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Dragon Revealed: A Dragon Kings Novella
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant comes a new story in her Dragon Kings series…
The capture of a Dragon King is cause for celebration. Jeyra never dreamed she would actually face one of the creatures who destroyed her home. But the longer she’s around him, the more she finds herself gravitating to him. All it takes is one reckless kiss that unleashes desires and the truth that has been hidden from her to set them both on a course that could be the end of them.
Varek, King of Lichens, has known nothing but a life with magic. Until he finds himself on a different realm unable to call up his powers. Worse, he’s in shackles with no memory of how it happened. When he sees an enthralling woman who leaves him speechless, he believes he can charm her to free him. The more she rebuffs him, the more he craves her, igniting a dangerous passion between them. Can he protect the woman he’s fallen for while uncovering the truth – or will peril that neither see coming tear them apart?
**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**
The capture of a Dragon King is cause for celebration. Jeyra never dreamed she would actually face one of the creatures who destroyed her home. But the longer she’s around him, the more she finds herself gravitating to him. All it takes is one reckless kiss that unleashes desires and the truth that has been hidden from her to set them both on a course that could be the end of them.
Varek, King of Lichens, has known nothing but a life with magic. Until he finds himself on a different realm unable to call up his powers. Worse, he’s in shackles with no memory of how it happened. When he sees an enthralling woman who leaves him speechless, he believes he can charm her to free him. The more she rebuffs him, the more he craves her, igniting a dangerous passion between them. Can he protect the woman he’s fallen for while uncovering the truth – or will peril that neither see coming tear them apart?
**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**
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Donna Grant
309 books4,772 followersDonna is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over a hundred novels. Her most popular series is the breathtaking Dark King (aka Dragon King) series featuring dragons, immortal Highlanders, and the Fae.
In addition to her novels, Donna has written short stories, novellas, and novelettes for digital-first and print release. She has been dubbed as giving the “paranormal genre a burst of fresh air” by the San Francisco Book Review. Her work has been hailed as having “deft plotting and expert characterization” by Publisher’s Weekly and “sizzling” by RT Book Reviews.
She has been recognized with awards from both bookseller and reader contests including the National Reader’s Choice Award, Booksellers Best Award, as well as the coveted K.I.S.S. Award from RT Book Reviews.
Donna travels often for various speaking engagements, conferences, and book signings. She is also a frequent workshop presenter at national conferences such as RT Book Lovers Convention and Thrillerfest, as well as local chapters.
Born and raised in Texas, she also has ties across the border in Louisiana. Growing up with two such vibrant cultures, her Cajun side of the family taught her the “spicy” side of life while her Texas roots gave her two-steppin’ and bareback riding. She is never far from her faithful 80 pound dog, Sisko, or her three cats. She can often be found at the movies or bookstore with her children. Or buying makeup. And shoes.
You an find her at www.DonnaGrant.com
as well as her website devoted entirely to the Dragon Kings and all series that encompass the Dark World at www.MotherOfDragonsBooks.com.
In addition to her novels, Donna has written short stories, novellas, and novelettes for digital-first and print release. She has been dubbed as giving the “paranormal genre a burst of fresh air” by the San Francisco Book Review. Her work has been hailed as having “deft plotting and expert characterization” by Publisher’s Weekly and “sizzling” by RT Book Reviews.
She has been recognized with awards from both bookseller and reader contests including the National Reader’s Choice Award, Booksellers Best Award, as well as the coveted K.I.S.S. Award from RT Book Reviews.
Donna travels often for various speaking engagements, conferences, and book signings. She is also a frequent workshop presenter at national conferences such as RT Book Lovers Convention and Thrillerfest, as well as local chapters.
Born and raised in Texas, she also has ties across the border in Louisiana. Growing up with two such vibrant cultures, her Cajun side of the family taught her the “spicy” side of life while her Texas roots gave her two-steppin’ and bareback riding. She is never far from her faithful 80 pound dog, Sisko, or her three cats. She can often be found at the movies or bookstore with her children. Or buying makeup. And shoes.
You an find her at www.DonnaGrant.com
as well as her website devoted entirely to the Dragon Kings and all series that encompass the Dark World at www.MotherOfDragonsBooks.com.
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January 1, 2021
I'm on pins and needles waiting for this book to get into readers' hands. Being able to spin-off my Dark Kings series was both exhilarating and, if I'm honest, a little nerve-wracking. The moment I sat down to write DRAGON REVEALED, the story unfolded in a magical (forgive the pun) way. And I never wanted to leave.
Now, in less than two weeks, you'll be able to read the story yourself. I can't wait for y'all to meet Varek and Jeyra—and the cast of new characters and mysteries. Never fear though, the characters from the Dark Kings series will show up frequently.
For now, how about an excerpt?
The ringing in her ears drowned out everything. Gradually, it faded, and her harsh breaths replaced it. Sweat dripped into her eyes, stinging them, but she didn’t take her gaze off him. Her nightmare, the monster who had haunted her for years, lay unmoving before her.
With legs still shaking from the monumental effort it had taken to capture him and pull him through the portal, Jeyra straightened to stand over him. For years, she had feared everything to do with dragons—and especially the Dragon Kings. She knew firsthand how formidable they were, how merciless and cruel.
How lethal.
Yet the Dragon King sprawled unconscious at her feet didn’t make her tremble with fear. He looked…harmless. But that was just one of the many ways they conquered.
