikes in mental illness, legalized drug addiction, wars breaking out, open murder in the streets, violent criminals being treated like victims, and wave after wave of political movements stoking the fires of hate, funded by megacorporations..."
I can't help but think that Author Pamfiloff is using Draco to make a very valid point about society today. I'm not going to make this review political, but it doesn't take a genius to see the radical discord in the world today. Draco is very powerful, and he has the ability to either run the world, or remove the evil in it. As Piper says:
"Power corrupted. But absolute power corrupted absolutely. Draco could not let that happen to him."
I also loved the talk of fate that was intertwined with power dynamics. Poor Draco struggles with learning all about who he is, who everyone wants him to be, and who he wants to be. I was fascinated by the term "Illusion of Choice" that Author Pamfiloff brought up, and its very apropos!
"The illusion of choice is a cognitive bias that causes people to believe they have more control over their lives than they actually do. This sense of having control can help people feel happier and more autonomous, but it can also give people a false sense of hope and cause them to take the blame for things they have no power over."-Psychology Today
Piper, however, is the eternal optimist. Always cheerful, always believes that things will work out. She believes in Draco, and she helps him in his personal journey. She believes that "Evil never wins." In today's day and age, we need more Piper's in the world. And lets talk about that dizzying ending! The one I had to hold my kindle to my chest for 5 straight mins and just breathe. It will break you. I don't know if there will be more Draco books. The author questions it in the acknowledgements, as no one is going to want another "King" 2.0. She's right. So if this is all we get, I'm good with that, tears and all.
May 18, 2024
I want to start this review with the cliffhanger warning - if you are not a fan then just wait until the next book comes out before starting this one !Also, if you are not familiar with the King series then you should start with King series while you wait for the next book of Draco so that you are not lost by some of the events that are mentioned. Now onto my review. I have been reading Ms. Pamfiloff's work for years and thought that I would have a handle on what would happen in this book but now that i have finished it is not beneath me to admit that I was wrong. In this new era of the King series there is a lot that is going on and once I thought I had things figured out, I turned the page and discovered that I was sorely mistaken and another twist to the story occurs and I am back in the dark yet again - which in turn makes reading her books that much more exciting.
Piper falls in love with a house in Victorian home in San Francisco but unbeknownst to her it had a lot of history - and that is putting it mildly. She thought that all was going well in her life and that was until she met Draco and everything changed.
Draco has awoken after a long dream only to discover that things are not as he thought. He goes on a quest to find answers only do discover that there is so much deception and family trying to kill him due to a belief that he was evil - even his parents!!
Now if you are familiar with Mimi's work you know that all of her work contains twists, plot turns and off the charts chemistry between the characters and just when you least expect it - story changes. You question your thoughts and then have to deal with the cliffhanger. Don't get me wrong, I love the mystery behind it all because it all will make sense later and leave me going wow - just like I did when I got to the last chapter of this book.
Piper falls in love with a house in Victorian home in San Francisco but unbeknownst to her it had a lot of history - and that is putting it mildly. She thought that all was going well in her life and that was until she met Draco and everything changed.
Draco has awoken after a long dream only to discover that things are not as he thought. He goes on a quest to find answers only do discover that there is so much deception and family trying to kill him due to a belief that he was evil - even his parents!!
Now if you are familiar with Mimi's work you know that all of her work contains twists, plot turns and off the charts chemistry between the characters and just when you least expect it - story changes. You question your thoughts and then have to deal with the cliffhanger. Don't get me wrong, I love the mystery behind it all because it all will make sense later and leave me going wow - just like I did when I got to the last chapter of this book.
May 23, 2024
How do you overcome the fact that your whole life has been a lie? How do you cheat your fate and be the person you want to be not the person you were born to be? Draco was born to be the anti-christ and the destruction of the world as we know it has to figure that out and fast.
