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Blood Prophecy #3

Dragon's Hope

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A Reverse Harem Serial, Part Three

A deadly wolf. A mysterious curse.
I thought my life was complicated before.

Turns out, my problems are just getting started.

Episode 3 of the reverse harem serial Blood Prophecy. Adult situations. Snarky heroine who likes to swear from time to time. 18+.

***A new episode will be released every three weeks. Five episodes will be bundled together at the end for those who enjoy longer books so they can read it in one go. If you don't like serials, please wait until the omnibus edition is out.***

122 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 15, 2018

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Lili Zander

41 books217 followers
Lili Zander is the sci-fi romance loving alter-ego of Tara Crescent. She lives in Toronto. She enjoys reading sci-fi and fantasy, and thinks a great romance makes every book better.

www.facebook.com/authorlilizander

lili@lilizander.com


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Profile Image for ➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas .
1,202 reviews390 followers
February 22, 2018
Title: ➳ ❤ Dragon’s Hope
Series Blood Prophecy #3
Author: ➳ Lili Zander, Rory Reynolds

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


ღ . This is book 3 of 5 book series, & as you might imagine there will be a cliffhanger.. But no worries the authors promise release every 3 weeks. With that said

♥●• I going say it again sorry-For such a short story these two authors managed to cram so much into one little episode.

►In this episode we find Hope in so many different ways.

Hope that Aria might really find answer to her bond to her Dragon’s
Hope that she might find answer to her past & parents
Hope that she might let her guard down with her Dragon’s

♥●• In this episode Aria learn more about all the Dragons, but we also learn how powerful Zyrian really is

💞. A few twists & turn –few very hot moments,

➦📚 Hope you enjoy this read & also always keep in mind this is just my opinion

📚 Blood Prophecy Reading Order

1 - Dragon's Thief - Published January 4th 2018
2 - Dragon’s Curse - Published January 25, 2018.
3- 💕 Dragon’s Hope - Published Feb 15, 2018
4-Dragon’s Ruin – Published March 22, 2018
5-Dragon’s Treasure

➦ 💕 would I recommend this book: Hell Yes.
➦ 💕 would I recommend this Series: Hell Yes.

➦ 💕 I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader copy of this book.in exchange for my honest review of it. 💕
💕 . .**This has not influenced my review.* ** 💕

💕 ✎Paulette ❤💕
Profile Image for Ronak Gajjar.
278 reviews101 followers
April 20, 2018
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And so I continued the series! (*Even though it read like a rom com) *sighs*

P.S.: This concept was indeed interesting - poorly executed and too many graphic sex scenes(*which I skipped) made it obscure.
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Author 7 books72 followers
February 17, 2018
I really am enjoying this series.

Aria's loyalty is refreshing. I adore her relationship not only with her guys and her dad but also her best friend.

The books are extremely short but still a good read with some very steamy scenes.

Looking forward to the next book.
Profile Image for Kira.
127 reviews54 followers
March 3, 2018
Are people really even reading this? I only got this far because I have a tendency to want to see how things go.

It's not like super terrible, but it's terribly not that interesting either and rather predictable. Even the sex could be better probably, at least written better? It's not bad. It's just not compelling?

The story itself seems neat and unaware all at the same time. That kind of feeling. Granted these are not long books, but I think everything that has happened has had little to no effect on me emotionally. Am I am emotionless pit? Yes. But I do believe it's just a dull plot on this part.
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1,388 reviews99 followers
February 16, 2018
Living in Hope

A good RH book is only as good as the story, the sex is rather a secondary feature that supports and weaves around the tale. This series manages to have a pretty good story with a dish of sex on the side.

The characters are likable and Aria is the type of girl that is not too cliched and somewhat credible. The harem is fairly well balanced with a variety of flavours, which fused with the story telling makes for an easy, light read.
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733 reviews71 followers
February 15, 2018
The more I read of these books, the more I like them. Again, I wish the books were longer, because I'm always having so much fun reading them. And I like the pacing with which the story progresses and how all the information is revealed. We are finally getting to the good stuff here, plot-wise.
I also appreciate that the story has its funny moment. I found myself chuckling a lot here at the characters antics and the banter between them.
And, while we have the strong, fast connection between Aria and the Dragons, we also got a slow-burn situation going on with Eric. I love the fact that we can have both of those scenarios, because #whychoose, right?

