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Tears of the Dragon: Aries
Zodiac Shifters Paranormal Romance, #8: Tears of the Dragon: Aries
A myth twisted through the centuries,
A prophecy that survived history,
A cure no one dared to touch…
She seeks the Golden Fleece…
As a researcher and professor of Mythology and Folklore at Harvard University, Aileen Callas wants to do much more than tell her students some old, barely authentic stories. She wants to prove the myths are real. After all, one of these ancient myths saved her life as a child. A dark prophecy warns against prying. Undeterred, Aileen assembles a team of investigators and sets on a journey in pursuit of the truth.
Cursed to guard an ancient treasure…
Isolated in the mountains, bound to an old, powerful object, Drakon has lost all sense of time and space. He was waiting for something, but he can’t remember what. Or, was it someone? If only he could sleep for an hour, if only he could close his eyes and dream, maybe it would all come back to him: his true name, his mission, his humanity, the memory of her…
Unaware of the danger, Aileen steps into the dragon’s cave.
Lured by her beauty, Drakon can’t decide if he wants to turn her into dinner, or sweep her off her feet.
He wants to eat her (in more ways than one), she wants to save him.
But there are vile men on Aileen’s trail, and all they want is to kill the dragon, steal the Golden Fleece, and get rid of the expert in Greek Mythology.
Tears of the Dragon is a full, standalone novella, with a happily-ever-after, and NO cliffhangers. Intended for readers 18+
A myth twisted through the centuries,
A prophecy that survived history,
A cure no one dared to touch…
She seeks the Golden Fleece…
As a researcher and professor of Mythology and Folklore at Harvard University, Aileen Callas wants to do much more than tell her students some old, barely authentic stories. She wants to prove the myths are real. After all, one of these ancient myths saved her life as a child. A dark prophecy warns against prying. Undeterred, Aileen assembles a team of investigators and sets on a journey in pursuit of the truth.
Cursed to guard an ancient treasure…
Isolated in the mountains, bound to an old, powerful object, Drakon has lost all sense of time and space. He was waiting for something, but he can’t remember what. Or, was it someone? If only he could sleep for an hour, if only he could close his eyes and dream, maybe it would all come back to him: his true name, his mission, his humanity, the memory of her…
Unaware of the danger, Aileen steps into the dragon’s cave.
Lured by her beauty, Drakon can’t decide if he wants to turn her into dinner, or sweep her off her feet.
He wants to eat her (in more ways than one), she wants to save him.
But there are vile men on Aileen’s trail, and all they want is to kill the dragon, steal the Golden Fleece, and get rid of the expert in Greek Mythology.
Tears of the Dragon is a full, standalone novella, with a happily-ever-after, and NO cliffhangers. Intended for readers 18+
163 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 11, 2017
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About the author
Cara Wylde
145 books637 followersCara Wylde loves to write about strong, feisty women and their hot Alphas who will do anything to make them happy. Her books are filled with romance and just a dash of mystery, suspense, and that eerie atmosphere she fell in love with reading too many gothic novels. With a master's degree in Comparative Literature, she can't help but play with tropes and themes from various genres, trying to come up with fresh perspectives on the paranormal characters her readers love so much. Vampires, shape-shifters, demons, witches... Cara will always make sure they get their own twists.
When she's not writing, Cara is reading, planning her next story, or daydreaming. Her idea of pure heaven is a day filled with nothing but her laptop, a huge coffee pot, relaxing music, and a new, exciting project.
When she's not writing, Cara is reading, planning her next story, or daydreaming. Her idea of pure heaven is a day filled with nothing but her laptop, a huge coffee pot, relaxing music, and a new, exciting project.
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December 31, 2017
The Golden Fleece retold as the Tears of a Dragon. It is a great blend of myth and paranormal. Descendent of Medea and mythology professor, she is determined to set the myth straight. Armed with a scroll and vial, she embarks on a journey to locate the Golden Fleece. Drakon, an immortal dragon who cannot sleep, has no humanity and is the guardian of the Golden Fleece just wants the curse broken. A quick and engaging read and most definitely a great addition to the Zodiac Shifters collection. I voluntarily reviewed Tears of a Dragon as an advanced copy from the author.
September 6, 2018
Awesome Adventure about the guardian of the Golden Fleece
A professor is the descendant of Medusa trying to disprove the Guardian of the Golden Fleece story is false. She and three others make a documentary filming their trip into the mountain.
