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Dragon Lords of Valdier #10
Pearl's Dragon
You are never too old for love! Pearl is the grandmother most people want to hide. There is one dragon-shifting warrior who is happy to kidnap her. Internationally acclaimed author S.E. Smith presents another scorching hot story sure to become one of your favorites!
Asim Kemark has lived a long, lonely life. It is his pledge to his former king and to Mandra Reykill that keeps him, his dragon, and his symbiot from going mad. He has given up on finding his true mate and devotes himself to caring for the wide assortment of creatures on Mandra and Ariel's mountain retreat. The last thing he expects to happen when he visits the palace is to lose control of his dragon and his symbiot after they sense their true mate. Before he knows it, he has kidnapped her!
Pearl St. Claire is enjoying a new adventure - learning to live on an alien planet. As a mature woman in her sixties, she thought she had experienced just about everything life could throw at her - only to discover she hasn't really experienced anything yet! She is both amused and exasperated when one of the dragon-shifting aliens kidnaps her, believing she is his true mate.
Life is no longer boring or lonely as Asim courts the enchanting and spirited, human woman, but he isn't the only one who has noticed Pearl or the unusual animals under his care. When poachers attack, determined to steal the exotic creatures under his protection - including Pearl and a new clutch of alien eggs from Earth - he will do everything he can to protect them. Can one dragon keep the most precious creatures under his care safe, or will he lose the biggest battle of his life?
Read on for a special bonus story! First time available on Amazon!
The Great Easter Bunny Hunt: A Dragonlings of Valdier short story!
Alien eggs can only mean one thing - an adventure!
A pile of unusual eggs leads to an exciting Easter egg hunt for the kids and the adults alike in this delightful holiday tale. The children must work together to recover Jabir's coveted eggs after the Great Easter Bunny is caught taking them away. Can the Dragonlings and their besties save the day?
Asim Kemark has lived a long, lonely life. It is his pledge to his former king and to Mandra Reykill that keeps him, his dragon, and his symbiot from going mad. He has given up on finding his true mate and devotes himself to caring for the wide assortment of creatures on Mandra and Ariel's mountain retreat. The last thing he expects to happen when he visits the palace is to lose control of his dragon and his symbiot after they sense their true mate. Before he knows it, he has kidnapped her!
Pearl St. Claire is enjoying a new adventure - learning to live on an alien planet. As a mature woman in her sixties, she thought she had experienced just about everything life could throw at her - only to discover she hasn't really experienced anything yet! She is both amused and exasperated when one of the dragon-shifting aliens kidnaps her, believing she is his true mate.
Life is no longer boring or lonely as Asim courts the enchanting and spirited, human woman, but he isn't the only one who has noticed Pearl or the unusual animals under his care. When poachers attack, determined to steal the exotic creatures under his protection - including Pearl and a new clutch of alien eggs from Earth - he will do everything he can to protect them. Can one dragon keep the most precious creatures under his care safe, or will he lose the biggest battle of his life?
Read on for a special bonus story! First time available on Amazon!
The Great Easter Bunny Hunt: A Dragonlings of Valdier short story!
Alien eggs can only mean one thing - an adventure!
A pile of unusual eggs leads to an exciting Easter egg hunt for the kids and the adults alike in this delightful holiday tale. The children must work together to recover Jabir's coveted eggs after the Great Easter Bunny is caught taking them away. Can the Dragonlings and their besties save the day?
170 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 14, 2018
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S.E. Smith
259 books2,580 followersS.E. Smith is an internationally acclaimed, New York Times and USA TODAY Bestselling author of science fiction, romance, fantasy, paranormal, and contemporary works for adults, young adults, and children. She enjoys writing a wide variety of genres that pull her readers into worlds that take them away.
Readers can check out her website at https://sesmithfl.com and chat with her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/se.smith.5
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April 11, 2020
This was recommended to me as a romance featuring an older couple. It was nice. The dragon persona's were still adolescent, which I found distracting. A charming short story with a little tension and a lot of family.
August 8, 2018
4.5 Stars
March 19, 2018
Pearl's Dragon
I really enjoyed Pearl's Dragon. It just goes to show that you're never to old to fine true love. I absolutely love the stories with the dragonlings. They are too smart for their own good. A very good series!! I highly recommend it.
