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Moondrop
Dear Author,
I thought I knew what a soul mate is…
We met when we were sixteen, were in love by seventeen. At twenty-two we bought a house together. At twenty-six we got a bigger house, a white picket fence and a golden retriever. The stuff dreams are made of right? At thirty-one, he comes home and says “I’m just not feeling it anymore,” then he’s gone… I’ve been replaced. Just. Like. That.
I thought I knew what a soul mate is; man did I have no idea.
Two years later, I found out.
I met him at a concert; he approached me like he’s been waiting his life for me. Little did I know at the time, that was exactly the case. It was a while before I learned that this guy, that I am falling fast for, is a dragon shifter and not only are soul mates real, but he only gets one. And it’s me.
Photo Description:
A Joe Phillips illustration of two men, one sitting up, one with his head in the other’s lap, asleep against a graffitied wall, with a skateboard beside them. The man sitting up has his fingers in the other man’s hair, as if he’s fallen asleep midcaress. Both are shirtless and tattooed— one with obvious dragon markings.
This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group's "Love is an Open Road" event. Group members were asked to write a story prompt inspired by a photo of their choice. Authors of the group selected a photo and prompt that spoke to them and wrote a short story.
This story may contain sexually explicit content and is intended for adult readers. It may contain content that is disagreeable or distressing to some readers. The M/M Romance Group strongly recommends that each reader review the General Information section before each story for story tags as well as for content warnings.
I thought I knew what a soul mate is…
We met when we were sixteen, were in love by seventeen. At twenty-two we bought a house together. At twenty-six we got a bigger house, a white picket fence and a golden retriever. The stuff dreams are made of right? At thirty-one, he comes home and says “I’m just not feeling it anymore,” then he’s gone… I’ve been replaced. Just. Like. That.
I thought I knew what a soul mate is; man did I have no idea.
Two years later, I found out.
I met him at a concert; he approached me like he’s been waiting his life for me. Little did I know at the time, that was exactly the case. It was a while before I learned that this guy, that I am falling fast for, is a dragon shifter and not only are soul mates real, but he only gets one. And it’s me.
Photo Description:
A Joe Phillips illustration of two men, one sitting up, one with his head in the other’s lap, asleep against a graffitied wall, with a skateboard beside them. The man sitting up has his fingers in the other man’s hair, as if he’s fallen asleep midcaress. Both are shirtless and tattooed— one with obvious dragon markings.
This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group's "Love is an Open Road" event. Group members were asked to write a story prompt inspired by a photo of their choice. Authors of the group selected a photo and prompt that spoke to them and wrote a short story.
This story may contain sexually explicit content and is intended for adult readers. It may contain content that is disagreeable or distressing to some readers. The M/M Romance Group strongly recommends that each reader review the General Information section before each story for story tags as well as for content warnings.
53 pages, ebook
First published June 26, 2015
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About the author
Katey Hawthorne
59 books154 followersHi! I'm Katey. I write superpowered and fantasy romance of an LGBTQIA bent. I live at Superpowered Love -- kateyhawthorne.com.
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I know, I know, it looks like I don't read anything here at GoodReads. But I do, I swear. My reviews and stuff are all over at my other GoodReads thingie, KV Taylor. Relevant shelves to Katey Hawthorne stuff:
Romance
LGBTQ
and
Comics, Graphic Novels, and Trade Paperbacks
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June 27, 2015
Moondrop is a cute, easy story about a lonely English teacher and the dragon shifter who finds him.
The MCs are very likable, especially Eli. I liked the dragon mythology that was included.
But I expect more ... well, MATING in my shifter stories, and this one has almost no steam.
It was too tame for me ... I missed the passion, the MINE MINE MINE.
But, hey, I still enjoyed it.
Sweetness galore!
The MCs are very likable, especially Eli. I liked the dragon mythology that was included.
But I expect more ... well, MATING in my shifter stories, and this one has almost no steam.
It was too tame for me ... I missed the passion, the MINE MINE MINE.
But, hey, I still enjoyed it.
Sweetness galore!
