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Brides of Driegon
Kruze: Companion Novellas, Includes Allor
2 Companion Novellas in the Brides of Driegon Series, KRUZE & ALLOR
FOR KRUZE:
An alien dragon warrior claims she’s his fated mate, but she plans to return to Earth. Will he convince her to stay?
Clara
A hot alien dragonish dude seems to think I’m his mate. No way! Sure, I came to the Driegon Kingdom with the matched brides, but I was hired to take pictures. I didn’t expect to get lured into a secret matebonding ceremony called the Torrent. When my skin ignites like a sparkler during the reception—seriously need to see a doctor about that—Kruze takes flight with me as his intended bride. He says he’ll release me if he can’t prove we’re fated, but… If only his touch didn’t set my veins on fire.
Kruze
As a member of the king’s elite guard, I’m used to others obeying my commands, until I meet Clara. When her skin responds to the Torrent, and my horns flare, it’s clear she’s my fated mate. Following tradition laid out eons ago, I take her deep within the subterranean passages of Driegon, where I’ll initiate our pairing. Clara insists she’ll return to her home planet, but she agrees to give me three days to change her mind. With my heart at risk, there’s nothing I won’t do to show her she’s mine.
For ALLOR (never before released!)
Darcy: When an alien duke touches my hand, flames erupt up my arm. Allor says this means I’m his fated mate, but I’m here in the Driegon kingdom to work as a hair stylist. I’m not a mail-order bride. I’m returning to my thirteen-year-old son back on Earth, no matter what this supposed matebond says. But before I can tell him hell to the no, I’m abducted by a different alien and taken into the caverns deep below the kingdom. Allor gives chase, and we’re soon on the run with the bad guy hot on our tail.
Allor: One touch, and I know Darcy’s my fated mate. Convincing her she’s mine may take some time. When we’re trapped together far from the kingdom, we must work together to survive. One touch leads to another, and things heat up between us. Darcy insists she’ll return to Earth and there’s nothing I can do to persuade her to stay. Challenge issued and accepted.
Allor & Kruze are companion novellas to the Brides of Driegon Series. You can find the complete Brides of Driegon Series on Amazon.
FOR KRUZE:
An alien dragon warrior claims she’s his fated mate, but she plans to return to Earth. Will he convince her to stay?
Clara
A hot alien dragonish dude seems to think I’m his mate. No way! Sure, I came to the Driegon Kingdom with the matched brides, but I was hired to take pictures. I didn’t expect to get lured into a secret matebonding ceremony called the Torrent. When my skin ignites like a sparkler during the reception—seriously need to see a doctor about that—Kruze takes flight with me as his intended bride. He says he’ll release me if he can’t prove we’re fated, but… If only his touch didn’t set my veins on fire.
Kruze
As a member of the king’s elite guard, I’m used to others obeying my commands, until I meet Clara. When her skin responds to the Torrent, and my horns flare, it’s clear she’s my fated mate. Following tradition laid out eons ago, I take her deep within the subterranean passages of Driegon, where I’ll initiate our pairing. Clara insists she’ll return to her home planet, but she agrees to give me three days to change her mind. With my heart at risk, there’s nothing I won’t do to show her she’s mine.
For ALLOR (never before released!)
Darcy: When an alien duke touches my hand, flames erupt up my arm. Allor says this means I’m his fated mate, but I’m here in the Driegon kingdom to work as a hair stylist. I’m not a mail-order bride. I’m returning to my thirteen-year-old son back on Earth, no matter what this supposed matebond says. But before I can tell him hell to the no, I’m abducted by a different alien and taken into the caverns deep below the kingdom. Allor gives chase, and we’re soon on the run with the bad guy hot on our tail.
Allor: One touch, and I know Darcy’s my fated mate. Convincing her she’s mine may take some time. When we’re trapped together far from the kingdom, we must work together to survive. One touch leads to another, and things heat up between us. Darcy insists she’ll return to Earth and there’s nothing I can do to persuade her to stay. Challenge issued and accepted.
Allor & Kruze are companion novellas to the Brides of Driegon Series. You can find the complete Brides of Driegon Series on Amazon.
