He knows she’s here, somewhere close by, so why can’t he find her? Can fate really be so cruel?
Harlan can sense his mate. He has sensed her for months, and yet he can’t find her. Is he too old? Are his senses failing? Maybe it’s his imagination. Maybe it’s time to leave Bear Creek, and all his hopes behind.
Fiona has hidden away for centuries. Only when she met the people of Bear Creek and learned to trust them, did she dare reveal her other side. Only here has she acknowledged she is a dragon shifter. That’s what love does to a person, it allows them to be themselves. It allows them to trust, to believe.
But something is stirring out there. Something that calls to her heart and her soul.
She knows it’s time to reveal her true self. Whatever the cost. And, from experience, Fiona knows the cost only too well. Just when it looks as if she is going to get her own happy ever after, fate has one more hand to play. Two girls are handed to social services by their stepmother. It’s not unusual, Fiona has seen it many times before—Five hundred and thirty-one—to be exact. But these two girls are special. Very special, and Fiona will sacrifice everything to give them the home they need.
Will her mate feel the same way? Or will she have to make the ultimate sacrifice?
Harmony Raines loves to write romance filled with magic and love. Her men are usually not so alpha, but they know how to treat their fated mates, or alien lovers well.
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*** We are continuing from Storm Bear, and Chrysi and Nevis' tale, to her Dad, Harlan finding his mate. This is different in that the main couple is older. Silverback Dragon shifter, Harlan, George Clooney look-a-like, can sense his mate, but hasn't been able to find her. Fiona has hidden her dragon from other dragons by disguising herself with a magical ring. She is a Social Worker who loves kids. They do find each other, each stunned speechless. (He's a George Clooney look alike.) The only description we get of Fiona is she has wrinkles and dull brown hair.
* ( I like to be able to picture my characters. Of the two teen girls they take care of, only one is described as having black hair. Nothing about the other. )
So, back to the story, something is fishy about the stepmom who gives them over to foster care, and the girls do not have their "treasure" or dog.
Harlan and Fiona have sex, next they decide to adopt the girls. We see the strange plan to get the girl's money and how it was dealt with.
I have read many books by Harmony Raines, and liked her shifter series, Warriors of Karal series, and more. The epilogue was very nice. ENJOY ! =====================
Since our first meeting with Fiona we’ve slowly gotten to know her other sides beyond the fierce, protective social worker devoted especially to orphaned shifter children. Very “dragon like” in her personality, she’s been a secondary but important character throughout the series. Now in Silverback Dragon she gets to shine as we finally get to know her history, the dangers she’s faced and the reason why Harlan had such difficulty in finding his mate in the mountains and forests surrounding Bear Creek.
Without giving away the story itself, I was completely drawn in to Fiona and Harlan’s romance. It was exactly what these noble, mature and alone dragons deserved in their forever happy ever after story. The small touches, comments and realities of two older characters finding romance at last were so touching and believable. The challenge they face is believable, honorable and exactly what I would expect from each character. Getting to see so many characters from previous stories, people that Fiona or Harlan have touched, helped was a special treat.
I don’t think I could have asked for a better ending for these two amazing dragons, and if you’ve followed the series I believe you’ll agree. But we aren’t quite done with Bear Creek just yet, there is one more story to be told shrouded in mystery and I’m looking forward to that one. There are hints in the last two stories, so you can probably figure out who is next just as easily. *grin* I’d highly recommend Silverback Dragon to any reader who loves Paranormal Romance or Shifter Romance. This series has been delightful and if you haven’t started it yet… what are you waiting for? Enjoy.
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I absolutely loved this book, great finish to this series. The romance of these two mature people, coupled with a great story was wonderful. Fiona is the dragon lady social worker who we met in book one and who has also been a huge part of this series. We find out more about Fiona, her past and how she finally gets her mate and one huge family to boot. Harlan we met as the heroine’s father in the previous book and I really wanted him to find his mate after waiting for so long. When I started plotting-putting these two together in my mind at the end of book 5, I was hoping Ms Raines was on the same wavelength and it would/might be Fiona. With so much happening it keeps one riveted till the end. So sad about Ruby and Sapphire but how nice they will now have a huge family to help and support them. Loved the ending for the stepmother. Once again she did not disappoint and gave us this wonderful ending to a lovely series. Do yourself a favour and read this series, sit back and enjoy. I had to play catch up on this series as I had only read book one, well worth it to end with Fiona whom we met in book one. This is my honest review of this book.