The characters are relatable, interesting, and dramatic in their belief of the Golden Fleece. The plot is unusual and intriguing leading to an exciting story that twist in a dramatic way. I would highly recommend this book for somebody who would like to read about characters like Indiana Jones or Laura Croft.
bookwormsuzy
A professor is the descendant of Medusa trying to disprove the Guardian of the Golden Fleece story is false. She and three others make a documentary filming their trip into the mountain.
The characters are relatable, interesting, and dramatic in their belief of the Golden Fleece. The plot is unusual and intriguing leading to an exciting story that twist in a dramatic way. I would highly recommend this book for somebody who would like to read about characters like Indiana Jones or Laura Croft.
bookwormsuzy
March 25, 2017
Aileen is determined to prove to her colleagues that her theory of the Greek myth is more accurate than the version that has been taught for years. She manages to elude the men that attacked her team and their guide. The guardian of the ancient artifact is a dragon shifter that was cursed thousands of years ago to Guard the Golden Fleece until the curse is broken. Wow, this is a wonderfully written and fascinating take on the mythological story of Jason and the Argonauts and the search for the Golden Fleece. Fantastic book, I loved it!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book.
October 16, 2017
Ancient curse
A family secret handed down for generations conflicts with a myth written in history books. Our heroine and her friends embark on a trip to prove one of them right. On the way she discovers her life was for a reason and she could free our hero from his curse.
A family secret handed down for generations conflicts with a myth written in history books. Our heroine and her friends embark on a trip to prove one of them right. On the way she discovers her life was for a reason and she could free our hero from his curse.
November 24, 2017
I liked this story
A crazy professor trying to prove her point. But what she found she couldn't believe. She fall in love but of course trouble comes a calling. It was a really good book
A crazy professor trying to prove her point. But what she found she couldn't believe. She fall in love but of course trouble comes a calling. It was a really good book
February 1, 2018
Treasure within yourself
Awesomeness, this story was filled with adveture, suspense, plots and finding your true mate. Beautiful landscapes a dangerous dragon with a curse . Easy to read and follow the story.
Awesomeness, this story was filled with adveture, suspense, plots and finding your true mate. Beautiful landscapes a dangerous dragon with a curse . Easy to read and follow the story.
June 9, 2019
Aileen & Drakon
Thoroughly enjoyed reading Aileen & Drakon's story very much. I love reading a happy ever after story it makes me happy after a hard day. Thank you for writing this story.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading Aileen & Drakon's story very much. I love reading a happy ever after story it makes me happy after a hard day. Thank you for writing this story.
March 24, 2017
Tears of the Dragon reads like a modern Greek mythological tale. The descendant, the prophecy, and an expedition to find the Golden Fleece (in homage to Aries). And a gorgeous dragon shifter. Aileen is smart, a college professor, and determined to prove her version of the myth handed down through generations of her family. Draken is a tortured soul, can Aileen set him free? Go along for the adventure, you won't regret the journey.
May 18, 2017
Suspenseful and steamy paranormal romance. 3.75 stars
October 17, 2017
Interesting mix of shifter and Greek mythology...but it has nothing to do with zodiac signs at all.
March 13, 2018
Tears of the dragon
Loved the storyline and the characters which made it hard to put down so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book to everyone
Loved the storyline and the characters which made it hard to put down so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book to everyone
April 19, 2018
I loved it
Very good book, you won't be disappointed!!! I love to enter the zodiac world. It is always uplifting and happy
Very good book, you won't be disappointed!!! I love to enter the zodiac world. It is always uplifting and happy
July 30, 2019
Wow! The stories that have been turned into myths and legends could never be real...right?! Aileen Callas was a mythology professor with a secret. In her soul she knew she was set upon an incredible journey who's outcome was all but a mystery. With her small team she sets out to find not only the secret of the mystery of Jason, Madea, and the argonauts but also her childhood savior. A treasure such as this is sure to have both a fearsome guardian as well as treasure-seekers. Can Aileen solve the riddle and survive with her life? This incredible story will fly right by as your journey on with Aileen. You can truly envision her passion and feel her love and angst. It is an incredible story!
March 28, 2017
Aileen is a researcher and a mythology professor who is trying to prove her theory of the Golden Fleece. She goes on an adventure to prove this and gets more than she bargained for. She has to fight for her life and decide what is more important, her mission or her destiny.
March 28, 2017
Greek Mythology and PNR merge seamlessly into a great little story!
Aileen may be a Professor but some her ideas are a little...left of field for her colleagues. But with her intrepid assistant and camera man she is deep in the heart of ancient Colchis, looking for the golden fleece and its guardian!
