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Sleeping Dragons #6
Ascend
Corey has always led an honorable life. He’s worked hard, found success doing a job he enjoys. He longs for a partner—a woman who will be his match, who might love him as much as she challenges him.
The last thing he ever expected was to wind up the consort of the Dragon Queen.
Racha, the Queen of Dragons, is awake after five centuries, but her promised mate is reluctant to bed her, the last and most crucial step in the ritual to awaken the brood of dragons she rules.
Will she be able to convince him before the magic consumes her?
The last thing he ever expected was to wind up the consort of the Dragon Queen.
Racha, the Queen of Dragons, is awake after five centuries, but her promised mate is reluctant to bed her, the last and most crucial step in the ritual to awaken the brood of dragons she rules.
Will she be able to convince him before the magic consumes her?
45 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 12, 2014
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Ophelia Bell
141 books972 followersOphelia Bell is the author of the super steamy Sleeping Dragons series. Ophelia loves hot alpha heroes, especially if they’re dragons, but believes the world needs more alpha heroines, so has made it her mission to make that happen. Ophelia grew up on a rural farm in North Carolina and now lives in Los Angeles with her sexy tattooed alpha husband and five-and-a-half attention-whoring cats (one of them is exceptionally large and might actually be a dragon in disguise).
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February 18, 2015
A lovely end to a fabulous series!
Ah, but I get ahead of myself - the explorers have been completing the sexual rituals necessary to awaken the dragons within the temple. One man has been the constant observer up until this point, and his time has finally come.
Corey
Corey cannot escape the potent sexual energy which saturates the temple, but he has chosen not to act on it. He is both fascinated and appalled by the mindless debauchery he has witnessed. Corey requires a connection to his sexual partners beyond lust.
Unfortunately, the success of this sexual marathon of dragon waking rests on his shoulders. It is his destiny to bond with the queen and complete the ritual.
Racha
Racha, Queen of the Dragons, has been trained for this moment. She has absorbed the sexual energy of the court dragons, and must push that energy out into the temple to wake the rest of her brood.
She was not prepared to face a human male so unwilling to become her consort - she must convince him to take a chance on her - to forge a connection...
She holds the fate of an entire generation of dragons in her hands. Failure to complete the ritual will lock all dragons back into their sleeping form.
Sacrifices must be made for he greater good...
A new day is dawning, and a new generation of dragons will take to the sky...
Ophelia Bell's Rising Dragons series will continue the narrative of our favorite characters as they adjust to a new life together.
Am I willing to be hers. Marked. Branded. Bonded?OK... So it wasn't really the END... This book might have marked the conclusion of the sinfully hot Sleeping Dragons series, but we learn that this is only the beginning for the characters we've come to know and love...
Ah, but I get ahead of myself - the explorers have been completing the sexual rituals necessary to awaken the dragons within the temple. One man has been the constant observer up until this point, and his time has finally come.
Corey
Corey cannot escape the potent sexual energy which saturates the temple, but he has chosen not to act on it. He is both fascinated and appalled by the mindless debauchery he has witnessed. Corey requires a connection to his sexual partners beyond lust.
Unfortunately, the success of this sexual marathon of dragon waking rests on his shoulders. It is his destiny to bond with the queen and complete the ritual.
Racha
Racha, Queen of the Dragons, has been trained for this moment. She has absorbed the sexual energy of the court dragons, and must push that energy out into the temple to wake the rest of her brood.
She was not prepared to face a human male so unwilling to become her consort - she must convince him to take a chance on her - to forge a connection...
She holds the fate of an entire generation of dragons in her hands. Failure to complete the ritual will lock all dragons back into their sleeping form.
Sacrifices must be made for he greater good...
A new day is dawning, and a new generation of dragons will take to the sky...
Ophelia Bell's Rising Dragons series will continue the narrative of our favorite characters as they adjust to a new life together.
September 17, 2014
3 stars
Six Ivy League-educated archaeologists make the find of a lifetime, an elusive dragon temple. Little do they know they were all destined to be there at this exact place, at this exact time. For 500 hundred years the dragons have been frozen in their temple, waiting for the right time when their human mates will wake them. Seducing them in by weaving their dragon magic until they are mindless with need. Six phases of the ritual, they are aroused and restless, they each must give up their nirvana to a sleeping dragon to wake them and begin each phase, the power of each union will help to fill the Queen’s well. Then, when the time comes, she will awaken and call the rest of the brood to the skies.
