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Supernatural Enforcement Bureau #1

The Dragon and The Vampire

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As Director of the Supernatural Enforcement Bureau, powerful Vampire Ronan, thought he had seen it all...until he discovers that Dragons actually exist. Can he help the Dragon being hunted on his patch? He certainly has the means at his disposal...if they can find it first...before the dark magic-wielding Witches and their Vampire cohorts.

After seeing the magnificent beast with his own eyes he can't turn from the task, even if he wanted to. Especially as his Sire, Josef, gives him a direct command to find the Dragon and keep it safe. No matter the cost.

With rogue Vampires and Witches on its trail, it's only a matter of time before they capture it. That's not something Ronan will allow...not on his watch! He will do whatever it takes to find and save the Dragon, using every powerful being at his disposal, including the dark and dangerous Creed.

274 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 5, 2014

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A.K. Michaels

79 books1,042 followers
New York Times Bestselling Author, A K Michaels lives in Scotland, spending her time with family, pets and writing.

She writes Paranormal Romance With A Bite, and has a number of series out so far, over thirty books to whet your appetite. Ava took up writing later in life and is always thinking of the next story to indulge herself in.

She loves reading, chocolate, Rose wine and Luna who is a German Shepherd and mad as a hatter, and Jinx, a black Lab that is more than a little nuts. She has twitter, website and a Facebook page where she loves chatting to folks.

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Profile Image for Monica Porta.
Author 87 books196 followers
August 30, 2014
This is the first book I read of A. K. Michaels, and I love the paranormal world she envisioned. I'll definitely go back and read the other titles in her series to get to know all the interesting characters mentioned in The Dragon and The Vampire. I don't think I've ever read a novel about a dragon shifter, and that makes this story unique to me. Starr is larger than life. I like Ronan a great deal. His attitude--macho outside but soft-hearted inside--is very sweet and he speaks in a different language, which made the dialogues fun to read. I also tried to pronounce a few of the words, but I don't think I came even close to the way they should be spoken. Then Starr appears. She steals the scene from the moment she enters the stage and she remains the absolute protagonist of the story. The artist who worked on the cover did an amazing job at capturing Starr, because the image matches how I painted her in my mind while I was reading the book. Thanks, Ava, for giving me the opportunity to read The Dragon and The Vampire before it comes out. It was a privilege and a pleasure. Can't wait to read the next in this series.
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2,038 reviews6 followers
September 5, 2014
Fantastic Series!!

I long awaited Ronan's story and I was not disappointed He is completely the opposite of what I thought he would be like....While I really enjoyed His Sire's story in The Witch, The Wolf & the Vampire, I absolutely loved this one...

So much action, magick and passion, oh the passion between Ronan and his Mate Starr is mind blowing what a love full of unbridled passion...She is magical, because of what she is...What an unlikely couple, but mates just the same...

Starr is not just a pretty face, she is much, much bigger than that and the last of her kind, but is she? Her vampire has sworn to protect her from the evil that hunts her, but Starr has plans of her own to protect her "Fang". Now they must go rescue another of her kind that they never knew existed.

This was not a short story, but I was so enthralled with it that I could not put it down. So what did I do, I read the whole thing in one sitting.

You have got to read this book to appreciate what I am saying, Bravo Ava!! This is to me the best yet and I can't wait for the next SEB story and their coming adventure which will unite Ronan with his sire Josef and his mate Peri....What a confrontation awaits the evil witch.
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74 reviews29 followers
March 11, 2016
DNF.. sadly the thought process of MC for me was vomit inducing. i have to say thats a first for me..
Profile Image for T.M. Payne.
Author 37 books93 followers
August 25, 2014
Book: Supernatural Enforcement Bureau- Book 1 The Dragon and The Vampire
Author: A.K Michaels
Publication Date: 9/5/2014
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
My Rating: 5 Stars

REVIEW


This book was fantastic. In this book we have Ronan he was mentioned in a previous series of books by the author. He is the leader / Head of The Supernatural Enforcement Bureau. What is that you ask? Well in most countries we all have to have some sort of justice / police and this is the Paranormal equivalent.