Her camp is attacked and she makes it to the safety of a cave but what awaits inside? Safety for further danger?
Great re-imagining of the myth of Jason and Medea. Aileen certainly wasn't the plain Academic - she had many secrets of her own to hide. I loved the pace which was just right. I just wanted ti to be longer honestly!
Aileen may be a Professor but some her ideas are a little...left of field for her colleagues. But with her intrepid assistant and camera man she is deep in the heart of ancient Colchis, looking for the golden fleece and its guardian!
Her camp is attacked and she makes it to the safety of a cave but what awaits inside? Safety for further danger?
Great re-imagining of the myth of Jason and Medea. Aileen certainly wasn't the plain Academic - she had many secrets of her own to hide. I loved the pace which was just right. I just wanted ti to be longer honestly!
March 31, 2017
Dragons and mythology in one book? I was in Heaven!! Loved this story so much. One woman destined to break an extremely long curse for a dragon and find love. I was pulled in from the first chapter and couldn't put it down.
I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
April 12, 2017
This story, although a little slow to start, was unique and intriguing. I love the premise of the dragons tears having certain properties that helped the main character become who she is. I was guessing along the way how it would play out and I admit I was wrong a couple times which, for me, is a sign of a well written story. Surprises, and unique interpretations of mythology kept this story interesting along with the romance between main characters. Well worth the read.
April 5, 2017
I loved this book. Being of Italian descent with a Greek name, I can really appreciate where the story started and how it all came together. From the first moment, I was engrossed in the story and didn't want to put it down. I received a free copy of the book for an honest review.
April 7, 2017
I love Greek mythology and paranormal series. The adventure and romance between the characters, is remarkable. Aileen went on a quest and found out she was the missing piece.
April 11, 2017
Out to prove old mythology incorrect. Armed with the canister and scroll past down from grandmother, to mother, and now her. Trapped in cave. Yes, this is actually quite the unique storyline and a seriously great addition to the zodiac shifter series! Read along to journey with Aileen to unearth the real truth behind an ancient fable! I really enjoyed that I couldn't figure out the journey before reading it. An easy read that can be perfect for a peaceful afternoon.
April 11, 2017
Title: Tears of the Dragon
Series: Aries Zodiac Shifters
Release Date: #AlreadyReleased
Author: Cara Wylde
Reviewer: Ingrid Stephanie Jordan
Genre: #PRN #DragonShifter
#4Stars☆☆☆☆
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And I really like this one Ms. Cara really put a lot into this myth of Jason and the Argonauts based this whole book was written with Jason in mind.
Professor Aileen Callas has hired a cameraman and her assistant Nadia I would ask questions so she could answer while they climbed the mountain, this was the area nobody would go up, their was nothing there. But Aileen just knew there was something. She had a theory about Jason and the Argonauts and the golden fleece, well time will tell if her theory was right. Than one night screams woke Aileen from a dead sleep. Nadia came in her tent and told her to run, she gave Aileen a chance to run as they were being attacked and in the dark she ran for hours, then hid in a cave. Up against the wall of the cave Aileen cried her heart out only to pass out (which she never has done before) when she saw a HUGE gold no she was dreaming, wasn’t she?
Drakon loved only one women his whole life, Medea the Witch who betrayed him for Jason. Drakon was Immortal, never in all his vast number of years has he slept. Now another women comes into his lair, she won't last long cause he was the Colchian Dragon, he didn’t care about Medea’s prophecy.
A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and my comments here are my honest opinion.
Series: Aries Zodiac Shifters
Release Date: #AlreadyReleased
Author: Cara Wylde
Reviewer: Ingrid Stephanie Jordan
Genre: #PRN #DragonShifter
#4Stars☆☆☆☆
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And I really like this one Ms. Cara really put a lot into this myth of Jason and the Argonauts based this whole book was written with Jason in mind.
Professor Aileen Callas has hired a cameraman and her assistant Nadia I would ask questions so she could answer while they climbed the mountain, this was the area nobody would go up, their was nothing there. But Aileen just knew there was something. She had a theory about Jason and the Argonauts and the golden fleece, well time will tell if her theory was right. Than one night screams woke Aileen from a dead sleep. Nadia came in her tent and told her to run, she gave Aileen a chance to run as they were being attacked and in the dark she ran for hours, then hid in a cave. Up against the wall of the cave Aileen cried her heart out only to pass out (which she never has done before) when she saw a HUGE gold no she was dreaming, wasn’t she?