In a potion induced sleep for nearly 30 years Draco believed he had the perfect life. A loving fiancé, a fulfilling job until it all comes tumbling down around him when he wakes up from his sleep to find he’s physically weak, and everything he thought was his life has been a scripted dream written by the entities that have been holding him captive.
Piper has never met a person she can’t see the good in, which unbeknownst to her is to her own detriment. As far as she knows she is living her dream, helping her fiancé restore the old victorian they just bought taking them both one step closer to their dream life.
On a mission to find out who kept him captive and why Draco dreams of Piper and an old house, while she has disturbing dreams of a strange and brutal man. As their destinies collide can Draco and Piper find a way to avoid the coming apocalypse and help each other heal from their own emotional wounds.
Mimi Jean Pamfiloff has built an amazing world through the King series, in which I have met my all time favorite bad boy anti-hero. King's story has spanned thousands of years, several unnaturally long lifetimes and deaths weaving in characters that are easy to latch onto leaving you begging for more of them. I am so thrilled that Draco expands this series even further and gives King a real run for his money in regards to being my favorite. Hopefully we will see more of Draco in the future because I’m certainly not ready for it to be over. Bring on the bad boys Mimi!
In a potion induced sleep for nearly 30 years Draco believed he had the perfect life. A loving fiancé, a fulfilling job until it all comes tumbling down around him when he wakes up from his sleep to find he’s physically weak, and everything he thought was his life has been a scripted dream written by the entities that have been holding him captive.
Piper has never met a person she can’t see the good in, which unbeknownst to her is to her own detriment. As far as she knows she is living her dream, helping her fiancé restore the old victorian they just bought taking them both one step closer to their dream life.
On a mission to find out who kept him captive and why Draco dreams of Piper and an old house, while she has disturbing dreams of a strange and brutal man. As their destinies collide can Draco and Piper find a way to avoid the coming apocalypse and help each other heal from their own emotional wounds.
Mimi Jean Pamfiloff has built an amazing world through the King series, in which I have met my all time favorite bad boy anti-hero. King's story has spanned thousands of years, several unnaturally long lifetimes and deaths weaving in characters that are easy to latch onto leaving you begging for more of them. I am so thrilled that Draco expands this series even further and gives King a real run for his money in regards to being my favorite. Hopefully we will see more of Draco in the future because I’m certainly not ready for it to be over. Bring on the bad boys Mimi!
May 23, 2024
OMG – I must have more!!
I LOVVEEDDD all the King books, although I will say that the last couple had me kind of nervous since I loved Mia, but it ended perfectly.
This book is about King’s son Draco – who he had with Jeni while he had amnesia. He knew the moment that Draco was born that he would do horrible things, so in this book, even though he is living his afterlife with Mia and his family, he knows he must return to make sure Draco doesn’t succeed.
Draco, on the other hand, thinks his life is perfect. Perfect job and perfect girlfriend… until he wakes up and realizes that he has lived 30 years in a dreamland of sorts that was created for him. After dreaming of Piper, he goes to find her, and she is actually living in the home that King and Mia lived in before.
Without giving away too many details, Piper and Draco have to circumvent fate to make sure that he doesn’t become the power-hungry man who destroys the world. But in doing so, what will they have to give up. What ended up happening was actually quite a surprise – I totally DID NOT SEE THAT COMING! And it was perfect. *sigh. The epilogue provides a possible future of more Draco books WHICH WE MOST DEFINITELY NEED!!!!
I need more KING and family in my life – please Mimi Jean, for my sanity, please continue this series!!
I LOVVEEDDD all the King books, although I will say that the last couple had me kind of nervous since I loved Mia, but it ended perfectly.
This book is about King’s son Draco – who he had with Jeni while he had amnesia. He knew the moment that Draco was born that he would do horrible things, so in this book, even though he is living his afterlife with Mia and his family, he knows he must return to make sure Draco doesn’t succeed.
Draco, on the other hand, thinks his life is perfect. Perfect job and perfect girlfriend… until he wakes up and realizes that he has lived 30 years in a dreamland of sorts that was created for him. After dreaming of Piper, he goes to find her, and she is actually living in the home that King and Mia lived in before.
