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King's Command #2
Eastern Embrace
[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Fantasy Paranormal Romance, M/M, shape-shifters, HEA]
By the King's Command... Daimyo Akihiro Shimada didn't have the hatred for humans that many of his kind did. It was a known fact that humans were weak. Every dragon knew that. When the king commands him to take a human as a mate, Akihiro is instantly smitten with Isei but fully aware that he must treat his mate with gentle care, even if his gut instincts say otherwise.
Isei Hironaka is a second son. He has no chance of ever being anything more than he is until he is forced to impersonate his brother at the King's coronation ceremony. When the new king orders him to mate with a dragon, Isei is positive his ruse will be discovered.
Mating to strengthen the bond between clan and clutch is one thing. Staying mated is an all together different story, especially when those around Akihiro and Isei believe dragons and humans have no business falling in love and they will do everything within their power to keep them apart.
** A Siren Erotic Romance
127 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 30, 2015
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About the author
Olivia Black
61 books204 followersOlivia Black fell in love with romance novels years ago and read everything from alternative to ménage, and everything in between. Thousands of books later, Olivia is still an avid reader on the lookout for a good book.
Olivia started writing ménage romance with Siren Publishing under the name Alicia White, then later decided to branch out and with the support of the publisher, started writing ManLove under Olivia Black. Silver Bullet was the first ManLove series and Olivia is looking forward to many others in the future.
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Olivia started writing ménage romance with Siren Publishing under the name Alicia White, then later decided to branch out and with the support of the publisher, started writing ManLove under Olivia Black. Silver Bullet was the first ManLove series and Olivia is looking forward to many others in the future.
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Librarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
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February 2, 2015
Really? ? I wanted Isei to at least have his mate truly see how wrong he was during must of this book. He was forgiven so easily! I'm being generous with the extra star.... how and why was be a " leader "?? He brought nothing to the table or his people or the Clutch.
March 18, 2015
My goodness....
I wanted to see Akihiro earned that trust once more from Isei. Isei must let his mate know how truly wrong he was. He was forgiven so easily....
I want some groveling in here *pout*
I wanted to see Akihiro earned that trust once more from Isei. Isei must let his mate know how truly wrong he was. He was forgiven so easily....
I want some groveling in here *pout*
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October 7, 2021
This book made me so mad. I just hate how the author wrote Isei's character. This isn't a love story but a story of an emotionally abused and gaslit person in a toxic relationship. I don't care how bad the "alpha" feels it is unrealistic to have a sex scene directly after Isei wakes up from a suicide attempt that left him paralyzed. I realize these books aren't supposed to be realistic (with dragons and all) but the characters should have some resemblance of normative emotional characteristics or else what is the point of the book???? I really couldn't bring myself to finish this book. DFN.
June 12, 2016
This book reminded me of the Mills & Boon Romances so beloved of the eighties. You have your strong silent alpha male, domineering over the petite, beautiful, helpless, kind, too stupid to live heroine. Said heroine usually had a high-powered job, but secretly her only ambition was to serve her husband and bear him many children. The girls in that romances had nothing in common with the strong, capable women I know in RL, and this is part of the reason why I stop reading MF romances.
Well, the human in THIS story, Isei, is the reincarnation of a M&B heroine, but with a penis. He is petite. As is mentioned infinite times. As if smallness of stature implicates weakness of heart. He cannot stand up for himself, and his strong alpha male of a mate steamroller over him time and again. And he takes it. He is protected all the time, hiding when there are fights, he is sexually harassed by another strong warrior who does not take no for an answer, and all he wanted to do was make babies and serve his mate. It frustrated me to bits. I read MM romances, because I want to read the romance between two MEN. Not between a guy and a Mills and Boon heroine with a penis.
So I would give this book 1 star, but the characters were compelling even when they were frustrating, and there was a small baby with dragon wings . That is worth a full star in my book.
Well, the human in THIS story, Isei, is the reincarnation of a M&B heroine, but with a penis. He is petite. As is mentioned infinite times. As if smallness of stature implicates weakness of heart. He cannot stand up for himself, and his strong alpha male of a mate steamroller over him time and again. And he takes it. He is protected all the time, hiding when there are fights, he is sexually harassed by another strong warrior who does not take no for an answer, and all he wanted to do was make babies and serve his mate. It frustrated me to bits. I read MM romances, because I want to read the romance between two MEN. Not between a guy and a Mills and Boon heroine with a penis.
So I would give this book 1 star, but the characters were compelling even when they were frustrating, and there was a small baby with dragon wings . That is worth a full star in my book.
February 24, 2015
After the first book in the series I expected an adventure filled story with lots of interactions between the two MCs. That is not what I found. The personalities and backgrounds of Akihiro and Isei are vastly different, as is their story.
