To claim her, he must tell her things she can’t imagine ...
A grieving woman ...
Devastated by loss and divorce, Everly needs a fresh start. When she answers an ad for a nanny, she finds herself living with an impossibly hot man called Kian and caring for his sweet baby girl, Ember.
A dragon prince ...
Kian knows, the instant he meets Everly, that she’s his mate. He also knows that no matter how much he longs to tell her the truth, he can’t reveal his secrets to this unsuspecting human. Instead of confessing that he’s an alien refugee from another planet, he tries to give her everything she could possibly want.
An ancient enemy
A shocking discovery leads to Everly and Ember being kidnapped by vampires. Can Kian find them in time? And even if he does, will Everly accept the truth of who he is?
Everly and Kian’s story begins another exciting, steamy series from Scarlett Grove!
Scarlett Grove is a USA Today Bestselling Paranormal and Science Fiction Romance Author. Scarlett started publishing her adventurous, sexy stories in 2014 and now has dozens of titles spanning multiple worlds.
Her Best Selling Series Include: Fate Mountain Shifters Braving Darkness Draconians and Elemental Dragons The White Queen
She is currently obsessed with reverse harems, all things paranormal, and super steamy space operas.
Here's the thing. I see books like these all over KU. I look at the ratings, I read through some of the reviews. They sound ok so I give them a try, only to find out that the people who rave about them, must be high.
A female character that spends her time thinking "oh, he could never want someone like me", because she's a plain Jane, or so she thinks. Over and over again. To the point where you just want to slap her because it's annoying. Less than one day, and she's totally in love, she's ok with moving into a house out in the country with 4 grown men who are complete strangers to her. Sure, that seems totally ok. One of those guys totally talks her into bringing out her true self by the way (I'm rolling my eyes real hard here). They take her shopping, spend a ridiculous amount of money, and then - they declare their undying love.
Oh did I mention the vampires whose names are Marcus & Victor ? (does that sound like Underworld to you ?) And the whole shopping trip is so incredibly Pretty Woman, clearly this author needed the help. It's a dumb book. I found nothing interesting in the plot, the characters, the dialogue is enough to make you gag. And let's not forget the super random best friend, who gets a new car .... for some reason .... somewhere in the middle of the book .... after she only had like 3 lines at the start.
Once again, I say if you want a really great, KU shifter/dragon read, go for Piper Scott (M/M). I will absolutely not be reading anything else from this author.
...and what a start. Fabulously written, great storyline and characters which you can tell will be lining up the next books in the series. I do hope Stacy turns out to be one of the mates! Could turn out to be another favourite.
I love Ms. Grove's series and this new one is no exception. These dragons lived million of years ago on another planet and being practically wiped out by the enemy and a dying sun in the horizon had them put a plan into motion to guarantee the survival of their race. With such an advanced technology they made sure each house had an heir and went into deep stasis to awaken when the time and environment was right.
Kian leader of the House of Fire his baby daughter, the Princess Ember and his men Cato, Dax and Aiden have awakened after a million year stasis on the planet earth and they each yearn for something that has been dormant along with their bodies, the desire for a mate. Will they be able to mate, or will their long stasis be the annihilation of their kind.
Everly is devastated by her divorce which has left her with nothing, not even a job. She replies to an ad for a nanny and is thrust into a world she never imagined existed, a world that can literally burn her soul, especially her very intoxicating boss. Is she ready to be burned again?
3.5 stars. Whilst I enjoyed this read I didn’t love it. Enjoyable enough read but felt just a bit lightweight and simplistic to me. The world building was okay, didn’t really get why they had been asleep a million years, seems overkill for the time frame, especially as they seemed to be able to do all sorts of things like drive cars and buy a mansion. Kian and his brothers are interesting and it will be fun to read their stories. Liked Everly and thought she had been treated badly by the ex-husband. She seemed to bounce back very quickly considering she had just been through a painful divorce. I didn’t feel a real connection between her and Kian, no real getting to know the other, just he’s hot and she’s my mate scenario. I like a bit more romance between my couples. The situation with the vampires seems to be a problem that will have to be dealt with but I am not sure how. Not really sure why Kian had a child with someone who was not his mate. What was the Dragoness Prime? I understood what she did but not WHAT she was. Surely he should have waited for his mate. Confusing. This is my honest review of this book.
I honestly thought I would love this. I mean, dragons from outer space? Heck yes! Even the vampires from outer space bit, as odd as the notion is to me, promised to be interesting. And the story delivered this... sort of. (On the dragon part at least. The vampires in this story completely disappointed me.) There were probably some important details I missed because I ended up mostly skimming through the last half of the story - I wanted it to end that quickly. The writing style just did not click with me; the romance felt unbelievable and too much like insta-love for my tastes; and the dialogue didn't always sound natural.