June 27, 2015
4.5 Stars rounded up!! Okay! OKAY! Before I squee-splode, let me just say this was light, sweet, no angst, urban fantasy, dragon shifter yum yum!
The words! The cover! The writing! The tone!
Dope prompt + Dope writer = DOPE ASS STORY!
I loved every damn character, even the mugger. (What am I saying? He was a jerkface - but whatevs) I squeed and laughed and smiled and giggled!
Dylan is a geeky English teacher who has lost the love of his life at 31 years old. His lover leaves him with the adorable golden retriever, Bender and a broken heart. His friends, couple Jack and Mags draw him out in the land of the living, steadfastly taking him out so he doesn't turn into a recluse. He gets the shock of his life when he gets hit on by a slightly younger, hotter roadie, Eli. Eli was like a breath of fresh air. A little cocky, great swag, and so sure of Dylan.
The two hit it off (no without a few road bumps). Essentially, the two discover something substantial. And if you read the prompt, you can guess what sort of secret Eli has.
The story was effortless. The sense of ease all the characters had? Loved it. I loved the conversations. I love reading Dylan's trepidation on getting back on the dating scene after being away for so long. He was sweet without giving me a cavity. And Eli? He was so perfect for Dylan. Not pushy, not a doormat but so steady for Dylan while he figured out what he wanted.
I mean, hot tattooed, uncut, tight buns who can "suck a golf ball through a garden hose"? Did Dylan have any choice but to take a chance with Eli?
Exactly!
And Dylan's friends? Holy shit were they funny especially, my bro Jack. He might be my spirit animal. He just tickled me pink with every "bro" he uttered.
And his lines? Oh! FUNNY!
Jack. Bro. LMAO, Bro. LMAO!
Big kudos on tying in Chinese mythology and writing a diverse main character. Loved the dragon bits (could have went for more) but the story does the prompt so much justice, I'll calm my greedy ass.
Somewhat...I could have read a novel on these two. It was so good.
Thanks to Ms. Hawthorne and the team behind this event, as always!
The words! The cover! The writing! The tone!
Dope prompt + Dope writer = DOPE ASS STORY!
I loved every damn character, even the mugger. (What am I saying? He was a jerkface - but whatevs) I squeed and laughed and smiled and giggled!
Dylan is a geeky English teacher who has lost the love of his life at 31 years old. His lover leaves him with the adorable golden retriever, Bender and a broken heart. His friends, couple Jack and Mags draw him out in the land of the living, steadfastly taking him out so he doesn't turn into a recluse. He gets the shock of his life when he gets hit on by a slightly younger, hotter roadie, Eli. Eli was like a breath of fresh air. A little cocky, great swag, and so sure of Dylan.
“So, does the roadie line usually work for you?”
“First time― you’re the trial run,” Eli said.
“Bullshit.”
The two hit it off (no without a few road bumps). Essentially, the two discover something substantial. And if you read the prompt, you can guess what sort of secret Eli has.
The story was effortless. The sense of ease all the characters had? Loved it. I loved the conversations. I love reading Dylan's trepidation on getting back on the dating scene after being away for so long. He was sweet without giving me a cavity. And Eli? He was so perfect for Dylan. Not pushy, not a doormat but so steady for Dylan while he figured out what he wanted.
I mean, hot tattooed, uncut, tight buns who can "suck a golf ball through a garden hose"? Did Dylan have any choice but to take a chance with Eli?
Exactly!
And Dylan's friends? Holy shit were they funny especially, my bro Jack. He might be my spirit animal. He just tickled me pink with every "bro" he uttered.
And his lines? Oh! FUNNY!
“Yeah, okay, well anyhow, my point is that I don’t cook.”
He wasn’t sure if he should be amazed or not when Jack followed with an immediate, “So pick something up on the way home. Nothing huge, though. Too much food makes sex impossible. Double for dudes because you gotta use your butt.”
“We don’t―” Dylan winced, realizing what he was about to say and to whom. “Nevermind. I’ll pick something up, good call.”
“Something light, man. Nothing that’ll give anyone the shits.”
“Why are we friends, again?”
“Sage advice.” Jack clapped him on the shoulder. “All the sage advice. Ever.”