Without giving away too many details, Piper and Draco have to circumvent fate to make sure that he doesn’t become the power-hungry man who destroys the world. But in doing so, what will they have to give up. What ended up happening was actually quite a surprise – I totally DID NOT SEE THAT COMING! And it was perfect. *sigh. The epilogue provides a possible future of more Draco books WHICH WE MOST DEFINITELY NEED!!!!
I need more KING and family in my life – please Mimi Jean, for my sanity, please continue this series!!
May 19, 2024
3.5 stars
So I went into this book a bit blind, but it turns out that it is a spinoff to another series (The King Series) - but this book is a standalone. I have not read any of the other series. Everything is explained, but I think it would all mean even more if you’ve read the King series.
So it gave me some Matrix feels as - Draco came from a bizarre dream-like existence where he was 'told' what his memories were whilst being held captive in a basement. That took a bit to get my head around. Piper also has visions/flash-backs that she can feel and experience too.
Piper is thrown into Draco's path because she has been restoring a house with her boyfriend, that links to Draco, and her family name is also linked to his. Together they have a bit of a love-hate thing going on but they need each other in order to complete what Draco needs to do.
There are lots of twists and turns in the story, information is not always available or shared between Piper and Draco but ultimately they have each other's back as Draco fights against what everyone believes is his pre-determined fate.
I enjoyed the story but I think it would have been so much better having read the King series first.
So I went into this book a bit blind, but it turns out that it is a spinoff to another series (The King Series) - but this book is a standalone. I have not read any of the other series. Everything is explained, but I think it would all mean even more if you’ve read the King series.
So it gave me some Matrix feels as - Draco came from a bizarre dream-like existence where he was 'told' what his memories were whilst being held captive in a basement. That took a bit to get my head around. Piper also has visions/flash-backs that she can feel and experience too.
Piper is thrown into Draco's path because she has been restoring a house with her boyfriend, that links to Draco, and her family name is also linked to his. Together they have a bit of a love-hate thing going on but they need each other in order to complete what Draco needs to do.
There are lots of twists and turns in the story, information is not always available or shared between Piper and Draco but ultimately they have each other's back as Draco fights against what everyone believes is his pre-determined fate.
I enjoyed the story but I think it would have been so much better having read the King series first.
May 26, 2024
What a ride...So let me first start by saying that I'm late to the party, but thankfully and hopefully not too late. I am a new fan of Mimi Jean Pamfiloff and with that said, I have not read the previous books in the King series. While I know this can be read as a standalone, since that's what I did - I still think I would have had a better grasp on events if I had read them first - BUT - this can be a standalone as this story focus' on Draco (hence the name of the book - duh) and his journey of awakening, self-discovery, loss and love and so, so much more. I feel there is so much more that needs to be told and I hope his and Piper's story continues. While I know Pamfiloff delivers a rollercoaster of a ride with paranormal characters, I am used to a bit more humor and underlying (and not so underlying) steam than I found in this book, but I still very much enjoyed this read. It's well written and captivating with so many twists and turns, but I loved every minute of this journey and can't wait for more!!! Guess I'll have to see if I can go back and get the books in the King series while I wait...patiently - or not so patiently.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I voluntarily provided this review.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I voluntarily provided this review.
May 29, 2024
I was so happy to see a new book by MJP and one in the King world, one of my all-time favourite series!
Draco, son of King, the most powerful man who's ever lived (and died and lived again) and a seer, Jeni. Thought to be a monster, he was locked up and kept asleep and dreaming for the first 30 years of his life. Then he wakes up......
Intriguing or what?
I loved this, I've read all the previous books in the series, so I know exactly what King has been through and what very bad things he did to save the love of his life. (If you haven't thats ok, you get a good overview).
Was Draco good or inherently evil because of his heritage? Enter Piper, a sweet, innocent, good soul. Can she help Draco prevent the end of the world and stand with him against the evil of The Ten Club and the seers? Or is fate already decided?