I really enjoyed Pearl's Dragon. It just goes to show that you're never to old to fine true love. I absolutely love the stories with the dragonlings. They are too smart for their own good. A very good series!! I highly recommend it.
January 16, 2021
It's been awhile since I was in the universe of Valdier. This story is about two of the little dragonlings, Pearl and her new love. Pearl meets her match and love after coming to Valdier with her granddaughters in previous books. Mischief and mayhem ensues.
September 8, 2018
God I love Pearl. I hope I am that badass when I am older.
October 6, 2018
A short story, but have Pearl a chance at love! Her skills, and boldness, and humor are very much the center of this book.
March 1, 2018
ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTFUL!!!
Title: Pearl's Dragon
Series: Dragon Lords of Valdier
Author: S.E. Smith
Designation: Book 10 of Series, Novella, Can Be Read As Standalone, No Cliffhanger #sciencefiction #romance #action #adventure #alienshifters #truemates
My Rating: Five Delightfully Entertaining Stars*****
Oh my! I love, love, love Pearl's Dragon! Actually, I adore the entire Dragon Lords of Valdier series and have been a Smith fan for years. I read this story last year in the Pets In Space 2 Anthology and loved it so much that I purchased it separately to add to my collection and to sweeten the deal, Smith included a bonus short story featuring our favorite little Dragonling mischief makers! It's just so darn cute! I never tire of reading the adventures, or I should say the misadventures, of the Reykill alien dragon shifter brothers, their human mates, children, family, and friends. Each of the books can be read as a standalone but so much more fun when read in order of release. I highly recommend the entire series. If you enjoy well crafted, fast-paced, and highly entertaining science fiction romance filled to the brim with perilous danger, nail-biting drama, pulse-pounding action, high-octane adventure, laugh-out-loud humor, swoonworthy heroes, feisty heroines, sweet romance, and enough steam to power a locomotive, then this entire series is for you. Did I like this book? No, I LOVED it! And adored Pearl and Asim! Was it perfect? No, but it was perfect for me! There were a few little boo-boos, but nothing that distracted me from the story. Would I recommend it? You bet, and I am but only for adult readers since this one does contain explicit language and sex. Pearl is one plucky, hot grandma! And if you love Pearl, you'll also love her two granddaughters Riley and Tina. You can read about Riley in Choosing Riley and Tina in Viper's Defiant Mate in the Sarafin Warriors spinoff series. The Sarafin Warriors are an alien race of big cat shifters and just as outrageously funny as the Dragonshifters from Valdier. Will I read this author again? Absolutely! And finally, was I entertained? Completely! Fabulous entertainment and an awesome read! Keep 'em coming S.E. Smith and I'll keep reading!
Title: Pearl's Dragon
Series: Dragon Lords of Valdier
Author: S.E. Smith
Designation: Book 10 of Series, Novella, Can Be Read As Standalone, No Cliffhanger #sciencefiction #romance #action #adventure #alienshifters #truemates
My Rating: Five Delightfully Entertaining Stars*****
Oh my! I love, love, love Pearl's Dragon! Actually, I adore the entire Dragon Lords of Valdier series and have been a Smith fan for years. I read this story last year in the Pets In Space 2 Anthology and loved it so much that I purchased it separately to add to my collection and to sweeten the deal, Smith included a bonus short story featuring our favorite little Dragonling mischief makers! It's just so darn cute! I never tire of reading the adventures, or I should say the misadventures, of the Reykill alien dragon shifter brothers, their human mates, children, family, and friends. Each of the books can be read as a standalone but so much more fun when read in order of release. I highly recommend the entire series. If you enjoy well crafted, fast-paced, and highly entertaining science fiction romance filled to the brim with perilous danger, nail-biting drama, pulse-pounding action, high-octane adventure, laugh-out-loud humor, swoonworthy heroes, feisty heroines, sweet romance, and enough steam to power a locomotive, then this entire series is for you. Did I like this book? No, I LOVED it! And adored Pearl and Asim! Was it perfect? No, but it was perfect for me! There were a few little boo-boos, but nothing that distracted me from the story. Would I recommend it? You bet, and I am but only for adult readers since this one does contain explicit language and sex. Pearl is one plucky, hot grandma! And if you love Pearl, you'll also love her two granddaughters Riley and Tina. You can read about Riley in Choosing Riley and Tina in Viper's Defiant Mate in the Sarafin Warriors spinoff series. The Sarafin Warriors are an alien race of big cat shifters and just as outrageously funny as the Dragonshifters from Valdier. Will I read this author again? Absolutely! And finally, was I entertained? Completely! Fabulous entertainment and an awesome read! Keep 'em coming S.E. Smith and I'll keep reading!