So, I'm still very much enjoying the series and looking forward to the next book.
Profile Image for Tai Nelson-Barnes.
2,833 reviews75 followers
February 17, 2018
This 3rd book has less action but so much more packed in. We learn more about Aria's past, more about the dragons past and magic, and the enemy.

The more I read these books the more I enjoy them. I can't wait for the next one! I voluntarily read an advance reader copy for my honest review.
Profile Image for Imee Benzon.
488 reviews21 followers
March 22, 2021
***Now it make sense***

Omg it's getting better still too short but I'm glad this serial is complete or I'll go mad lol. I would like Aria to have more sexy times with her dragons and maybe a kiss with Erik.
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Author 4 books391 followers
March 23, 2018
The relationships between the main characters are solidifying in this book. It is good to see and adds more weight to the overall story.
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401 reviews2 followers
February 18, 2018
Book #3, Blood Prophecy series. Lili Zander and Rory Reynolds' world of dragons and magic is the embodiment of enchantment!

SPOILER ALERT: THIS IS BOOK #3 IN THE BLOOD PROPHECY SERIES. IF YOU HAVEN'T READ BOOK #1 (DRAGON'S THIEF) AND BOOK #2 (DRAGON'S CURSE), THIS REVIEW WILL CONTAIN SPOILERS.

When last we left Aria, betrayal and perfidy had reared their ugly heads. Pete is dead. Silas is devastated. While Aria and her mates know exactly who's to blame, it seems nothing can be done. But there are far bigger problems on the horizon. A curse by Gideon Zyrian, the Dark Dragon, has drained magic from the world for centuries. As if that wasn't enough, he's finally ready to take his revenge on the dragon princes. Why? Hatred, revenge, sheer insanity...take your pick. When Zyrian comes after the dragon princes' most precious possession, even their might and magic may not enough. But there are surprises waiting in the wings. Aria's already shown she's no ordinary Norm. Just who is she? Maybe the better question is what is she? With her past shrouded in mystery and no answers to be found, Zyrian's attacks grow bolder. Desperation leads Aria and her mates to Castle Jaeger where the past and the future collide with explosive revelations. Is Aria the key? Or is this all some ruse by Zyrian to drive a wedge between the dragons and their mate, to destroy them once and for all? One thing is clear. If Aria, her mates, Silas, and her friends are to survive the curse, if there's any chance to save the dwindling magic, somehow, some way, Zyrian must be stopped. The question is, can he be?

All I can say is WOW! Lili Zander and Rory Reynolds have again struck gold! Their talent for creating a magical world hidden within plain sight is genius! This is another quick read, but it's captivating on every level. Lili Zander and Rory Reynolds' ingenuity is unlimited. Ms. Zander and Ms. Reynolds excel at keeping the mystery, danger, complex storyline, and incredible relationships between Aria, the dragon princes, Bea, Silas, and even Zyrian and his minions compelling and enthralling. Aria's still conflicted. She's pulled in so many directions, has so many loyalties, feels so much for so many people. She's a contrast in extremes, at times very much to her detriment. Silas remains integral to Aria's very survival. Bastian, Casius, Rhys, Mateo, and Erik are so unpredictable. The mercurial relationship between Aria and her mates isn't just hot and steamy. It's as complex and ever-changing as the dragon princes themselves. The entire story is enchanting and captivating. Again, fair warning. As with the first two books, this also ends with a cliffhanger. And, again, the sequel is already available for preorder on Amazon so you won't have to wait long for the next installment. Lili Zander and Rory Reynolds are brilliant! This book, this series, is riveting. If you love sci-fi, magic, shifters, and erotic romance, you couldn't ask for more. Congratulations, Ms. Zander and Ms. Reynolds! You've done an awesome job! I can't give this book anything less than five stars.

