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A dragon heartbeat reveals the Scottish dragons are still alive and the Appalachian dragons go on a mission save their kin.
One little detail they didn’t count on, though. A certain brunette firecracker of a stowaway who’s hell-bent on proving herself, and proving her mother wrong.
Said firecracker’s mother? None other than the formidable Mary.
Poor Gate, he’s in for a hell of an adventure, and that’s before the mission even begins.
One little detail they didn’t count on, though. A certain brunette firecracker of a stowaway who’s hell-bent on proving herself, and proving her mother wrong.
Said firecracker’s mother? None other than the formidable Mary.
Poor Gate, he’s in for a hell of an adventure, and that’s before the mission even begins.
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Published December 10, 2017
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September 2, 2024
2.5 - 3 Stars
Gate is the fifth book in the Dragon Heartbeats series by Ava Benton. It is part of The Dragon Heartbeats Series Boxset. This is my first read by Ava Benton, so I really didn’t know what to expect from one of her stories- but the blurb sounded promising and had my attention at ‘Dragons’- so I snapped up a copy and set off on the adventures.
This is a paranormal romance series, each book following different characters, but weaving an overarching background story which provides a much ‘bigger picture’. With dragon shifters, damsels in distress, fated mates, chemistry, sparks, action, adventure, supernatural elements, Fae, protective Alpha-male types, threats, challenges, fate/destiny, a little humour, danger, a quest, treasure, and dramatic developments- all in one convenient package, made for hours of hopeful reading.
While I normally love a great dragon shifter romantic suspense- this series, unfortunately, didn’t meet my expectations- I think I came away with more questions than answers here. A lot of ambiguous information, and threads that didn’t develop or lead anywhere. Left me wanting more. The premise holds a lot of promise but missed the mark for me.
There are more books in this series, but I am unsure if I will continue them at this stage. Stay tuned.
But if you like dragon shifter romance, damsels in distress, fated mates, and spicy details- then you should probably read this series for yourself and make up your own mind.
The Box Set Contains:
-Pierce (Book #1) -> Pierce and Jasmine
-Smoke (Booke #2) -> Smoke and Alina
-Cash (Book #3) -> Cash and Carissa
-Fence (Book #4) -> Fence and Ciera
-Gate (Book #5) -> Gate and Martina
-Miles (Book #6) -> Miles and Savannah
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Ava Benton!
Gate is the fifth book in the Dragon Heartbeats series by Ava Benton. It is part of The Dragon Heartbeats Series Boxset. This is my first read by Ava Benton, so I really didn’t know what to expect from one of her stories- but the blurb sounded promising and had my attention at ‘Dragons’- so I snapped up a copy and set off on the adventures.
This is a paranormal romance series, each book following different characters, but weaving an overarching background story which provides a much ‘bigger picture’. With dragon shifters, damsels in distress, fated mates, chemistry, sparks, action, adventure, supernatural elements, Fae, protective Alpha-male types, threats, challenges, fate/destiny, a little humour, danger, a quest, treasure, and dramatic developments- all in one convenient package, made for hours of hopeful reading.
While I normally love a great dragon shifter romantic suspense- this series, unfortunately, didn’t meet my expectations- I think I came away with more questions than answers here. A lot of ambiguous information, and threads that didn’t develop or lead anywhere. Left me wanting more. The premise holds a lot of promise but missed the mark for me.
There are more books in this series, but I am unsure if I will continue them at this stage. Stay tuned.
But if you like dragon shifter romance, damsels in distress, fated mates, and spicy details- then you should probably read this series for yourself and make up your own mind.
The Box Set Contains:
-Pierce (Book #1) -> Pierce and Jasmine
-Smoke (Booke #2) -> Smoke and Alina
-Cash (Book #3) -> Cash and Carissa
-Fence (Book #4) -> Fence and Ciera
-Gate (Book #5) -> Gate and Martina
-Miles (Book #6) -> Miles and Savannah
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Ava Benton!
December 12, 2017
Will the clan be saved?
Gate and Miles head to the Caribbean in search of the heartbeat of the clan. Mary found a lead and had them come to a sort of resort. It belongs to a group that helps Mary. When they get there, Klaus and lion shifter friend of Mary's, captains a boat to an isolated island. Unbeknownst to them they carried a stowaway.
Martina is Mary's daughter, she has felt abandoned by her mother since she was five. She doesn't know anything about the mission or even about shifters. She hides on the boat hoping to prove herself to her mother and earn some respect.
Things start to go wrong when she is discovered and breaks their radio. Read to find out if they found their clan and rescued them or not.
I have read the whole series so far and loved every one. Miles is the only single dragon left.
Ava Benton is becoming one of my favorite authors. I skipped over some of the stories I had lined up to read in order to read this one as soon as I could.
Gate and Miles head to the Caribbean in search of the heartbeat of the clan. Mary found a lead and had them come to a sort of resort. It belongs to a group that helps Mary. When they get there, Klaus and lion shifter friend of Mary's, captains a boat to an isolated island. Unbeknownst to them they carried a stowaway.
Martina is Mary's daughter, she has felt abandoned by her mother since she was five. She doesn't know anything about the mission or even about shifters. She hides on the boat hoping to prove herself to her mother and earn some respect.
Things start to go wrong when she is discovered and breaks their radio. Read to find out if they found their clan and rescued them or not.
I have read the whole series so far and loved every one. Miles is the only single dragon left.
Ava Benton is becoming one of my favorite authors. I skipped over some of the stories I had lined up to read in order to read this one as soon as I could.
December 31, 2021
*3.5 Stars*
I really didn't like the beginning of this one. The way the female mc was introduced didn't sit right with me. Also, I didn't care for the way the three men she was with talked to her. It ended up getting better by the end, though.
I really didn't like the beginning of this one. The way the female mc was introduced didn't sit right with me. Also, I didn't care for the way the three men she was with talked to her. It ended up getting better by the end, though.
January 28, 2018
Gate
I'm super excited to see all of them mated. I thought Martina was perfect for Gate and I'm glad Mary did not object to their mating.
I'm super excited to see all of them mated. I thought Martina was perfect for Gate and I'm glad Mary did not object to their mating.
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August 7, 2022
Martina started off as a whiny child but she came through as a warrior in the end.
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Gate adds adventure, humor, and chaos in the form of a stowaway with something to prove. The dynamic between Gate and the firecracker daughter of Mary is fast, fun, and a little wild. This book opens up the mission arc and adds levity while keeping the emotional stakes high.
Gate adds adventure, humor, and chaos in the form of a stowaway with something to prove. The dynamic between Gate and the firecracker daughter of Mary is fast, fun, and a little wild. This book opens up the mission arc and adds levity while keeping the emotional stakes high.
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