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Twilight of the Gods #3
Dragonslayer
One year after his bride-to-be left him at the altar for his best man, Christian Jager is stuck in a rut.
Working at the local co-op, dating the same handful of women he’s known since childhood, riding with the wild hunt twice a month to keep the jötnar who destroyed Asgard from invading earth.
He wants something more, but he’s not quite sure what it is until Jacey Morgan blows into his life like a breath of fresh air.
A wildlife biologist who’s come to Ragnarok to investigate rumors of a strange predator in the area, she’s also a native Midgardian who can’t ever learn the truth about Christian or his clan.
His job is to distract her and get her the Hel out of town as quickly as possible so the Æsir can take care of the problem themselves.
Jacey wants the case wrapped up quickly too, and she’s not about to get distracted by the sinfully sexy man who’s so unexpectedly determined to help.
With a new degree and a plan to get out of Iowa, she’s ready to move on to bigger and better things…
A dragon isn’t quite what she had in mind...
Working at the local co-op, dating the same handful of women he’s known since childhood, riding with the wild hunt twice a month to keep the jötnar who destroyed Asgard from invading earth.
He wants something more, but he’s not quite sure what it is until Jacey Morgan blows into his life like a breath of fresh air.
A wildlife biologist who’s come to Ragnarok to investigate rumors of a strange predator in the area, she’s also a native Midgardian who can’t ever learn the truth about Christian or his clan.
His job is to distract her and get her the Hel out of town as quickly as possible so the Æsir can take care of the problem themselves.
Jacey wants the case wrapped up quickly too, and she’s not about to get distracted by the sinfully sexy man who’s so unexpectedly determined to help.
With a new degree and a plan to get out of Iowa, she’s ready to move on to bigger and better things…
A dragon isn’t quite what she had in mind...
219 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2014
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Eleri Stone
15 books222 followersEleri Stone is a RITA-nominated author of fantasy and paranormal romance. Born and raised in New Jersey, she now lives in Iowa with her husband and their three children. All of her stories have some element of speculative fiction to them and they all end with a happily-ever-after.
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February 20, 2015
4.5 stars = I really liked this. There was a great balance between story and romance and the leading pair actual develops a relationship before things turn steamy. There has been some good growth in the leading man Christian since we've seen him last and he is swoon worthy now for more than his good looks - plus I liked that for the more part there is a good humor about him. I still like the Norse myth foundation for the series and I am sooooooo looking forward to Kamis' story - and maybe one for the crow shifter witch Elin.
I won this ARC in a contest on the author's website, woo hoo! November 10 release.
There's a nice little holiday snippet with Christian and Fen that falls after this on That's What I'm Talking About blog here.
I won this ARC in a contest on the author's website, woo hoo! November 10 release.
There's a nice little holiday snippet with Christian and Fen that falls after this on That's What I'm Talking About blog here.
December 17, 2014
Eleri Stone’s Twilight of the Gods series share the stories of the citizens of Ragnarok, Iowa. They are the Æsir: the descendants of Asgard. I absolutely LOVE that all of these god-descended heroes are farmers in Iowa! The third story in this entertaining series, Dragonslayer, opens just about one year after the conclusion of the previous book, Witch Bound. Previously we learned that Christian was to marry Raquel in a marriage arranged since birth, but neither loved the other, and Raquel fell in love with Fen, Christian’s best friend. When Christian stepped aside for the pair, he realized that he too wants a wife, family, etc., so he’s remained celibate and alone for a year, searching for something special.
DNR wildlife biologist, Jacey Morgan, stumbles into Ragnarok looking into reports of missing chickens and dead animals in the surrounding area. When she meets Christian at a local bar, she thinks she’s found someone who will help her figure out what’s going on. Even though he agrees to help her, Christian plans to find a way to get this human out of town quickly, using some made-up excuse for the disturbances. However, soon Jacey discovers that there is more to the citizens of Ragnarok, and the creature she is hunting isn’t a stray dog. Christian takes a chance and trusts the human female, bringing her into his inner circle. However, will he be able to move past his own upbringing to realize what a true treasure Jacey is?