If you like straightforward stories with dragons from outer space and quick romances, then this is probably the book for you. I wish I liked this, but I guess it just wasn't the story for me.
Really lacking on details and plausible plot devices. Just woke up after a million years, immediately insinuates into Earth culture, converts their gold/jewels into human wealth, buys a mansion, immediately settle into careers- high end and very visible careers for aliens trying to stay hidden, immediately speaking modern slang, slipping up in speech in front of the human about their origins- but she never even blinks, hiring a childcare provider with your genitals vs researching qualifications, saying they're going to just let her drive off with kid without checking for license/driving history, immediately leaving her with child without any introduction/tour of home/showing of supplies and baby food, and that's when I gave up. The kid has a mom, maybe. Some anomalous Bethi that birthed her? Hatched her? Clutch is the term used but there were also other kids mentioned and none others are ever mentioned after that single sentence, so... Yet Bethi is still giving advice, but she can't take care of her kid? They're settled into a highly populated area vs something sparse like rural Montana. They're dragons, how do they fly when city buildings have sensors, cameras, alarms for aircraft/people because of modern terrorist/theft activities? Let alone the population density issue. Suspension of disbelief only goes so far. 30% in and we've learned only previous planet went boom- but no explanation why, dragons seeded a planet with souls- again no explanation, vampires are aliens, too, and enemies- why and how not a peep of explanation, these guys appear exactly like humans- even ancestors of humans don't look exactly like modern humans, they've immediately assimilated but with no gap fillers of explanation as to how- and in a record time in an era of avid press that records everything and loves mysteries and rich people but these guys of wealth and fame have no paparazzi? Not a lick of anything makes any sense and this, due to how he reacts to her presence and can only comment mentally on her appearance, seems to be heading to erotica and not romance at all, so I'm putting it down now before the ranting becomes all consuming. Six months is not long enough to grieve a miscarriage, lost marriage, and complete change of life and circumstances. The fact that she barely mentions in her inner monologues about that, is more concerned with burdening her friend, and never even mentioned the health complications of miscarriage, just was the rotten cherry on this weird mishmash sundae of WTH.
Wow brilliant first book of the series Everly who had a miscarriage six months ago and for her husband wanting a divorce three months later had left her penniless thank god for her friend Stacey who let her stay at her place rent free but Everly knew she needed a job and when she saw an advert for a nanny she knew this was for her. Kian and four other dragons had woken after a million years they are now acclimating into the human ways even though they appear human they are dragons and one very precious one his daughter Ember it is decided a nanny should be hired. Kian knows straight away that Everley is his fated mate but tries not to act on it. The results come back and she is his fated mate now how to tell her this. They have been doing recon on the vampires that are their they are not sure how they have come to be on earth but it is found they are feeding on dragon souls. Humans who have some dragon dna in them but this leads the vampires back to them and they take Everly and Ember a rescue mission is launched and they are both found and brought back but they know they need to find away to destroy the vampires so all there kind would be safe.
I enjoyed the read. The guys are fun and I look forward to their stories. Everly is in a bad situation. She hasn't worked while married at her husband's insistence. Now that they are newly divorced, he took everything and left her unemployed with no income. The live-in Nanny job to take care of baby Ember, an alien baby dragon shifter, is the answer to everything--it seems. Being in the house with four hot "men", she begins to build her self-confidence. When Kian, Embers father, shows interest she barely hesitates before falling under his spell.
Is there the connection between Kian and Everly he and his dragon believe? Will he get a chance to find out and reveal his secrets before their enemies from the past surface to renew the war?
I like the idea of the world building in this one, however, had a little trouble with some of it. I would have liked to see Everly a little more resistant so soon after her divorce. Overall enjoyed the story and look forward to the series. I voluntarily reviewed this advanced reader copy and I have not been compensated in any way.
While this was enjoyable and entertaining read. Kian brothers were interested too and I know their story will be a fun read. I can't help but feel a little disappointed. I wanted to know more about Kian world why were they asleep for a million years??? The time frame that they were asleep seem a bit much especially since they seemed to adapt to the new world so quickly. Can we talk about Everly!!! I mean I like her she was kinda of naïve but for someone who was broken up about being treated bad by her ex-husband and divorce. Her attitude towards love and men change quickly. I didn't feel like Everly and Kian really had a connection beside them lusting over each other it would've be nice if they had more chemistry. Also I would've like more information about the Dragoness Prime. I mean I understand what she did but I don't have any knowledge on what she was. Overall a good start for a new series. I voluntarily read and review this ARC no minority compensation was received the opinions I have expressed are my own.
I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review.
