Mark Of The Dragon

by Zoe Ray

If you play with fire you're going to get burned. Simone has been out of the dating game for longer than she'd care to admit. She's convinced that a one night stand will help her find the woman she once was. All she wants is one night, one night with the man behind the bar that makes her knees weak and her body heat. One night turns into a memorable experience filled with passion, excitement, and a hint of danger. It turns out there's more to Wade than just a hot body. When the woman of his dreams walks into a bar, Wade finds her hard to resist, and the the dragon within won't rest. He's immediately captivated by Simone and wants to experience being with her, but only for one night. One night is all he can give. One night turns into a magical experience and feelings Wade isn't prepared to handle. Wade and Simone are playing with fire. Enjoy this steamy story of passion, friendship and fated mates from the author of Alpha Boss. Will Wade and Simone be able to walk away unscathed, or will one night of heat cause them to crash and burn? Click the buy now button in the top right corner and feel the heat.

Genres: Dragons, Paranormal

135 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2019

About the author

Zoe Ray has a passion for captivating readers with characters that have insane chemistry. The Alpha Boss author began writing as an escape and gets lost in the stories she creates. She loves writing about alpha males and the women they can't resist, mixed with action and adventure.

When she's not writing, she enjoys immersing herself in culture, visiting museums, theaters, and traveling. For now, she has many more stories to share, and couldn't be more excited. Follow Zoe Ray, and get lost in her steamy love stories.

Reviews

[sadiereads_ · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was really excited to read a dragon shifter romance but this one just didn't do it for me. There was a villain introduced but I didn't get the villains motives, it seemed like it came out of nowhere. I excuse instalove when it comes to mates but this instalove was too much. There needed to be more world building and I think this story would've worked better as a full length and the author had more room to work with.

[Shades N Pages · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book.I mean who doesn’t like a bad ass dragon shifter book? Anywho, Simone doesn’t date much but a night out for her friend Jasmin’s birthday has her yearning for more with bartender Wade. They both agree to a one night stand yet they both are finding it hard to move on. Wade knew Simone was his mate the moment she stepped in the bar but he tried to deny it. Due to his past he had trust issues and the fear of being betrayed.I loved their chemistry and they way the author described it. It was hot, it was real and I felt it. This book had loads of potential but the author failed to capitalize on it. I really felt this book should have been longer to effectively world-build. It would have been great to have a fleshed out scene about the incident with his family. This incident needed to be on the pages . I know this is a fated mates/ instalove story but everything moved so fast so it didn’t feel genuine to me. It also felt like some details were left out. When did they mate? I know they had sex but did I miss them mating? Another thing, the issue with the two wolves didn’t seem realistic at all. For Keith orchestrate a hit on them just seemed over the top to me. As I stated before i enjoyed reading but the plot was week, scenes needed to be fleshed out and it would benefit from more world building . Definitely will read more from this author

[Christine Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

ok read

This was an ok read. There is a lot of dialogue but with little direction and details. I found myself re-reading parts because it didn’t mention how a character got from point a to point b. I like the chemistry between Wade and Simone.

[Gina Manis · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book really drew me in, in the beginning. I loved the bar scene with Wade. His character was hot and Simone seemed like a shy person who had her head on straight. But as the book turned up the heat so did her wild side and I could no longer picture that girl in the beginning. The book became obsessive and almost annoying with I need you, we can't be more, your my mate, it's one night, I love you and then what made it worse was the desperation once the night was over. Only for him then to come back, her use him and then kick him out. She left her date without a word, she needed assuring of his love every other sentence and his adoring her. Then they are attacked he leaves her to go and kill them only to return for them to fly off to his place only for him to confess is never dying love once more and more sex.
You might be wondering why I gave this three stars with the negatives. Well, I felt the story does have true potential. I think with a little more developmental editing, someone to help point out a few problem areas and then for it to be rewritten in certain places this story could be really good. It had its moments that impressed me. The ability to set a scene, to feel the desire, a connection that I could still feel with the characters. I would be more than willing to give this story another shot if it was reworked a little in the plot.

[Storybook Princess · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an entertaining read but it was overall just okay. I definitely was able to read, enjoy and finish the story. The chemistry between the characters was very sexy! The spicy scenes were tantalizing but the book was annoying when it came to the character's dialogue and conversation between each other. The fmc asked wayyyy too many questions. So basically 99% of their dialogue is her asking questions and him answering. The story also moved way too fast! They were annoying because the entire book they were falling in love with each other but he was literally refusing to allow the mate bond to happen for a long drawn out time because he had a lot of unhealed trauma, which I get. I'm rolling my eyes just thinking about it.

[LaTosha Webber · Rating 2 out of 5]

great sex

This was a good story conceptually but the execution was just shy of awful. I love PNR so I understand fated mates and insta love, but having a character say one thing and then 4 sentence say and do the complete and total opposite, over and over page after page just wasn’t enjoyable. There where moments when the flow in the conversation was good and well written and the sex was definitely hot but everything in between was not. I really had to force myself to finish. This is my second book by the author and this is kind of looking like a theme.

