*I received this book as a gift in exchange for my honest opinion.
I'm honestly not even sure how this series has managed to slip through my fingers. That being said, I have to also admit that this is the first time I've heard of this author (hangs head in shame). Only to find out that she writes the EXACT genre I pine over. Seriously...this is just becoming more and more embarrassing by the second.
Although this is the third installment of the series, and as someone who hasn't read the previous books, it felt as though this could be read as a standalone. The author does a great job filling in the spaces that a new reader (such as myself) won't feel as though they've missed anything in relation to the supporting characters.
Rowan is a dragon. Ok, she's obviously more than just a dragon. In fact, she's the only female dragon of her family living on Earth and not in the other realm Paragon. She's beautiful, kind, caring and is pissed. Why? Because someone is trying to purchase land that would destroy everything she loves. So what better way than to get even, right? Except getting even only sparks a chain of events that will change her life....for eternity.
Nick is a NYPD detective. In fact, he's one of the best who's recently been awarded for his heroism. He's a handsome, attentive and caring man, so when his partner asked him to cover a security detail shift for him, it was no big deal. That is until something comes up missing from the home he was charged to protect and he can't remember a thing about what happened. That's totally not like him and everything seems...off. Especially when he can't get a certain woman off the brain.
This book has many qualities that I look for in a book. Obviously the chemistry between Rowan and Nick is scorching, but it was also the mystery of finding out the "who dun it" aspect of the story. We're introduced to multiple paranormal beings and the drama keeps us on our toes.
I'm happy to admit that I'm extremely intrigued now and can't wait to see what the next book will bring. Bring on those DRAGONS!!!!!!