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Dragon Secrets #1

The Dragon's Secret Baby

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I'm not pregnant, am I? How is this possible…I´m still a virgin.

Curvy archaeologist Dominique can’t believe her luck; she just uncovered an ancient Dragon egg! But she’s not the only one with her eyes on the prize. All of the Dragon clans of the area want to stake their claim. Especially that hot ass, annoying Virdi who sticks to her side like glue. Unfortunately, if she wants to stay safe, she needs Virdi’s help.

Emperor of the world—that´s what Virdi is determined for, and he doesn´t care what he has to do to see it happen. Luring women out into the forest is just one occupation on his mind. But now, Dominique with her luscious body and the egg…maybe he can have both, pleasure and power at the same time.

But the risk is growing; the Dragons are after the egg and Dominique, to fulfill a prophecy the world hasn´t seen for centuries no matter what the costs.

Virdi has to risk it all to keep Dominique and that little secret growing in her belly safe. Will they make it, or will it all break apart? Find out.

AUTHOR´S NOTE: This is a 31,000-word stand-alone paranormal romance story with HEA, so no cliff-hangers! This story includes BBW, alpha male, virgin, and dragon shifter topics. Story contains mature themes and language, and is intended for 18+ readers only.

+++ This book includes bonus stories +++

265 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 2, 2017

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Jasmine Wylder

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Jasmine Wylder is a renown paranormal romance writer who is proud to have published dozens books ever since she came out with her debut novel in 2016.

This former mechanical engineer loves finding inspiration in her day-to-day life while walking her dogs in the moonlight, exploring the countryside she lives in, as well as travelling and discovering new foods and cultures. She’s always found comfort in fantasy: dreaming about vampires, shifters, and dragons (her favorite).

Her love for books comes second only to her love for her two sons and amazing husband, whom she enjoys spending time with when she’s not busy crafting beautiful worlds and universes for her readers to dive into.

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Profile Image for Nicoletta Furnari.
367 reviews12 followers
June 30, 2023
“IL FIGLIO SEGRETO DEL DRAGO” è uno di quei libri che si possono tranquillamente giudicare dalla copertina…
Nonostante la scrittura semplice di Jasmine Wylder e vari errori sintattici (forse dovuti a chi ha fatto la traduzione), a questo paranormal romance attribuisco due pregi: la velocità di lettura (l’ho iniziato e finito in un giorno) e una trama abbastanza intrigante, anche se, nel complesso, piuttosto prevedibile.
Gli umani convivono con la razza dei draghi, che assumono a loro piacimento l’aspetto antropomorfo oppure quello di bestia mitologica, riescono addirittura ad effettuare trasformazioni parziali. Si desume che esistano leggi che regolano tale convivenza, così come l’organizzazione sociale in clan, ma l’autrice su ciò è lacunosa. L’attenzione si concentra invece sul ritrovamento archeologico di un uovo di drago che ha il potere di scegliere colei che darà vita all’imperatore dei draghi, ma ciò condurrà ad una lotta tra le famiglie “reali”, che vogliono impossessarsene senza sapere che l’uovo ha già scelto la futura Madre.
Profile Image for Romanticamente Fantasy.
7,976 reviews238 followers
August 18, 2021
Tacco12 - per RFS
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Ecco come una scoperta rivoluzionaria può stravolgere la vita di qualcuno.

Dopo tre anni di duro lavoro spesi nella selvaggia giungla del Belize, l’archeologa Dominique si ritrova tra le mani uno strano uovo, con delle curiose decorazioni in oro sulla cima. L’emozione è molta, perché se i suoi sospetti fossero confermati, quello scavo avvenuto sotto la sua direzione avrebbe certamente ricevuto un riconoscimento mondiale.

Proprio mentre attende i risultati sulla prova con carbonio 14, Virdi, il membro di uno dei clan di Draghi locali, decide di rubare la magnifica scoperta. Ma il bellissimo ladro sottovaluta la nostra tenace archeologa, che difende quell’uovo come fosse suo.

L’iniziale conflitto tra i due diventa una strana alleanza quando si rendono conto di dover unire le forze per proteggere quello che non è solo un uovo di Drago, ma un Imperatore… con il potere di riunire tutti i clan in un’unica razza, spezzando ogni barriera e riportando l’armonia.