Jeyra drew in a deep, satisfying breath. Everything she had trained for, worked for all these decades had led to this moment. There had been a point she hadn’t been sure she would succeed, but she had done it. Now that she had the Dragon King, the ordeal felt surreal. The exhaustion of her body, mind, and soul, however, told her it was all very real.
She bent at the waist and clasped the heavy manacles around his wrists, noting the fine fabric of his clothes. His attire was much different from hers, but she could still discern that they were of good quality. The white shirt had long sleeves that molded to his upper body as if a second skin. His pants were made of a thick, dark blue material. Both were in excellent condition, the fabrics soft. Even the leather boots, which appeared to be well-worn, were in amazing condition and quality.
Her eyes lifted to his face. He was stunning, with a visage that would cause anyone to stop and gape in awe at him. Handsome didn’t begin to describe the startling beauty mixed with the raw male ruggedness. It made her sick to her stomach that someone so gorgeous could have such a black soul.
A lock of his blond hair had fallen across his forehead and lifted in the soft breeze. She swallowed as she recalled the moment his brown eyes had met hers. She had seen a million different colors in his eyes. The word brown didn’t begin to define them. They were unique, sporting a mix of light and dark. Of leaves in autumn, and summer soil after a torrential rain.
Fathomless. Mysterious.
Beguiling.
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January 14, 2022
Varek fue hecho prisionero en un reino donde no puede usar la magia, se encuentra encadenado, atrapado en una mazmorra, y solo con la visita de su captora una joven guerrera por la que se siente terriblemente atraido. Pero debe salir de aqui, debe hacerle saber a sus amigos donde esta para que puedan rescatarlo, pero antes tiene que aprender todo lo que pueda de este nuevo reino y si es el sitio donde viven sus dragones al mando de los hijos de Con y Rhi.
Jeyra ha odiado a los dragones desde que tiene memoria, siempre ha querido capturar un Rey Dragon para poder matarlo y darle un cierre para ella y todos los habitantes de la ciudad. Pero este Rey Dragon no es nada de lo que se imagino, ni de lo que le dijeron, ademas de ser atento, educado, siente una atraccion casi irresistible hacia el. Ademas, hablando con el se da cuenta que hay muchas cosas que ignora de su propia historia y cuando comienza a investigar se da cuenta que hay algo corrupto en el Consejo de su pueblo, algo estan ocultando y quiere descubrirlo, y parece que la unica forma es liberando al Rey Dragon y saliendo de las fronteras de la ciudad.
Varek y Jeyra tendran que descubrir quien esta detras de todo este complot para dañar a los dragones, liberar a los que estan cautivos y descubrir si su atraccion es real o no.
El primer libro del spin-off de Dark Kings, ubicada en el reino a donde fueron enviados los dragones. Aqui el autor nos muestra un mundo muy parecido al que vivieron los Dragon King cuando tuvieron que enviar a sus dragones a otro reino, y tambien comenzamos a conocer a los hijos de Con y Rhi. Pero tambien nos muestra el inicio de una nueva trama larga, donde me imagino que existira un complot por algun grupo de Magos o Brujas que quieren destruir a todos los dragones, y/o apoderarse de su magia.
Pero en si, el romance del libro es bastante forzado, no senti ninguna quimica en la pareja, ni me agradaron ninguno de los personajes en particular. Muchos de ellos me parecieron una copia de los libros anteriores. Y, sin embargo, la curiosidad de saber mas de los gemelos y su proxima intereaccion con sus padres, me obliga a continuar con esta serie.
Personajes como Con y Rhi, realmente fueron y siguen siendo el alma de estas series, y la unica razon por la que continuo con ella.
Jeyra ha odiado a los dragones desde que tiene memoria, siempre ha querido capturar un Rey Dragon para poder matarlo y darle un cierre para ella y todos los habitantes de la ciudad. Pero este Rey Dragon no es nada de lo que se imagino, ni de lo que le dijeron, ademas de ser atento, educado, siente una atraccion casi irresistible hacia el. Ademas, hablando con el se da cuenta que hay muchas cosas que ignora de su propia historia y cuando comienza a investigar se da cuenta que hay algo corrupto en el Consejo de su pueblo, algo estan ocultando y quiere descubrirlo, y parece que la unica forma es liberando al Rey Dragon y saliendo de las fronteras de la ciudad.
Varek y Jeyra tendran que descubrir quien esta detras de todo este complot para dañar a los dragones, liberar a los que estan cautivos y descubrir si su atraccion es real o no.
El primer libro del spin-off de Dark Kings, ubicada en el reino a donde fueron enviados los dragones. Aqui el autor nos muestra un mundo muy parecido al que vivieron los Dragon King cuando tuvieron que enviar a sus dragones a otro reino, y tambien comenzamos a conocer a los hijos de Con y Rhi. Pero tambien nos muestra el inicio de una nueva trama larga, donde me imagino que existira un complot por algun grupo de Magos o Brujas que quieren destruir a todos los dragones, y/o apoderarse de su magia.
Pero en si, el romance del libro es bastante forzado, no senti ninguna quimica en la pareja, ni me agradaron ninguno de los personajes en particular. Muchos de ellos me parecieron una copia de los libros anteriores. Y, sin embargo, la curiosidad de saber mas de los gemelos y su proxima intereaccion con sus padres, me obliga a continuar con esta serie.
Personajes como Con y Rhi, realmente fueron y siguen siendo el alma de estas series, y la unica razon por la que continuo con ella.
January 24, 2026
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A quick, entertaining read full of romantic tension and protective dragon daddy energy, all bundled up in a modern fantasy vibe.