Dragonslayer is utterly exciting and entertaining; the romance sweet and emotional; and the characters honest and interesting. The story opens in just the right spot, having given Christian time to figure out what he really wants in life after his near marriage a year ago. He’s still best buddies with Fen and good friends with Raquel. Christian demonstrated a lot of maturity in Witch Bound, which only increased during the course of this book. He’s got to tackle his own beliefs and upbringing as one of the Æsir and balance expectations with reality. I found Christian intriguing, honest, and sexy.
I also adored Jacey. Being a bit of a geeky girl myself, I related to her awkward behaviors. Sometimes her comments were misunderstood, but she doesn’t let that get her down for long. She’s got almost a naivety to her, because of her awkwardness, making her all the more endearing. I didn't like how much the clan dislikes Jacey and how horribly they treated her, especially when they gave others (in prior books) more leeway. Their attitude, coupled with Jacey’s inherent quirkiness, created empathy and an emotional connection on my part.
Together, Christian and Jacey are fabulous! Ms. Stone does an amazing job of fostering a simple and innocent attraction between Christian and Jacey, allowing it to blossom into a wonderful romance. It’s like two teens having their first crush, which develops into something far richer because they take the time to get to know one another. When Christian begins to experience a strong attraction to Jacey, a human, he is torn between his upbringing (to mate with another Æsir) and his own feelings. The internal struggle gives Christian, and the story, added depth, creating a high-quality, emotionally fulfilling story.
Carefully cultivated and honest conversations between characters is one aspect of the book that helps creates such a wonderful story. I appreciate that there aren’t any games and that the characters communicate difficult feelings. I like when they are challenged by their friends to look openly at the choices in front of them.
Beyond the romance is an interesting tale about a mysterious creature looming around town. How it arrived in Ragnarok and what it means for the Æsir and Midgard opens up a world of possibilities for future stories. I liked the action and adventure of the plot, and I look forward to finding out what will come next for the community. I also enjoyed seeing several familiar characters involved in this story, creating additional fodder for future tales.
In the end, I absolutely enjoyed Dragonslayer. My only complaint is that it took way too long to firmly establish the pair as a couple. However, the author treats readers to an epilogue set a couple years into the future, giving a greater sense of closure. The story was full of adventure and action, as well as quiet times like the remarkable one-on-one character moments. I loved watching Christian and Jacey grow as individuals and as a couple, and hope to see them again in future Twilight of the Gods installments.
My Rating: A, Loved It
Originally posted at That's What I'm Talking About
Review copy provided by author.
DNR wildlife biologist, Jacey Morgan, stumbles into Ragnarok looking into reports of missing chickens and dead animals in the surrounding area. When she meets Christian at a local bar, she thinks she’s found someone who will help her figure out what’s going on. Even though he agrees to help her, Christian plans to find a way to get this human out of town quickly, using some made-up excuse for the disturbances. However, soon Jacey discovers that there is more to the citizens of Ragnarok, and the creature she is hunting isn’t a stray dog. Christian takes a chance and trusts the human female, bringing her into his inner circle. However, will he be able to move past his own upbringing to realize what a true treasure Jacey is?
Dragonslayer is utterly exciting and entertaining; the romance sweet and emotional; and the characters honest and interesting. The story opens in just the right spot, having given Christian time to figure out what he really wants in life after his near marriage a year ago. He’s still best buddies with Fen and good friends with Raquel. Christian demonstrated a lot of maturity in Witch Bound, which only increased during the course of this book. He’s got to tackle his own beliefs and upbringing as one of the Æsir and balance expectations with reality. I found Christian intriguing, honest, and sexy.
I also adored Jacey. Being a bit of a geeky girl myself, I related to her awkward behaviors. Sometimes her comments were misunderstood, but she doesn’t let that get her down for long. She’s got almost a naivety to her, because of her awkwardness, making her all the more endearing. I didn't like how much the clan dislikes Jacey and how horribly they treated her, especially when they gave others (in prior books) more leeway. Their attitude, coupled with Jacey’s inherent quirkiness, created empathy and an emotional connection on my part.