Jack. Bro. LMAO, Bro. LMAO!
Big kudos on tying in Chinese mythology and writing a diverse main character. Loved the dragon bits (could have went for more) but the story does the prompt so much justice, I'll calm my greedy ass.
Somewhat...I could have read a novel on these two. It was so good.
Thanks to Ms. Hawthorne and the team behind this event, as always!
June 26, 2015
4.5 SQUISHY DRAGON!!!!!!!!!! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STARS!
This hurt/comfort little gumdrop of squishy goodness is... just so damn feel good!
Dylan thought he'd be with his HS sweetheart forever. They had the American dream-house with a white picket fence, cute dog, good jobs. They were happy. Weren't they? Dylan thought so until Eamon came home one day and said it wasn't working then moved to Ohio with a guy he met at work, leaving Dylan with a mortgage he couldn't afford on a HS teacher's salary and a broken heart.
At least the SOB left the dog.
Dylan and Bender, the golden retriever, down size and Dylan exists over the next 3 yrs. He's got great friends who also make humorous secondary characters, Jack and Maggie.
Jack and Maggie talk Dylan into seeing some indie bands and Metropol where he meets Eli, the "roadie" for Mei Long; his brother's band.
Eli is easy going, laid back, but he see Dylan and he has a purpose. He's not pushy or overbearing. He just knows. He doesn't go declaring his LUB, but they make plans and keep making plans and spending increasing amounts of time together, getting to know each other, talking about everything and, yes, having some sexy times. All of it felt so organic.
No stilted dialogue. No awkwardness. Just good relationship development that I settled into with a glass of iced tea and just enjoyed the ride. I particularly enjoyed the addition of Chinese folklore. That was a nice touch.
There are a few tell tale signs that Eli may not be your average human, but the truth doesn't come out until circumstances force it to the fore. I also am truly grateful that there was no melodramatic antics. Dylan doesn't freak out or make a big production. He just needs to think on it because dragons bond forever.
“What do you want?” Dylan asked.
“You,” Eli said. “It’s always been you.”
I do wish there was more dragon-ness, but SO MANY SQUISHY FEELS!!!!!!
AND A DRAGON!!!!!!!!
Thanks to the author and her team for participating in the LOR event.
June 29, 2015
Adorable read with dragon shifters and soulmates.
“Ever had a broken heart?”
Eli shook his head. “Nope. I saved my heart.”
“For what?”
With devastating simplicity, Eli looked directly at him and said, “The one.”
June 27, 2015
Thanks to the author for participating and offering this freebie
Really liked it. Story follows the prompt - a simple fluffy story with likeable characters.
While there's instant attraction it doesn't go the way of insta-insta bonding so common in shifter tales. Here despite the length of the fic the characters are shown getting to know each other, which is always so much better. They're both very likeable and the result is a cute mellow tale with some sexy-times.
Dylan is not six-pack perfect HALLELUJAH! and Eli sees no flaws, their dialogue is natural, stumbles included. There's even a cute doggy to whuff along.
Side characters are fun but don't monopolise the story, seeds are there for sequels but it isn't obnoxious and the verse has potential.
There be Dragons here. I do like Dragons :) Liked that this was Chinese Dragons which was a slightly different spin and added a pleasant veneer of myth to the story. I did feel get confused by it though; the ending lost impact because it wasn't given enough purport.
The Dragon didn't appear to know about Dragons which was a shame; straddling the line of keeping the the story light or adding a deeper tone I think the balance wavered. A longer story would be needed to better explore that, but the idea was good.
While I would have liked more fire, Eli is a Water Dragon. I missed passion and the promised possessiveness was muted more joint interaction with others might have helped with that.
I would have liked more claimy-MINE-feels, but the story is enjoyable light reading that had me smiling. It left me happy.
Really liked it. Story follows the prompt - a simple fluffy story with likeable characters.
While there's instant attraction it doesn't go the way of insta-insta bonding so common in shifter tales. Here despite the length of the fic the characters are shown getting to know each other, which is always so much better. They're both very likeable and the result is a cute mellow tale with some sexy-times.