In this book we meet Prince Kian and Everly Collins. Kian and his fellow dragons have come to Earth from their home planet 1 million years ago. They did not realize they have slept so long but are looking to have a place to live and find their mates. Not only that but Prince Kian needs a mother for his daughter. Though he is on the lookout for his mate he doesn't tuly believe that he will find her but one look at Everly changes all that. Everly has lost so much and is weary to open her heart again. She wants love and a children but can she trust a man to be a part of her life again? Can they both get what they want or will outside forces drive their chances away?
This is an amazing book. It will have you hooked from the first word to the very end. There are ups and downs that I really want to tell you about. I however don't want to ruin the book for any other readers. I will say I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
Wow, i found this book so refreshing to read. I have to admit its been awhile since i read a dragon book, but this totally nailed it for me. What i also loved about this how all the dragons that woke quickly affirmed to the new planet and taken on different characters. This book had me smiling and at one point laughing out loud. These guys are characters, but im sure that when their mate comes to them its a whole different ball game.
Everely Collins is now divorced and childless, her ex husband left her for a slimmer figure women, and she is now staying with her best friend Stacy. Everely sees a add in the columns adversting for a Nanny, deciding that she will be good for the job she applies and meets Kian, upon looking at him she really likes this guy, hes a bit strange with him mannerism but thats ok. She gets the job and settles in quickly she absolutely adores the baby girl. Kian thinks that Everely is his mate, but there seems to be a few problems going on the major one is that Vampires seem to have invaded this planet and are drinking all the dragon souls ,
This is the first book in a new series called Dragon Guardians. Prince Kian of the House of Flames and his crew have just landed on Earth. The left their planet and have been in asleep for a million years. Now that they have awaken. Kian and his crew need to find ways to blend in with humans, set up house, try to find their mates and he needs a live-in nanny for his baby daughter, Ember. Enter Everly Collins, she is down on her luck since losing her baby and her husband divorcing her. After answering an ad for a nanny, she gets the job and moves in with the group. What she doesn't know is that she will be watching over a little alien Dragon shifter.
Besides the dragons, you get to add they’re enemies, Vampires! This leads to one exciting story that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish and leave you wanting the next book in this series.
I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
This is Kian and Everly's ( and Ember's ! ) . Everly is in shock over everything that has happened in the last few months , losing her baby and then divorce . Knowing that her friend will help her as much as she can even though she is barely getting by too Everly decides she must find a job . She comes across an ad for a nanny position and decides why not try since she loves children . Kian is the leader and Prince of The House of Flames . He and his crew have just awoke from a long sleep and learns that so much time has passed but knows that they must do what is needed to survive . Knowing his daughter Ember will need to taken care of he decides to hire a nanny to live in since they have also learned that their enemy the vampires are on Earth too . Little does he know that he will be meeting his fated mate !! I loved to twists and turns and the plots along with the danger that is happening to humans and Dragon Souls . This is well written and strongly recommended !!
This is an OK alien dragon shifter romance, and an interesting start to the Dragon Guard series. Some of the plot was a little ridiculous -- especially where the dragons were able to learn all about human culture; learn to cook, dance, play instruments; learn all about human sports; buy a house and several cars; and get credit cards -- all in just a few weeks.
I liked Kian, although I did think he should have told Everly about who/what he was sooner. Everly was a little harder to like. She was so determined not to fall for another man after her ex, but then she's in love with her boss in just a few days? And she seemed so lost and helpless before she met Kian. But then she was suddenly a "strong" woman after she becomes his mate? I just didn't buy it.
I do think I will try the next book in the series, simply because I want to find out what happens next with the vampires.
Oh my goodness I can't begin to tell you how enthralled I was with this story. Once I started I could not put this down. These dragons came from another planet and more or less had a lot to do with the creation of humans when they seeded the planet a million years ago.
Kian had fathered baby Ember with a dragon prime who had a child for each line of the dragons left unfortunately she did not survive the multiple births. Each line would take their child and board a ship the go into a stasis chamber, would they all land on Earth I cannot wait to find out.
They hired a nanny who would prove to be Kian's fated mate. Everly was a good choice because she fell in love with Ember and her father.
I think any dragon sci-fi romance fan would fall for these new Guardians. I voluntarily read an advance copy and have not been compensated in any way for this opinion.
With his baby girl and his Dragonian mates Prince Kian arrived to Earth with the hope to begin a new life. Needing help with his baby he hired a nanny and unexpectedly found his mate. But his problems were not resolved because a mortal enemy of his race was lurking in the dark ready to strike. Everly was feeling down, divorced and destitute by her cheating husband. When hired as a nanny she was not expecting to be desired and protected by the males in the house, let alone her possessive boss. A new series with dragons, vampires and damsels in distress. Laughed with the funny comments of the alien dragons, their banter and camaraderie. Action, suspense, violence, romance, tender scenes and heated passion
“You're coming with us, little Dragon Soul,” sneered a man in a black hoodie. “What do you want from me?” she screamed. “Your blood, of course,” he said.