Together, Christian and Jacey are fabulous! Ms. Stone does an amazing job of fostering a simple and innocent attraction between Christian and Jacey, allowing it to blossom into a wonderful romance. It’s like two teens having their first crush, which develops into something far richer because they take the time to get to know one another. When Christian begins to experience a strong attraction to Jacey, a human, he is torn between his upbringing (to mate with another Æsir) and his own feelings. The internal struggle gives Christian, and the story, added depth, creating a high-quality, emotionally fulfilling story.
Carefully cultivated and honest conversations between characters is one aspect of the book that helps creates such a wonderful story. I appreciate that there aren’t any games and that the characters communicate difficult feelings. I like when they are challenged by their friends to look openly at the choices in front of them.
Beyond the romance is an interesting tale about a mysterious creature looming around town. How it arrived in Ragnarok and what it means for the Æsir and Midgard opens up a world of possibilities for future stories. I liked the action and adventure of the plot, and I look forward to finding out what will come next for the community. I also enjoyed seeing several familiar characters involved in this story, creating additional fodder for future tales.
In the end, I absolutely enjoyed Dragonslayer. My only complaint is that it took way too long to firmly establish the pair as a couple. However, the author treats readers to an epilogue set a couple years into the future, giving a greater sense of closure. The story was full of adventure and action, as well as quiet times like the remarkable one-on-one character moments. I loved watching Christian and Jacey grow as individuals and as a couple, and hope to see them again in future Twilight of the Gods installments.
My Rating: A, Loved It
Originally posted at That's What I'm Talking About
Review copy provided by author.
November 17, 2014
Take one wildlife biologist and one Aesir-blooded warrior and add a dragon... It was a delight to return to Ragnarok, the little town in Iowa where descendents of Asgard guard a portal that spews demons into our world. But the portal also acts as a chain. The hero, Christian, physically cannot leave the confines of a small magic-rich area around the town. He knows its a bad idea to fall for Jacey, the wildlife biologist who's only in town for a few days, but he can't help but be attracted to her capability and shyness.
I'd love to read more in this series and hopes the author writes Kamis's story next.
Quibble: How did someone with such strong Norse roots end up named 'Christian'?
I'd love to read more in this series and hopes the author writes Kamis's story next.
Quibble: How did someone with such strong Norse roots end up named 'Christian'?
June 14, 2015
Bravo!
I wasn't really sure about this one, but the story gently lured me in and soon I was hooked. I haven't read the first two book in the series (not serial), but wouldn't be surprised to find them just as good. The editing is clean, something very much appreciated. The main characters don't just fall into bed, there's a lot of conversation and relationship-building before that happens. There's enough angst to keep emotions that, but not so much that the reader wallows in it.
I wasn't really sure about this one, but the story gently lured me in and soon I was hooked. I haven't read the first two book in the series (not serial), but wouldn't be surprised to find them just as good. The editing is clean, something very much appreciated. The main characters don't just fall into bed, there's a lot of conversation and relationship-building before that happens. There's enough angst to keep emotions that, but not so much that the reader wallows in it.
March 2, 2016
The whole series has an interesting premise, but just seems to lack a bit in the execution part. I liked the book, but that is it, I liked it. Out of all of the books in the series that I have read I think the one before this one is my favorite.
Everything just seems to go too easily at times. Except for the part where everyone in Ragnarok is humongous ass-hats to Jacey....
Jacey also seems to be just a bit too understanding and accepting of everything to do with Christian and Ragnarok.
Christian is just too perfect!
Everything just seems to go too easily at times. Except for the part where everyone in Ragnarok is humongous ass-hats to Jacey....
Jacey also seems to be just a bit too understanding and accepting of everything to do with Christian and Ragnarok.
Christian is just too perfect!
January 1, 2016
Because of language I can only give it one star. There is also two full sections I had to skip because it was inappropriate.
Also there were times I was confused about whose perspective I was reading, not to mention it felt like they were jumping from 3rd person to 1st and back again.
Would not reccomend.
Also there were times I was confused about whose perspective I was reading, not to mention it felt like they were jumping from 3rd person to 1st and back again.
Would not reccomend.
June 18, 2015
well worth the read, enjoy
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