March 3, 2018
PEARL’S DRAGON
Ms Smith has spoilt her readers by including a bonus book about the mischievous, trouble finding, Dragonlings as well.
I own and have read both these books before. I first read Pearl’s Dragon in the PETS IN SPACE 2 anthology where I found it enjoyable if not my favourite. The Great Easter Bunny Hunt was a gift from Ms Smith via her newsletter.
Rereading these both again I have to admire how Ms Smith makes nonsense and whimsy into a great tale.
Nice change to once again have a mature couple be the focus in a story.
Pearl is the grandma you will either absolutely love and wish you had or hate to admit to being related too.
She is a no nonsense, school of hard knocks lady. She raised Riley and Tina basically on her own whilst running a bar and did a fantastic job.
I love her outlook on life and found her softness with Asim wonderful.
Asim is a retired warrior. He spends his time in the mountain home of Mandra and Ariel looking after their house and the animals Ariel and their son Jabir collects.
When he finally finds his mate in the human woman Pearl, his dragon and symbiot waste no time kidnapping her and flying back to his mountain home. So funny how his dragon and symbiot misbehave.
What follows is a good easy read with a bit of action when baddies try to steal the animals, to keep us fans happy.
Follow Pearl’s rules and you will do okay.
BONUS STORY - THE GREAT EASTER BUNNY HUNT
Laugh out loud at the silliness and pure humour of this story. Once again the children steal the show with their antics and savvy knowhow. It is lovely to spend more time with everyone and see them growing, changing and moving on with their lives.
Ms Smith has spoilt her readers by including a bonus book about the mischievous, trouble finding, Dragonlings as well.
I own and have read both these books before. I first read Pearl’s Dragon in the PETS IN SPACE 2 anthology where I found it enjoyable if not my favourite. The Great Easter Bunny Hunt was a gift from Ms Smith via her newsletter.
Rereading these both again I have to admire how Ms Smith makes nonsense and whimsy into a great tale.
Nice change to once again have a mature couple be the focus in a story.
Pearl is the grandma you will either absolutely love and wish you had or hate to admit to being related too.
She is a no nonsense, school of hard knocks lady. She raised Riley and Tina basically on her own whilst running a bar and did a fantastic job.
I love her outlook on life and found her softness with Asim wonderful.
Asim is a retired warrior. He spends his time in the mountain home of Mandra and Ariel looking after their house and the animals Ariel and their son Jabir collects.
When he finally finds his mate in the human woman Pearl, his dragon and symbiot waste no time kidnapping her and flying back to his mountain home. So funny how his dragon and symbiot misbehave.
What follows is a good easy read with a bit of action when baddies try to steal the animals, to keep us fans happy.
Follow Pearl’s rules and you will do okay.
BONUS STORY - THE GREAT EASTER BUNNY HUNT
Laugh out loud at the silliness and pure humour of this story. Once again the children steal the show with their antics and savvy knowhow. It is lovely to spend more time with everyone and see them growing, changing and moving on with their lives.
September 6, 2018
A phenomenally "AWESOME" book just like all the other books in this series.....The Dragon Lords of Valdier. Extremely well written book(s) full of descriptive settings of alien planets, all kinds of alien life and outer space etc. Not to mention uproariously hilarious humor 😂!! And the best part......the HOT 🔥HOT 🔥 HOT 🔥alpha male aliens and sex scenes, romance and HEA's!! This is a book that I did not want to put down and the same goes for the other books in the series! Pearl's Dragon is about Pearl, who is an older (human)woman, fiercely independent and a grandmother, and Asim, an older dragon warrior who has pretty much given up on finding his mate! But fate and the Goddess have other plans and when Asim's dragon senses his mate, who happens to be Pearl, things get "quite" interesting!!!! Who says 💘 love 💘 is only for the young?? This story shows that you're "never" too old to find love and the person, or rather Dragon, of your dreams! 😊
March 4, 2018
I decided a while ago that S.E. Smith's writing was not a good fit for me, I like my h's with more backbone and more spirit and my H's more respectful. That said I could not resist this books storyline, the fact that the Pearl was a mature woman really interested me and I had to buy the book, hoping that being older she would not put up with any of the rubbish the other h's had.