Ronan is bewildered as a Dragon is being hunted by the dark magic witch that almost killed Peri his sires mate. A dragon shifter wow is what he thinks. He has never seen one nor does he believe until he finally sees her. And feelings begin immediately. Starr has been on the run a very long time from the hunters they have killed her brother and have tried to capture her.

Ronan and his team do all they can to find Starr and help her understand they wish to help her not hurt her.
With the witch Esther’s help they locate Starr.

Starr comes back to the Bureau with Ronan and Esther and things heat up between Starr and Ronan. They have figured out they are life mates. Well things get right HOT between these two.

But they are not out of danger and Starr refuses to be left behind while Ronan and his teams go to hunt the Hunters.

Can they save Starr? Can the team actually put an end to the hunters?

Well pick up your copy and I am sure you will love it as much as I did.

I was gifted a copy of this book for my honest review.

A.K. Michaels
Profile Image for Crystal.
1,098 reviews27 followers
October 27, 2014
Oh my Goddess!!!!!! I was so involved in what was happening in the story that I came to the end and just collapsed. Are you kidding me???? Really Ava???? Now I am going to be sitting her waiting for book 2 and to let you know, it will not be patiently!!

This is the story of Starr and Ronan. Ronan is the head of the Supernatural Enforcement Bureau and a Vampire. He is investigating the report of a possible Dragon in the area. Yes, you read that right, a dragon, in Vegas. He calls his sire because the report is so unbelievable and Josef (yes, from The Witch, The Wolf and The Vampire Series, nice tie in.) tells him the truth. There are Dragons out there and they are extremely rare and need to be protected at all costs. Ronan sets out to find and protect the Dragon and that is how he meets Starr. She is the Dragon and has been hiding from bad witches and vampires determined to capture her and use her blood.

Once Ronan gets her to his home, the sparks fly. The story is great. Lots of drama, fast paced action and passion. A great read. I read it all in one day, I couldn't stop. This is the best type of book. One that draws you so far in, you don't even realize you are at the end until you see Author's Note.

Ava, are you done with SEB 2 yet???? Ummm now??? How about now????

Definitely a Five Star read for me!!!!
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397 reviews15 followers
December 5, 2014
Reviewer: Donna
Rating: 4 Stars

I'm a huge fan of paranormal and The Dragon and The Vampire was a great and enjoyable read. Both main characters, Ronan and Starr are so easy to love and enjoy reading about. Ronan is a vampire and director of the Supernatural Enforcement Bureau (SEB) and he takes on a mission of finding a Dragon. It is rumored to be the only Dragon left and it's being hunted so Ronan and his team have to help and protect the Dragon. What Ronan doesn't plan on doing his meeting his mate. Starr is a dragon shifter and after her brother, Talon gets captured, she has been running of the hunter and trying to save herself. When she becomes the protection of Ronan and his team, sparks fly between Ronan and Starr.

It's definitely love at first sight between Starr and Ronan. It's a really beautiful relationship that blossoms between them, Don't get me wrong, Starr is a bad ass dragon and can take care of herself and does find it hard to let Ronan help. Ronan is just......WOW! I love his domineering, possessive, authority type personality he has going on. Very Sexy!