It wouldn't be an MJP book without some mystery, crazy and a roller coaster full of twists and turns! Draco had them all and has me intrigued all the way from start to finish. Draco was powerful, determined and dangerous, but with an air of innocence about him. I loved him and Piper.
I hope there's more to come, the ending gives so many possibilities.... those seers will never give up....
Draco, son of King, the most powerful man who's ever lived (and died and lived again) and a seer, Jeni. Thought to be a monster, he was locked up and kept asleep and dreaming for the first 30 years of his life. Then he wakes up......
Intriguing or what?
I loved this, I've read all the previous books in the series, so I know exactly what King has been through and what very bad things he did to save the love of his life. (If you haven't thats ok, you get a good overview).
Was Draco good or inherently evil because of his heritage? Enter Piper, a sweet, innocent, good soul. Can she help Draco prevent the end of the world and stand with him against the evil of The Ten Club and the seers? Or is fate already decided?
It wouldn't be an MJP book without some mystery, crazy and a roller coaster full of twists and turns! Draco had them all and has me intrigued all the way from start to finish. Draco was powerful, determined and dangerous, but with an air of innocence about him. I loved him and Piper.
I hope there's more to come, the ending gives so many possibilities.... those seers will never give up....
May 15, 2024
One sitting. I devoured this book in one sitting. That was how immersed I was in the world of Draco and Piper. I honestly do not how this author does it as she is able to masterfully write diverting stories across all genres. Draco is a well thought out fantasy romance with some dark-ish supernatural elements, steam, and even action.
I adored Draco’s character and I won’t say too much about him as I do not want to spoil the book. The man is alluring, determined, and trying to figure out how fate plays a role in his life. Piper is an endearing character with a love of history, crumbling Victorian homes, and the ability to see the good in others. Their two lives are mysteriously entwined and I loved witnessing how their journey unfolded. There was also a twist that I wasn’t expecting!
While this fast paced read isn’t a super dark romance, it isn’t a romcom either. What it is, however, is a thoroughly enjoyable fantasy romance. Draco is listed as book nine this author’s King series. While King does make an appearance in the story, I can confidently say that Draco is a standalone novel since I haven’t read any of the other books and had no trouble following along.
I adored Draco’s character and I won’t say too much about him as I do not want to spoil the book. The man is alluring, determined, and trying to figure out how fate plays a role in his life. Piper is an endearing character with a love of history, crumbling Victorian homes, and the ability to see the good in others. Their two lives are mysteriously entwined and I loved witnessing how their journey unfolded. There was also a twist that I wasn’t expecting!
While this fast paced read isn’t a super dark romance, it isn’t a romcom either. What it is, however, is a thoroughly enjoyable fantasy romance. Draco is listed as book nine this author’s King series. While King does make an appearance in the story, I can confidently say that Draco is a standalone novel since I haven’t read any of the other books and had no trouble following along.
June 5, 2024
From New York Times bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff comes Draco, a standalone dark romantic fantasy about a man fated to end the world and a woman fated to stop him.
DRACO, doesn't seem to know anything about his past. Except what comes to him in dreams. He has visions of Piper and her house. But, he doesn't know how they are connected to him. Draco's father is King, from the Ten Club. Draco was hidden away for 30 years. His powers aren't where they are supposed to - at full capacity.
PIPER teaches at a local college in San Francisco, CA. She has a fiancee and a house they are 'fixing' up. But, it seems like they are paying more than actually fixing. Piper sees Draco a few times in her neighborhood, but, doesn't seem to know where she knows him from. He seems way to familiar, but, yet also a stranger.
Is Draco fated to be the end of world? Or shall Draco and Piper make their own fate and own future?
I did receive a free ARC Book copy. I am freely leaving an honest review.