But despite its super short length it gets repetitive, and some key plot points get resolved a bit too conveniently, ruining some of tje suspense.
It didn't wow me, but I'll still check out the rest of the series.
A quick, entertaining read full of romantic tension and protective dragon daddy energy, all bundled up in a modern fantasy vibe.
But despite its super short length it gets repetitive, and some key plot points get resolved a bit too conveniently, ruining some of tje suspense.
It didn't wow me, but I'll still check out the rest of the series.
April 27, 2025
I did enjoy this book it's a slow steady raid a few excitable moments but nothing intense it's just a nice casual laid-back raid a fairly short story all together but if I had to compare this to another book or TV show movie I would say how to train your Dragon.
if you love dragons you'll like it if you want a lot of excitement action well this may not be exactly what you're interested in if you want something that's just kind of cake laid back not super intense and can make you relax as you read it this book is for you I recommend it
if you love dragons you'll like it if you want a lot of excitement action well this may not be exactly what you're interested in if you want something that's just kind of cake laid back not super intense and can make you relax as you read it this book is for you I recommend it
July 11, 2024
I enjoy these 1011 Dark nights novellas to help try out different authors, esp when I'm not sure where to start in their backlists. Dragon Revealed starts a new series, but is connected to a whole lot of other happenings from prior books. I didn't feel lost though, since the focus of the book remained on what was happening in this new realm, just with small references to individuals from previous series.
Both the h and H were interesting characters, both passionate about their responsibilities. The h is very single-minded at first and the H challenges her to question the information that's been presented to her over the years, as well as if he should truly be considered her enemy. There's also a hefty dose of attraction/lust that occurs on both sides, even while the H is technically the h's prisoner still. Because she spends long periods of time questioning him and then bouncing info off of him in the dungeon, it did feel organic when they began to give in to that attraction in small doses, but the deeper feelings that are declared close to the end felt sudden, even with mates being in the equation.
Written in third person, dual POV. No ow/om drama and both were experienced (H seemed more experienced and had recently been with a woman, prior to being captured, though no explicit scenes of him with her or recollections given; both H and h have been alive for a long time, though H much longer).
When the action picked up in the book is kind of when I began to like it less. Maybe because the pacing was slower to start and then the climax felt rushed, like pieces that had been unknown suddenly had a place to go. Except we also don't get answers on some big questions. Magic also solves so much and was very conveniently timed here. The plot regarding what was actually happening in this realm started off strong and then left me feeling vaguely unsatisfied. However, this is meant to be a taste of what's to come in the series so I have to assume that other books more fully develop the mortal side vs. the dragon side of the realm, as well as showing consequences for the events that occur in this story and providing more depth and answers.
The ending is HFN for the couple with no real info given on what their life is going to look like, which was disappointing. They're already in love and will be together, but I wanted more closure, even knowing that they're very likely to be side characters in other books. Kind of a mixed bag, but I did like the writing style and the ideas were intriguing, including the world building. I might try more by this author.
Both the h and H were interesting characters, both passionate about their responsibilities. The h is very single-minded at first and the H challenges her to question the information that's been presented to her over the years, as well as if he should truly be considered her enemy. There's also a hefty dose of attraction/lust that occurs on both sides, even while the H is technically the h's prisoner still. Because she spends long periods of time questioning him and then bouncing info off of him in the dungeon, it did feel organic when they began to give in to that attraction in small doses, but the deeper feelings that are declared close to the end felt sudden, even with mates being in the equation.
Written in third person, dual POV. No ow/om drama and both were experienced (H seemed more experienced and had recently been with a woman, prior to being captured, though no explicit scenes of him with her or recollections given; both H and h have been alive for a long time, though H much longer).
When the action picked up in the book is kind of when I began to like it less. Maybe because the pacing was slower to start and then the climax felt rushed, like pieces that had been unknown suddenly had a place to go. Except we also don't get answers on some big questions. Magic also solves so much and was very conveniently timed here. The plot regarding what was actually happening in this realm started off strong and then left me feeling vaguely unsatisfied. However, this is meant to be a taste of what's to come in the series so I have to assume that other books more fully develop the mortal side vs. the dragon side of the realm, as well as showing consequences for the events that occur in this story and providing more depth and answers.
The ending is HFN for the couple with no real info given on what their life is going to look like, which was disappointing. They're already in love and will be together, but I wanted more closure, even knowing that they're very likely to be side characters in other books. Kind of a mixed bag, but I did like the writing style and the ideas were intriguing, including the world building. I might try more by this author.
October 14, 2021
Not me crying over mythical dragons 😭 Loved it!!
December 31, 2020
ARC received from author
Another Dragon King finds his mate, and not here on Earth. Varek is king of the lichen, and he's kidnapped into another realm where he meets Jeyra. They start talking with bars between them, and she agrees to help him and other dragons that have been captured. In return he helps her find out come secrets of her society...but not all of them. Gotta have something for future books. It was great to see Erith and Cael again and a few other dragons.
Another Dragon King finds his mate, and not here on Earth. Varek is king of the lichen, and he's kidnapped into another realm where he meets Jeyra. They start talking with bars between them, and she agrees to help him and other dragons that have been captured. In return he helps her find out come secrets of her society...but not all of them. Gotta have something for future books. It was great to see Erith and Cael again and a few other dragons.
January 9, 2021
Dragon Revealed
A Dragon Kings Novella
Donna Grant
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Release Date 01/12/2021
Publisher 1001 Dark Nights Press
𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗯
The capture of a Dragon King is cause for celebration. Jeyra never dreamed she would actually face one of the creatures who destroyed her home. But the longer she’s around him, the more she finds herself gravitating to him. All it takes is one reckless kiss that unleashes desires and the truth that has been hidden from her to set them both on a course that could be the end of them.
