Dumb as a Roc

Altorian Mates

by Mina Carter

Razzy needs a man . . . or it’s end game.

Unable to find a mate, her dragon is asleep, and the curvy dragoness is running out of time. In desperation, she makes an appointment with the matchmaker, Geri Wilder. Perhaps Geri can work some of her magic on Razzy and find her a man that will literally save her life. But before she can speak to the matchmaker, Tall, blonde and handsome storms in, kisses her like there’s no tomorrow and carries her off on the wing to his mountain-top lair. She’s been kidnapped… by a wyvern of all things. Not just any wyvern, but Roc, the king they claim they don’t have . . .

Dragons and wyverns don’t get on. Like, ever. So why does she want to climb her sexy captor like a tree, and what will he do when he finds out she’s the dragon king’s sister?

Roc needs a mate to be king. He needs to be king to save his people from themselves. Because they’re dumb . . .

Which means he needs a woman, and for that, he needs to see the matchmaker. And she delivers. Barely out of the meeting and he has his arms wrapped around the tiniest, curviest, most beautiful woman he’s ever seen. One breath and he knows she’s his mate. One kiss and his heart belongs to her… forever. Instinct kicks in and he carries her off to his lair. Alone, away from everyone, she’ll have no option but to fall for him.

Just one problem, she’s the sister of his greatest enemy . . . and he wants her back.

Genres: Paranormal, Shapeshifters, Dragons, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Novella, Supernatural

83 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 3, 2017

About the author

Mina Carter is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of romance in many genres. She lives in the UK with her husband, daughter, a puppy who pays no attention to her whatsoever, and a bossy cat.

Reviews

[C.J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely dragon wyvern story. Really liked Roc, he was gruff and surly but also protective and definitely sexy. Nice epilogue too.

[Debrac2014 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute short story! Likable characters.

[Donna McDonald · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like books that are different. This one fits that criteria. The title hints at the sweet comedic take a UK author can put on dragons and wyverns. Her sexiness is just enough to keep me tantalized and smiling. I like being entertained by my paranormal romance. Well done, Ms. Carter. Well done.

[Ingrid Stephanie Jordan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Title:   Dumb as a Roc 
Series: Paranormal Dating Agency
Release Date: #AlreadyReleased
Author: Mina Carter
Reviewer: Ingrid Stephanie Jordan
Serial: Standalone, No Cliffhanger 
Genre: #DragonShifter  #Wyvern 
My Rating: #4Stars☆☆☆☆
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     I just love Mina writing, characters of plots everything come together in this book.
    Razzy is a Dragon Shifter that is a hero. A hero that lost her ability to fly. If she doesn't wake up her Dragon she's going to die so she goes to Geri Wilder the matchmaker who is 100% accurate Razzy was told. Things start to happen fast and Razzy is kidnapped.  But how can she say she was kidnapped when she wants to be with him.
     Roc is a Wyvern Shifter he has quite a reputation no one and I mean no one in the rain will try to fight him. They claim he's the king and the King needs some mate. He goes to Geri Wilder to see if she can help him find a mate. Roc can't believe how good Geri is she found his mate.Taking her up to his Mountain in his cave he puts her down in bed and she's so small and so excited to be with her but he doesn't know not yet, you see she's a dragon and Dragon don't get along with Wyverns. Another problem he's facing she's not just any dragon she's related to the Dragon King.
     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.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!

Razzy is a dragon shifter who had an accident from saving a child that she was not able to fly. Then her dragon went to sleep and she may die if she doesn't find her fated mate. Razzy went to Geri Wilderto find her mate and she ends up spying on him whil he is talking to Geri. Roc is a wyvern shifter and leader who he meets Geri yverafter talking with King Alyx about a village near their terrority about them moving away from it. He sense someone spying on them and he knew once he saw her and kissed her that she was his mate.
Roc takes her to his home in the high mountain and he still don't her name or what kind of shifter she is. Razzy can't tell if Roc is her mate or not since her dragon is a sleep and quiet. She finds out that Roc is a great guy and leader. Razzy realize wyvern are not how other people describe them and she see how thoughtful Roc can be toward her. I like both Razzy and Roc's personality and how much patience Roc had on waiting on Razzy to trust him. I thought it was interesting how dragons and other shifters thought about wyvern shifters being barbaric and hot tempers. Wyvern shifters needs to socialize more in the world to show there is more to them. I highly recommend this book to someone who love to read paranormal romance books.