Dylan is not six-pack perfect HALLELUJAH! and Eli sees no flaws, their dialogue is natural, stumbles included. There's even a cute doggy to whuff along.
Side characters are fun but don't monopolise the story, seeds are there for sequels but it isn't obnoxious and the verse has potential.
There be Dragons here. I do like Dragons :) Liked that this was Chinese Dragons which was a slightly different spin and added a pleasant veneer of myth to the story. I did feel get confused by it though; the ending lost impact because it wasn't given enough purport.
The Dragon didn't appear to know about Dragons which was a shame; straddling the line of keeping the the story light or adding a deeper tone I think the balance wavered. A longer story would be needed to better explore that, but the idea was good.
While I would have liked more fire, Eli is a Water Dragon. I missed passion and the promised possessiveness was muted more joint interaction with others might have helped with that.
I would have liked more claimy-MINE-feels, but the story is enjoyable light reading that had me smiling. It left me happy.
September 3, 2015
4.5 stars
ADORABLE
Completely feel good, tingly, adorable!
Dylan thought he had it all; the perfect life with his perfect man, a house, a dog, and the white picket fence, until that perfect man imploded his reality. Now he's got to ditch the house and heal his heart. At least he still has the dog.
Three years later, his heart might have healed, but his trust is still shattered. He never got back on the horse, and wouldn't know where to start, but he's got some amazing friends that at least make sure he gets out of the house.
It's while out one night with his friends that he ends up locking eyes with Eli from across a room, and suddenly it's like he comes alive. Eli puts it best when he says that “Not every hookup has to be shallow and meaningless. Maybe sometimes it’s just a preview.” It ends up being a really beautiful preview.
Eli may be fated to love Dylan, but his gentle courting of him, and the incredibly sweet way in which explains to Dylan what it means to be loved by a dragon, made me love him.
This was such a feel good, low angst, happy sigh read. Really well written, and so yummy, this was a really great, short read.
My thanks to the author for their effort and participation in the Love is an Open Road event.
ADORABLE
Completely feel good, tingly, adorable!
Dylan thought he had it all; the perfect life with his perfect man, a house, a dog, and the white picket fence, until that perfect man imploded his reality. Now he's got to ditch the house and heal his heart. At least he still has the dog.
Three years later, his heart might have healed, but his trust is still shattered. He never got back on the horse, and wouldn't know where to start, but he's got some amazing friends that at least make sure he gets out of the house.
It's while out one night with his friends that he ends up locking eyes with Eli from across a room, and suddenly it's like he comes alive. Eli puts it best when he says that “Not every hookup has to be shallow and meaningless. Maybe sometimes it’s just a preview.” It ends up being a really beautiful preview.
Eli may be fated to love Dylan, but his gentle courting of him, and the incredibly sweet way in which explains to Dylan what it means to be loved by a dragon, made me love him.
This was such a feel good, low angst, happy sigh read. Really well written, and so yummy, this was a really great, short read.
My thanks to the author for their effort and participation in the Love is an Open Road event.
June 11, 2017
Well that just about hit the spot.
Pretty much each character was perfect in their own right.
Dylan - hurt so deeply by the past; alone and lonely. He's afraid to hope for more when a charismatic hottie takes a keen interest in him. Definitely flattered by the attention, he resolves to enjoy it while it lasts.
Eli - intriguing but genuine, he's too good to be true. But true he is, and his lack of artifice was really so refreshing.
This was very romantic and I loved the idea that though these two were perfectly matched, it was a conscious decision to take that leap of faith. A great atmospheric read, interweaving legend and lore into a modern day fairy tale where dreams fortuitously do come true.
Pretty much each character was perfect in their own right.
Dylan - hurt so deeply by the past; alone and lonely. He's afraid to hope for more when a charismatic hottie takes a keen interest in him. Definitely flattered by the attention, he resolves to enjoy it while it lasts.
Eli - intriguing but genuine, he's too good to be true. But true he is, and his lack of artifice was really so refreshing.