One final note. Be an informed reader! This is an ADULT book. It contains explicit language and sexual scenes. If you don't enjoy this genre, this may not be the book for you. There are book synopses and reviews available on Goodreads and Amazon. Use these resources. DON'T LEAVE A NEGATIVE REVIEW WHEN YOU KNOW YOU WON'T ENJOY THE BOOK. It's not fair to the authors. They work very hard to provide a quality work product. If you know you'll object to the book's subject matter before you buy it, you're doing yourself and the authors an extreme disservice.

Thanks for reading my review and happy reading!
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1,055 reviews40 followers
May 18, 2018
Part three of the tale of who Aria actually is. This story rolls along in short instalments with a few mild sexy times thrown in. It seems with each book she gets closer to one of the dragons in her hareem. I think by now I am only reading to see when Eric and Wes finally cave in to Aria’s invisible charms. I think I expected more conversation, more banter, more getting to know these guys and feeling a sense of connection, but I don't really get any of that.

The story is not bad, but it’s not amazing. It kind of rolls along taking you with it. I find that Aria does a lot of simply sitting around being protected. She eats a lot of pizza. She works in her crappy job. I think for some amazing thief, I expected her to be a little more kickass.

The reverse hareem element is mild at best. I think she has sexy times with two guys in this book. The same two from the last but to be honest, I already can’t really remember. It’s not overly descriptive. I guess my feeling is that if you are going to go down that path then go down it properly! It feels a bit like it’s half one kind of book and half another. Everytime she touches dragon blood she gets unbelievably horny - ok great. Then one of the guys ask her if she's horny - yes, she is, she confirms. Then they just shrug and go solve some part of the mystery and get a pizza... *record screeches* What? What happened to the unquenchable lust? Oh yeah, right, raincheck! I'm confused. Is this an erotic novel with an attempt at a storyline or is this an action adventure with a few sexy times. I like both, but I kind of want to know what I am getting.

On top of this, I think the problem with any serial is that there are always strung-out moments which feel a bit like ‘fillers’. This book felt like a filler. The first book is all scene setting and action. The second book gives you some progression and some full-on sexy times you've been anticipating. The third book? Just plods along.

But they are short and entertaining, like watching a short episode of a TV show. I like that I can read one in an evening. This one ended with an interesting development so I’ll probably read on, but I don't know how memorable they are.
402 reviews29 followers
February 15, 2018

Picking it off from where we have left off in book 2, Aria and the five dragon princes are now thriving hard to determine how to break the curse flowing among them/in their blood. All the meanwhile, Dark Dragon Zyrian is after Aria and her mysterious heritage. To be able to handle all of that, Aria and the five dragon princes have to unravel Aria's parentage. Which, of course, got dragged out till the end. lol

For the first few chapters, I feel a little disoriented, trying to reconcile the Aria that I've come to adore from before to the current one I'm reading. It's just that I think before meeting the princes, she seems like a no-nonsense, cool girl. I'm not sure if it's because of the way the guys isolated her in hopes of giving her space. But she's kind of, in a sense, crippled by that so she came off as someone...whiny. Her dialogue during that time is...less than bearable. And it makes sense that when she came out of her funk, she took charge and engaged herself to the cause, she's more fun to read.

The guys...I'm having problem distinguishing who's who, sorry. It's like I replace all of them with one another. Except for Erik, because he's the temperamental one. What I'm just trying to say is that...I seem to observe less and less chemistry between Aria and the guys. It's like, the height of the thrill of their romance is on book 1? And it has spiraled down from then on, albeit rather slowly.

On the bright side, I'm so relieved Silas is doing well. Finally and actually making a life out of the bubble he and Aria have from before. I freaking adore this man.

The read went quick. Too soon, dare I say. In turn, it's a bit hard to see the progress of the plot & the development of the characters. Nonetheless, I still enjoy the series and want to delve into that tiny but important piece of information in the end.