Lo strano legame che unisce Dominique all’uovo cresce sempre di più e Virdi, pur di aumentare il proprio potere e prestigio, è disposto a difendere (e non solo) quell’affasciante donna al fine di condurla sana e salva al Tempio del cielo, laddove verrà scoperta l’identità di colui che diventerà il suo compagno, nonché padre del futuro Imperatore. Ma gli interessi tra i vari Clan, insieme alla magia e al potere che avvolgono questo raro evento, sono forti e complicheranno i piani dei due.

Come andrà a finire? Lascio a voi scoprirlo.

Personalmente, ho apprezzato la storia, così diversa e fantasiosa rispetto alle mie solite letture. La lettura è veloce e facile, sebbene ritenga che la traduzione sia migliorabile.

I personaggi sono spassosi e riscuotono la simpatia del lettore, nonostante non siano particolarmente approfonditi.

Una piacevole e leggera lettura da fare sotto l’ombrellone.
Profile Image for Bridgit Schwabe.
3 reviews
January 22, 2022
Phenomenal, could not get enough
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Profile Image for Julianne.
240 reviews
May 29, 2017
I received an ARC and choose to review. Fast paced, action packed romance! This book will keep you on your toes with the lore and the action. There's so much in it to keep you turning the pages. I like the premise of this as it's different to other shifter or Shifter baby books i've read. There's a love/hate relationship, a kidnapping and action a plenty. Romance is expertly woven into the story. Great read.
162 reviews3 followers
November 7, 2018
Es gibt eine lustige Geschichte, wie ich dazu gekommen bin, dass ich dieses Buch gelesen habe. Auf Instagram bin ich in einer Gruppe mit dem Namen „BBC – bad book club“. Wir haben uns den Spaß gemacht und uns Literatur gesucht, die so schräg und teilweise auch echt schlecht ist, dass man sich fragt, warum man eigentlich so ein Buch auf den Markt bringt.
Ich hoffe ihr habt jetzt kein falsches Bild von mir, aber das war einfach mal eine lustige Aktion und durch die Rezensionen zu diesem Buch, die teilweise ja wirklich sehr schlecht waren, wurde „Das geheime Baby des Drachen“ auf unsere Liste gesetzt und stand zum monatlichen Lesetermin an. Der Klappentext war nicht gerade hilfreich zu erkennen, dass es sich bei diesem Buch gar nicht um Schund handelt, sondern das hier eine eigentlich echt interessante Geschichte dahintersteckt.
Deshalb finde ich es schade, dass der Klappentext diesem Buch doch sehr Unrecht tut. Denn dieses Buch ist wirklich nicht schlecht. Auch sind mir wie in einigen Rezensionen beschrieben, gar nicht so viele Rechtschreib- und Grammatikfehler aufgefallen, vielleicht wurde das überarbeitet, ich weiß es nicht. Schließlich müsste es ja an der jeweiligen Übersetzung liegen, da die Autorin ja scheinbar das Original in Englisch verfasst hat.
So nun aber mal zum Buch. Wir befinden uns in einer Welt, in der Drachen unter den Menschen leben. Man könnte sie als Gestaltenwandler bezeichnen, denn sie sehen aus wie normale Menschen und leben auch so und dennoch können sie in die Gestalt eines feuerspuckenden Drachens wechseln. In dieser Welt gibt es eine junge Archäologin. Sie selbst ist nicht ganz von ihrer Schönheit überzeugt, hat scheinbar den Gedanken, dass sie zu viel auf den Rippen hat. Sie findet ein Drachenei und dieses Drachenei scheint für einen riesigen Wirbel in der Gesellschaft der Drachen zu sorgen, denn dieses Ei soll sich wohl eine Mutter für den Kaiser der Drachen suchen. Wenn dieser geboren werden würde, dann würde er für Frieden zwischen den Clans der Drachen sorgen. Doch gibt es scheinbar Gruppen, die den Kaiser nicht wollen, weil es ihnen gut ohne geht, dann will aber auch irgendwie jeder den Kaiser in seinen Kreisen wissen, da man damit ja mehr ansehen hat und leider trifft es unsere kleine, menschliche Archäologin. Somit wir sie entführt, festgehalten und teilweise auch noch verfolgt, weil man sie umbringen will, denn wenn der Kaiser nicht in einem bestimmten Zeitraum im Körper einer Frau heranwächst, dann verkümmert die Auswahl. Dafür braucht sie aber einen Gefährten und dieser wird ihr im Tempel prophezeit, doch muss sie da erstmal hin und dass versucht ein sehr gutaussehender Drachenkerl. Er will sich Ansehen verschaffen, indem er der Wächter der zukünftigen Mutter des Kaisers wird. Dass er dabei so einiges kassieren muss und sich da auch noch in eine blöde Situation verstrickt, denn scheinbar empfindet er etwas für sie, doch wenn sie einen anderen Gefährten bekommt, wie soll er damit umgehen?
Ja, es klingt alles ein wenig schräg, aber ich fand es doch recht süß gemacht. Es hat so ein wenig was von einer unglücklichen Liebesgeschichte, mit einer grantigen Mutter und eben ein paar Drachen.
Ich mochte den Schreibstil, dass Buch liest sich gut weg und langweilig wird es auch nicht. Da es der erste Teil ist, werde ich mal gucken, ob es den zweiten Teil auch schon gibt, denn ein wenig neugierig bin ich jetzt schon, wie es mit dem Kind weitergeht und ob das alles noch ein gutes Ende nehmen wird.
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198 reviews13 followers
January 13, 2020
***I received a free review copy of this audiobook and am voluntarily leaving a review***