This was very romantic and I loved the idea that though these two were perfectly matched, it was a conscious decision to take that leap of faith. A great atmospheric read, interweaving legend and lore into a modern day fairy tale where dreams fortuitously do come true.
June 26, 2015
I'm pretty much over the shifter thing, but for this story I'm willing to change my mind. Or, more likely, make an exception.
This was a really sweet and cute story of a man hurt by love giving it a second chance. Of course, it really doesn't hurt that his OTP turns out to be a gorgeous muscled tattooed hunk o' love.
Very enjoyable way to take a break.
This was a really sweet and cute story of a man hurt by love giving it a second chance. Of course, it really doesn't hurt that his OTP turns out to be a gorgeous muscled tattooed hunk o' love.
Very enjoyable way to take a break.
January 2, 2016
This was sweet and romantic. It pulled me in and kept me totally engrossed right through the (surprising) end. Really beautifully done.
Eli shrugged; scales glinted. “I’m strongest in spring. That’s when I met you. That’s how I knew.”
“Spring. Is that why you bring everything to life?” Dylan asked. “Bring me to life?”
Eli smiled. Even in this strange, half-dragon form, it was still Eli’s smile. “You anchor me safely to the ground. The world.”
“I’m a chain?” Dylan asked. If this was real, if he wasn’t hallucinating, there had to be more to it. He had a million questions but couldn’t articulate any of the good ones.
“You’re a reason,” Eli said, stepping nearer.
He smelled like rain. Like spring. Dylan asked, “A reason for what?”
“For everything.”
Eli shrugged; scales glinted. “I’m strongest in spring. That’s when I met you. That’s how I knew.”
“Spring. Is that why you bring everything to life?” Dylan asked. “Bring me to life?”
Eli smiled. Even in this strange, half-dragon form, it was still Eli’s smile. “You anchor me safely to the ground. The world.”
“I’m a chain?” Dylan asked. If this was real, if he wasn’t hallucinating, there had to be more to it. He had a million questions but couldn’t articulate any of the good ones.
“You’re a reason,” Eli said, stepping nearer.
He smelled like rain. Like spring. Dylan asked, “A reason for what?”
“For everything.”
June 28, 2015
That was just the sweetest story!! I loved it :)
June 29, 2015
Cute with likable MCs. I would have liked more steam, but overall this was a nice read.
August 21, 2015
A modern AU where dragon-shifters lived among humans and looked for "the one" to treasure. A sweet angst-free tale that hit me just right. :)
I liked the light and easy pace of this story and how the MC, English teacher Dylan Woodhouse, didn't wallow in misery over his broken relationship. His a-few-year-older fellow teacher might be an overgrown jock, but I still thought him okay. The new relationship, which began as hook-up and developed into more was not rushed. I wish for more on Dylan's new man, like how he interacted with his people. Considering it's a shorty though... :)
I liked the light and easy pace of this story and how the MC, English teacher Dylan Woodhouse, didn't wallow in misery over his broken relationship. His a-few-year-older fellow teacher might be an overgrown jock, but I still thought him okay. The new relationship, which began as hook-up and developed into more was not rushed. I wish for more on Dylan's new man, like how he interacted with his people. Considering it's a shorty though... :)
June 28, 2015
Hmmm ... this was just okay for me. Somehow I got the wrong idea when I read the prompt and thought it would be a second-chance story (gah, my brain was frizzled when I read it!).
I was a bit put-off with the early BJ (that clocked around 30% on my Kindle) ... and it probably influenced into my rating. I have not been feeling excitement with ANY sex scenes lately; like majority of my reads offered same-old sex scenes (yawn, skipped). However, at the same time, for a shifter story, in the end this was not as passionate *shrugs*
I did like the dragon mythology though. It was nice to read about ASIAN dragon rather than European dragon :)
I was a bit put-off with the early BJ (that clocked around 30% on my Kindle) ... and it probably influenced into my rating. I have not been feeling excitement with ANY sex scenes lately; like majority of my reads offered same-old sex scenes (yawn, skipped). However, at the same time, for a shifter story, in the end this was not as passionate *shrugs*
I did like the dragon mythology though. It was nice to read about ASIAN dragon rather than European dragon :)
June 26, 2015
Very nicely done dragon shifter/fated mate story, with good character development for a short, and a sweet romance.