*I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

416 reviews1 follower
February 21, 2018
Dragons hope lili Zander

Wow!! Amazing series!! Gets better and better! This series needs to be read in order, each story builds upon the other and each story is rich in content, character development and story line which addresses issues, we have in life. Can we commit? Can we trust our feelings of love for another person or 5 dragons in this case? LOL In this story, we find Aria in turmoil, not sure what to do with her feelings. Aria and her Dragons are working together to solve the curse and learning about one another. The problem is stated and now we continue to find the answers. The suspense and mystery builds, learning to rely on others and let them into your life is expressed with care and concern. Lili Zander and Rory Reynolds continue to create a magical, wonderful world! It is captivating on every level and their ingenuity is limitless. This book also ends with a cliffhanger but the next book is ready for preorder!!
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265 reviews
April 4, 2018
Not as good

Not as good as the others in the series. This one just felt like a “filler”. Let’s put in boring things to make this “book” longer. Very little of interest happened. Those interesting things could’ve been added to the previous or next “book”. I say “book” because there’s no reason for these “books” to be separated the way they are. They are just chapters. And yet even though they’ve separated the chapters into books, there’s still so much potential story that’s not being talked about. You would think that since they’ve taken an interesting, yet simple story and then spread it out into 6 or so books, that they could’ve added so many other plots and storylines and angles.... but no. Half the book is filled with unoriginal boringness, such as shopping. If I wanted to read a story about shopping, I wouldn’t pick up a paranormal book. A bit disappointed with this segment.
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297 reviews2 followers
February 19, 2018
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
Dragon's Hope leaves off directly where the last book in the Blood Prophecy series left off. Zander and Reynolds give readers even more action, more steam, and more mystery in this book. While it was exciting to see the characters' relationships develop, especially in the romance department, I was most interested to learn more about Aria's mysterious past and her role in the prophecy. We also get to see more of the main antagonist, who is quite scary and powerful. The one main issue I have with this series, including this book, is that each book ends on a cliffhanger. I'm interested enough in the story that I don't need a cliff hanger ending to keep me coming back for more so it's a bit frustrating, but not enough to put me off from reading the next book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
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3,311 reviews66 followers
February 17, 2018
This is the third book of the series. They are quick reads since they are set up as serials and will eventually be set up as a boxset, I think. But, I can't wait that long to read them. I look forward to each one and am sad when it's done because it's done and I've read it.

I'm loving all the secrets that are being revealed. I'm also enjoying watching Aria and the relationships that she's developing with each of her 5 dragon prince mates. Each of them has a distinct personality and she can't have the same kind of relationship with Mateo as she does with Eric. The dynamics are fascinating to watch, and I look forward to seeing what happens in the next book.
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1,644 reviews5 followers
March 14, 2018
Aria's relationships

This book is written more about Aria's relationships with the dragons. Erik tells her a little about his past so she understands more about him. It is also about the journey to find out who Aria really is. The dark dragon is also very much active as he invades her dreams and reads her memories. At the end, Aria is at the Jaegar castle and learns who she is.
There is more excitement to come, but I am definitely enjoying the journey. I love that there is a definite story and not just a book about sex. Thank you Lili Zander for your great imagination!
Profile Image for Tina Courts.
431 reviews1 follower
February 15, 2018
Third in this series and continues to capture my imagination.We continue to follow Aria as she tries to uncover her past and what makes her unique. Her relationships with her dragons continue to grow and I can not wait to see what the next instalment will bring us. Would love to say more but don’t want to put any spoilers, all I can say is that I absolutely love this series and has become one of my favourites.
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18 reviews6 followers
February 19, 2018
This was a great continuation of the series!! Aria journey continues as she tries to find out where she came from. Her relationship with the guys develop even more and things get steamy. I love reading with the different POV’s and the development of Erik’s character was so great!! Can’t wait for the next book in the series!!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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216 reviews5 followers
February 20, 2018
The real turning point in the story, this episode has me hooked. They definitely need to be read in order and our patience is being rewarded. With answers starting to be found, new questions keep turning up everywhere. I love how Aria is written, a strong, independent woman who is finally giving in to a little pampering but hasn't forgotten who she is despite having 5 knockouts loving her. I can't wait for the next episode.
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Author 17 books233 followers
February 22, 2018
Jumpy