Drakon loved only one women his whole life, Medea the Witch who betrayed him for Jason. Drakon was Immortal, never in all his vast number of years has he slept. Now another women comes into his lair, she won't last long cause he was the Colchian Dragon, he didn’t care about Medea’s prophecy.
A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and my comments here are my honest opinion.
April 11, 2017
Even Dragon Fire Can't Save Him from Her
Aileen Callas has been obsessed since childhood with mythology, specifically Jason & The Golden Fleece. You see she is a direct descendant of Medea, the witch that put the Guardian of the Fleece to sleep all those millennia ago, so her love would not follow her. Did Media have an ulterior motive to her actions, did she as a witch have the gift to see into the future?
Aileen is a professor of Mythology, but she has it in her head that the story of Jason & The Golden Fleece, more specifically the Guardian is all too real and she is going to prove it to the world. She never thought that her quest would bring her face to face with a pissed off dragon!
Drakon has been guarding the fleece for so long as a dragon that all his humanity is gone and he knows not for what, he can't even sleep because of the curse, only kill any that dare try to possess the fleece. Would that the curse be gone, or he could die. When the dragon instead of killing sits and listens to the human who has dared enter his cave, he is mesmerized and after years of not shifting to his human the shift comes upon him and he realizes that Medea had her reasons for what she did.
Love the mythology in this story, not the same old story we've always heard in books and the movie Jason and the Argonauts, this was a different and very enjoyable version.
Aileen Callas has been obsessed since childhood with mythology, specifically Jason & The Golden Fleece. You see she is a direct descendant of Medea, the witch that put the Guardian of the Fleece to sleep all those millennia ago, so her love would not follow her. Did Media have an ulterior motive to her actions, did she as a witch have the gift to see into the future?
Aileen is a professor of Mythology, but she has it in her head that the story of Jason & The Golden Fleece, more specifically the Guardian is all too real and she is going to prove it to the world. She never thought that her quest would bring her face to face with a pissed off dragon!
Drakon has been guarding the fleece for so long as a dragon that all his humanity is gone and he knows not for what, he can't even sleep because of the curse, only kill any that dare try to possess the fleece. Would that the curse be gone, or he could die. When the dragon instead of killing sits and listens to the human who has dared enter his cave, he is mesmerized and after years of not shifting to his human the shift comes upon him and he realizes that Medea had her reasons for what she did.
Love the mythology in this story, not the same old story we've always heard in books and the movie Jason and the Argonauts, this was a different and very enjoyable version.
April 11, 2017
Tears of the Dragon is a great book!! It is very well written and kept this reader finding it hard to put the book down to even get some sleep. It hooked me from the very first page and kept me hooked until I reached the last page. I really enjoyed reading about Aileen and Drakon.
If you love dragon shifter books then you will enjoy this one!!
I volunteered to read this book and am now leaving an honest review.
If you love dragon shifter books then you will enjoy this one!!
I volunteered to read this book and am now leaving an honest review.
April 11, 2017
Loved the authors use of Greek mythology paired with dragon shifters !! The fated mate portion was unexpected as well as several other things you'll have to read about and i promise enjoy !! 4⭐'s for a good story, great characters, hot sex and backstabbing intrigue. I received a gifted copy and am voluntarily choosing to leave an honest and unbiased review. I recommend this book to anyone who loves Greek mythology and/or paranormal dragon shifter romance.
April 13, 2017
A myth, a prophecy, and a dragon shifter - I was not sure whether I would like this book or not when I started it. I should not have had any doubts. Of course, it is a wonderful book by Cara Wylde that I really enjoyed reading. I like to read books where I am not sure what is going to happen next, and this book does that. Also, it is very interesting, beyond the romance and one and only mate that you see in most shifter books. I voluntarily reviewed this advance copy, and yes, I really liked it, and therefore, I do recommend it.