[KayBee's Bookshelf · Rating 3 out of 5]

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It’s been awhile since I’ve read a book from one of my favorite genres. I forgot how intense the pull of the mate call could be.

This was a quick, sexy read. I think Wade’s backstory was interesting. I almost feel that he is going to discover that his uncle spelled his mother or something to get her to betray her family. I liked the Preston/Sam crossover.

Granted there was quite of bit dialogue that felt like they were talking in circles, but it was an enjoyable story nonetheless.

I’d recommend this book.

[Nia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Has Potential

For a short story/novella it coveted the necessities.... main characters, location, problem, and solution. I feel like the story could have been developed more. It felt rushed, it was mainly sex with a little problem or inconvenience, a short fight.... if it can be called that and then it is over. I may come back to the second book, but I don't see the appeal in reading as of now

[Gladys · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. It was steamy, emotional and had a sharp edge of danger. Wade and Simone are and inferno of sparks and sizzle. They deliver some truly excellent feels while encouraging your temperature to rise. The story grabbed my attention and held it firmly. This is my volitional, forthright review. 

[Cassandra Jerido · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wade was Everything!!!

I love fated mates storylines. Add on the fact that Wade is a dragon shifter makes it so cool and different. Wade was everything, cool, confident, easygoing but troubled at the same time. I’m glad he stopped fighting it and let Simone in. I cannot wait to read book 2.

[Tereshia Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wade is the Dragon you didn't no you needed. The strong loving type. But he has so much hurt inside of him that he would rather be alone than to love. But his princess came along. There was no denying the feelings they felt. His Dragon was ready for his mate. I loved this read. And the fight not so fight with Preston was good and funny!

[Johnsons Buzz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mark Me Please

I really enjoyed this story. How many times have we allowed a past experience to keep us from finding happiness? Wade was my guy until he wasn’t… Jasmine was not about to play about her bestie and we all need a friend like that. The insta-love slash fear was a great play on the pitfalls of love.​

[Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nay

This was an amazing book. I love to read about different shifters. It was sad how his mama got everyone killed. But i love their story and can't wait to hear more. We need dragon babies

[Kia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well

Not the typical romance but none the less still a great read. Wade is a tortured soul but once he got with the right woman, it was what he needed to finally heal. Can't wait to see more from this author

[Natasha Montgomery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

This book was excellent. So glad the Wade opened up to Simone. It brought tears to my eyes on how his childhood was. But I knew Simones love would bring it out of Wade not trusting in love. Will there be a part two

[stareiis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow wow

I almost forgot how much I love an intense paranormal tale. Simone and Wade’s story was amazing and to the point. An alpha finding and excepting his mate is a powerful thing. A truly enjoyable read

[VirgoShaun 🧚🏽‍♂️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice!!

A wonder urban take on dragons and adding the alpha to mix, was dope. I like that both wade and his mate has issues but they came together. Wade has quite the fire temper has well.

[Shay Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Baby... Wade... WOW!

Omg! I loved Wade and I loved that he was a dragon. I haven’t read any dragon shifter stories by Black authors. I can’t wait for more of his and Simone’s story. They were hot, and rightfully so, bc that dragon burned up my kindle pages!!

[Angi · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 Stars

The story of this was good and there were some very cute moments. However sometimes this felt rushed and then their conflict seemed dragged out. I guess if this would’ve have been such a short book, I would have dnfed this book.
I mean this wasn’t bad but not great either.

[Racquel Howard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dragon Love

Two lonely hearts found love. They fought it, especially Wade but that’s was fear and mistrust from his childhood trauma. Simone will give him everything he needs in a mate.

[Erica David · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Wade

I am so happy how Wade opened up to Simone. Simone had a true friend who was not afraid to boss up on that dragon. Wade was so massive and protective. I just love this couple.

[Authoress Nadia Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book

Yes! Wade and Simone's story was amazing. It was sweet, spicy, and all the things I expected it to be. Zoe Ray has easily become one of my favorite author, and I can't get enough of her books
If you haven't read her work, you definitely should!

[Toni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Easy to read and I loved that I got to see my Alpha Boss characters!

I definitely recommend this novel!

[Antonies Aime · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Dragon!

I like this couple. I’m glad you connected your books together. I was wondering if he knew Preston. You did a great job!💕💕

[La Peaches · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Very intense romance. I love how you mixed Preston and Sam into this story. I can’t wait to read Alpha Boss 2.

[Chanel Hardy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The chemistry between Simone and Wade was off the charts! Every character felt relatable. I love erotic romance that captures me, and Zoe did just that. Also loved Jasmine's tough girl humor!

[TaLesha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!!

This is my first book by this author, but it definitely won't be my last! Wade is bae and Ms. Simone is not to be taken lightly. I would love to hear more about them!!

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes girl, dragon shifters steaming scenes domineering males. Zoe Ray you have done it again

[Stephanie Gilmore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Storytelling

I love the flow of this story. I love the way this author tells her stories. She transports you into her world. I look forward to reading more from her.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the whole series a few weeks ago. Can I say “HOT” You got me looking for more like this. Definitely a fan.