I enjoyed this fast-moving story of a dragon egg and love. You’ll find danger, intrigue, betrayal, and love of course. The story will make you smile here and there as you make your way through this story of a quest for power and destiny by many. Then there’s the misunderstandings and mixed feelings by the two uncertain but possible lovebirds.

Dominique thinks that Virdi a green dragon shifter is a jerk. He’s charming and very attractive but he has never looked in Dominique's direction. He’s always at the archeological dig site nosing around and flirting with all the pretty females. Dominique is pretty although she thinks herself to curvy to attract a man like Virdi. What she doesn’t know is that Virdi does find her very attractive and is simply trying to make her jealous. The couple has a very contentious relationship in the beginning. They fuss and fight with each other over everything. Being on the run from murderous dragons attempting to steal the emperor egg that Dominique found is crazy. Virdi tried to steal the egg unsuccessfully and since then he has taken on the role of the eggs and Dominiques protector.

Set off on a jungle adventure with humans and dragons all looking into and attempting to find things from a long-lost past. The dragon clan’s future hinges on what Dominique has found and everyone wants to possess it. Everyone is scrambling to make Dominique and the emperor egg theirs. Who’s going to win this very important power play.
2,606 reviews10 followers
August 11, 2017
When Dominique and her archeology team find a dragon egg they don't realize how important the egg truly is. She has been here for 3 years and is waiting to find out what information she can find out from this particular find. Virdi is a dragon that keeps coming back to the site of the dig and gets on Dominiuqe's nerves. She doesn't understand why he keeps coming back until one day he wants to see the egg. When Claire tells Dominique it's okay since she is the one funding the dig, all hell breaks loose. The egg that they found just happens to be carrying The Emporor to who some want dead and some want to live to change the world of dragons. What will happen to the egg when other dragons come to the site? Will they get away with the egg? Will Dominique let Virdi help her? There's a lot going on in this book and is a good read especially if you like dragon shifters. I won't tell you anymore since I'm not that reviewer to give the book away. You will have to pick it up for yourself and enjoy. I voluntarily read an Advanced Reader's Copy of this book.
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2,337 reviews30 followers
May 29, 2017
Dominique fullfilled her childhood dream of becoming an archeologist. As she was digging, she and her friends came across an egg larger than an ostrich egg with an invisible symbol that was emblazoned in gold at the top, similar to a Chinese character.
When Virdi noticed a tattoo on Dominique's chest, he explained that the egg had bonded with her and therefore she was now the Mother of the Emperor.
Virdi and Dominique go on an dangerous journey trying to get to the Temple for the sake of the emperor egg and finding her true mate, The Father of the Emperor.
I loved Dominique's banter with her thoughts.
I would recommend this amazing book full of magical dragon shifters, family betrayal, traitors and love. I'm volunteering and honest review for an advanced readers copy.
Profile Image for Rebecca Grove.
3,492 reviews26 followers
June 4, 2017
Dominique was on an archeology dig when they found a mysterious dragon egg. She is sure that this is her ticket to fame and fortune until a local dragon shifter Virdi demands to see the egg. When he sees the egg, he tries to steal it and angers Dominique. Then other dragons arrive and start fighting. Dominique starts running until she is captured by Virdi. Virdi protects her but his behavior is very confusing. She can't decide if she can trust him. Virdi explains that the egg she found is the egg of the new emperor who unite the dragon kingdoms. He wants tohe fame and power of restoring the egg to the dragon people.
This story has a lot of twists and turns and surprises. It is a fast read with lots of action.
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2,111 reviews11 followers
September 30, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
When archeologist Dominique find a rare egg, she is overjoyed. Little does she realise it is an Emperor egg that will solve a lot of problems. Dragon Virdi is one smooth, sexy , hot guy but why does he keep showing up at the site!!! If only she knew what this egg means to him she would run away now.
This story is filled with so much action, at times I forgot to breathe. Secrets, drama, dragon fights which are better than watching an action movie, just everything in this story is sooooo good. Loved it all. Finding out who Dominique's mate is, Virdi's mother and what she is up to and oh dear, I could go on forever. If you can call a story exciting, well it is. Fantastic read, loved it.
2,535 reviews87 followers
May 30, 2017
Virdi has been put down for most of his life and is deternined to change that situation. Dominique has always wanted to know more about her father's heritage, but never expected to discover something essential to Dragon Kind. Attraction blooms, but can Dominique trust that Virdi is really in it for her? Will Virdi realize that there is more going on than what he thought?