Varek, King of Lichens, has known nothing but a life with magic. Until he finds himself on a different realm unable to call up his powers. Worse, he’s in shackles with no memory of how it happened. When he sees an enthralling woman who leaves him speechless, he believes he can charm her to free him. The more she rebuffs him, the more he craves her, igniting a dangerous passion between them. Can he protect the woman he’s fallen for while uncovering the truth – or will peril that neither see coming tear them apart?
**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**
𝗠𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
Will she able to see past her revenge’s thirst to acknowledge not all is black or white ...
The author offers us an action packed romantic fantasy tale with lost dragons, betrayals, orphans, a warrior lady and a knight in shining armor.
A dramatic event changed the course of Jetta’s life, from there she made her life’s mission to avenge her family. And her revenge she will have, whatever the recourse. And now she believes she has reached her goal, nothing she thought seems right. The king dragon she captured is everything she never expected. How can she be drawn to him when he is sum of all she hates.
Varek like all dragon kings has lived a very long life, quite a lonely one too. And now he is trapped in a different world without his magic to help him. The only good thing is his jailer is quite dashing.
Their journey toward the other is one of healing, trust won and letting the past go.
A good fast paced entertaining read.
4.5 stars
𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 onscreen detailed lovemaking scene.
I have been granted an advance copy by the author, here is my true and unbiased opinion.
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A Dragon Kings Novella
Donna Grant
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDonnaG...
Release Date 01/12/2021
Publisher 1001 Dark Nights Press
𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗯
The capture of a Dragon King is cause for celebration. Jeyra never dreamed she would actually face one of the creatures who destroyed her home. But the longer she’s around him, the more she finds herself gravitating to him. All it takes is one reckless kiss that unleashes desires and the truth that has been hidden from her to set them both on a course that could be the end of them.
Varek, King of Lichens, has known nothing but a life with magic. Until he finds himself on a different realm unable to call up his powers. Worse, he’s in shackles with no memory of how it happened. When he sees an enthralling woman who leaves him speechless, he believes he can charm her to free him. The more she rebuffs him, the more he craves her, igniting a dangerous passion between them. Can he protect the woman he’s fallen for while uncovering the truth – or will peril that neither see coming tear them apart?
**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**
𝗠𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
Will she able to see past her revenge’s thirst to acknowledge not all is black or white ...
The author offers us an action packed romantic fantasy tale with lost dragons, betrayals, orphans, a warrior lady and a knight in shining armor.
A dramatic event changed the course of Jetta’s life, from there she made her life’s mission to avenge her family. And her revenge she will have, whatever the recourse. And now she believes she has reached her goal, nothing she thought seems right. The king dragon she captured is everything she never expected. How can she be drawn to him when he is sum of all she hates.
Varek like all dragon kings has lived a very long life, quite a lonely one too. And now he is trapped in a different world without his magic to help him. The only good thing is his jailer is quite dashing.
Their journey toward the other is one of healing, trust won and letting the past go.
A good fast paced entertaining read.
4.5 stars
𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 onscreen detailed lovemaking scene.
I have been granted an advance copy by the author, here is my true and unbiased opinion.
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January 22, 2021
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Dragon Revealed was thrilling, sensual, and filled with plot twists–something I’ve come to crave from Donna Grant’s novels–and immediately snared my attention.
What a fun time I had reading this 1001 Dark Nights novella. It was great to be back in the Dragon Kings (aka: Dark King) world in this spin-off that had lots of action and even intrigue in amongst the smoking hot attraction between Jeyra and Varek. Donna Grant knows just how to spin a tale that always keeps me engaged. And in this case, boy didn’t she stack the odds against our two main characters... Read More
Dragon Revealed was thrilling, sensual, and filled with plot twists–something I’ve come to crave from Donna Grant’s novels–and immediately snared my attention.
What a fun time I had reading this 1001 Dark Nights novella. It was great to be back in the Dragon Kings (aka: Dark King) world in this spin-off that had lots of action and even intrigue in amongst the smoking hot attraction between Jeyra and Varek. Donna Grant knows just how to spin a tale that always keeps me engaged. And in this case, boy didn’t she stack the odds against our two main characters... Read More
November 30, 2023
For a novella, this story was jam packed.. dragons, fae, magic, other world etc. The beginning was a little drawn out, with lots of world building and character/relationship development, but this is the first in a series so it’s a nice short book to build on all of that for the next book. Even though this novella was less than 200pgs the story did not feel rushed. Onto the next book!
May 23, 2023
Dragon Revealed is the first novella in the spin-off series—Dragon Kings. In the Holiday Novella, we learned that Varek has vanished. He has been kidnapped by a woman that has a bone to pick with dragons on another realm. Jeyra, is a humanoid (sorry… only Donna knows if she human, Druid, halfling or Fae) that appeared in this realm as an infant and she is not the only one. So, we have a mystery, new dragons and another realm to explore, what’s not to love? She may have captured him, but he has captured her heart. Donna Grant has weaved a base that will launch this series into the universe.
This ARC was received through the Donna Grant’s ARC Angels for an honest review. Any and all opinions are my own and in no way reflect the opinions of the author, publisher or the greater DG groupie community.
This ARC was received through the Donna Grant’s ARC Angels for an honest review. Any and all opinions are my own and in no way reflect the opinions of the author, publisher or the greater DG groupie community.