[Maura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this a ways back so I don't remember a whole lot of it... I do know that I didn't read any of the others in the series though. So I have no idea how the Paranormal Dating Agency thing ties in...there was a matchmaker...maybe that was it. The hero, Roc, is a wyvern having trouble controlling his dragons. He's a king, but not a king. Razzy is a dragon shifter who can't access her dragon and can't fly...but in order to appease her dragon and survive, she needs to find a mate. Roc claims her the moment he sees her and steals her off to his lair where he begins to woo her. She falls for him pretty quick, but it doesn't help wake her dragon and she's still probably going to die.

I remember this was very sexy. I don't usually like the kidnapping angle, but I at least appreciated the fact that Roc didn't push and didn't coerce Razzy into any sex, even knowing he could in a heart beat. He waited for her to come to him. Although this was a solid story with great chemistry between the characters, I was also a bit disappointed at the denouement part of it. Razzy chose to leave Roc, hurting him the process. I didn't like that Roc basically got the blame in that, nor did I like that they didn't really discuss her reasons for leaving or focus on the apology part.

[Rebecca Grove · Rating 5 out of 5]

Razzy is in trouble. Her dragon is asleep inside her and if she can't wake her up, she will die. As a last ditch effort, she goes to Gerri Wilder's office hoping that if she finds her mate, her dragon will wake up. When she arrives at Gerri's office, she sees a hot man coming out. The mansteals a kiss an immediately claims her as his mate. Razzy is shocked and horrified.Roc says he is her mate but her dragon isn't stirring. Plus Roc is a wyvern and enemy to the dragon. Surely he can't be her mate.
Roc is the unofficial king of the wyverns since he is the biggest and the strongest. His fellow wyverns are driving him nuts and seem itching to start a war. He goes to Gerri Wilder's office to find a mate. Coming out of the office he sees Razzy and thinks she is spying on him. as a punishment he kisses her and knows instantly she is his mate. He can tell she is a shifter but it is buried so deep, he tell what kind.How will her react when he finds out his mate is a dragon and sister to the dragon king.
This a is a good quick story. I really enjoyed Roc. I voluntarily received a copy of this story and this is my honest review.

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book.

I really loved this book! I devoured it. Roc was your rough around the edges Wyvern who's like a dragon but not...they are a bit different and not always the smartest. He's big and mean and King...not officially but they kinda elected him as such. Not everyone in his clan likes that fact and there are fights. To save the villagers from certain death he tries to go speak with Alyx but instead gets Gerri the Matchmaker. He wants no part of it until he sees an eavesdropper...or smells her anyways.

Razzy's dragon is dying. She desperately needs to find her mate and she's running out of time. She's procrastinated too long. Her dragon's been asleep for awhile and she doesnt feel her much anymore. Not only that Razzy's got a bit of a flying problem.

Can Roc convince the curvy dragoness they are real mates or will her dragon sleep forever killing Razzy?

I loved both characters. I really loved how Roc kissed her senseless and carried her off to his cave. It was very swoon worthy even if Razzy was pissed to hell. They had so much chemistry it was cute and funny. Enjoyed the book! Get it and you wont be sorry!

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is short and wonderfully entertaining book. Roc a wyvern who is now undisputably King of his clan has gone down their mountain to talk to the shifter king Alyx about moving the humans on so his clan would not rebel and go after them for stealing what the wyvens deemed their territory. Wyvens are a type of dragon but a very ancient breed similar to dragons but have stronger hides and no front legs. Razzy sister to the dragon king Vikter is on earth to see Gerri Wilder who is a matchmaker and see if she can find her a mate. Razzy is dying as her dragon has declared she must find a mate or her dragon will sleep and never wake up again. Razzy's dragon is so deeply asleep she may not be able to wake her up at all. Roc has had to talk to Gerri for some reason or other and he ends up meeting his mate. He does what wyvens do when they find their mate and kidnaps her back to his eyrie. But dragons and wyvens don't mix so he is in for the shock of his life , especially when he finds out his captive mate the dragon kings sister. Thank you to Mina Carter for the lovely review copy. I really hope this becomes a new series would love to see what happens to Razzy's brother Vikter.