The last is always the best. I hate that the story has ended. Well it actually continues in my mind :) ;) . This book gave me such joy to read ! I can see I my mind three dragons flying together lol oops would that be a spoiler ? Maybe but it might make a person hurry to read the book ! I can promise this book will not disappoint ! I love it from beginning to the end and wish it would continue on . It was sad that the stories ended but I loved reading each and every book ! Thanks again Harmony for writing such awesome books and for taking my mind on the journey with you ! Please anyone reading this go read each and every one of these series you'll be so glad you did !
He is a silver haired dragon shifter who had never found his mate, but he had caught felt her bond in Bear Creek when he visited his nonshifter adopted daughter and her shifter husband. She is a dragon shifter who has hidden most of her life to escape the dragon slayers by becoming a social worker for shifter orphans and living in Bear Creek. The girls lost first their dragon shifter mother, then their nonshifter father, and then sent to social services by their greedy stepmother and her lover. Each of the dragons were certain that they were the last of the dragons. In this wonderful tale they come together despite all of the problems that try to keep them apart.
Harlan thought he'd never find his true mate. A centuries old Dragon shifter, he wasn't sure other dragons still existed. Then he & Fiona find each other. Both centuries old Dragon shifters know they've found their true mate. This is a lovely novella of maturity, competence and love. The blending of families is heartfelt. The protective nature of these two wise shifters provides direction and support to create a new family unit. Fiona has been a stalwart, but aloof, member of this collection of wonderful characters. It's gratifying to see her receive love from Harlan and true happiness in her life. Quick read, but so heartwarming and rewarding.
This is a series about a bear shifter community. For the most part, each book is focused more on the physical aspect of each bear finding his/ her mate and not too much on plot or character development.
Probably the best one in the series. There is so much more depth to the characters, especially Fiona and what she has been through. I loved the way Ruby & Sapphi were portrayed as girls who are given to foster care, but who are strong.
“In a car. You know, one of those things with four wheels that drives along the road,” Ruby replied sarcastically. Fiona smiled indulgently. “I see you might have grown into your dragon, but not into your adult brain.”
I am so loving this series! It is full of real world issues being dealt with by shifters...hey, they are people too! Fiona has aided 531 shifter children, but has never found her own HEA... Harlan is in Bear Creek to support and spend time with his pregnant daughter Chrysi. He has searched for his mate for centuries, and can feel she is nearby, but he can't find her...and then he does... Good story, fast paced, and delightful read! I am seeing another possible story to come. *fingers crossed!* 🤞😉
The whole series is wonderful but THIS is my favorite...
I'm so very happy to read the story of older mates finally finding each other and that of the two girls that needed exactly what Fiona and Harlan could give them.
The story was everything, and more than, I was hoping for. I'm looking forward to reading more shifter romances by this author, hopefully more about older mates finding love too. Oh and Sam the detective (and maybe Susie) seem like they would be fun to read about too. ::hint hint:: :-)
Silverback Dragon is an awesome book! Fiona and Harlan's story is a thoroughly satisfying love story. Love reading about matured characters, especially when they are as special as Fiona and Harlan. It was fun to catch up on characters from previous books, too. The story line had lots of suspense and surprises. Are we going to read more about Sam and Susie? I hope so. They seemed like they each needed their own HEAs. And Mrs. Donaldson was kind of a mysterious. What's her secret?
Love this series! Looking forward to more from Bear Creek. Please.
Fiona got her mate and her HEA. And this story did nor let me down. Fiona is a dragon in hiding. Harlan can sense his mate but not pinpoint her exact spot. Both are lonely, centuries old dragons who believe they are the last od their kind. Imagine their surprise when they find each other and because of Fiona's job as a social worker for special children, come across to orphaned girl dragons that need parents. Cant they go from single to a family in the blink of an eye?
3.5 Stars - Harlan and Fiona's story was O.K. They are both Dragon Shifters who have lived in hiding for a long time. Harlan has recently sensed his mate in Bear Creek. He is almost ready to give up his search. Then Fiona senses something herself, but is not sure if it is her mate it a hunter. She removed what cloaks her and discovers her mate. She is a social worker and there are two teenagers who need her.
It was an O.K. read. I wanted more depth. These shifters seem only to shift towards the very end of their story.
I was so looking forward to read about the mysterious Fiona's story and I wasn't disappointed!!! Fiona is a ancient dragon shifter in hiding and a social worker that loves children and works tiresly to help them. We have meet Harlan in the previous book. He is a successful business man and also a dragon shifter that can sense his fated mate in Bear Creek. He has searched for her for centuries and he won't stop until he find her!! Very entertaining and engaging read. The story flowed very easily. Highly recommended
I love this series each book I read gets better and better I love how Harlan and Fiona meets , Fiona works at placing shifter children that has lost there Parents and Harlan is a shifter also they wined up helping two children who are Dragon shifters , there step mother gave them to child service after there father died when she finds out she can't get there money without them she tried to get them back .I recommend 18 and up .