257 pages, ebook
Published June 18, 2021
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About the author
Ava Ross
141 books796 followersAVA ROSS fell for men with unusual features when she first watched Star Wars, where alien creatures have gone mainstream. She lives in New England with her husband (who is sadly not an alien, though he is still cute in his own way), her kids, and assorted pets, including a yorkie pup and three cats.
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February 18, 2021
4.5 stars!
A fast paced and swoony introduction to a new series by my favorite alien romance author, Ava Ross! All of her books are definitely worth the read ♡
A fast paced and swoony introduction to a new series by my favorite alien romance author, Ava Ross! All of her books are definitely worth the read ♡
June 20, 2021
These are really fun reads that give the whole series more depth, details, fascinating characters, action, and yeah, just more everything to bring the series vividly to life ;) These two novellas let you dive in nicely to the series and are filled with trials and suspense, as well as sweet hot love.
July 4, 2021
2 more excellent books in this series that are a must read. wonderfully exciting story line, descriptive well rounded believable characters and a very interesting location concept. this series has everything u need to keep u enthralled to the very last page, excitement, drama, suspense, anguish, danger, love, romance, and everything in between. i highly recommend the entire brides of driegon series. love them all.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 15, 2021
These a wonderful quick fix for those missing their Driegon tales. I loved the series and these are no less compelling. The world, creatures and characters are just amazing.
Kruze - Clara is rather inquisitive and loves a good adventure. She travelled across the galaxy to meet dragons, well see the Driegon people and work as a photographer for goodness sake. She take a little walk to see if the castle she is in has an actual dungeons and literally falls into Kruze. She sets off his Torrent but she has no idea what that is until they are dancing together and the next minute he has flow her through the roof! Yes the actual ballroom roof! Kruze knows that he has three days until Clara leaves for ever. Can he seduce her to stay? Will she let him?
Allor - Darcy is just doing her best to style the brides hair for this Driegon thingy and she is on a ship back home to her son. She meets Allor and thinks him very gentlemanly albeit a bit dragony but she has been very put off by Burok who is not taking no for an answer. Burok kidnaps Darcy and Allor cannot let her be taken. She has awoken his Torrent and is his mate. He manages to get her away from Burok but when he finds out she need to go home to her son he promises he will get her there. They both admit to feelings for each other but Darcy is torn and Allor would never ask her to choose him over her son. Is there a way that they can together at all or must they both end up with broken hearts?
Kruze - Clara is rather inquisitive and loves a good adventure. She travelled across the galaxy to meet dragons, well see the Driegon people and work as a photographer for goodness sake. She take a little walk to see if the castle she is in has an actual dungeons and literally falls into Kruze. She sets off his Torrent but she has no idea what that is until they are dancing together and the next minute he has flow her through the roof! Yes the actual ballroom roof! Kruze knows that he has three days until Clara leaves for ever. Can he seduce her to stay? Will she let him?
Allor - Darcy is just doing her best to style the brides hair for this Driegon thingy and she is on a ship back home to her son. She meets Allor and thinks him very gentlemanly albeit a bit dragony but she has been very put off by Burok who is not taking no for an answer. Burok kidnaps Darcy and Allor cannot let her be taken. She has awoken his Torrent and is his mate. He manages to get her away from Burok but when he finds out she need to go home to her son he promises he will get her there. They both admit to feelings for each other but Darcy is torn and Allor would never ask her to choose him over her son. Is there a way that they can together at all or must they both end up with broken hearts?
July 24, 2024
First I need to point out that there are Fake 5 star comments on this side. All of them talk about 2 books in one. THAT gives them away for it is 3 stories of 3 different males and not 2. So those 5 stars are Fake and they did not read the book. Simple as that. And the 5 stars Fakes are not the only ones. Check the rating out and you see it.
3 books in one. Kruze, Skoar and Allor. Not to my taste. Same stuff, boring and the insta love thing is so unreal, it is not even funny. Both of the female characters in the first 2 books want to blow their partners right away. Give me a break.
Just primitive and no depth to any of the stories. Nothing about their alien home world and why they react the way they do.
Waste of time and money. I did not finished the second story for it insults my brain to read this third class nonsense. Very disappointing. Uneducated teenagers might talk and react like them w but not adults. . Both, females and males seem mentally retarded.
And I refuse to waste my time even starting reading book 3. Maybe one day if I feel like it, I will check the third one out, if I do I will update this.