[Lexee Toste · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this story! It was a fun, adorable, quick read. Razzy's dragon is going to sleep for good because she can no longer fly after rescuing a child and the damage that was caused during the rescue, along with the fact that she does not have a mate. Roc is a wyvern and his kind is primitive. He is a strong alpha and so as he takes a stand, he ends up King and at the matchmakers. He runs into Razzy there and knows immediately that she is his mate and he takes her. He doesn't know at first that she is a dragon (wyverns and dragons don't exactly get along) and that she is the dragon king sister at that. I loved how the story played out. Both characters grow and learn to except themselves as well as their partner. They have some hurdles to cross and some miscommunication along the way. I liked how the story developed and how sassy Razzy is. The sex is fairly explicit and doesn't play a major role in the story. There is a lot of other things going on between Razzy and Roc, that get resolved first. I like that they took the time to get to know each other and build a friendship/relationship first. I really enjoyed this read.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

[Nikki Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Razzy was injured saving the life of a small dragon and since then she has shut away her dragon. Now she has been neglected so long she is dying! Desperate to try and find her mate, she turns to Gerri Wilder's PDA for help in tracking down her mate, in the hope of saving her dragon.

When she literally bumps into Roc outside Gerri's office, he steals a kiss and essentially steals her, declaring that she is his mate! But he doesn't realise she is a Dragon and being a Wyvern, this could go all Romeo and Juliet very fast!

Roc is a simply guy and doesn't want the politics that go along with being a leader but that doesn't mean he won't beat anyone over the head who tries to take what he declares as his, and that includes his lovely new mate. He can't identify what species of shifter she is but when it comes out, he will spare nothing to make her his. He defies his Wyvern brethren and fends off a coup to take his power but when his mates brother appears, can he keep her too?

Fast, furious and funny. Roc was quite caveman like but I really enjoyed the grunts and eyerolls that are I can just seem him doing, even when not described in the story!

[Questian · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC was given by the author in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed reading this book. Since Vikter's sister is the main heroine, and a wyvern is her mate.

The way the story started was good. Roc was able to establish hie status as the king of the wyverns, although they do not have such status. Since he was a very different control of his other side, it set him apart from the rest.

Razzy, on the other hand, is slowly dying. Just like her older brother, a dragon is unable to find their mate in a given time frame, both will die. Her back story was really touching. It was such a noble act, and it cause her to lose the ability to fly.

The way they met was really something! I thought they would explode, eventually the passion between them did, but not after some very serious stuff.

This is story reminds me that, we should always cherish our time with the people we love. No matter what past they have, it is the present and the future that each of us should look forward to.

[Crystal Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great edition to the PDA series.

I absolutely loved this book. It's a great edition to the PDA series. I was hooked from the first page. This is Razzy and Roc's story and it's such a great story. Razzy is a dragon shifter. She was injured so bad in a storm that she can no longer fly. Roc is a wyvern a breed that is supposedly more beast than man. When he scents Razzy he knows that she belongs to him. What he doesn't no is that she is a dragon and dragons and wyvern don't mix. When he kidnaps Razzy to take her back to his cave he doesn't realize who or what she a is. With out her dragon Razzy can't scent that Roc is her mate. Worst of all if she doesn't find her mate soon she's going to die. I loved these characters there so lovable. I highly recommended this book. If you love dragons and their sassy mouths and hot as heck mates then you'll love this book.

[Jannie Cv · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the stories with Gerri Wilder's Paranormal Dating Agency!

Wyverns. No king, no leader, no rules. But, Roc is the biggest and baddest of them all. Bit by bit, as Roc stops the others from doing really stupid stuff, he begins to take on a leadership role.

When Gerri Wilder calls him in to talk about a possible match, he runs into Razzy - she's his mate! So, he kidnaps her. Oh, they have loads of issues to work out, things to learn about each other, but big and rough and untamed as he is, Roc is doing some of the sweetest things for Razzy!

I simply adore this story! Roc is awesome. Yes, he does have a 'dumb' moment or two, but he more than makes up for them! As for Razzy, she couldn't be a sweeter, more lovable girl. Yep, she makes some pretty 'dumb' moves of her own...well you'll see! I loved every second of this!

[Melinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

She did it again!