You can understand Isei's thoughts and confidence problems as he has been treated badly for his whole life. The scene on the balcony was sad but a logical direction for his character. Akihiro's character is harder to understand. For the leader of his clutch he seems to be too easily swayed by the opinions of others. Establishing early on that he thinks of humans as weak and simple minded helps in understanding some of his actions.
If you ignore the occasional proofing errors and an annoying continuity error in the early chapters you will find well told but sad and, at times, depressing story. They have to suffer a lot of drama before reaching their happy ending.
The big continuity error was in the initial claiming scene. For two men with one hand tied together they appear to have free use of both hands quite often.
You have to have read the first book to understand some of the background about dragons and humans that are skipped over in this book.
You can understand Isei's thoughts and confidence problems as he has been treated badly for his whole life. The scene on the balcony was sad but a logical direction for his character. Akihiro's character is harder to understand. For the leader of his clutch he seems to be too easily swayed by the opinions of others. Establishing early on that he thinks of humans as weak and simple minded helps in understanding some of his actions.
If you ignore the occasional proofing errors and an annoying continuity error in the early chapters you will find well told but sad and, at times, depressing story. They have to suffer a lot of drama before reaching their happy ending.
The big continuity error was in the initial claiming scene. For two men with one hand tied together they appear to have free use of both hands quite often.
You have to have read the first book to understand some of the background about dragons and humans that are skipped over in this book.
February 15, 2016
Akihiro es un imbécil de tomo y lomo que se escuda en 'una crianza de doble estándar' para tratar como un inútil a su compañero. Isei debió de haber pateado el escamoso trasero de Akihiro y no haberse quedado como una pareja disminuida y opacada. En serio, que si me molesta este tipo de lecturas en libros extensos, más me va a molestar en novelas cortas donde más se notan y menos entiendo que se perdonen (que no, el ser compañeros no es excusa suficiente para mi)
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This book was reviewed by a member of the review staff at Cocktails and Books. The name of the reviewer can be found under the post categories.
September 25, 2016
If I could get my hands on that dumb dragon and bash his head into a stone wall I would. Isei's too. No communication in this story and the whole thing was really frustrating to read. The happy ending made me want to throw the book out of the window.
February 7, 2015
I don't really want to spoil this for people but Isei is too forgiving, and honestly too much of a doormat...
March 22, 2015
Doesn't have the same feel or flow of the first story.
December 7, 2015
2.5 stars
June 17, 2021
Akihiro conchetumare sinceramente que weón tan imbécil. Es que si está viendo que está haciendo sufrir a Isei, seguía con la tontera de hacerle caso a todos los demás sobre todo a la nanny. Que rabia me dio y mucha pena por el pobre Isei, lo pasé pésimo casi todo el libro y encuentro que fue perdonado muy rápido.
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March 2, 2015
I felt many emotions while reading this book. Anger, at how awful Isei was treated by his brother, then how he was tricked into his mating by the King. I loved the relationship he had with Akihiro, until he stopped listening to Isei and started to do what others thought he should in regard to his mate.Yes I think Isei should have tried harder to state his opinion but Akihiro was not using his head. I loved the friendship that developed quickly with Tetsuo. That man had his back! The nanny? omg I wanted to rip her head off! Wanted to cry when Isei did the only thing he thought he could to stop the pain! Then when Akihiro finally gets his head out of his......and realizes what has been going on? LOVED alot what was done then. I loved this story. Even though parts made me so angry and then wanting to cry then all ..."awwwww" Loved how it ended. Let's hope Izo and the King....yeah I can't wait to read about THAT. *snicker*
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April 23, 2015
I don't give 5 stars randomly!
O-M-F-G!
This was... I mean... WOW...
Human and dragon being mates it's good but it's not what makes me go crazy with this story.
The characters are well thought out, the story it's just so sad and real and touching and... *big sigh* I have just finish it and I'm so impressed and blown away.
Isei was just such a perfect example with his mate Akihiro, of how things can get confused, how decisions that you make thinking that are for the benefit of others can be completly wrong. How important it's to talk with your partner, and other things that just made me love this book so much.
For me this is one of those examples that just prooves to me how great Olivia is as a writer.
O-M-F-G!
This was... I mean... WOW...
Human and dragon being mates it's good but it's not what makes me go crazy with this story.
The characters are well thought out, the story it's just so sad and real and touching and... *big sigh* I have just finish it and I'm so impressed and blown away.
Isei was just such a perfect example with his mate Akihiro, of how things can get confused, how decisions that you make thinking that are for the benefit of others can be completly wrong. How important it's to talk with your partner, and other things that just made me love this book so much.
For me this is one of those examples that just prooves to me how great Olivia is as a writer.