Great book, Highly Recommend! Will definitely be reading book 2!
16 reviews1 follower
September 6, 2014
This looks like its going to be a fantastic series is this first book is anything to go by. I know this authors books a very good and I like every last one of them, but this one, wow, its goes beyond all her other titles. The story line is so intricately woven through the characters and their paranormal abilities. The head of the Supernatural Enforcement Bureau finally fins his mate! Not only is she a female on the run from hunters who are witches and vampires she is a 'Dragon' possibly the last of her kind. When Ronan sees her for the first time his whole being is lunged into the urge to find and keep her safe! Kill her hunters, and when he finally meets her, his whole being is overwhelmed by his love for her. Then they find out that her brother may be the dragon being held captive by an enormously powerful witch in a deep cave in Canada, well, they will just have to go and save him, but to do so he is going to need the help of the wife of his sire, Josef. His mate is Peri, an enormously powerful witch. That leaves you hungry for the next one in the series!
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2,030 reviews22 followers
September 5, 2014
I am giving this review for author Ava K. Michaels. This is book 1 of the new series by the author.

Starr has been running from those who wish to capture and torture her for 10 long years. Suddenly there is a vampire and a witch who want to help but can she trust them with her life. Ronan has been head of the Supernatural Enforcement Bureau for the last few years and suddenly he has a case involving a dragon. He tries to find and help her but she does not trust anyone.

This story line flows as smooth as glass from start to finish in this book. the 2 main character interaction is great and their interaction with the other story line characters makes this whole book worth the time to read it.

This book is for mature paranormal book readers because of sexual content. This is a great start to to another fantastic book series by author Ava K. Michaels and I can't wait to read the next book in the series. WAY TO GO!!
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30 reviews
August 21, 2014
one of the best paranormal romance books I have read....I fell in love with Ronan right from the start...you will be introduced to a dragon in this book...yes I said a dragon, and you will love her as well...A K has done it again...the book is amazeballs...I mean I really could not put it down...I think I may have stopped breathing a few times it was that good...I don't give spoilers, but Ronan is a vampire and he is head of the SEB or supernatural enforcement bureau (he's the supernatural police) we will call him...anyway, someone is after the dragon and she is rare, and could be the last one in existence...and Ronan will stop at nothing to save her...could she be the love of his life? you will just have to read and find out...you will not be disappointed...a MUST read...happy reading...
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1,152 reviews23 followers
October 30, 2014
" This is a awesome book!"

The Story line is fantastic and the Characters are amazing!. This book has sexy Vampires and Spunky Dragons. Rohan is a super sexy Vampire and the head of S.E.B a group that has sworn to protect Humans and Supernaturals alike. In this book Rohan must find and protect a Dragon shifter. Who is being hunted by Witches and hunters both. What Rohan does not know is this Dragon is a sexy woman . Rohan is attracted to Starr the Dragon from the very first time he see's her. He soon learns she is his fated mate lol . Can Rohan protect his mate and can they have their happy ever after? . This book is amazing!! . You will so fall in love with Rohan . Plus Rohan and Starr make incredible couple :) . A.K Michaels is an awesome write. Her book Hero's are so amazing that you can easily find your book boyfriend lol . This book is an amazing must read!!
Profile Image for Sue.
1,012 reviews10 followers
October 10, 2017
Ronan is a powerful vampire and head of the SEB, after getting reports of a group of hunters trying to capture a Dragon Shifter, thought to be the last known one in existence, Ronan and his team know they have to find and protect this rare supernatural being.

Enter Starr, Starr has spent her life in hiding and having to fight for survival because of the teams of hunters sent to capture her so they can use her blood for dark magic.
Starr has never felt safe, until Ronan comes into her life.
Ronan is drawn to Starr and comes to realise she is his mate, leading to some incredibly sizzling hot scenes.

This is a great story full of witches, vampires, wolves and a dragon,
I hope as this story continues in the next book we not only get to know Ronan and Starr better but some of the others too. Can't wait

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Profile Image for Riza.
403 reviews11 followers
September 4, 2014
*I received a complimentary copy from the author in exchange for an honest review*