What a wonderful and meaningful story. I have goosebumps and a huge smile. Fiona had always been my favorite with her stern demeanor and tight upper lip attitude. A feeling Harlan was her mate made it that much better. Add in Ruby and Sapphire for a ready made family, plus finding Fiona pregnant and I'm one thrilled reader. Hope more will come to enlighten us on their Fate. Recommending this to all my friends and family!
i love the addition of dragons to bear creek! fiona before was such a great godmother and i am so glad she gets to have a happily ever after of her own. Also harlan, i love harlan. such a shrewd business man in the book with his daughter and such a hopeless romantic in this one. the different faucets of his personality make him even more likable. i hope we get to hear more about ruby and sapphi too!
This story has shifter teens, 2 older main characters and a number of issues to be dealt with. Fiona has been in this series since book 1. We met Harlan in the previous story. The pace is a little faster, the characters drive the story and there is some mild action. Read Bear Creek and Bear Bluff before this series to get the most pleasure, in my opinion. Enjoy!
I was so impatient for Fiona's story. I thought it would happen much sooner in the series. It was worth the wait. Made me laugh, Jim!p for joy, maybe even cry. There was even a full circle moment where Fiona comes full circle from her first entrance in the series. Thank you for writing this book.
Well that didn't take long to be able to read Harlan's Story. I was right in my theory he would be fated to the red dragon lady Fiona. This was another excellent book. Love all of the characters and how they all just fall together. Hoping that there will be more of them :-) Thanks for your intuitive imagination Harmony Raines, keep those books rolling :-)
Totally a 5 star rating. Not sure if this is the last in this series, though the best so far. Fiona has secluded herself from life, afraid of the past. Harlan is a self made man who adopted and raised a daughter by himself. Will these two older dragons finally find the happiness they bothdeserve?
What a beautiful story. Wow this story was wonderful and full of interesting twists. Bear Creek is a absolutely a great place to be . These stories are so clear that you can picture the town and all the mountains that surround the town. I hope that there will be more of Bear Creek.
What a great story. When Harlen and Fiona meet in the very first pages of the book I was wondering if the story would lose it climax mating. Boy was I wrong this was a story I would love to keep reading. Lots going on so hopefully we have updates and cameos in the upcoming books.
This was a cute short story. Fiona deserved a family of her own. I did want to woop in happiness when Harlan and Fiona made love the first time. Proof that that those of us in our 50s can still get it on. Great read Harmony Rains. I am getting ready to read the next one. I love the series.
I'm so happy to Fiona break out of her shell and accept the love fate has brought her. Sexy Harlan is about to give up ever finding his forever love when FATE intervenes and bring them together. In addition to starting a new relationship they are tasked with providing shelter for two young dragons. This was a fun read to see another side of Fiona.
Oh my goodness, again these stories are great to read, and take in and feel as you read, be in the story with the characters as you read, and and wanting oh so much for each story to keep on going and to give you more, And not stop! But they always do... So I am satisfied with what I can get from what I read of the wonderful stories. Great..
This book is about Fiona, the social worker, from other books in this series and Harlan. Fiona and Harlan are both dragons, who are a bit older than the average romance couple. But that doesn't make them any more deserving of finding their fated mates. It so beautiful to read about an older couple finally finding their mates. 💞💕💞
Fiona!! Loved this storey also love the fact Fiona also been shown in a different light to the other books so far. Harland is the perfect match for Fiona the loyalty to his daughter shows Fiona what kind of man he really is. After years of thinking she alone and hiding her true self Fiona given a fresh look on life and washes away her Fears at the same time 5* hope there more on this family
I have been hoping for Fiona to find her mate and have her own story since the first time I read about her. It was worth every moment of waiting and longing. The love and caring she has shown toward everyone she has helped and their families makes you fall in love with her.
I am really enjoying this series. It contains characters that are very likeable. The characters are also from previous books, in which I like. This particular book I enjoyed the most because it was of an older couple. Their romance was passionate and filled with suspense. Can't wait to read more of your books.
All of the books in this series are thoroughly entertaining. They should be read in order to keep up with all the characters, and story progression. I was so happy that Fiona got her story and her mate! I've been curious about her background, and found it both sad and fascinating. Note: There is explicit sex in each book, so these are for mature readers!