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Kindred Tales #43
Dragon in the Dark
A Drake warrior brooding in the Dark
A woman whose unique powers are just coming to Light
Can they survive the dangers of a hostile planet together?
Find out in…
Dragon in the Dark
*This is a Plus length novel--115,000 words long*
Dr. Iyanna Washington has landed her dream job—as a botanist aboard the Monstrum Mother Ship she will be able to study as many fascinating alien plants as she could ever dream of. But she’s been warned to stay on the Light Side of the ship during her studies. The Dark Side hides Monstrum so big and powerful they would frighten any humans who happened to see them.
Dra’vik happens to be one of those that humans must not see. As a Drake Monstrum, he is nine feet tall with horns and scales—naturally he thinks humans would fear him. But when Iyanna gets lost on the Dark Side of the ship, he finds himself drawn to the curvy little Elite with the creamy brown skin. She’s both beautiful and brave and she doesn’t fear his immense size or “devilish” appearance.
When the two of them are sent on a secret mission where they must pretend to be Master and pleasure slave, they find themselves drawn even closer together. But danger is in the air. Iyanna has proven to have special abilities and unique talents that are priceless to someone who would be happy to steal her away from the big Drake. And even if Dra’vik manages to save her, there are other obstacles standing in the way of their happiness—specifically the fact that bonding with a Monstrum Drake causes instant pregnancy.
Can Dra’vik save Iyanna from the danger that threatens her life?
And will Iyanna be willing to bond with the big Drake, despite the unique consequences?
You’ll have to read Dragon in the Dark to find out.
Author's Note: the heroine gets into some pretty scary situations in this book which may make you uncomfortable if you are a survivor of assault. Anyone who has read my books knows that it all works out in the end, but I wanted to warn you just in case. Please read responsibly!
A woman whose unique powers are just coming to Light
Can they survive the dangers of a hostile planet together?
Find out in…
Dragon in the Dark
*This is a Plus length novel--115,000 words long*
Dr. Iyanna Washington has landed her dream job—as a botanist aboard the Monstrum Mother Ship she will be able to study as many fascinating alien plants as she could ever dream of. But she’s been warned to stay on the Light Side of the ship during her studies. The Dark Side hides Monstrum so big and powerful they would frighten any humans who happened to see them.
Dra’vik happens to be one of those that humans must not see. As a Drake Monstrum, he is nine feet tall with horns and scales—naturally he thinks humans would fear him. But when Iyanna gets lost on the Dark Side of the ship, he finds himself drawn to the curvy little Elite with the creamy brown skin. She’s both beautiful and brave and she doesn’t fear his immense size or “devilish” appearance.
When the two of them are sent on a secret mission where they must pretend to be Master and pleasure slave, they find themselves drawn even closer together. But danger is in the air. Iyanna has proven to have special abilities and unique talents that are priceless to someone who would be happy to steal her away from the big Drake. And even if Dra’vik manages to save her, there are other obstacles standing in the way of their happiness—specifically the fact that bonding with a Monstrum Drake causes instant pregnancy.
Can Dra’vik save Iyanna from the danger that threatens her life?
And will Iyanna be willing to bond with the big Drake, despite the unique consequences?
You’ll have to read Dragon in the Dark to find out.
Author's Note: the heroine gets into some pretty scary situations in this book which may make you uncomfortable if you are a survivor of assault. Anyone who has read my books knows that it all works out in the end, but I wanted to warn you just in case. Please read responsibly!
446 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 16, 2022
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Evangeline Anderson
301 books5,059 followersEvangeline Anderson is a registered MRI tech who would rather be writing. And yes, she is nerdy enough to have a bumper sticker that says “I’d rather be writing.” Honk if you see her! She is thirty-something and lives in Florida with a husband, a son, and two cats. She had been writing erotic fiction for her own gratification for a number of years before it occurred to her to try and get paid for it. To her delight, she found that it was actually possible to get money for having a dirty mind and she has been writing paranormal and Sci-fi erotica steadily ever since.
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April 24, 2022
Tropes:
Alien/Monster MMC
Black FMC
Curvy/Plus Size FMC
Dragon MMC (non shifter)
Scales!
Fancy peen
Knotting
Breeding
BDSM
Mates
Plant Loving
Size Difference, MMC is 9 Ft tall
Protective MMC
Fast paced, kept me hooked the whole time. Quick to the good stuff. Well written. High on the spicy scale for sure. Dragon is not a shifter, more of a monster type, which I always love. He's super protective of the female. And fun special equipment. FMC is also plus size!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Alien/Monster MMC
Black FMC
Curvy/Plus Size FMC
Dragon MMC (non shifter)
Scales!