5 PUFF&FANGS STARS!

I've read the book in one sitting (say 3 hours with two toddlers bugging me on the side).
AK Michaels story sucked me up to the last page (which I want to turn the page more if possible) because it is unique and not my usual Vampire paranormal reads.
It is my first book of AK Michaels and I AM HOOKED.
The story of Ronan (the Vampire) and Starr (the Dragon) is unique.. I admire how the author put up all her characters together.
This book has it all humor, romance, supense and adventure so you will really find yourself hooked in this book and end up craving for more.
I highly recommend this book.
I can't wait for Book 2!
Profile Image for Lorraine Caruana.
287 reviews6 followers
June 28, 2016
The first in the series and it literally is a scorcher. Probably the best two nicknames I have read in a book. Puff and Fang..... Brilliant read by AK Michaels. Hot vamp and an even hotter dragon, what more do you want. Star is the badass that we all wish we could be and that fine specimen Ronan is the male that we all wish we could have! The author has given us a new world to explore and it's a darn exciting and intriguing world indeed. I will read the second book in this series for sure, and the third and so on, until Ms. Michaels has satisfied her literary imagination and my reading compulsion.
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89 reviews5 followers
August 25, 2014
WOW WOW WOW ava has done it again, Right from the start i was fully hooked, I help proof read this book for ava and forgot myself now and then as i was so indulged in the book, Action packed all the way through, sexy lovable characters from vamps, wolves, witches and a DRAGON, what else could you ask for in a book? hot romance yep, hot and sexy yep, gripping yep. ava has done a wonderful job on this book and has put her heart and soul into it as always, if your after something thats hot hot with action packed adventure and a feisty dragon this is defentaly the book for you 5 stars from me all the way well done ava
Profile Image for Miranda Beazley.
667 reviews6 followers
December 10, 2014
I received a copy of this book in return for an honest review

And I f**king loved it!!! Starr is an awesome kick ass alpha female dragon and Ronan is a dominating alpha male vamp. Together they make the hottest, steamiest couple. They can overcome all and any obstacles sent their way. Can't wait for the rest of the series.
95 reviews4 followers
September 11, 2014
It was a good overall story. Dragons hunted to near extinction. Hero finds the last one and falls madly in love with her. Vampire and Dragon bond, fight evil witches after dragon for her magical blood. Discover another Dragon may be alive. Moves along nicely. Worth the read.
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4,886 reviews46 followers
October 10, 2017
Ronan is a powerful vampire and Director of the Supernatural Enforcement Bureau is surprised to find out that dragons DO exist and that one is being hunted in his area. He has to find her and then protect her with everything he has before a group of black magic practising supernaturals catch her. Starr is a dragon and has spent her life hiding in order to say alive. When she meets Ronan she suddenly feels safe and it becomes apparent they are mates.

Great story with lots of drama and danger in the desperate fight to keep Starr safe. Mixed into that was a love story which certainly has a foundation in physical love too. Good start to the series. Well written and a pleasant read.
Profile Image for Tania Fitzgerald.
103 reviews1 follower
November 3, 2017
First book for me by this author, and I can say I’m very happy o have read it. A.K. Michaels has written a terrific story and I loved every page of it.
She paints a great story, vivid gritty characters, a great story line, Dragons, Vampires and magic, what more could you ask for.
This book is linked to a series, one of which I am definitely going to be reading the series now as she has captured my imagination
Thoroughly recommend reading this wonderful story
251 reviews
June 22, 2017
I really liked this one. Starr is a great character and we get to really learn about Ronan and what makes him tick, even though we met him briefly in Josef/Gabe/Peri's story. A.K.'s paranormal world is unique and that opens up a lot of possibilities. Can't wait to see where she goes with the dragons.
Profile Image for Deborah.
449 reviews
March 31, 2020
Half romance, Half urban fantasy

This story has plenty of action but no subtlety, the story progression is pretty obvious.
There is a random kidnap scene that could be quite interesting if expanded on but is only mentioned for a couple of paragraphs.