January 21, 2021
DRAGON REVEALED is the first instalment in Donna Grant’s adult DRAGON KINGS erotic, paranormal, fantasy romance series-a spin off from the author’s DARK KINGS series. This is Lichen King Varek, and warrior Jeyra’s story line. DRAGON REVEALED links the Dark Kings with the Dragon Kings series, and can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading INFERNO (Dark Kings #18) for back story and cohesion.
Told from third person perspective DRAGON REVEALED follows Lichen King Varek, trapped in a world he knows nothing about. From a weekend in the Orkney Isles with fellow dragon Merrill, to waking a prisoner in an otherworldly cell, Varek struggles with his loss of magic,and a stranger who is determined to gather as much information about our hero as possible. Enter Jeyra, a woman of unknown origins but a woman determined to destroy any and all dragons who enter their realm. What ensues is the building relationship between Varek and Jeyra, and the potential fall out as Jeyra discovers that all is not as it seems in the city of Orgate.
Years earlier, Jeyra lost everything when a dragon destroyed her family and home. In an effort to take revenge, Jeyra goes in search of the elusive Dragon King, any Dragon King, and finds herself breaking the laws to secure a captive in her need for vengeance. What Jeyra never expected was the palpable sexual attraction to her sworn enemy, an enemy who knows nothing about what happened or why. Varek had no idea how he ended up in a world where his ability to shift is curtailed within the walls of the city of Orgate. Discovering his captor is his fated mate, forces Varek to straddle a line between need and revenge, and in doing so finds himself falling for a woman who has been duped into believing the dragons intend to destroy their world.
The relationship between Varek and Jeyra is one of immediate attraction but Jeyra struggles with her attraction to a creature she believes is her enemy. Only ever having seen one dragon up close, our heroine believes all dragons are evil, and deserve to die. Varek knows Jeyra is his intended mate but his first priority is to save his life, and the lives of the other dragons held captive in the dungeons underground. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
The secondary and supporting characters include Jeyra’s ‘mentor’ Rankin; the members of the Orgate Council; Reaper Cael and his mate Death aka Erith, as well as the introduction of dragon twins Brandr and Eurwen.
DRAGON REVEALED is a story of secrets and lies; betrayal and revenge; family and love. The premise is engaging, and revealing linking the author’s Dark Kings, Reapers and Dragon Kings series, introducing some of the characters who will play a significant role going forward. The characters are colorful and energetic; the romance is fated and captivating.
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Told from third person perspective DRAGON REVEALED follows Lichen King Varek, trapped in a world he knows nothing about. From a weekend in the Orkney Isles with fellow dragon Merrill, to waking a prisoner in an otherworldly cell, Varek struggles with his loss of magic,and a stranger who is determined to gather as much information about our hero as possible. Enter Jeyra, a woman of unknown origins but a woman determined to destroy any and all dragons who enter their realm. What ensues is the building relationship between Varek and Jeyra, and the potential fall out as Jeyra discovers that all is not as it seems in the city of Orgate.
Years earlier, Jeyra lost everything when a dragon destroyed her family and home. In an effort to take revenge, Jeyra goes in search of the elusive Dragon King, any Dragon King, and finds herself breaking the laws to secure a captive in her need for vengeance. What Jeyra never expected was the palpable sexual attraction to her sworn enemy, an enemy who knows nothing about what happened or why. Varek had no idea how he ended up in a world where his ability to shift is curtailed within the walls of the city of Orgate. Discovering his captor is his fated mate, forces Varek to straddle a line between need and revenge, and in doing so finds himself falling for a woman who has been duped into believing the dragons intend to destroy their world.
The relationship between Varek and Jeyra is one of immediate attraction but Jeyra struggles with her attraction to a creature she believes is her enemy. Only ever having seen one dragon up close, our heroine believes all dragons are evil, and deserve to die. Varek knows Jeyra is his intended mate but his first priority is to save his life, and the lives of the other dragons held captive in the dungeons underground. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
The secondary and supporting characters include Jeyra’s ‘mentor’ Rankin; the members of the Orgate Council; Reaper Cael and his mate Death aka Erith, as well as the introduction of dragon twins Brandr and Eurwen.
DRAGON REVEALED is a story of secrets and lies; betrayal and revenge; family and love. The premise is engaging, and revealing linking the author’s Dark Kings, Reapers and Dragon Kings series, introducing some of the characters who will play a significant role going forward. The characters are colorful and energetic; the romance is fated and captivating.
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January 16, 2021
This is an excellent beginning to the new series. I am hopeful.
January 12, 2021
ARC provided by Author for honest review
We’re finally visiting the realm the Dragons were sent to and finding out what became of them!
Jeyra has lived her entire life terrified of and hating dragons and finally has a chance at revenge when she captures Varek but when she begins to interrogate him she ends up with more questions then answers and begins to realize that everything she believed in might be a lie. I think she and Noreen will have a lot in common.
Varek is trapped in a world without magic. Unable to shift, heal or free himself he has no choice but to trust Jeyra and turn her to his side.
I really enjoyed Dragon Revealed though it left me with more questions. Varek and Jeyra’s chemistry was HOT and I loved the slow burn and then getting to know each other slowly. I hate Insta-romance so their relationship felt earned.
We finally meet Con and Rhi’s twins briefly, and a once thought extinct dragon is discovered alive!!!
I’m excited for what comes next.
We’re finally visiting the realm the Dragons were sent to and finding out what became of them!