That's a little taste of the writing style. It sounds like a child's book.
At one point the vampire says "oh, they are FIRE dragons!"
WHAT OTHER KIND OF DRAGONS ARE THERE?
Then one dragon is using twin red laser swords, where did that... What? Where did those come from?
There's a whole Encino Man fish out of water bit, and absolutely ridiculous heroine from a Regency drugstore romance, a computer used to analyse everything, even if someone is their mate...
It annoys me so much when reviews are so obviously farmed to churn out these KU books.
This is so far a good series can't to read the other three books!
Kian Prince of the House of Flames and other members of the House awakened 100 years from their stasis to their mating impulse growing plus finding and protecting the Drgon Souls. Kian's plan hire someone to be a nanny to baby Ember in turn case him to meet his fated mate who in turn is a Dragon Soul as well. So one down and three more of the House of Flames guardians to find their fated mates and to protect the humans and Dragon Souls from the dragon's enemy the vampires, whose chosen food to increase their strengths and power are the Dragon Souls.
She's looking for a fresh start ,she's lost everything and he is looking for someone to care for his child.Both are drawn to each other and sparks are flying but there are things he's hiding from her .A love that won't be denied and a future so bright neither had dated to hope for.I enjoyed this book from start to finish and highly recommend it to others out there. I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions and it's my opinion you don't want to miss this read. Scarlett Grove is a master storyteller. Thank
Everly is recently divorced, broke, and desperately in need of a job. When she sees a ad for a live in nanny she applies for the position. Kian and his men have recently awakened, his team has a job to do and he needs help caring for his young daughter. When Everly responds to his ad for a nanny, the last thing he expected was to find his mate. Sexy, well written characters and an exciting plot with battles between the dragons determined to protect their new home from their ancient nemesis. Fantastic book, loved it.
I am voluntarily leaving an honest and non-incentivized review of this ARC.
I really enjoyed the beginning of this new series. A definite for any paranormal romance reader. Lots of romance and some handsome alien dragon shifters. I love that even though the romance/connection is fast the two really do try to know each other first instead of letting lust take over. And baby Ember is just the cutest addition. The connection of the history of the dragons and the evil vampires is interesting and I expect that we will see more of that history in the coming books. A fast and a heartwarming romance.
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A story told with humor, history, love and family. Another hit for Scarlett Grove. Main is the Prince of the House of Flames, one of many Dragon Houses from a dead planet. After a million years in stasis sleep while the ship flew through space, they finally landed on earth. Their old enemies, vampires, also found earth. It is an interesting story. There are three other dragons in his crew, so there will be more stories of finding.g mates and battling vamps.
Loved this story, it was sexy, thrilling, and hard to put down! Everly never could of dreamed of having someone like Kian fall for her, but can she accept his true origin, that of an alien dragon shapeshifter who has travelled for a million years to Earth? And what about the vampires? Will they prevent Everly from finding a lasting love with Kian and his adorable daughter Ember?
Scarlett Grove is amazing writer. Her books are always well written, action packed, passionate, and full of heart all tied up with a wonderful HEA. This is a great start to a series you have 4 hot space Dragon looking for their lady loves. In this book you also have Kian a hot shifter who is also a great daddy to his little girl. This is a must read for any Romance lover.
Great Read! Lighthearted fun read with a touch of sci fi meets shifter.
This looks to be an interesting new series, The Dragons have woken after a long slumber and it looks like they will be causing a stir on the planet they've chosen to live on.
Everly turns up for an interview to be a live in nanny, the job brings alot more challenges than she expected.
I voluntarily read & reviewed this Advance Reader Copy.
ARC - I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest OMG! Scarlett Grobe has a new series. Everly answered an add for a nanny position. Kian Just wanted someone to take care of his daughter. He could not imagine that his mate would answer the add. Now, how can a dragon shifter woos his human mate ? The storytelling + the character's build were awesome! It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!
Very interesting concept. Aliens millions of years old yet very young in looks, stamina, heart and handsome beyond reason. The one thing most Aliens forget is that human women are strong and very resilient. It may be shocking at first but with the truth every thing will work out. Loved this story and fell in love with all the dragons in this little group. A must read book that I highly recommend. Definitely earned my 5 stars.
I read this book on kindle unlimited,but it would have been worth the regular price,can't wait for the next book in this series. This book has hot dragons,evil vampires,loyal friends and drama. This book has a shattered heroine,an adjusting hero an adorable little girl/dragon. Hot steamy sex scenes the chemistry between these two is off the charts. This author paints such complex scenes you feel as if you are there. definitely a must read