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Corey, the team's tech guy was the hardest nut to crack, he doesn't believe in this magic shit and think everyone is pretty much lost their every sexin' mind. He sits watching every moan and every nirvana, with a raging hard on rivaling the jade dragons. Out of all the dragons, he was destined for Racha, the queen of the dragons, but he can't just walk in there and fuck her without talking to her, right!?!
Ascend was the final phase of the ritual, and the Queen did not disappoint. Wasn't a big fan of Corey, but at least he did right by her in the end. This wasn't as wild as the others, but it was still highly sexual!
when the dragon queen asks you to fuck, you say, “How hard?”
Six Ivy League-educated archaeologists make the find of a lifetime, an elusive dragon temple. Little do they know they were all destined to be there at this exact place, at this exact time. For 500 hundred years the dragons have been frozen in their temple, waiting for the right time when their human mates will wake them. Seducing them in by weaving their dragon magic until they are mindless with need. Six phases of the ritual, they are aroused and restless, they each must give up their nirvana to a sleeping dragon to wake them and begin each phase, the power of each union will help to fill the Queen’s well. Then, when the time comes, she will awaken and call the rest of the brood to the skies.
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Corey, the team's tech guy was the hardest nut to crack, he doesn't believe in this magic shit and think everyone is pretty much lost their every sexin' mind. He sits watching every moan and every nirvana, with a raging hard on rivaling the jade dragons. Out of all the dragons, he was destined for Racha, the queen of the dragons, but he can't just walk in there and fuck her without talking to her, right!?!
“I prefer a woman I can talk to, that’s all.”
“And my naked body is not worthy of words?”
Ascend was the final phase of the ritual, and the Queen did not disappoint. Wasn't a big fan of Corey, but at least he did right by her in the end. This wasn't as wild as the others, but it was still highly sexual!
February 10, 2019
All Wings On Board....
Kris has completed his task and now there is only one more dragon to that needs Nirvana to awaken the whole of the brood the most important for if it doesn't then the queen will be no more for her sacrifice to awaken them.
It is now up to the very proper and unbelieving tech expert Corey, he has seen the crazy lustful orgies his friends are engaged in, but he will not participate no matter how much his body betrays him, he was very badly scarred by a woman's betrayal a year ago. Will he let the queen die because of his beliefs, or will he start a new rewarding life by her side?
The end of this very steamy and revealing part of the series was awesome and I loved it. Can't wait to read the next part and join them all in their journey into the new world after 500 years in stasis.
For readers 18 & older due to explicit sexual content.
Kris has completed his task and now there is only one more dragon to that needs Nirvana to awaken the whole of the brood the most important for if it doesn't then the queen will be no more for her sacrifice to awaken them.
It is now up to the very proper and unbelieving tech expert Corey, he has seen the crazy lustful orgies his friends are engaged in, but he will not participate no matter how much his body betrays him, he was very badly scarred by a woman's betrayal a year ago. Will he let the queen die because of his beliefs, or will he start a new rewarding life by her side?
The end of this very steamy and revealing part of the series was awesome and I loved it. Can't wait to read the next part and join them all in their journey into the new world after 500 years in stasis.
For readers 18 & older due to explicit sexual content.
June 28, 2015
Oops, it nearly goes wrong because of a stubborn woman (and man first)
But luckily he turns the tide just in time and saves her.
Great last book in this series, hot erotic one again.
You can read all these books as a stand alone, but they are better when you read them all.
Looking forward to read more about these hot dragons
But luckily he turns the tide just in time and saves her.
Great last book in this series, hot erotic one again.
You can read all these books as a stand alone, but they are better when you read them all.
Looking forward to read more about these hot dragons
July 16, 2022
Book 6
Corey finally comes into play with him been defiant about dragons and rituals he took some convincing from Kris to meet the Queen Racha.
I like that they didn’t just jump straight into sex and have a orgy like the other but Racha gave Corey a choice and got to know each other more.
Great series but MUST BE READ FIRST
Corey finally comes into play with him been defiant about dragons and rituals he took some convincing from Kris to meet the Queen Racha.
I like that they didn’t just jump straight into sex and have a orgy like the other but Racha gave Corey a choice and got to know each other more.
Great series but MUST BE READ FIRST
September 13, 2014
What a cool ending to this story. It's still as naughty as the other volumes but you see what a means to sacrifice for the people you love. Great series end!
December 24, 2025
Kris has completed his task, and now only one more dragon must achieve Nirvana to awaken the entire brood. This awakening is critical; if it doesn’t happen, the queen’s sacrifice will be wasted, and she will be lost. The responsibility now falls on Corey, a meticulous and skeptical tech expert. While he has witnessed the wild and passionate entanglements of his friends, he resolutely refuses to participate, despite the temptations that challenge him. A year ago, he was deeply scarred by a woman's betrayal.