Jeyra has lived her entire life terrified of and hating dragons and finally has a chance at revenge when she captures Varek but when she begins to interrogate him she ends up with more questions then answers and begins to realize that everything she believed in might be a lie. I think she and Noreen will have a lot in common.
Varek is trapped in a world without magic. Unable to shift, heal or free himself he has no choice but to trust Jeyra and turn her to his side.
I really enjoyed Dragon Revealed though it left me with more questions. Varek and Jeyra’s chemistry was HOT and I loved the slow burn and then getting to know each other slowly. I hate Insta-romance so their relationship felt earned.
We finally meet Con and Rhi’s twins briefly, and a once thought extinct dragon is discovered alive!!!
I’m excited for what comes next.
January 1, 2021
I have to say I was skeptical that a spin-off of the Dark Kings would be up to par. But as soon as I started reading It I realized that Donna Grant would make this spin-off series Dragon Kings just as good. I couldn’t put the book down.
From the beginning of the book to the end, it was captivating and full of mysteries. Jeyra was proud of capturing a Dragon King but how she did it was against the law of her people. She wanted a Dragon King to pay for what a dragon had done to her family and it didn’t matter what dragon it was. Unfortunately for Varek he was the one she captured. When he wakes up he realizes for some reason he has no powers, unable to shift or heal himself. Now he needs answers.
Varek needs to find a way to break free and his only choice is to get answers from Jeyra. Jeyra must met with Varek to get answers that the council wants. Will they both get what they want? Or will the sparks that are flying between then bring them closer together to get the answers they both need?
This was a great way to start the new series. Well developed characters and a great story line. You also meet new characters. It is worth your time. Can’t wait for the next in the series.
From the beginning of the book to the end, it was captivating and full of mysteries. Jeyra was proud of capturing a Dragon King but how she did it was against the law of her people. She wanted a Dragon King to pay for what a dragon had done to her family and it didn’t matter what dragon it was. Unfortunately for Varek he was the one she captured. When he wakes up he realizes for some reason he has no powers, unable to shift or heal himself. Now he needs answers.
Varek needs to find a way to break free and his only choice is to get answers from Jeyra. Jeyra must met with Varek to get answers that the council wants. Will they both get what they want? Or will the sparks that are flying between then bring them closer together to get the answers they both need?
This was a great way to start the new series. Well developed characters and a great story line. You also meet new characters. It is worth your time. Can’t wait for the next in the series.
January 13, 2021
I loved this first book in a new dragon series from author Donna Grant. Dragon Revealed brings us two warriors, one dragon and one mortal, that come together for the good of others, despite their less than favorable beginning. I was thrilled to see a few familiar faces, and the introduction to a new realm was entertaining. I was thrilled to see more action on the page, as well as more interaction between the couple in the story. Their time spent talking really cemented their connection for me. I don't want to give anything away, but if you're a fan of the previous books than you know there are a couple of characters that fans have been looking forward to meeting. Their time on page was short, but I still felt like we have a better sense of their hesitation to come forward to the Dragon Kings.
A short, but fun read and I am excited to see what will happen next!
A short, but fun read and I am excited to see what will happen next!
January 12, 2021
Dragon Revealed is our jump off from Dark Kings into Donna Grant's new series Dragon Kings. I was so excited that we were taking a Dragon King and putting him out on a different realm. Having the whole world setup for us yet keeping that connection by bringing Varek, the Lichen Dragon King, into the story made for a great transition into the new series.
Jeyra is a great warrior who has been lied to all her life. She goes against the rules to catch herself a Dragon King who she believes killed her whole family. However, now that she has her Dragon King, the council decides to have her question the King. During the days that follow, Jeyra slowly comes to many revelations about herself, and her whole life while she comes to trust this person she feared and hated.
Dragon Revealed has many series starters. Little tidbits that give us a look into what the new series will be based on. I loved Dragon Revealed. The love story, the world and all that is to come. Bring on the Dragon Kings!
Jeyra is a great warrior who has been lied to all her life. She goes against the rules to catch herself a Dragon King who she believes killed her whole family. However, now that she has her Dragon King, the council decides to have her question the King. During the days that follow, Jeyra slowly comes to many revelations about herself, and her whole life while she comes to trust this person she feared and hated.
Dragon Revealed has many series starters. Little tidbits that give us a look into what the new series will be based on. I loved Dragon Revealed. The love story, the world and all that is to come. Bring on the Dragon Kings!
January 12, 2021
So when the Dark World series ended there were questions and the readers just knew it couldn't end there. Now we are beginning a new spin-off series that will eventually answer the questions left previously and WOW what a way to start. While this is a novella and not a full length story, it still packs a punch. You are rooting for Varek from the beginning, but also can see why Jeyra feels the way she does. Their journey to happiness was amazing to read and I will look forward to reading more about them as the series progresses. What a GREAT start!
December 31, 2020
The Dragon Kings story continues……
Varek, the King of Lichens, wakes up in a realm that is not his own. He can’t use magic, he can’t shift, and he is not healing – he can’t sense any magic in this realm from the dungeon he is in. Jeyra, a warrior who was orphaned very young when her family was killed by a dragon, is the only person he has any contact with and she is interrogating him for the council. She broke the rules to capture a Dragon King because she wants someone to pay for her family’s deaths. When she starts to trust the Dragon King she captured more than the society she was raised in, she realizes she has a problem.
Varek asks questions of Jeyra about her past and society that she never thought to ask herself. But digging into her past has those who don’t want the truth revealed watching her very closely. As Varek & Jeyra talk each day, their attraction to each other grows. Even though he needs Jeyra’s knowledge to escape, he wants her to stop investigating her past because he fears that is putting her in danger. They plan Varek’s escape, but when it comes time to go, Jeyra decides to go with him because she realizes her whole life has been a lie.