I was right, Pearl is perfect, I love her and I love this story, and even better is that Asim is the perfect Hero, he accepted that she was his partner in all things, he loved her for her strength, admired her sass and adored her smart mouth.
If I could have one wish, I would wish that this type of heroine was the norm and not the exception.
I was right, Pearl is perfect, I love her and I love this story, and even better is that Asim is the perfect Hero, he accepted that she was his partner in all things, he loved her for her strength, admired her sass and adored her smart mouth.
If I could have one wish, I would wish that this type of heroine was the norm and not the exception.
March 2, 2018
Pearl's Dragon
Another fantastic book in the Dragon Lords of Valdier. Pearl is content now that her granddaughters have found their happy ever after. Even though it is on another planet with men that shapeshift. Never dreaming at her age there was a mate for her. Asim had finally came to the conclusion he was going to die alone. Never finding his mate has left his symbiot and his dragon struggling. Just as he decided to give up his mate shows up.
Plenty of laughs and romance.
Also bonus book with the whole crew and the Easter bunny.
Another fantastic book in the Dragon Lords of Valdier. Pearl is content now that her granddaughters have found their happy ever after. Even though it is on another planet with men that shapeshift. Never dreaming at her age there was a mate for her. Asim had finally came to the conclusion he was going to die alone. Never finding his mate has left his symbiot and his dragon struggling. Just as he decided to give up his mate shows up.
Plenty of laughs and romance.
Also bonus book with the whole crew and the Easter bunny.
July 6, 2018
About time Pearl had her own happily ever after...... Just goes to show that your never to old for love. Pearls character has always made me laugh and cringe a little at some of her antics. But she's a strong female character and this book shows you just how strong she can be. I loved this story from start to finish and can't wait to see what Pearl has in store for us in the future.
Yes I would recommend it but that because S.E. Smith is an awesome author and I haven't read a book of hers I don't like.
Yes I would recommend it but that because S.E. Smith is an awesome author and I haven't read a book of hers I don't like.
February 27, 2018
I have long been wanting to see Pearl meet her special someone. He's here at last. I love Pearl's rules for living! Watching her put them to use...excellent! I love Pearl’s strength, her wise advice, the way she handles ‘outlandish’ situations. This is such a delightful story! Pearl is one-of-a-kind. As strong as he is, Asim never minds sharing the lead. He gives Pearl the credit she deserves. This is quite an adventure; never a dull moment!
April 2, 2018
It was a funny entertaining story.
And I will have to read now all the younglings stories to catch up with all the kids in this one.
I’m happy to see Pearl has found her true mate, and I love she has her own happily ever ending.
And it is a good way to introduce the next book in the series about the original twins dragons.
The second short story fills the gasp between the second part of Pearl’s story.
It was just hilarious to see those big bad boys running from kids and eggs.
And I will have to read now all the younglings stories to catch up with all the kids in this one.
I’m happy to see Pearl has found her true mate, and I love she has her own happily ever ending.
And it is a good way to introduce the next book in the series about the original twins dragons.
The second short story fills the gasp between the second part of Pearl’s story.
It was just hilarious to see those big bad boys running from kids and eggs.
November 15, 2018
I love this series. Pearl is exactly like she has come across in previous books. Strong, independent, and funny. She does not have the time or the energy to deal with annoying who breaks her rules. There were times where I cackled out loud because she was not playing any games. I also loved Asim and how he accepted Pearl and did not try to change her. I loved seeing them interact with the kids and I would like to see more Pearl.
February 28, 2018
I Love Pearl
Dragon Lords of Valdier is one of my favorite series. Pearl is a gun toting shoot from her hip middle aged woman. The kind of woman you want at your back of you have troubles. This is her story, her love story, her turn to become a Dragon shifter on Valdier. It is a great story.
Dragon Lords of Valdier is one of my favorite series. Pearl is a gun toting shoot from her hip middle aged woman. The kind of woman you want at your back of you have troubles. This is her story, her love story, her turn to become a Dragon shifter on Valdier. It is a great story.
March 1, 2018
Pearl's Dragon
It may be a re-release of a book; but personally, I like to find the book I want without having to find the anthology. Pearl's is quicker to find than trying to remember what pet anthology book to look in. I have purchased both and consider it money well spent on another hilarious adventure.