DRACO, doesn't seem to know anything about his past. Except what comes to him in dreams. He has visions of Piper and her house. But, he doesn't know how they are connected to him. Draco's father is King, from the Ten Club. Draco was hidden away for 30 years. His powers aren't where they are supposed to - at full capacity.
PIPER teaches at a local college in San Francisco, CA. She has a fiancee and a house they are 'fixing' up. But, it seems like they are paying more than actually fixing. Piper sees Draco a few times in her neighborhood, but, doesn't seem to know where she knows him from. He seems way to familiar, but, yet also a stranger.
Is Draco fated to be the end of world? Or shall Draco and Piper make their own fate and own future?
I did receive a free ARC Book copy. I am freely leaving an honest review.
May 19, 2024
To be a child is to be loved and nurtured but that’s not the case for Draco you see when Draco was born his mother Jeni a Seer had fortold that her son would become a greatest Evil and do more Evil than his father King ever would so a decision was made that from an infant Draco would be put into a deep sleep and watched over by the Spiros family who have devotedly worked for King since the beginning.
Stories from childhood to adulthood where read to Draco as he slept and in that dreamworld he lived in Draco was happy until a point when the dreams changed and reality started to bleed through could Draco be trusted to do the right thing for the sake of humanity or would the nightmare that Jeni fortold come to pass.
Maybe it’s time to give Draco his chance at happy ever after and the option of saving his future and proving that it has always been his choice whether to become the monster from a vision or a man worth saving and loved!!
Stories from childhood to adulthood where read to Draco as he slept and in that dreamworld he lived in Draco was happy until a point when the dreams changed and reality started to bleed through could Draco be trusted to do the right thing for the sake of humanity or would the nightmare that Jeni fortold come to pass.
Maybe it’s time to give Draco his chance at happy ever after and the option of saving his future and proving that it has always been his choice whether to become the monster from a vision or a man worth saving and loved!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 15, 2024
I’m not sure you could read this without at least reading the first in the series. It’s a standalone story but hinges on knowing a few important characters and the continuing storyline. Draco is the son of King, a power hungry man to say the least, and Jeni, a seer. Draco’s had a strange life for thirty years and now he’s about to make changes to prove his worth. He becomes entangled with Piper, he is connected to her for reasons unknown, as she helps him with his mission. It’s a quick read because MJP captures my attention with an interesting unique story and characters that don’t follow the typical path. I feel like the series was wrapped up with the previous book but this is even better since we get to know Draco’s story, the last bit of King. I received an advanced readers copy and wrote my review voluntarily because I enjoy MJP’s writing style.
May 24, 2024
I absolutely loved Draco and piper story and i loved meeting king and mia again even if it wasn't in the best of Circumstance and boy did Draco give as good as he got with the help of Piper to finally finish what King started. It's a werlwind of a story, and I loved every minute of this journey, and things are definitely not as they seem. It was a fun, quirky story that made me laugh, but I also loved the love story that tied in with Draco and Piper. I loved Piper she was so sweet but willing to get out of her comfort zone and take a leap of faith to help Draco and can I just say I never liked Leo and i'm just glad she got a second chance. And boy, the tension between the two was just amazing, and wow, really mimi, what a ending, why is Draco keeping secrets from Piper, and will we get another book, which I definitely hope we will. It'll be We'll worth the wait, and I think this is my favourite story now ever.
May 15, 2024
Once again Mimi Jean Pamfiloff invites you back into King's dark, sinister paranormal world with her newest series addition, Draco. There's a maze of twists and turns. A rollercoaster ride of emotions. A writ large commentary on the destructive parallels in today's world. The struggle between; rich and poor; the haves and haves not; the powerful and the weak, The characters are incredibly intriguing with a balance of good and evil, light and darkness, optimism and gloom. Piper and Draco's destinies are somehow intertwined. Their journey to discover the how and why will keep you utterly captivate you.
May 15, 2024
Can I do more than 5 stars??
The King series is one of my all time favourites, not just by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff but out of all the books I’ve read, I read over 100 books a year. The fact that there’s a new ‘King’ in town is amazing 🤩 if he’s anything like his father then I am definitely along for this ride.