This author is more miss than anything So far there are only a hand full of stories that where worth reading from her, the rest hardly made it between 2 and 3 stars. This one is not even 1 star for me. I would give it a 3 star minus if I could. There is really NOTHING in it that makes it worth reading, nothing.
3 books in one. Kruze, Skoar and Allor. Not to my taste. Same stuff, boring and the insta love thing is so unreal, it is not even funny. Both of the female characters in the first 2 books want to blow their partners right away. Give me a break.
Just primitive and no depth to any of the stories. Nothing about their alien home world and why they react the way they do.
Waste of time and money. I did not finished the second story for it insults my brain to read this third class nonsense. Very disappointing. Uneducated teenagers might talk and react like them w but not adults. . Both, females and males seem mentally retarded.
And I refuse to waste my time even starting reading book 3. Maybe one day if I feel like it, I will check the third one out, if I do I will update this.
This author is more miss than anything So far there are only a hand full of stories that where worth reading from her, the rest hardly made it between 2 and 3 stars. This one is not even 1 star for me. I would give it a 3 star minus if I could. There is really NOTHING in it that makes it worth reading, nothing.
August 22, 2021
We were kind of teased about what happened between Kruze and Clara through the other stories and...here they are! In all their technicolor Torrenting glory! As the group photographer, Clara absolutely DOES NOT expect to match with any of the aliens, but Kruze knows she's his Torrent mate at their first meeting. And since the whole Torrent thing is a bit of a mystery to the human ladies, she's caught off guard when they touch and spark and do all the fun stuff Torrent mates do.
Then they jaunt off for a few days to get to know one another and, well, THINGS HAPPEN. Not just sexy things (although those DEFINITELY happen also), but also not so fun things. Like being ambushed. Not fun. (No worries, though, they get through all their troubles and do what happily mated couples do. Yesssssss.)
As for Darcy and Allor, like Clara, Darcy isn't one of the potential brides, but the hairstylist brought along to keep the ladies looking good. The downside to her matching with Allor? She has a son back on Earth and she's determined to get back to him. Even though Allor is sexy and fights for her and pretty much does everything Driegonally possibly to keep her safe.
Just *thumbs up* all around.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
Then they jaunt off for a few days to get to know one another and, well, THINGS HAPPEN. Not just sexy things (although those DEFINITELY happen also), but also not so fun things. Like being ambushed. Not fun. (No worries, though, they get through all their troubles and do what happily mated couples do. Yesssssss.)
As for Darcy and Allor, like Clara, Darcy isn't one of the potential brides, but the hairstylist brought along to keep the ladies looking good. The downside to her matching with Allor? She has a son back on Earth and she's determined to get back to him. Even though Allor is sexy and fights for her and pretty much does everything Driegonally possibly to keep her safe.
Just *thumbs up* all around.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
June 18, 2021
These Driegons Will Steal Your ❤️
As a newsletter subscriber, I had already read Kruze & Clara’s story, so I already knew the trials and dangers they had to go through to find their HEA. It was a fabulous short story, and I was so excited to see another, even longer, story that was new to us...Allor. Allor is a Duke of the dragon-like Driegons, and Darcy is a single mom who is only on Driegon to do hair for the mail-order brides sent to Driegon as potential mates. Fate has other plans, because Allor recognizes Darcy as his Torrent mate as soon as he sees her. Too bad she is kidnapped by someone she had already rejected before Allor has time to convince her to give him a chance. Of course he follows her abductor, but even if he finds her, how can they make things work. He needs to stay on Driegon and she can’t leave her son on Earth. It seems hopeless...doesn’t it? Well, I thought so too...so do what I did and read the book to find out what happens!
I received an advanced reading copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
As a newsletter subscriber, I had already read Kruze & Clara’s story, so I already knew the trials and dangers they had to go through to find their HEA. It was a fabulous short story, and I was so excited to see another, even longer, story that was new to us...Allor. Allor is a Duke of the dragon-like Driegons, and Darcy is a single mom who is only on Driegon to do hair for the mail-order brides sent to Driegon as potential mates. Fate has other plans, because Allor recognizes Darcy as his Torrent mate as soon as he sees her. Too bad she is kidnapped by someone she had already rejected before Allor has time to convince her to give him a chance. Of course he follows her abductor, but even if he finds her, how can they make things work. He needs to stay on Driegon and she can’t leave her son on Earth. It seems hopeless...doesn’t it? Well, I thought so too...so do what I did and read the book to find out what happens!