Varek & Jeyra had ally who helped them and while they were escaping, Varek begins to hear the dragons. He will not leave without helping the dragons who are the descendants of those the Kings sent away and calls in reinforcements. Once they are free, the two give into their feelings and they get their happy ending; they also meet Rhi and Con’s son. Varek lets him know that he, and his sister, do not have to do it all alone.
I am a longtime fan of Donna Grant and have been anticipating the next chapter in the Dark World she has so lovingly created. The Kings have suffered without their dragons for eons and I don’t think the reunion will be easy! I am excited to learn about Rhi & Con’s twins and what their lives have been like with all the rest of the dragons. I really enjoyed this first tale in this new arc and can’t wait to see how the rest of the story unfolds.
Varek, the King of Lichens, wakes up in a realm that is not his own. He can’t use magic, he can’t shift, and he is not healing – he can’t sense any magic in this realm from the dungeon he is in. Jeyra, a warrior who was orphaned very young when her family was killed by a dragon, is the only person he has any contact with and she is interrogating him for the council. She broke the rules to capture a Dragon King because she wants someone to pay for her family’s deaths. When she starts to trust the Dragon King she captured more than the society she was raised in, she realizes she has a problem.
Varek asks questions of Jeyra about her past and society that she never thought to ask herself. But digging into her past has those who don’t want the truth revealed watching her very closely. As Varek & Jeyra talk each day, their attraction to each other grows. Even though he needs Jeyra’s knowledge to escape, he wants her to stop investigating her past because he fears that is putting her in danger. They plan Varek’s escape, but when it comes time to go, Jeyra decides to go with him because she realizes her whole life has been a lie.
Varek & Jeyra had ally who helped them and while they were escaping, Varek begins to hear the dragons. He will not leave without helping the dragons who are the descendants of those the Kings sent away and calls in reinforcements. Once they are free, the two give into their feelings and they get their happy ending; they also meet Rhi and Con’s son. Varek lets him know that he, and his sister, do not have to do it all alone.
I am a longtime fan of Donna Grant and have been anticipating the next chapter in the Dark World she has so lovingly created. The Kings have suffered without their dragons for eons and I don’t think the reunion will be easy! I am excited to learn about Rhi & Con’s twins and what their lives have been like with all the rest of the dragons. I really enjoyed this first tale in this new arc and can’t wait to see how the rest of the story unfolds.
January 15, 2021
Jeyra never thought she could find a dragon king fascinating after one had destroyed her home. Varek is a dragon king with now memory of how he ended up in chains. He finds Jeyra beautiful and can't resist her. The two have an instant connection but their enemies may come between them. Awesome series and novella.
January 2, 2021
Jeyra managed to do the unthinkable. She captured a Dragon King and brought him through a portal to her world, very far removed from his home on Earth. Varek found himself imprisoned in a dungeon, where his magic had absolutely no effect. The ruling council ordered Jeyra to interrogate Varek, which she reluctantly agreed to.
The more she talked to Varek, the more Jeyra came to realize that much had been kept from her and the people of her world. The conflict between the people and the dragons there wasn’t as black-and-white as she believed it to be.
This book continues where the Dark Kings series ended, with the novella Whisky and Wishes forming the bridge between them. I liked both Varek and Jeyra. Jeyra was willing to listen to Varek’s perspective, even though she had plenty of reason to hate the dragons. Varek showed his strong character while he was in prison without his magic. The romance between them developed a bit too fast, but there wasn’t a lot of time to make it happen, since this isn’t a full-sized novel.
With plenty of suspense and help from unexpected corners, this book neatly introduces us to a whole new world. I’m excited to delve into this one.
I can highly recommend this if you like paranormal stories with dragons and plenty of steamy romance. I suppose you could start here, but I would suggest that you start with the Dark Kings series and read it all in order. Everything will make a lot more sense that way.
Thank you to the author for providing me with an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The more she talked to Varek, the more Jeyra came to realize that much had been kept from her and the people of her world. The conflict between the people and the dragons there wasn’t as black-and-white as she believed it to be.
This book continues where the Dark Kings series ended, with the novella Whisky and Wishes forming the bridge between them. I liked both Varek and Jeyra. Jeyra was willing to listen to Varek’s perspective, even though she had plenty of reason to hate the dragons. Varek showed his strong character while he was in prison without his magic. The romance between them developed a bit too fast, but there wasn’t a lot of time to make it happen, since this isn’t a full-sized novel.
With plenty of suspense and help from unexpected corners, this book neatly introduces us to a whole new world. I’m excited to delve into this one.
I can highly recommend this if you like paranormal stories with dragons and plenty of steamy romance. I suppose you could start here, but I would suggest that you start with the Dark Kings series and read it all in order. Everything will make a lot more sense that way.
Thank you to the author for providing me with an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 16, 2021
Great read and a nice teaser that'll lead to more with Con and Rhi's children! Very excited for more!
January 29, 2026
3 ⭐
Enjoyed the first part, will probably read more!
Enjoyed the first part, will probably read more!
April 28, 2025
This was a bit of a rubbish read. It wasn't well written, and the story was very limp.I am definitely not going to bother with any of the other books in the series.
February 5, 2026
No matter the genre, Donna Grant writes interesting books. I've enjoyed her world building with the fae, dragons, etc. Dragon Revealed is another foray into the Dragon Kings world. It was fun, stressful, adventure filled and fully satisfying.