Ms. Carter created another love story that I couldn't get enough of. It's no wonder that she has become an auto-buy for me. I love the way she weaves a story. This one was no different. She jumped right into Milly Taiden's PDA world with gusto and didn't disappoint at all.

I really loved when Gerri went off on Roc! Giving him heck for his stupidity! Don't mess with the feisty matchmaker or screw up her perfect matches.

“Razzy can’t tell you’re her mate. Her dragon is asleep, you idiot. You need to wake her beast up, and then she’ll know who you are! You’re the only one who can save her, and look at you.” She raked a glance up and down him. “Bloody sulking up here because you’ve got butt-hurt feelings. Pull yourself together and get your ass over to the dragon castle or you’ll be sorry.”

Yep, this will be a book I re-read for sure!

[Raveen Vann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great book.

I really really enjoyed this book. Razzy and Roc were just so perfect together. Razzy had been through so much and then she couldnt feel her dragon anymore. When she went to see Gerri about a mate thats when she hears Roc. Roc is a wyvern and basically the king of his kind. The first time he meets Razzy is after talking to Gerri and knows she's his. So he kidnaps her as is their way for really sad reasons. He then takes her back to where his kind lives. The wyvern have a poor reputation about how they are among all other shifters and poorly misconceived. Although there are definitely more than meets the eye with them. Roc is the perfect king for them and with Razzy at his side.

[Jamoz23 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read in the PDA series.
I get concerned when other authors write in someone else’s world series. These stories can sometimes go wrong,
not in this case.
Ms Carter has kept true to the PDA series though with slightly less humour than we are used to.
Poor Jazzy has really gotten herself into an awful state. She is no longer the young fun loving woman we met before. Saving a childs life has caused her to suffer a drastic lifestyle change and her dragon is falling into the death sleep.
Being kidnapped by Roc starts a whole different life experience for her. Everything she believes about Wyverns is proved wrong.
Roc is finding his place in his world. He is king but not.
Loved this story and how this all unfolded.
This is my honest review of this book.

[Tabi Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful Rollercoaster

Just another story to make you fall in love with the world of PDA and Gerri. Mini did a wonderful job bringing these characters to life. She pulled you into Razzy's life and you were able to see things thru her eyes. You could not help but cry for her knowing she was losing her battle to awaken her Dragon.

I loved the way Razzy's fought Roc through everything. I love it when it's not love at first site on both ends, it makes the story more full of excitement that way. Will Razzy ever wake her Dragon and realize that Roc is her mate or will she leave Roc to die alone?

Come and join this journey and discover if you want ring the authors neck like I did, and the of course she must be forgiven.

Until Next Time... Tabi

[Daria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mina just "Roc's" it out I just loved the book, the story and the characters. Ms. Carter's talent rings true as always, when she puts species that don't quiet get along together and we get to watch the sparks fly.

Wyvern vs Dragon vs Ms Geri Wilder! I love her cameo appearance!

soon her time will come her dragon quiet and illusive. Nothing has been able to bring her up form the darkness. And Razzy's time is sorely limited.

Oh but she has enough time to get snatched and thrown over a broad set of shoulders.

Roc isn't sure what he did to deserve the rag tag clan of Wyvern's hard headed and stubborn. But he was determined to bring them in line.

This read was fun it had me smiling through to the end. I recommend it and I'm sure you will enjoy.

[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an absolute delight, loved it!

Hilarious title, sassy heroine and a swoon worthy bad boy who turns out to be her perfect match. I must admit I had never heard of wyverns before, so had a lot of fun doing a google search and admiring all the lovely artwork posted. Being used to dragons, wyverns not having front legs sounded weird at first, but Roc had no trouble handling the delightfully spirited Razzy and carrying her off to his mountain home. Cue lots of fireworks and sexual tension as two strong, determined and thoroughly independent shifters learn how to be a couple. Blissful sigh...

[Emily Lindsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A different twist to a dragon story.
This story grabs you from the very first chapter. Razzy is damaged and on the edge of giving up. I love that she's not desperate just kind of accepting that this might be it for her. Roc is a great character too, with greatness thrust upin him, as Shakespeare might say, (As You Like It)I enjoyed reading their story as they discovered what each had that complimented the other. I stayed enraptured by their story throughout and was kind of depressed when it ended. I volunteered to read an advanced copy but will still buy a copy since I loved it, and I'm a fan.