This book jumped to much. I don’t mind skipping time to get to more important story but reading a reverse harem book that slips the first time the main character has sex with her harem is bothersome. It was all in one line. That she was having heavy petting with one but sex with the others except Eric. These short stories get annoying. I read two of these in one evening before bed. Too short.
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514 reviews5 followers
February 14, 2018
So the series continues with Aria and her dragon princes. Trying to find what Aria is. Love all the Pretty Women references. Lol. Had some sexy scenes ;) and left you with an answer but still interest on what is to come. I did enjoy the read and do recommend this series. You just have to read it to know what I mean. 😏

***Received ARC for honest review ***
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334 reviews6 followers
February 15, 2018
Book 3 picks up where the last finished. There's a helpful catchup in the beginning.
Aria is confused by her feelings for the Dragon prince's and she finally decides to give into them.
In this book she finally starts to get answers but they lead to more questions.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,334 reviews15 followers
February 17, 2018
No! No! No! I stayed up waaay late just to finish this and find out that the next instalment won’t be released for another 4 weeks - ugh!
This is just getting better and better. I love the story line, the strong MC and the hot dragons. The mystery surrounding Aria is slowly being uncovered and it is almost like each step is already fated. Really want to see where the story goes now...
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36 reviews
February 18, 2018
I love this series! It´s funny and sexy and hello dragons!

This 3d part of the story continues right where the last one left off. What I seriously liked with this one is that it spanned over a couple of weeks so that the H gets some time to come to grips with all that's happening etc.

Can´t wait for the next one!
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436 reviews14 followers
February 18, 2018
Ok so as I have said before I am not big on paranormal books but I have to say that I am so changing my mind. I am so loving this story and I am always sad to see it end and I am always on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happens next! Lili Zander is totally changing my mind and I am loving every minute of it.
518 reviews86 followers
April 22, 2018
Blood Prophecy reviews:
Dragon’s Thief ❤❤ here
Dragon’s Curse ❤❤ here
Dragon’s Hope ❤❤ See below!
Dragon’s Ruin ❤❤ here

Once again, the books start up where the previous one finished. Aria and her 5 dragon mates:

Casius
Bastian
Rhys
Mateo
Erik


are still working together, so end the curse and restore magic to the world. They’re also getting to know each other better, and it seems like Aria enjoys the different relationship she has with each of the princes. However, when the princes try to give Aria some time to get her head around all that has happened, she becomes whiny and her dialogue is very much unbearable.

Finally we also get to know more about Zyrian, who has started to torture Aria in her sleep, with visions of Silas being killed. It turns out that Zyrian is also interested in Aria and her mysterious heritage. To be able to handle all of that, Aria and the five dragon princes have to unravel Aria's parentage, and hopefully they’ll be the first ones.

In order to have better protection the Aria and her princes travel to the Jaegar castle, where Aria learns more about who she is, and what her legacy is

Personally I feel that this book acts as a filler. It may be the fact that these books are so short, that it would serve them better to be one or two big ones, but at the moment I still remain unimpressed.

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Even with the sexy times I'll say this is more YA than anything else, because it's not really that moving. So it's a bit like flipping the channels on your TV/TIVO/Netflix/Amazon w/e - where you end up watching some lame-ass entertaining show, just so you don't have to process and think too much. For that kind of entertainment this book series is spot on!
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1,281 reviews658 followers
April 6, 2018
I really liked this installment in the Blood Prophecy series. It seems like I pick each installment up, and then five minutes later, I'm finished. Every book is so small that time just flies by when your reading it and it doesn't feel like any time at all. I love that about this series. I will be continuing with the next book and I can't wait to read the next installment.
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3,940 reviews30 followers
April 25, 2018
Going strong.

More smut and magic, again continuing directly from the previous book. The mystery thickens as Aria and the princes attempt to find out her identity. Not sure I like the overuse of pizza. Everything else flowed smoothly and I like how her relationship with Erik is progressing.
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