I received an advanced reading copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 11, 2021
I LOVE THIS SERIES! I’m so glad Ava Ross decided to return to Driegon! I never want this series to end! Well written prose with a top notch story, this latest work by Ross continues to please. Allor and Darcy are smoking hot together. Ross truly embraces diversity…Darcy is a single mom, raising a son. She is older than most heroines and I like that too. Ross remembers older women need love too. You get two books for the price of one here which is an excellent value. Download and enjoy readers. I guarantee you will read and reread this one! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
June 19, 2021
Fun Extras !! . . .
These novella length prequel stories are very helpful in giving us additional information and story line. This world is so vivid and real, and the characters are well-depicted. Plenty of action and adventure will keep the reader’s attention. The stories are well-paced and provide us with the HEA we hope to find in a good romance, not always arrived at easily but worth the effort to arrive at that destination after whatever obstacles are in the way. That’s what makes it worth the effort!
These novella length prequel stories are very helpful in giving us additional information and story line. This world is so vivid and real, and the characters are well-depicted. Plenty of action and adventure will keep the reader’s attention. The stories are well-paced and provide us with the HEA we hope to find in a good romance, not always arrived at easily but worth the effort to arrive at that destination after whatever obstacles are in the way. That’s what makes it worth the effort!
July 18, 2021
This was one novel I could not put down, Ross does it again with this one by not only keeping you entertained with her well thought out storylines; but also, squeezing in that steamy spiciness we all love with our lovable aliens. And, this novella does double duty because not only are you getting one story, you are getting two....that's right, you heard me, that's twice the fun and twice the spiciness.. So grab you favorite drink, snacks, and comfy spot because you will not be putting this novel down until it's finished....trust me 😉
August 4, 2021
More happy ever afters
This book picks a couple of the ancillary staff members to find their happy ever afters. Darcy is the hair stylist, while Clara is the photographer.
Both stories are novella length but filled with excitement. They both end rather abruptly in my opinion. I have read the other books and know what happens further into the future. New readers might feel as if they are missing something. So I suggest reading at least a couple of the main books before picking up this one.
This book picks a couple of the ancillary staff members to find their happy ever afters. Darcy is the hair stylist, while Clara is the photographer.
Both stories are novella length but filled with excitement. They both end rather abruptly in my opinion. I have read the other books and know what happens further into the future. New readers might feel as if they are missing something. So I suggest reading at least a couple of the main books before picking up this one.
June 19, 2021
Two Companion Novellas in the Brides of Driegon Series they are well written stories that I enjoyed reading. FOR KRUZE is Kruze and Clara's and everything they go through and the next one is For ALLOR which is Allor and Darcy's story and everything they go through. Both stories where well worth reading. This is a series that once it is done I want to read again from the beginning. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 21, 2021
Two Driegons, Kruze and Allor, two human females, Clara and Darcy, two great short reads. Both novellas have interesting characters, steam, action, and some twists. I've only read one other book in this series, but they read like stand alone books. Great addition to the Brides of Driegon and you can read all the books for FREE with your KU subscription.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 8, 2021
Good
Although this is the fifth book in the Driegon series, chronologically these stories take place before book one.
Kruze is actually part of the ongoing storyline we see throughout the Driegon series, while Allor takes place separately and is only alluded to in a couple of the books.
These, of course, don’t stand alone as they are novellas set in the Driegon world!
Two short, though entertaining novellas with romance, excitement and danger in the Driegon cavern world.
Although this is the fifth book in the Driegon series, chronologically these stories take place before book one.
Kruze is actually part of the ongoing storyline we see throughout the Driegon series, while Allor takes place separately and is only alluded to in a couple of the books.
These, of course, don’t stand alone as they are novellas set in the Driegon world!
Two short, though entertaining novellas with romance, excitement and danger in the Driegon cavern world.
August 27, 2021
Two wonderful stories in one.
I really liked these short but sweet novellas. They were entertaining and enjoyable. The characters were interesting and likable. I did want to smack them on occasion about needing to communicate more but it worked out. I liked how the stories ended but I do wish there was more. I would have liked an epilogue or two further out. I recommend reading this book with these novellas.