Free from the Love Is An Open Road event organized by the M/M Romance group.
My thanks to the author for this gift.
Free from the Love Is An Open Road event organized by the M/M Romance group.
My thanks to the author for this gift.
June 26, 2015
4.5 stars - So, this is the story based on my prompt for this year's Don't Read in the Closet - Love is an Open Road event. The author did a great job telling the story of Dylan and Eli. I enjoyed both their characters, the personalities, even their jobs. Dylan's friend Jack gave me a couple of LOL moments, and I loved Bender, who reminds me of my golden and his giant heart. I would definitely love to read more about these two :)
July 1, 2015
I really enjoyed this story, and it opens up to a new world of shifters in a quite original way. I really liked the suprise in the end and I believe Katey should write more about those euro-chinese miths. Well done, looking forward to a sequel ;)
July 25, 2015
Cool story, amazingly good best friends (I'm looking at you, Jack), nice romance, interesting mythology. Loved the story. I would have appreciate more oomf in the bedroom department, but I would not be greedy.
March 26, 2018
This was sweet.
This was fun.
And altogether quite likable.
I just wish...we didn't have to close our eyes. Ha!
Gotta say, dragon shifter was a first for me...and I dug it.
*3.5 stars*
This was fun.
And altogether quite likable.
I just wish...we didn't have to close our eyes. Ha!
Gotta say, dragon shifter was a first for me...and I dug it.
*3.5 stars*
September 2, 2015
A free short story from the Love is an Open Road, Don't Read in the Closet 2015 event.
Thank you to the author for their contribution! :)
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I can't decide on a 3 or a 4 star for this one so I may change my mind. At the moment I have rounded up to 4 as despite my niggles around the fantasy/shifter aspect, I did really like this and would read more by the author.
So I loved the premise, the characters were really likeable immediately, their relationship felt right and although there weren't huge amounts of steam, I did feel they had some kind of chemistry...I also read this straight through in one sitting. It was insta-attraction but there was a slower build up element to the relationship part despite the short length of the story, which is a plus, especially in a shifter story!
I felt a LITTLE let down by the dragon shifter aspect - I think just due to the short length of this, it wasn't full developed or explored and although you could tell it was being referenced a few times throughout, in the main it felt almost like it was tagged onto the end as a bit of an afterthought. I really just wanted MORE from this part.
However, saying that, I really enjoyed this overall and think that maybe if it had been longer there would have been more time to build up to the shifter stuff properly and build this aspect of the story to a more satisfying level.
Based on this freebie, I would definitely be interested to read more/longer works from this author in future!
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars.
Thank you to the author for their contribution! :)
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I can't decide on a 3 or a 4 star for this one so I may change my mind. At the moment I have rounded up to 4 as despite my niggles around the fantasy/shifter aspect, I did really like this and would read more by the author.
So I loved the premise, the characters were really likeable immediately, their relationship felt right and although there weren't huge amounts of steam, I did feel they had some kind of chemistry...I also read this straight through in one sitting. It was insta-attraction but there was a slower build up element to the relationship part despite the short length of the story, which is a plus, especially in a shifter story!
I felt a LITTLE let down by the dragon shifter aspect - I think just due to the short length of this, it wasn't full developed or explored and although you could tell it was being referenced a few times throughout, in the main it felt almost like it was tagged onto the end as a bit of an afterthought. I really just wanted MORE from this part.
However, saying that, I really enjoyed this overall and think that maybe if it had been longer there would have been more time to build up to the shifter stuff properly and build this aspect of the story to a more satisfying level.
Based on this freebie, I would definitely be interested to read more/longer works from this author in future!
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars.
October 13, 2015
Nice sweet story. I liked how these two talked and became friends while developing their relationship, it felt more realistic.
I would have liked to know more about the dragons and their world. And I guess the story just felt kind of.. meh... Not really anything bad, but it just didn't have any distinct or really memorable moments for me.
I would still recommend this to anyone after a quick easy read though.