Good read! Definitely couldn't blame Dominique's reaction when everything started going down. Virdi proved himself really quickly that maybe it was more than just about the artifact. Definitely recommend to dragon shifter lovers!
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3,741 reviews43 followers
June 1, 2017
An out-of-the-ordinary tale of dragon power grabs, battles, kidnappings and murder all as the result of the discovery of a buried artifact on an archaeological dig in the jungles of Belize. The human heroine finds herself in a heap of trouble all for the safeguarding of an egg! The dragon shifter hero who decides he must protect her has family issues and is not the arrogant fellow he seems. Throw in some steamy scenes, a dig supervisor with a hidden agenda, a power-maddened dragon princess and heaps of tough shifters tugging the heroine to and fro, and you have an atypical action-packed shifter romance.

I received an ARC of this book from the author at no cost. This is my honest review.
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646 reviews9 followers
June 10, 2017
Got for a honest review.

Loved the story and the characters. I love shifter type books, and love to read new thoughts on shifter worlds from authors. I have read a couple of books from the author and find myself liking their books more and more. Will have to move the author to one of my favorite spots and stalk their book shelves more often. I thought the story was well written and the characters well developed. The two main characters had chemistry even if they argued with each other. The story had me smiling or laughing at times at the characters in certain spots. Made for a nice rounded read.

Thank you for letting me read your book. Hope to read more.
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761 reviews3 followers
August 16, 2017
Dragon's Fighting

Didn't much care for this story. I thought the back and forth between the main characters was too much. Constantly fighting. It wasn't till the very end that they said I love you and that didn't make sense. Dominique is an archeologist and Virdi is a dragon shifter. This book centers around them discovering an egg who we come to find out is the Emperor Dragon egg. It ends up bonding with Dominique. So the story goes about dragons trying to kill her or mate with her.

There are bonus stories included in this book. Bonus Content (Limited Time Only) Paranormal Romance Collection, Paranormal Shifter Romance: Bonded to the Alpha Wolf
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1,102 reviews5 followers
April 8, 2018
Beautiful and Exciting

So far this might be one of my favorites out of what I have read so far. From the beginning it has been one exciting thing after another. I mean can you imagine being bonded to something and told you are destined to be it's mother.

I loved how Dominique and Virdi argued with each other, but yet you got the sense there was something deeper with their feelings. You got the sense that they really hated each other.

The actions continues thru the hole book and surprises appear around ever corner and some of them you cannot help but be shocked over. Come and enjoy this book with me.

Until Next Time... Tabi
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928 reviews
June 20, 2017
I received an ARC edition of this book from the author.

I will say it took me several chapters to warm up to this story (it was almost a DNF for me). After the story really got going I did end up enjoying it, but I'm not sure I really got the connection between the MCs. The pacing was very quick and the action kept it moving, but I didn't think there was really a connection between the MCs beside the insta-lust. It is hard for me to feel like they would really make a long-term relationship out of it.
1,062 reviews18 followers
June 29, 2017
I loved the pace and the action and the shifting between human and dragon forms. This was not your typical love story. It had lots of distracting moments involving battles and deaths. I felt I had to read it from start to finish without stopping, and I did. I enjoyed the way the author, Jasmine Wylder, let the interaction between her characters develop and eventually meld together. I can see a sequel to the book about the lives of the characters as they develop in the future, and I hope the author thinks about writing one. This is a voluntary review of an Advanced Readers Copy of the book.
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498 reviews2 followers
July 10, 2017
I was surprised at this book. It wasn't what I expected. It was rather sweet. I didn't like the title, I'm not sure that it fit the content.