Jeyra will go to all ends necessary to capture a dragon king. They've killed too many of her people and this needs to stop. Or so she thinks. There's so much going on in the world and neither the kings nor Jeyra's people really understand. With the help of a powerful witch Jeyra kidnaps Varek. She's drawn to him from almost the first moment. This cannot happen! For days, she grills him getting no useful answers. The answers he can offer contradict what she's always been told but Varek seems sincere about them. Varek's forced to squat in his human form in a cell in a cave that's not even large enough for him to stand upright. And how is he so attracted to his captor? He's unable to communicate with the other kings. He starts getting really vague feelings that other dragons are near by.
Jeyra is shocked when the elders in her village want to keep Varek alive. It becomes clear the elders have other purposes for Varek. And that her mentor isn't maybe who she's always believed him to be. And that there is much going on that she never suspected and is appalled by. Soon Jeyra and Varek are working together to find answers.
The two launch on a campaign for the truth, saving abused dragons and setting their worlds right, There's tons of action, tons of attraction - a nice slow burn attraction turns into outright passion, and finally a great result and a happily ever after.
I highly recommend this book.
Jeyra will go to all ends necessary to capture a dragon king. They've killed too many of her people and this needs to stop. Or so she thinks. There's so much going on in the world and neither the kings nor Jeyra's people really understand. With the help of a powerful witch Jeyra kidnaps Varek. She's drawn to him from almost the first moment. This cannot happen! For days, she grills him getting no useful answers. The answers he can offer contradict what she's always been told but Varek seems sincere about them. Varek's forced to squat in his human form in a cell in a cave that's not even large enough for him to stand upright. And how is he so attracted to his captor? He's unable to communicate with the other kings. He starts getting really vague feelings that other dragons are near by.
Jeyra is shocked when the elders in her village want to keep Varek alive. It becomes clear the elders have other purposes for Varek. And that her mentor isn't maybe who she's always believed him to be. And that there is much going on that she never suspected and is appalled by. Soon Jeyra and Varek are working together to find answers.
The two launch on a campaign for the truth, saving abused dragons and setting their worlds right, There's tons of action, tons of attraction - a nice slow burn attraction turns into outright passion, and finally a great result and a happily ever after.
I highly recommend this book.
February 15, 2023
Amazing!
This was my introduction into the Dragon King world....AND I LOVED IT!!! Even though it is a novella, it is full of action, mystery and a wonderful cast of characters. I do wish it was just a tad bit longer though. I would love to know more of Varek and Jeyna. Some answers are still needed so I hope we learn more in the future. A++
This was my introduction into the Dragon King world....AND I LOVED IT!!! Even though it is a novella, it is full of action, mystery and a wonderful cast of characters. I do wish it was just a tad bit longer though. I would love to know more of Varek and Jeyna. Some answers are still needed so I hope we learn more in the future. A++
June 2, 2023
06/01/2023
As I started reading the newest novel in this series, Dragon Arisen I realized that it referenced events from Dragon Revealed. I felt the need to reread this to refresh my memory. It amazes me how Donna Grant's novels from her Dark Universe build one upon the next in such an innovative and creative way.
01/12/2021
Dragon Revealed takes the Dark Kings series off in a new direction. Starting with her plan for revenge, Jeyra whisks Varek off to her realm in the hopes that he will be punished for the actions of others. Little does she realize that an unexpected attraction will develop between the two of them as she gradually begins to see Varek as more than just an evil Dragon King. There is much that is left unexplained, but I'm assuming the next book, Dragon Mine, will resolve those loose ends.
This novella follows up on one of the themes from the end of Inferno and from the middle of Whisky and Wishes yet promises much more to come in the continuing world of the Dragon Kings. Short and sweet; an intriguing start of a new series.
As I started reading the newest novel in this series, Dragon Arisen I realized that it referenced events from Dragon Revealed. I felt the need to reread this to refresh my memory. It amazes me how Donna Grant's novels from her Dark Universe build one upon the next in such an innovative and creative way.
01/12/2021
Dragon Revealed takes the Dark Kings series off in a new direction. Starting with her plan for revenge, Jeyra whisks Varek off to her realm in the hopes that he will be punished for the actions of others. Little does she realize that an unexpected attraction will develop between the two of them as she gradually begins to see Varek as more than just an evil Dragon King. There is much that is left unexplained, but I'm assuming the next book, Dragon Mine, will resolve those loose ends.
This novella follows up on one of the themes from the end of Inferno and from the middle of Whisky and Wishes yet promises much more to come in the continuing world of the Dragon Kings. Short and sweet; an intriguing start of a new series.
May 20, 2021
I enjoyed this story. It wasn't perfect. I definitely skimmed a lot of inner monologue and the author seemed to "tell" and not "show" us most of the time, but I still found enjoyment in reading it.
However, we still don't know how Jeyra captured the Dragon King and I was hoping that would come to a conclusion or at least brought up again towards the end of the book, but I am still waiting for that plot point to be reconciled.
It leaves you with more questions than answers, but those seeking a happily-ever-after will be satisfied.
However, we still don't know how Jeyra captured the Dragon King and I was hoping that would come to a conclusion or at least brought up again towards the end of the book, but I am still waiting for that plot point to be reconciled.
It leaves you with more questions than answers, but those seeking a happily-ever-after will be satisfied.
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August 24, 2020After INFERNO there are only four Dragon Kings left. 😲
What am I going to read then? 🤔
What am I going to read then? 🤔
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