Corey faces a pivotal decision: will he allow the queen to perish because of his beliefs, or will he seize the opportunity to embrace a rewarding life by her side? This is the final book in the series, and Corey has been watching how others have forged ties with the dragons they awakened. Unlike them, he demands more than mere physical intimacy with the woman destined for him. When he learns that he is meant to be with the queen, he is determined to navigate this situation thoughtfully. She holds a higher status than he does, and he is committed to truly understanding her rather than simply engaging in a physical relationship. He wrestles with the implications of his morals and questions whether they can apply in this unique circumstance.
What he doesn’t yet realize is that the queen desires a man who values her for who she is, not her title. The conclusion of this thrilling and revealing installment was outstanding, and I loved every moment of it. I am eager to dive into the next part and join them all on their journey into a new world after 500 years in stasis.
Corey faces a pivotal decision: will he allow the queen to perish because of his beliefs, or will he seize the opportunity to embrace a rewarding life by her side? This is the final book in the series, and Corey has been watching how others have forged ties with the dragons they awakened. Unlike them, he demands more than mere physical intimacy with the woman destined for him. When he learns that he is meant to be with the queen, he is determined to navigate this situation thoughtfully. She holds a higher status than he does, and he is committed to truly understanding her rather than simply engaging in a physical relationship. He wrestles with the implications of his morals and questions whether they can apply in this unique circumstance.
What he doesn’t yet realize is that the queen desires a man who values her for who she is, not her title. The conclusion of this thrilling and revealing installment was outstanding, and I loved every moment of it. I am eager to dive into the next part and join them all on their journey into a new world after 500 years in stasis.
November 3, 2016
Worthy Series End!
I'm not usually a fan of multiple book series, especially when it's a series of novelettes! I would have preferred one, maybe two full-size books! I guess I can understand the authors desire for profit. Believe me though, I've quit series many times! Congratulations to Ms. Bell for writing such a good story! It had to be good to keep my attention through 6 novels! Well written, good story and plot, believable fantasy with plenty of eroticism to spice it up. Once again, a series I thoroughly enjoyed!
I'm not usually a fan of multiple book series, especially when it's a series of novelettes! I would have preferred one, maybe two full-size books! I guess I can understand the authors desire for profit. Believe me though, I've quit series many times! Congratulations to Ms. Bell for writing such a good story! It had to be good to keep my attention through 6 novels! Well written, good story and plot, believable fantasy with plenty of eroticism to spice it up. Once again, a series I thoroughly enjoyed!
June 7, 2020
Erotic Fantasy Romance
I was sad when this series came to an end and wanted more. I was excited to discover the story continues in another two more series of books.
It made a nice change to read about a different type of mystical creature than the usual vampires and werewolves and the author's description of each dragon helped you visualise their majestic beauty. I look forward to following these dragons into their next phase of life as they enter the himan world. I'll definitely be buying the next series and probably many more of this authors books too.
I was sad when this series came to an end and wanted more. I was excited to discover the story continues in another two more series of books.
It made a nice change to read about a different type of mystical creature than the usual vampires and werewolves and the author's description of each dragon helped you visualise their majestic beauty. I look forward to following these dragons into their next phase of life as they enter the himan world. I'll definitely be buying the next series and probably many more of this authors books too.
August 3, 2018
I guess this series is what started it all? It was a nice change when the male lead isn't only interested in having meaningless sex. Corey was after something real and true, even though he eventually gives in to the crazy sex with Racha, he does so because not doing so would have killed her. Still it was nice that she really was as into him as he deserved because he was actually a nice guy who was burned pretty bad in the past..
August 12, 2024
An interesting final addition to the set... we find Corey to be more than we thought, and the Queen to be even more than we expected. I was taken aback by the speed that Corey and Racha's mating takes place. So much of import and so little time for anything to be processed.
The HEA is truly a Happy For Now... as we are quickly prepared for what lays ahead, in as vague a form as possible... because there will be more in Dragons Rising for this Court of Dragons.
The HEA is truly a Happy For Now... as we are quickly prepared for what lays ahead, in as vague a form as possible... because there will be more in Dragons Rising for this Court of Dragons.
October 20, 2024
If you are looking for a read that is more spice than anything else, this is the omnibus for you. It follows a group of explorers searching for the lost temple of the dragons. Each book follows the story of each explorer and the dragon they encounter. The omnibus is a fun, short read but don’t expect too much of a build up or deep dive into each character. Although I enjoyed the books, the ending was a bit flat and felt it just ended.