It may be a re-release of a book; but personally, I like to find the book I want without having to find the anthology. Pearl's is quicker to find than trying to remember what pet anthology book to look in. I have purchased both and consider it money well spent on another hilarious adventure.
April 21, 2018
MY FAVORITE CHARACTERS
Another holiday story with the Dragonlings and their parents trying to explain the holiday and how it is celebrated. Another story about the parents trying to translate an Earth holiday into the Valdierian language. The little ones are very much able to hand!e what may come.
Another holiday story with the Dragonlings and their parents trying to explain the holiday and how it is celebrated. Another story about the parents trying to translate an Earth holiday into the Valdierian language. The little ones are very much able to hand!e what may come.
May 9, 2018
Oh My Goodness, this is a two for one! You get 2 adventures for the price of one!
This book was absolutely hilarious! I spent most of my reading, laughing my butt off!!! S.E. Smith is a phenomenal writer of stories about complex worlds where secrets and fairytales live!!!
One of Your Greatest Fans,
Lena deLeon
lenadeleon2004.ld@gmail.com
This book was absolutely hilarious! I spent most of my reading, laughing my butt off!!! S.E. Smith is a phenomenal writer of stories about complex worlds where secrets and fairytales live!!!
One of Your Greatest Fans,
Lena deLeon
lenadeleon2004.ld@gmail.com
March 9, 2018
Pearl's Dragon
I have read all of Smith's , Dragon Lord's of Valdier and let me tell you that this is one amazing series of books. This set takes you to another world where men turn into dragons and are the ultimate mate, protector and lover!! Phenomenal storytelling!!!!
I have read all of Smith's , Dragon Lord's of Valdier and let me tell you that this is one amazing series of books. This set takes you to another world where men turn into dragons and are the ultimate mate, protector and lover!! Phenomenal storytelling!!!!
March 19, 2018
Fantastic
Love how this book tells a story while introducing the characters further for the next release. Don’t forget to read the bonus novella. You will laugh until you cry-it’s FANTASTIC!!!
Love how this book tells a story while introducing the characters further for the next release. Don’t forget to read the bonus novella. You will laugh until you cry-it’s FANTASTIC!!!
March 21, 2018
Great read
As always this author has found the right combination of characters within a great storyline. You never know what or how each different set of aliens young or old you laugh, cry an then catch your breath as you live to love another day.
As always this author has found the right combination of characters within a great storyline. You never know what or how each different set of aliens young or old you laugh, cry an then catch your breath as you live to love another day.
May 11, 2019
I love this series. I did expect Pearl to be more... hardcore? It seemed a little soft after the way she really gave it to the boys that wanted her granddaughters LOL... This one is told in flash back, almost like a prequel to the Twin Dragons Destiny. It's a nice quick read.
November 28, 2023
Yes, when you are a few years old, there is no more hesitation and you know what you want!
I certainly got a good laugh out of their relationship, and Pearl in general, you have to be able to deal with her!!
Great sequel!
I certainly got a good laugh out of their relationship, and Pearl in general, you have to be able to deal with her!!
Great sequel!
February 27, 2018
Loved it!
Awesome read! I couldn't put it down. It had me from beginning to the end. Pearl is awesome. Got to love her.
Awesome read! I couldn't put it down. It had me from beginning to the end. Pearl is awesome. Got to love her.
February 27, 2018
So Enjoyable
A great set of stories and a new Easter dragonling story. These guys and their children really get up to some great fun.
A great set of stories and a new Easter dragonling story. These guys and their children really get up to some great fun.
March 2, 2018
Rules to Remember
How to train a human for a mate, and a old Dragon teaching other dragons New tricks. Love the book and the humor in the books.
How to train a human for a mate, and a old Dragon teaching other dragons New tricks. Love the book and the humor in the books.
March 6, 2018
Pearls Dragon
Omg.one of the best book,I truly love it and the short story.keep up the good work.thanks so much for all your books
Omg.one of the best book,I truly love it and the short story.keep up the good work.thanks so much for all your books
March 20, 2018
Loved
Such a great series. I love the kids they are so cute! Pearl is awesome. She needs Asim. He is patient and kind.
Such a great series. I love the kids they are so cute! Pearl is awesome. She needs Asim. He is patient and kind.
April 13, 2018
Pearl just became one of my favorite ladies in this series! The taser incident just made it! Go Lady!
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