An archeologist discovers an egg that is the indicator of the birth of the Emperor Dragon. The egg bonds to her so that she will become the mother of the Emperor. The dragon who is trying to protect her at first just wants the power that will connect with her, but surprise?, they fall in love. They must escape all of those who want to harm them.

One unanswered question? Is the golden Asian dragon that embraces her in the temple her father?
Profile Image for Danna Lee.
107 reviews
June 4, 2017
True Love will always WIN !!!

A dragon trying to win his mothers love and acceptance and an Archaeologist who has discovered the famed Dragon's Egg which is said to produce the next Emperor Dragon, the one who will unite all dragon clans and bring about peace. Join this couple who face danger, repeated attempts on their lives and the blossoming of a true love that will never end. Loved this story!! I am voluntarily reviewing this book without compensation.
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1,694 reviews35 followers
December 31, 2017
Lots of action

Good story with lots of action and adventure throughout.
We start off with a few humans doing an archaeological dig that finds a dragon egg. But this is no ordinary egg, it's the Emperor's egg, that will usher in a new dragon Emperor that will unit the clans. Some don't what this to happen, other want it in their clan.
Got some hot sexy dragon shifters in this story as well as a love story.
Well written self-contained story that's entertaining to read.
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612 reviews3 followers
May 5, 2018
This is Virdi and Dominique's story . Dominique is on a dig and finds the dragon egg and this has all dragons after her and the egg !! Virdi is determined to earn his mother's love and affection by being the one to be the Emperor's guard and guide ! But he also wants Dom bad !! This story has so much going on that you will not want to put the book down until the very end !! This is well written and strongly recommended series and author !!
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49 reviews3 followers
June 4, 2018
Livre style bit-lit Sur des dragons. Il n'y a pas vraiment de mise en place de l'histoire, Tout Va tres vite. C'est 1 peu déroutant mais c'est aussi Bien finalement: pas de temPs morts.
L'histoire change de Ce Qui existe deja. Les personnages sont attachants et j'ai meme rit.
Le Roman est vraiment court, se lit vite. Ecrit tres gros, meme trop gros ...
Par contre je n'avais pas compris qu'il s'agissait d'un Tome 1.
Profile Image for Goddess of Chaos.
2,853 reviews12 followers
June 8, 2018
Dominique is an Archaeologist with more to learn than she realizes

Dominique knows she isn't an expert on the region, or Dargons, but this was the dog opportunity that came her way with funding, and for an Archaeologist what's more exciting than being out on a dig?

I enjoyed this quick read a lot, Dominique's passion for the dig, and protecting the artifacts leads in to a fun and interesting story.
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3,167 reviews9 followers
September 12, 2018
This is good. I like the main characters and their plot to save the egg was interesting and unique to me. Secret themed story can become a bit trying when it comes to revealing the secret which is why they are really just not a favorite of mine when reading romance. I had a few choice words for Dominique, for stringing me along like that lol. Virdi is very patient but prideful. Regardless, it was a joy to read and dwell temporary in their world.
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1,384 reviews3 followers
May 8, 2020
This is basically about a special egg that is supposed to bring all the Dragon clans together. Dominique is the one who found the egg and is hell bent on protecting it. Virdi is one of many dragons who wants the egg and decides to help her. I really enjoyed this. It's a short sweet read it wasn't full of explicit sex, which is something that is becoming a regular thing these days. It's two lonely individuals who fall in love.
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1,380 reviews17 followers
June 16, 2022
Le côté archéologique et dragon sympa mais pas assez développé
L’univers et le contexte est légèrement expliquer donc on plonge pas dedans. Mais je suppose au fil des tomes on va en apprendre plus.

Un peu cucul mais de temps en temps pourquoi pas. Dominique et Virdi au début les deux me soûlaient mais au fur et à mesure ça allait mieux.

J’aime bien l’histoire, pleine d’actions, assez rapide donc pas trop de développement mais vu comment c’est tourné ça va.
Profile Image for Pauline.
83 reviews
November 8, 2022
A very quick read

I shot through this book so fast I couldn’t believe it. I don’t think it took me an hour and a half to read, it was that good. The story was fast paced and you could keep up with exactly what was going on. Everything was to the point and don’t feel like I missed out on anything I just really hope there’ll be a book about the baby after it’s born, now that would be something I look forward to 😌.
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379 reviews1 follower
June 4, 2017
Ok

This is more a three and a half star, some of the stories added as bonus I just could not get into they needed more character development but I fell in love with Kai and Ember. I loved the concept of soulmates from birth. I hope the author continuous the series with Melody getting her own story
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