March 12, 2025
I liked that Corey stood by his ethics...
But he didn't actually understand the dynamics of the situation. When he realized what was happening, holding himself back was the last thing he wanted. His response to that decision left me speechless.
The astounding wonders rolled into the story were beautifully detailed in a way you felt you were there to experience it. I would read this series again. Innovative, richly creative and a refreshingly new viewpoint.
But he didn't actually understand the dynamics of the situation. When he realized what was happening, holding himself back was the last thing he wanted. His response to that decision left me speechless.
The astounding wonders rolled into the story were beautifully detailed in a way you felt you were there to experience it. I would read this series again. Innovative, richly creative and a refreshingly new viewpoint.
February 19, 2019
We are at the end of this journey. Everyone has gotten their mates except the queen. It is her turn to get the Nirvana that is needed to wake her up. And she wants Corey, but he refuses to partake in anything that is going on. When he is met by the queen he feels the need to know her not just take her. I enjoyed this book the most.
July 17, 2017
The Queen gets hers!
This book was about Corey and the queen, it was pretty subdued compare to the orgy party from the previous book. But oh was it emotional, as short as the book was it was pretty darn good. Definitely a good end to this series.
This book was about Corey and the queen, it was pretty subdued compare to the orgy party from the previous book. But oh was it emotional, as short as the book was it was pretty darn good. Definitely a good end to this series.
November 8, 2017
The main guy really annoyed me at first and honestly Corey doesn’t offer a lot to the story. The end basically involves Erica from book 1 more than him. Would have loved to read more about their adjustments to the new world in another book though. Great series overall though.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 7, 2018
I am/was not a fan of Corey. He basically had to be coerced into the room and only helped Racha when she was in pain. That was a honestly a pity fuck.
I loved how in the epilogue Erika was asking the hard questions.
I loved how in the epilogue Erika was asking the hard questions.
December 21, 2022
Loved it!
The conclusion to this series kept me on my toes the entire time. I held my breath in anticipation waiting to see what would happen next. I wasn't disappointed in the least.
The conclusion to this series kept me on my toes the entire time. I held my breath in anticipation waiting to see what would happen next. I wasn't disappointed in the least.
August 31, 2024
This was the least smutty of all of the other ones in the series, so it was a bummer for me.
The way it ends makes you question why the author would try to raise a genuine question in the last paragraphs and end it so abruptly...
Anyways, this finale was a big disappointment to me.
The way it ends makes you question why the author would try to raise a genuine question in the last paragraphs and end it so abruptly...
Anyways, this finale was a big disappointment to me.
January 10, 2025
The finale of this series. Corey and Rasha had a lot more plot points to tie up and this one is less spicy than the others. The ending tries to tie up what happens with all the couples but it needed an epilogue as it just ends abruptly.
July 22, 2025
I won’t lie, I downloaded this series on Hoopla bc of the ad I saw on fb and boy was it misleading. This book was 95% smut and 5% plot, normally this wouldn’t bother me but again the reason I got the series was not what I got. It came off wattpaddy to me. Very disappointing.
August 17, 2025
The Queen is awake.
I did enjoy this one however, I will say it was my least favourite of the bunch. Was still good, I just think I was disappointed there for a bit. Not sure how to explain it. Still good but yeah...
I did enjoy this one however, I will say it was my least favourite of the bunch. Was still good, I just think I was disappointed there for a bit. Not sure how to explain it. Still good but yeah...
May 7, 2017
Read through the pack book....very interesting reading
May 18, 2017
I love the character and the interactions between them. I was hooked right from the start. I read the entire series through.
December 20, 2017
I just finished Ascend by Ophelia Bell. I enjoyed it very much and highly recommend it for all who enjoy her books.
Sharon Wadeson
Sharon Wadeson
January 24, 2020
Loved it
I really liked the entire series. Very erotic and romantic. I Loved how they awakened their Dragon then fell I'm love
I really liked the entire series. Very erotic and romantic. I Loved how they awakened their Dragon then fell I'm love
January 24, 2020
4 stars
The seduction skills of Queen Racha are tested by Corey in the culmination of this erotic paranormal romance. 4 stars
The seduction skills of Queen Racha are tested by Corey in the culmination of this erotic paranormal romance. 4 stars
March 20, 2020
Beautiful ending to an awesome series
July 31, 2023
This book concludes the awakening ritual with Corey meeting the dragon Queen Racha. He's been hurt in the past and doesn't want a casual fling. Sweet story with spice.
March 12, 2024
I don't think I enjoyed this fr
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