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*5 FREE BONUS BOOKS INCLUDED (Dragons of Umora)*

Willow is running from an abusive relationship. On the road to freedom she finds herself drawn to the small town of Stratham where thing’s aren’t as they seem. She never expects to fall for a man again, especially not one who’s a dragon.

Haunted by his past, Zarin has waited his whole life to find the woman who would complete him. Not only does he meet his mate but they must save a half human boy running from a dangerous tribe of Nymphs.

Can Willow and Zarin work through their differences and accept one another before It’s too late?

Content Warning: Explicit love scenes, and piles of sexy shifters. Intended for mature audiences only.

2107 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 26, 2017

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Sarah J. Stone

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Profile Image for Angela Charles.
662 reviews29 followers
March 24, 2018
I received this book in exchange for an honest opinion and review.

This is the third book in the Stratham Dragons series. Book 1, Aris, was great and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Book 2, Ilias, le sigh was totally disappointing. This book is a combination of both. I love Zarin and Willow is an okay heroin. One of the issues that I had with this story is Willow. She, I understand that she is confused, is just so wishy-washy. She doesn't know what she wants and she feels as though everybody is pressuring her into choosing Zarin when everybody is giving her an out. I just feel as though Willow should have been more definite with her choices versus assuming that the choice she made is for everyone aside for her.

There were just multiple things thrown into this book even though this book was super short there were so many things happening. There was a witch, water nymphs, abusive husband, a pregnant dragon, a crazy drug addict who does not realize that she needs to calm the fuck down, and a son who just mysteriously comes out of nowhere. With everything that was happening within this book there was really not that much time for romance and for Willow and Zarin to get to know one another.

What's so much new things being thrown in the series I have so many questions that need to be answered. What is the witch doing in Stratham? What is the son's purpose? Was there an ever get rid of that crazy side of him? What happened to the other pure dragons that were hunting the half-breeds? I know there's a war coming, does that mean that all these new characters will be fighting in the war? Where is the abusive ex-husband?

Even though this book technically did not end in a cliffhanger there are so many questions that are left unanswered that it's so frustrating. I just really hope that Sarah J. Stone does not forget about all of the new questions that she threw into this series and addresses them in the next couple of books.
Profile Image for Eniko.
533 reviews14 followers
May 27, 2018
AUDIOBOOK edition

I chosen this story because of the narrator. I enjoyed listening to Mr. Brown's voices, so versatile for the various characters. - 4 stars

I think I should have started with book 1, it would have been an easier start and filled out the continuous background story, a personal preference I guess. It can be listen as a standalone though.
I am glad that Willow got away from an abusive relationship and found Zarin, a dragon shifter who gifts her with her own dragon, also that both accepted Kai, an orphan sent to them by the Goddess to protect.
The story is fast paced and many things are happening, the book is so short, I am thinking that will get to find out more in the next books. - 3 stars
Profile Image for Sandra O'Dare.
37 reviews
May 14, 2017
I should have listened to my instincts and stopped at book one when I saw how badly put together the story was. But nope sill me wanted to give the author a chance in the hopes that she would get better. Did not happen. One day the Willow is nice to Zarin and then the next morning for no reason at all she is a total bitch to him. Ugh I just can't explain how bad it is. It's so sad thought because it had such potential to be a great series.
Profile Image for Jean.
912 reviews39 followers
April 15, 2018

A New Start..

This book centers around the female lead, Willow who is running from a bad

partner and the male lead, Zarin.

Zarin can not believe who, or what, just walked into of his life but it isn't

smooth sailing, at least not at first.

Overall a well written, past paced book filled with likable characters.

Connor Brown did well with the narration.

Note:
"This audio book was provided by the author at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review.
1,533 reviews3 followers
August 8, 2017
Okay read

Not the best fantasy fiction series but each story does get a little better. The Stratham clan keeps growing as Zarin finds his mate in Willow and they gain a half breed water nymph as a son and with each addition their clan's power grows. The writing is a little stilted but is improving with each episode, this series has good potential I only hope it achieves it.
567 reviews
May 14, 2017
Three have now found their mates.

Zarin finds Willow by her running into him. But now she tries to make herself invisible to all, the man she is running from and the one she ran into. Many things and other entities show up.

Read and enjoy.
Profile Image for Joetta Spurling.
Author 2 books7 followers
June 15, 2017
Ok?