I would have liked to know more about the dragons and their world. And I guess the story just felt kind of.. meh... Not really anything bad, but it just didn't have any distinct or really memorable moments for me.
I would still recommend this to anyone after a quick easy read though.
June 26, 2015
This is just a perfectly lovely story about a man whose heart has been breaking, and the dragon shifter that seeks him out as his mate.
Everything about this was warm and cosy.
I loved it.
Everything about this was warm and cosy.
I loved it.
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June 27, 2015My contribution to this year's m/m romance group event. Dragonssssssss ♥
September 9, 2017
This was cute. A high school teacher meets a dragon-shifter and it's tru wuv, though not in that creepy brain-washy meant-to-be way that tends to define the shifter genre. This could've been rounded out more, but for a short, breezy read this was nice.
August 9, 2022
I liked this a lot. It was just not long enough. It just felt kind of dreamy. I found this while looking through unread books that had been on my kindle for a long time. I’m glad I read it.
June 27, 2015
Lovely story! Sweet and easy and dreamlike, this is absolutely getting added to my comfort reads shelf. I can see myself coming back and re-reading this again and again after a rough day when I need a pick-me-up.
Dylan was an excellent pov character. He's a high school English teacher, with a focus on American Literature, so he's perfectly sympathetically nerdy. And his descriptions of Eli (especially his eyes! my new favorite eye color description ever!) and everything that happened are beautiful and play the biggest part in creating the dreamy atmosphere.
I also completely adored Eli's stories. Beautiful, lyrical, lovely.
4.5 stars rounded up
Some Favorite Quotes:
Unfortunately, Dylan couldn’t think of an excuse, and he was WASPy enough not to want to just say, I don’t feel like it.
“Hey,” Dylan said, trying not to look as confused and uncertain as he felt. Settle down, you lonely nerd.
Eli smiled that sweet little smile, crinkling up the corners of his eyes. Dylan couldn’t tell what color they were in the dark and flashing lights. At the moment, they looked purple; before, they’d looked red. Rock shows made everything look like magic.
It felt so nice, so easy, that he panicked.
Eli turned, a silent question in his eyes. They were hazel, as it turned out, a fine ring of green around the centers, otherwise the warm golden brown of sweet tea in the sun.
Eli smelled nice. Like rain or something blue. Which was a strange thought, since those weren’t even smells. What the hell?
Dylan was an excellent pov character. He's a high school English teacher, with a focus on American Literature, so he's perfectly sympathetically nerdy. And his descriptions of Eli (especially his eyes! my new favorite eye color description ever!) and everything that happened are beautiful and play the biggest part in creating the dreamy atmosphere.
I also completely adored Eli's stories. Beautiful, lyrical, lovely.
4.5 stars rounded up
Some Favorite Quotes:
Unfortunately, Dylan couldn’t think of an excuse, and he was WASPy enough not to want to just say, I don’t feel like it.
“Hey,” Dylan said, trying not to look as confused and uncertain as he felt. Settle down, you lonely nerd.
Eli smiled that sweet little smile, crinkling up the corners of his eyes. Dylan couldn’t tell what color they were in the dark and flashing lights. At the moment, they looked purple; before, they’d looked red. Rock shows made everything look like magic.
It felt so nice, so easy, that he panicked.
Eli turned, a silent question in his eyes. They were hazel, as it turned out, a fine ring of green around the centers, otherwise the warm golden brown of sweet tea in the sun.
Eli smelled nice. Like rain or something blue. Which was a strange thought, since those weren’t even smells. What the hell?
June 26, 2015
4.5 stars
Loved it :)
Loved it :)
July 16, 2017
Extremely cute story - loved it!
June 27, 2015
Dragons for the win!
June 27, 2015
3.75 stars
July 14, 2017
Moondrop was written for the Goodreads M/M Romance Group’s 2015 ‘Love is an Open Road’ event. The author wrote this to a requestor’s prompt. The story is about Dylan Woodhouse, a high school English teacher, and Eli Quan, a tattoo artist and weekend help for his cousin’s band. This is told in third person through Dylan’s pov.
3.5 Stars
3.5 Stars
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