I really liked these short but sweet novellas. They were entertaining and enjoyable. The characters were interesting and likable. I did want to smack them on occasion about needing to communicate more but it worked out. I liked how the stories ended but I do wish there was more. I would have liked an epilogue or two further out. I recommend reading this book with these novellas.
June 16, 2021
These are great little novella/prequel stories. I love this world and it’s characters so much that it was nice to read about them again. These novellas have the same great love stories with a dash of conflict, a little sexy, a bunch of love and a beautiful happily ever after. I love Ava Ross’s writing and always look forward to more!
July 17, 2021
Great Stories
The book was short and sweet. Loved how you put two stories in one book with plenty of action, excitement, drama, both driegons finding their mates, and steamy sexy scenes that leaves you saying ahh with awesome characters. Definitely a must buy and keep them coming they are awesome?
The book was short and sweet. Loved how you put two stories in one book with plenty of action, excitement, drama, both driegons finding their mates, and steamy sexy scenes that leaves you saying ahh with awesome characters. Definitely a must buy and keep them coming they are awesome?
June 23, 2021
I already had a copy of Kruze but hadn't got round to reading. So glad I have now and thoroughly enjoyed both Kruze and Allor. Loved the characters and both story lines. Now I need to read more. Thanks Ava Ross for yet more great reading.
August 7, 2021
Allor
I e joyed both Kruse and Allor's story along with the whole series . The series is worth decreasing and noe that I know about Allor and Daddy's story I need to see where they ended up.
I e joyed both Kruse and Allor's story along with the whole series . The series is worth decreasing and noe that I know about Allor and Daddy's story I need to see where they ended up.
August 14, 2021
kidnapping and scary monsters
Great stories! Intense bad guys and awesome good guys! Crazy and exciting along with sexy dragon aliens who want to find their mates and make them happy.
Great stories! Intense bad guys and awesome good guys! Crazy and exciting along with sexy dragon aliens who want to find their mates and make them happy.
April 8, 2022
Thrills and chills await you whether or not this is your first glimpse of the Driegon males and the females from earth. Their subterranean world offers delights as well as dangers. If you are intrigued by descendants of dragons you’ll enjoy getting to know Kruze, Allor and Skylar.
March 31, 2023
Oh my
Kruse and Clara are definitely had a wild trip, but it was excellent. Allor's story was more than crazy. Both stories had someone trying to take a mate from her destiny, but loved the sacrifice Allor was willing to take make.
Kruse and Clara are definitely had a wild trip, but it was excellent. Allor's story was more than crazy. Both stories had someone trying to take a mate from her destiny, but loved the sacrifice Allor was willing to take make.
August 14, 2025
3 rövidke mellék szál, novella 3 különböző párról, akik a sorozatban szóba kerültek. Semmi szuper extra tartalmat nem adott. Túléltem volna nélkülük is, a középső kivételével gyakorlatilag ismétli önmagát a sorozat.
June 19, 2021
That's what I get for not reading the synopsis!
June 23, 2021
Descriptive book
This was a very vivid and good read! I look forward to reading the next few books in this series.
This was a very vivid and good read! I look forward to reading the next few books in this series.
June 30, 2021
Loved it
I had a blast reading about the Driegons and it was nice that there are two side stories that are equally enjoyable.
I had a blast reading about the Driegons and it was nice that there are two side stories that are equally enjoyable.
July 20, 2021
Can't get enough of this book, hot, with everything you can expect, amazing plot,cool storyline, sexy characters. The list goes on for the whole series.❤️👍💕🔥
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August 1, 2021
Two books in one. Whop Whop!
Each book was an exciting adventure (for the reader). Neither of the gals was slated to be a bride but that didn't stop them ....read and enjoy
Each book was an exciting adventure (for the reader). Neither of the gals was slated to be a bride but that didn't stop them ....read and enjoy
October 4, 2021
I don’t like to give spoilers on the books that I read. I believe the blurb on the back is enough for you to decide if you will read the book or not. If you choose to read, enjoy!
March 20, 2023
A great short story to enjoy in a few hours of down time. Kruze is delightful and possessive while Clara is a down to earth, funny, sunshine persinality bringing light and life to Kruzes world.
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