[Petula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Roc is a wyvern shifter. As much as the wyverns don't usually have a king he is the strongest and has taken control. There are a few who try to take over from him. He is trying to make peace with the other shifters in the area.
Razzy is a badly damaged dragoness. She can no longer fly so her dragon has gone to sleep. Without her other half she could die.
Gerri the matchmaker has made sure the two meet, but will that work with wyverns and dragons being enemies?
A really crazy paranormal romance with a hero you might want to smack for being so stubborn. This looks to be the first in a new series. I hope it is because I look forward to reading more about these wyverns.

[Kristal Holt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartbreaking and Heartwarming at the same time.....

A wonderful story by the forever fabulous Mina Carter! Roc and Razzy's story is one of misconceptions being corrected and further proof is given that love truly does conquer all. This book has all the elements that a great Paranormal Romance should; action, suspense, drama, love, and the passionately scorching lovemaking that we love, and expect to see between fated mates. I laughed out loud, and definitely teared up on more than one occasion. I highly recommend you read this hot book with a cold drink as soon as possible. Mature eyes only!!!!

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice surprise!

So the Milly Taiden pda novel, Scaled by the Dragon, which is Viktor's story (Razzy's Brother) is one of my favs. I was a little nervous to read Razzy's story by one of the PDA world spin offs authors. In my experience, those books are good on their own but have something missing and not up to Ms Taiden's writing. So I was definitely concerned. However, that was NOT necessary at all. Mina Carter definitely did me proud with this novel. I enjoyed it just as must as the original PDA series. This is a must read and I will definitely be checking out more of Mina Carter's works!!!

[Patti · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have always pictured dragon's as being the top of the food chain, until I read about the shifters in this addition to the PDA world! Razzy is nearing the end of her traumatic life when she leaves to make one last attempt to possibly saving her life by placing her love life in the hands of Geri Wilder. But Roc steals her away before she ever gets to meet with the matchmaker and from there, the action just never stops! We are curling up to pizza for dinner tonight simply because I had to find out Razzy’s fate! Thank you Ms. carter for this entertaining tale!

[Vivian Chrisman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Milly Taiden's PDA series. Having Ms. Cater set a story in this "world" is like having a double helping of my favorite dessert. Razzy is a "broken" dragoness in need of a mate to save her life. Roc is the new "king" of the wyvern with no desire for a mate. Dragons and wyvern don't like each other. Actually no one likes the wyvern. Luckily Geri Wilder is on the job and doesn't care about any of that- just making a perfect match.

*I received an Advance Readers Copy of this book which I am voluntarily reviewing*

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOAH! Roc is a take no prisoners type of alpha male. He's stronger, faster, meaner than the other Wyverns. Lovable Gerri Wilder & her Paranormal Dating Agency is instrumental in making Roc change his take no prisoners way – in the form of a beauty Razzy. It was very fascinating as Roc slowly shifts his ways and forcing the other Wyverns to do the same. I flowed right through the entire story. And I almost, almost, almost made it all the way through without needing tissues. I appreciated that by the end of the book there is no miracle fix. It was adorable in how it ended.

[Kristen Lewendon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Razzy's tragic situation is completely heartbreaking - as in: brought me to tears more than once while reading this book. Her condition is told with such a gentle poignancy that you just can't help but feel her pain. Roc's an alpha who's in the wrong place at the right time. (Or is it the right place at the wrong time?) He's suddenly stuck with the task of leading the wyvern clan; a job that makes herding cats look easier. I adored all the ways that Roc looks after his Razzy. And while it takes some very drastic measures to bring her around, you can feel the connection between them.

[Christine Karmelreads2665 W. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hard Headed

This book ROCKED!

The characters were entertaining in their difficulty in functioning with freedom of choice and life sometimes.

There are times in the story I laughed out loud and then wanted to smack one of the characters. This makes for good reading.

Take a chance I don't think you will be disappointed in reading this book.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book received from the author without obligation to do so.

[Joy Ki`Ili · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful even with broken wings

Our hero is big, bad and definitely the Alpha King of his clan of wyverns. Our heroine is a dragon and when Roc kidnaps her, she believes the stories of more animal than man. But over a very short time period she realizes that these men are not as rough as she thought. Razzy has to make up her mind about being Roc's mate before her dragon finally kills her.