Fancy peen
Knotting
Breeding
BDSM
Mates
Plant Loving
Size Difference, MMC is 9 Ft tall
Protective MMC
Fast paced, kept me hooked the whole time. Quick to the good stuff. Well written. High on the spicy scale for sure. Dragon is not a shifter, more of a monster type, which I always love. He's super protective of the female. And fun special equipment. FMC is also plus size!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 15, 2022
This book immediately starts and immerses you in the story. The main characters meet for the first time in a compromising position and immediately form a love/hate relationship. Through their journey together this quickly turns and you have some fire hot scenes to prove it. A very alpha male and a woman who knows what she wants! I can’t wait to read it again!.
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.
April 15, 2022
Dragon in the dark was a exciting read from the first few chapters i was so invested into the story plot emotions were on high and the love scenes were a scorching hot 10 love the kindred warriors loyalties to there females fearsome protector. Sign me up to be a bride for any of the kindred warriors lol another awesome edition.
December 20, 2022
This book is a rollercoaster ride!! Part of me HATED the other plant and their misogynistic ways, but the FMC was badass and handle things as they came. And someone please tell me why I thought her first interactions with the male plants was kind of sexy?!! plants?!! I felt tingly for plants?!!! LOL!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 19, 2022
I created a Goodreads account because of this book, it was that much of a train wreck.
At the start of this book there is a TW for sexual assault, which we appreciate.
BUT there is a failure to mention ALL THE OTHER TRIGGER WARNINGS which I will list below.
- Gang rape
- Forced/Nonconsensual impregnation
- Murder
- Death of side character via blunt force trauma (on page)
- Death of side character by fire (on page)
- Sexual assault in public area (multiple)
- Date rape/drugging of victim
- Extreme sexism/Misogyny
- Assault/Sexual assault by authority figure
- False imprisonment
- Assault
Now with ALL of those events occurring in what is not that big of a book, you would expect some kind of deeper exploration of the consequences of these events or some kind of reasoning of why they are even included at all.
WRONG.
These events, which are described in quite a bit of detail, are not explored any further than at surface level or, at most, the plot device for miscommunication around pregnancy (WTF).
!!!!! SPOILERS BELOW !!!!!
Even at the end of the story after the female MC has gone through this shitshow of an ordeal, all she seems to do is suppress it without it ever being addressed. Then apparently after the male MC breaks it off with her near the end of the book, she's bed ridden with grief because she got dumped but only slightly effected by the ordeal she went through. THEN once the male and female MCs reunite and get together she's MAGICALLY FINE.
Like please fuck off.
This story is offensive to anyone who has been sexually assaulted or has lived through any kind of traumatic event which has had a lasting impact on their mental wellbeing.
I understand that Evangeline Anderson pumps out books like a conveyor belt but if she needs new source material or inspiration then maybe consider widening your representation to something other than heteronormative romances where pregnancy solves everything OR being old is 'cured'.
I mean, this is a series about a race of aliens that consists of 95% males and there are NO gay relationships? None at all? Not even one?
We are visiting numerous planets and cultures and NO ONE is aro/ace? bisexual?
The Kindred have a global bride draft system and ONLY Americans are featured? and ONE British woman? No other cultures?
I'm just so done.
Rant over.
At the start of this book there is a TW for sexual assault, which we appreciate.
BUT there is a failure to mention ALL THE OTHER TRIGGER WARNINGS which I will list below.
- Gang rape
- Forced/Nonconsensual impregnation
- Murder
- Death of side character via blunt force trauma (on page)
- Death of side character by fire (on page)
- Sexual assault in public area (multiple)
- Date rape/drugging of victim
- Extreme sexism/Misogyny
- Assault/Sexual assault by authority figure
- False imprisonment
- Assault
Now with ALL of those events occurring in what is not that big of a book, you would expect some kind of deeper exploration of the consequences of these events or some kind of reasoning of why they are even included at all.
WRONG.
These events, which are described in quite a bit of detail, are not explored any further than at surface level or, at most, the plot device for miscommunication around pregnancy (WTF).
!!!!! SPOILERS BELOW !!!!!
Even at the end of the story after the female MC has gone through this shitshow of an ordeal, all she seems to do is suppress it without it ever being addressed. Then apparently after the male MC breaks it off with her near the end of the book, she's bed ridden with grief because she got dumped but only slightly effected by the ordeal she went through. THEN once the male and female MCs reunite and get together she's MAGICALLY FINE.
Like please fuck off.
This story is offensive to anyone who has been sexually assaulted or has lived through any kind of traumatic event which has had a lasting impact on their mental wellbeing.
I understand that Evangeline Anderson pumps out books like a conveyor belt but if she needs new source material or inspiration then maybe consider widening your representation to something other than heteronormative romances where pregnancy solves everything OR being old is 'cured'.
I mean, this is a series about a race of aliens that consists of 95% males and there are NO gay relationships? None at all? Not even one?