Back to Draco, I LOVE HIM!!!
He is King reincarnated and I am here for it. This had an amazing twist that I did not see coming and for that I am forever grateful to the amazing Mimi Jean Pamfiloff. Draco hopefully is the start of a new chapter in the Minoan world of King and I can’t wait to see where Draco takes us
Love, Love, Love it and read it in one sitting
The King series is one of my all time favourites, not just by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff but out of all the books I’ve read, I read over 100 books a year. The fact that there’s a new ‘King’ in town is amazing 🤩 if he’s anything like his father then I am definitely along for this ride.
Back to Draco, I LOVE HIM!!!
He is King reincarnated and I am here for it. This had an amazing twist that I did not see coming and for that I am forever grateful to the amazing Mimi Jean Pamfiloff. Draco hopefully is the start of a new chapter in the Minoan world of King and I can’t wait to see where Draco takes us
Love, Love, Love it and read it in one sitting
May 16, 2024
I'm a huge fan of the King series & mourned the end of it. King's death, however, was not the end of the story. Draco, his son, is supposedly the catalyst for the end of the world. Having been forced to exist in a dream world whilst shackled in a cellar, Draco wakes and escapes, finding his way eventually to Piper. What follows is a roller-coaster of a ride as Draco tries to outrun his destiny.
The story is full of the twists and turns, coupled with the sharp humour that you would expect from Pamfiloff. It's a short but exciting ride and I can't wait to see where she takes this story next.
The story is full of the twists and turns, coupled with the sharp humour that you would expect from Pamfiloff. It's a short but exciting ride and I can't wait to see where she takes this story next.
May 26, 2024
Let’s just start that I think you need to read the King series before starting this book. It will be the best way to enjoy it.
What I love about Mimi’s work is it’s never what you expect.
Story twists and changes are a common theme.
This one is essentially about good vs evil. A father vs a son. But like most of Mimi’s books... love conquers all.
This book completely had me guessing. I loved the family drama and suspense. The characters all had amazing chemistry.
But I will make a note...
I love that this book ended with “The End?”
That question mark gives me hope.
A must read.
I was given a complimentary copy but voluntarily chose to review
What I love about Mimi’s work is it’s never what you expect.
Story twists and changes are a common theme.
This one is essentially about good vs evil. A father vs a son. But like most of Mimi’s books... love conquers all.
This book completely had me guessing. I loved the family drama and suspense. The characters all had amazing chemistry.
But I will make a note...
I love that this book ended with “The End?”
That question mark gives me hope.
A must read.
I was given a complimentary copy but voluntarily chose to review
May 31, 2024
Have you ever read a book where the ending changed how you thought about the whole book? Because that’s what happened here.
Our heroine is renovating a giant house with her boyfriend but the expense of renovating means they need extra income. In comes an extremely attractive guy, who seems to be on the run, but is offering a lot of cash to stay there. What ensures is not a love triangle thankfully and a lot of paranormal adventures.
I really was kind of liking the book until the ending, however, I have to admit that maybe I shouldn’t just jump into book 9 of a series completely fresh and expect to know what is happening….
Our heroine is renovating a giant house with her boyfriend but the expense of renovating means they need extra income. In comes an extremely attractive guy, who seems to be on the run, but is offering a lot of cash to stay there. What ensures is not a love triangle thankfully and a lot of paranormal adventures.
I really was kind of liking the book until the ending, however, I have to admit that maybe I shouldn’t just jump into book 9 of a series completely fresh and expect to know what is happening….
May 19, 2024
As always my thanks to Mimi and her team for the ARC.
I LOVE Mimi's books, and surprise, (well kind of) books are the best.
Draco, son of King, is here in all Mimi's effd up craziness to continue the story of King and Ten Club.
The madness, the headaches, the wondering 'what the hell just happened?' Is all there, and just as enjoyable as the previous books.