August 14, 2022
Dragon, human gay romance
The king forces a mating between a dragon and a human from adjacent territories to strengthen the borders of his kingdom. The dragon is pleased but the human is very nervous because he is the second son and not the accepted leader of the humans and his brother is not going away quietly. It starts as a love story but deteriorates as the dragon tries to isolate his human to keep him safe listening to other dragons about how fragile humans are even to the point of keeping him from his own child. Things get very bleak until the dragon realizes his mistakes, as battles rage and the human forgives. We do get our HEA.
The king forces a mating between a dragon and a human from adjacent territories to strengthen the borders of his kingdom. The dragon is pleased but the human is very nervous because he is the second son and not the accepted leader of the humans and his brother is not going away quietly. It starts as a love story but deteriorates as the dragon tries to isolate his human to keep him safe listening to other dragons about how fragile humans are even to the point of keeping him from his own child. Things get very bleak until the dragon realizes his mistakes, as battles rage and the human forgives. We do get our HEA.
May 30, 2016
This book was much better and different from the first book. I liked that there have been very different problems to other stories of this genre. Many times I wanted to give a fist Akihiro for hurting Isei
It was very innovative this story, the problems that happened this couple were the most surprising. This genre is quite predictable, but this story surprised me a lot.
And he mysterious king, which is as Cupid, What would happen to him? In the third book will get your own partner? I hope the next book much.
It was very innovative this story, the problems that happened this couple were the most surprising. This genre is quite predictable, but this story surprised me a lot.
And he mysterious king, which is as Cupid, What would happen to him? In the third book will get your own partner? I hope the next book much.
March 1, 2015
Eastern Embrace
The King mated Akihiro and Isei together. Isei was sent to the kings court by his brother who did not want to go. The king knew who Isei was and put him and Akihiro in charge of their people who are human and dragon. There was all kind of problems that they faced and come out stronger in their love in the end. I can not wait for the next book. Erin
The King mated Akihiro and Isei together. Isei was sent to the kings court by his brother who did not want to go. The king knew who Isei was and put him and Akihiro in charge of their people who are human and dragon. There was all kind of problems that they faced and come out stronger in their love in the end. I can not wait for the next book. Erin
May 28, 2015
When good authors, turn evil....
They grab you by the heart and drag you with their hero through each step of his agony. Till you can't take anymore. Like a drugged man you turn the page hoping to find the hero victorious. These ladies leave it to the last moment, when you just can't anymore, to bring the men together for a....
Well, you'll just have to read it yourself!
They grab you by the heart and drag you with their hero through each step of his agony. Till you can't take anymore. Like a drugged man you turn the page hoping to find the hero victorious. These ladies leave it to the last moment, when you just can't anymore, to bring the men together for a....
Well, you'll just have to read it yourself!
February 24, 2015
Eastern Embrace [King's Command 2]
This was great outstanding I Loved it a lot I can't wait to read the next one I hope it's really soon if not I will have to go get it from bootstraps..
This was great outstanding I Loved it a lot I can't wait to read the next one I hope it's really soon if not I will have to go get it from bootstraps..
February 28, 2015
it was heartbreaking and i just want to cry for the MC's.... but it is still very good... I think this is my fave as of yet.. Hoping the next will bring more tears (of joy?) and happiness.. Love it!! XD
August 28, 2016
3.5 stars
February 1, 2015
1 extra star because fictional suicide makes my day.
February 1, 2015
This second book is a better than the first of the series.
Este segundo libro es todavia mejor que el primero.
Este segundo libro es todavia mejor que el primero.
February 15, 2015
This series reminds me a little of the midnight mating series in that the couple aren't given a choice in their mating. But it's dragons Oh Yes my buttons pressed.
February 15, 2015
Really wanted to shake Esi, Dude you are suppose to be in charge too. Take charge of your life and stop letting people walk all over you or come to your rescue.
February 20, 2015
Omg this book was super good! I loved how much their relationship struggled! It was so real and so raw! This series is rocking it out so far. .
October 25, 2015
i love this book!! *0*
April 16, 2015
Good
I like this best so much more plot not so much the same as the 1st two books. The 1st 2book were ok but predictable. Thanks for good story
I like this best so much more plot not so much the same as the 1st two books. The 1st 2book were ok but predictable. Thanks for good story
June 8, 2015
4 stars for Isei. I couldn't wrap my mind around Akihiro stupidity. I mean he's suppose to be a leader yet he was too easily swayed by others opinions. I think Isei forgave a bit too easily.
November 12, 2016
Me gusto bastante aunque me rompió el corazón muchas veces. T. T
El dragón fue un completo bobo :(
Afortunadamente logró componer sus errores.
El dragón fue un completo bobo :(
Afortunadamente logró componer sus errores.
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