April 13, 2017
Hello! 5 GOLD TEARS
Aileen was in eye-candy heaven! the gorgeous man before her. Broad shoulders, wide chest, sinfully hard six-pack… oh, and the… What a DRAGONTACULAR book!! I love, Love, LOVE every aspect of it, especially how TEARRIFICALLY Cara wove her story and the Golden Fleece myth so impeccably & effortlessly together!! It's like they were destined to become one story - THIS story - and one that's worthy of a sacrifice, that's worthy of the Tears of the Dragon!! This is incredible! I agree with you wholeheartedly, Drakon!! I LOVE how beautiful Cara's storytelling is! Complete with captivating storylines, multifaceted, real characters - even the Dragon - and the perfect blend of humor, heat, cold, naughtiness, love, frustration, smexy, fright, intensity, lightheartedness, as well as moments that had me laughing, panting, gasping and/or holding my breath, all because I was THAT entranced, THAT mesmerized, THAT focused & lost to the story, THAT deeply in love with each & every single MAGNIFIMYTH little bit of it!! Of course I was so entranced, so deeply ensconced from beginning to end, so lost in the story, living & experiencing it all with, for and AS the characters, I forgot all about making my notes to write this review!! This being my first chance to read a Cara Wylde book, I was super excited to start it! WOW!! I didn't just start it, I read it all in one go because I just couldn't put it down!! While I do have quite a few of Cara's books already, I am definitely going to go get them all and snuggle in for a Cara Wylde Binge-read-a-thon as soon as I possibly can! YES!!! I am ABSO-FLEECING-LUTELY Wylde for Cara! wink
Aileen was in eye-candy heaven! the gorgeous man before her. Broad shoulders, wide chest, sinfully hard six-pack… oh, and the… What a DRAGONTACULAR book!! I love, Love, LOVE every aspect of it, especially how TEARRIFICALLY Cara wove her story and the Golden Fleece myth so impeccably & effortlessly together!! It's like they were destined to become one story - THIS story - and one that's worthy of a sacrifice, that's worthy of the Tears of the Dragon!! This is incredible! I agree with you wholeheartedly, Drakon!! I LOVE how beautiful Cara's storytelling is! Complete with captivating storylines, multifaceted, real characters - even the Dragon - and the perfect blend of humor, heat, cold, naughtiness, love, frustration, smexy, fright, intensity, lightheartedness, as well as moments that had me laughing, panting, gasping and/or holding my breath, all because I was THAT entranced, THAT mesmerized, THAT focused & lost to the story, THAT deeply in love with each & every single MAGNIFIMYTH little bit of it!! Of course I was so entranced, so deeply ensconced from beginning to end, so lost in the story, living & experiencing it all with, for and AS the characters, I forgot all about making my notes to write this review!! This being my first chance to read a Cara Wylde book, I was super excited to start it! WOW!! I didn't just start it, I read it all in one go because I just couldn't put it down!! While I do have quite a few of Cara's books already, I am definitely going to go get them all and snuggle in for a Cara Wylde Binge-read-a-thon as soon as I possibly can! YES!!! I am ABSO-FLEECING-LUTELY Wylde for Cara! wink
April 13, 2017
Aileen Callas As a researcher and professor of Mythology and Folklore at Harvard University she wanted to show her students more then books she wanted to show them proof of the real thing and had a map being handed down form mother after mother so she sets out with other people and gets ambushed and runs in the cave and everything goes black and when she wakes up a dragon oh boy.
Drakon has been guarding the fleece for a long time and can't remember who he is or his human side he just wants to sleep to dream and remember who he he but this women comes into his cave and he wants to eat her up in more ways then just for dinner but there is evil men out there to kill the dragon and the professor of Mythology once and for all such a good and exciting book loved this story line of the fleece and dragon and women oh yeah such a good loving story
Drakon has been guarding the fleece for a long time and can't remember who he is or his human side he just wants to sleep to dream and remember who he he but this women comes into his cave and he wants to eat her up in more ways then just for dinner but there is evil men out there to kill the dragon and the professor of Mythology once and for all such a good and exciting book loved this story line of the fleece and dragon and women oh yeah such a good loving story
April 13, 2017
A great new take on mythology. I love the twist this story take is a great adventure. Cara writes in the present. It was such an easy read
April 15, 2017
A great story of mythology brought into the present day. Throw in some dragon shifters and you get one entertaining tale. Aileen is professor of mythology and is determined to prove they are real. Does she find more that she bargains for? A well written tale with fun characters. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
April 20, 2017
Aileen along with her assistant Nadia, Josh and their guide head into the unknown looking for the Golden Fleece. She thinks the old myths are real and she sets out to prove it. Drakon is bound to protect a very old powerful object. He also can't see to remember some things...but things may be changing soon.
I really enjoyed this book. Aileen is a strong, smart woman who doesn't give up! Would love to see her and Drakon going after other myths or finding out more about her ancestors.
I really enjoyed this book. Aileen is a strong, smart woman who doesn't give up! Would love to see her and Drakon going after other myths or finding out more about her ancestors.
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