I did feel, this one had a softer touch to it, it wasn't as dark as King's books, or was that just me?
Anyway, Draco, lived many lives in this story, as his father has done previously, and Piper gets the ring!!!
So, is that it? Is that the Hea? Or. . . . .
Come on this is our favorite crazy author were talking about here! I'm sure Draco and Piper will haunt her sleeping hours until we get more. Maybe her daylight hours as well?
Awesome, as slways!
I LOVE Mimi's books, and surprise, (well kind of) books are the best.
Draco, son of King, is here in all Mimi's effd up craziness to continue the story of King and Ten Club.
The madness, the headaches, the wondering 'what the hell just happened?' Is all there, and just as enjoyable as the previous books.
I did feel, this one had a softer touch to it, it wasn't as dark as King's books, or was that just me?
Anyway, Draco, lived many lives in this story, as his father has done previously, and Piper gets the ring!!!
So, is that it? Is that the Hea? Or. . . . .
Come on this is our favorite crazy author were talking about here! I'm sure Draco and Piper will haunt her sleeping hours until we get more. Maybe her daylight hours as well?
Awesome, as slways!
May 16, 2024
If you loved the father ... you're going to fall head over heels for the son!
King was one of my first book boyfriends as an adult and I have loved every bit of his story so of course I'm going to dive head first into his son's story. Draco has all the mysterious happenings, hot man glory that King was with the usual Mimi Jean flair to keep you guessing with all her lovely twist and turns.
The entire time I was reading this books Master Oogway kept playing through my mind, "One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it."
I'll leave you with that to figure out on your own.
King was one of my first book boyfriends as an adult and I have loved every bit of his story so of course I'm going to dive head first into his son's story. Draco has all the mysterious happenings, hot man glory that King was with the usual Mimi Jean flair to keep you guessing with all her lovely twist and turns.
The entire time I was reading this books Master Oogway kept playing through my mind, "One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it."
I'll leave you with that to figure out on your own.
May 16, 2024
Mimi did it again! She wrote a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat waiting to see how everything will pan out. This is part of the King’s series and is about the son of King, Draco. Draco is trying to figure out his life. He becomes involved with Piper and their journey is a joy to read. Both are very interesting, likable characters. I would consider this a fantasy romance being there are super natural elements. I truly enjoy this world of King and his son. I devoured every book in this series. You will be very entertained picking up this book.
May 24, 2024
Mimi’s characters are so real you can feel every emotion they do. Once again Mia and King are separated. I don’t know how much more sorrow the one can take. King has to return to find his son And set him on the right path in life.
King travels through time to find Draco, once again the different generations meet each other. Draco ask for help from Piper Spiros to learn why he had been held prisoner and why Minoans meant so much to them. The family of King and the Spiros are once again drawn together in history. Be prepared to follow the history of Minos again nd King tries to rewrite it.
May 17, 2024
Draco, son of King and Jeni, is caught between good and evil, Seers and the Ten Club. Angry at both his father and his mother, he is convinced that he and his power will end the world. Then he meets Piper. Piper is sure that if he makes the right choices, good will win out. In this gripping story, Draco and Piper struggle to save the world. Who will win? With the King series, you never know until the end. Hopefully, this will not the last we see of these wonderful characters!
May 20, 2024
Sooo goood
OMG!! THAT ENDING!!!
Another book hit with my favorite series. God, every time you write a new book. It gets crazier. 😁 the story was absolutely mind gripping. I was so happy to be able to meet King's son. It was not disappointing at all. I'm so happy he is just as passionate about the love of his life as his father but with better common sense. Can't wait for the next installment? 🤔😏😉
OMG!! THAT ENDING!!!
Another book hit with my favorite series. God, every time you write a new book. It gets crazier. 😁 the story was absolutely mind gripping. I was so happy to be able to meet King's son. It was not disappointing at all. I'm so happy he is just as passionate about the love of his life as his father but with better common sense. Can't wait for the next installment? 🤔😏😉
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