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Loved to catching​ up with the characters and see how they were going.... The book was a great addition to the series... But in my opinion the ending was to PG.. needed more... More drama more action.. going to read the next book...
133 reviews
June 18, 2017
I love this series of books


Sarah J. Stone writes a great series of hot, sexy, steamy love story about finding your true mate. This was the third book I read that she had written & I can't wait to read more of her books.
Profile Image for Lisa Baffi.
851 reviews13 followers
September 24, 2017
Four stars!!

Like the other stories, I liked the idea of dual dragons, and the family that they made. However, like the other stories, it needed more depth to the story and characters.
Profile Image for gail mollencopf.
451 reviews2 followers
June 3, 2017
Good

Enjoyed this read really good. Sarin the grump cold angry dragon finds his mate. Lol and a lot more. This is a good standalone no cliffhangers read of a good series
Profile Image for Kimberly.
18 reviews
August 3, 2017
Zarin

Really poor fellow couldn't just have his mate. Had to get set to another realm, by a witch. All I can say is .... Loved it!!!
983 reviews2 followers
March 30, 2018
I received this audiobook free for an honest review. The previous two books were okay and this book was a bit better. The story was more appealing than the others. The narrator did a good job.
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4,342 reviews5 followers
November 18, 2018
We...

We are given more new creatures, and not all of them are tame! More excitement and issues to keep you engaged, also.
Profile Image for Lori Hammons.
2,878 reviews28 followers
December 22, 2018
Zarin, Willow and Cai's story is very intense. I am loving the Stratham Dragon's saga. On to the next one!
399 reviews3 followers
March 29, 2017
Dragon shifters are among my favourites, and I enjoyed this tale of one finding his mate and saving a child who would become part of his family. (I voluntarily reviewed this free ebook)>
Profile Image for Suzanne Giorgione.
522 reviews19 followers
March 29, 2017
Another fabulous book from Sarah J. Stone you don't want to miss!! Finding your true mate after years of misery, becoming part of something you didn't even know existed. Love, family, friendship, destiny and paranormal creatures. Excitement for sure - can't wait til the next book.
Profile Image for Donna Hokanson.
1,694 reviews35 followers
March 30, 2017
Becoming family

In this self-contained story that's also part of a series, is Zarin's turn to find his mate. But it becomes more then just her to join with him and making the clan or tribe a bit larger.
You have a woman that's running from her old life and an abusive ex. And you have Sarin that's still running from his own past to get past.
Loved this story and the new twist mixed in. Well written and entertaining to read.
Profile Image for Diana Page.
903 reviews16 followers
April 2, 2017
Loved Zarin and Willow's story !! It brought not only the dragons closer together, but brought out new and unusual paranormal creatures you don't often see in romance books !! I can't say mire without giving the whole story away, I'll just say I can't recommend this book more highly !! 4.5 's . I received a gifted copy and am voluntarily choosing to leave an honest and unbiased review.
3,929 reviews31 followers
April 8, 2017
I loved Ms. Stone's Exiled series, and Zarin (Stratham Dragons Book 3) is proving to be just as amazing. She has a way of bringing the characters to life, whether they're endearing or annoying. I loved how Zarin and Willow's first encounter was so brief but yet so intense. Zarin knew the chase was on! Willow didn't know what she had gotten herself into when she hit the town of Stratham! Good action and suspense in the plot as they rush to save a half human boy. Add in the mating attraction between Zarin and Willow and it's a riveting, explosive ride. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
1,148 reviews5 followers
April 11, 2017
Zarin and Willow

Zarin finds his mate! Willow is a young woman that has had a difficult life and is running from her past. Willow meets her mate by literally running into him. At first Willow has a difficult time accepting Zarin and his tribe but eventually she learns to love and be loved.
5,704 reviews39 followers
April 17, 2017
This was really well written and a fun and interesting story. The characters were superb.. the writing was amazing and overall it was a very good story and plot. i loved the issues in this story that they had to work agauinst and work with.. i loved how they found out who they are.. it was all wonderful and im glad i got to review it
Profile Image for Dawn Tyler.
5 reviews
April 18, 2017
Decent story, bonus okay

The original book is decent, though could use more development. The whole thing has been a bit like a beginner writer would submit to a CW prof.

As for the bonus, which a whole series and is the majority of the pages of each book in the Stratham Series, wow (and not in a good way). The Udora story has good points, but the author had some major technical issues. One major point is she changed the name of a main character between books 1 and two. She also mixed up a major player's clan name between two books. To me, these things are not acceptable.
Profile Image for Natalie.
4,806 reviews13 followers
April 19, 2017
Zarin

I look forward to reading about the Stratham dragons. I wish her ex had come so she could whoop his butt with her Dragon powers.
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