If you like sexy vampire stories then give it a go
Profile Image for Jamoz23.
5,336 reviews46 followers
October 18, 2017
Read this in the box set Magic & Romance. What a super read. I pick up books from this author occasionally but I really need to read some of her books.
Will be looking for the next book in this series
14 reviews
September 21, 2018
Omg

OMG...... You really need to read these books . I must say please read the witch , wolf and vampire first . I cannot put them down . Going to read the next one now . Such a great author.
Profile Image for Jerrie Hagar.
16 reviews
September 4, 2017
Suspenseful

I enjoyed it immensely. The characters were great, and I could picture them in my mind as I read. Would definitely recommend it.
63 reviews
October 1, 2017
Love this supernatural story with dragons vampires just can't wait to read the whole series love the Characters
144 reviews
April 14, 2018
Ronan and Starr

I can not believe you ended this book like that!! Lol, I was so shocked and now I have to get book #2. 😁😁😁😁
2,790 reviews12 followers
June 4, 2018
Once again I have found a good book in this story. I could not put it down until the end.
33 reviews
December 28, 2019
Great adventure!

Loved this...
It’s so amazing!
It’s got everything you need..action, thriller, romance. Puff and Fang are so cute... need to read more..
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428 reviews
February 7, 2025
Received in exchange for an honest review.

After reading A. K. Michael’s, “The Witch, The Wolf and the Vampire” series, I was content with the way their romance played out. It was hot, it was sexy, it was romantic. And then she went and introduced some MORE CHARACTERS at the end of the third book that made me curious. Some authors, I find, have difficulty creating spin-offs of characters in books. Supernatural Enforcement Bureau isn’t one of those books. The events take place almost at the same time as The Witch, The Wolf, and The Vampire Book Three and occur and blend simultaneously. It’s uncanny.

In the world of the Supernatural there are Magic users. Witches and Wizards who weld magic for good or evil. But there is a greater magic; Dark Magic that only a few can poses.
After learning that Dark Magic is drawn from the blood of Dragons, SEB Director, Ronan, is instructed by his Sire, Josef, to investigate and to protect what they believe is the last Dragon.
Starr. The mysterious runaway with violet eyes and a secret past, has been running almost ten years. Running from hunters who want to do her harm. She’s lost almost everything and everyone and trusts no one with her secret, until she meets Ronan of the Supernatural Enforcement Bureau. She has to trust him with her secret and her heart, in the hopes he may be the one to save her from the hunters.

I love watching authors grow, and I love watching their writing grow with them.
Although SEB Book 1 isn’t my favourite of her novels, it still has a lot of merit. Author A. K. Michaels writes A LOT of Supernatural Fiction, and I mean A LOT. It’s very refreshing to find new and indie authors write to this genre, especially those that are good at it. Michaels stays true to the characters and stories, and creates a world where living with the supernatural seems common. There are witches, dragons, vampires and werewolves, and the best part is they’re not stupid, or sparkly, or anything ridiculous. What they are is loyal, intelligent, resourceful, and dare I say, organized.

I miss Josef, and Gabriel and Peri, but Ronan, Esther, Sam, Serge and Starr are pretty fun characters. Ronan and Sam especially. I almost want to envision Sam and Dean Winchester from Supernatural but I think Ronan and Sam are more badass. Even the older witch Esther is pretty cool, the way she handles Ronan and is firm with her beliefs and position. She also doesn’t fail to do what’s right in terms of ‘magical justice’ let’s say.

Maybe I’m a little biased, but I don’t have the sort of connection with Ronan and Starr as I do with Peri, Josef and Gabe. Perhaps that will change as I grow to love Starr, Ronan, and the rest of the SEB task force, but for now, I’m still in love with my favourite, witch, werewolf, and vampire trio. Maybe they’ll make a surprise cameo in the upcoming novels! One can only hope.

Supernatural Enforcement Bureau looks to be full of action, considering all that Ronan and Starr have to go through. No spoilers as to what sort of action, but look forward to it. I’m excitedly anticipating the next book and hope for there to be lots more drama and action between these two. Hopefully, they get their happily ever after.

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