We are visiting numerous planets and cultures and NO ONE is aro/ace? bisexual?
The Kindred have a global bride draft system and ONLY Americans are featured? and ONE British woman? No other cultures?
I'm just so done.
Rant over.
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April 15, 2022Dragon in the Dark, a Kindred Tales novel by Evangeline Anderson, is set in the Monstrum Mother Ship. In it you’ll meet another type of Monstrum, a Dragon. Dra’vik lives on the Dark Side of the Monstrum Mother Ship, the section where the Monstrum live who are so large and powerful humans seeing them would be frightened. He is nine feet tall with horns and scales and has been “dream sharing” with Dr. Iyanna Washington, a phenomena he blames the botanist for. Dr. Iyanna Washington, the botanist, has come to the Monstrum ship to study the alien plants. Although she is tall for a human woman and has the shape of a curvy elite, her unique powers are only beginning to manifest on the ship.
Iyanna is sent a guide to show her around the ship’s Light Side to see some of the plants she will be studying, and then he tells her he is taking her to see the Dark Side’s plants. Accidentally she gets separated from the guide and is forced to walk through that side by herself. Finally she meets Dra’vik, who she has seen only faintly. But when she does, she is not frightened at all by either his size or appearance.
When they are asked to go on a mission to another planet to retrieve plants, they agree. These same plants on the Monstrum ship are dying and must be saved. But on this planet, trouble begins. Iyanna’s life is in danger and the Dragon Monstrum must save her, if he can.
Ms. Anderson’s fertile imagination again creates a new life form from the Monstrum universe. These tales are quickly becoming some of my favorites. They do remind me of the problems we face today when mixing cultures. The evil of greed will always be with us, but in this novel it presents itself in unexpected plot twists. Just when I thought at last there would be smooth sailing, the face of greed changes everything. Unlike some authors’ take on that ancient evil, Ms. Anderson makes it a part of her plot in such a believable way that the reader easily accepts it.
Ms. Anderson does well with her steamy romance scenes as well as causing angst as only she can. Even if you’ve never read any of her other Monstrum novels, Dragon in the Dark is a great place to start!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Iyanna is sent a guide to show her around the ship’s Light Side to see some of the plants she will be studying, and then he tells her he is taking her to see the Dark Side’s plants. Accidentally she gets separated from the guide and is forced to walk through that side by herself. Finally she meets Dra’vik, who she has seen only faintly. But when she does, she is not frightened at all by either his size or appearance.
When they are asked to go on a mission to another planet to retrieve plants, they agree. These same plants on the Monstrum ship are dying and must be saved. But on this planet, trouble begins. Iyanna’s life is in danger and the Dragon Monstrum must save her, if he can.
Ms. Anderson’s fertile imagination again creates a new life form from the Monstrum universe. These tales are quickly becoming some of my favorites. They do remind me of the problems we face today when mixing cultures. The evil of greed will always be with us, but in this novel it presents itself in unexpected plot twists. Just when I thought at last there would be smooth sailing, the face of greed changes everything. Unlike some authors’ take on that ancient evil, Ms. Anderson makes it a part of her plot in such a believable way that the reader easily accepts it.
Ms. Anderson does well with her steamy romance scenes as well as causing angst as only she can. Even if you’ve never read any of her other Monstrum novels, Dragon in the Dark is a great place to start!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 16, 2022
Oh my, this is a very steamy read. It’s well written with vivid world building and some awesome characters. Featuring Iyanna, a female botanist and Dra’vik, a Drake Monstrum. Iyanna has joined the monstrum ship to explore the various flora and fauna, and she gets a lot more than she ever expected. Dra’vik thought he’d never get a human bride because he is very different from humans and he thought any female would be terrified of him, then he meets Iyanna. There’s a lot of incredibly steamy scenes but also some danger and some scenes of attempted non consensual stuff. There is a happily ever after in the end though.
On board the monstrum ship Iyanna finds the plants have a weird reaction to her presence and even has an adverse reaction for her. There is a cure, one she finds out when exploring the dark side of the ship. Dra’vik has been dreaming of a human and now she is on the ship he’s drawn to her. When he finds her on the dark side she is suffering with something only he can help with, that’s only because he doesn’t want any male near her. He knows if she could see him she would be terrified. When the commander asks them to go on a mission together, posing as mates, to collect some plants desperately needed, they agree although grudgingly. Their mission starts off bad and only gets worse. The only good parts are when they are alone together and they both secretly feel like they could be mated for real once the mission is over. That is until they witness something that leaves them both horrified, but a comment by Iyanna leaves Dra’vik devastated and realising that they can never be together. It’s only a wake up call by the goddess herself that makes Dra’vik go to Earth to ask for forgiveness and to explain himself. Luckily for him Iyanna wants nothing more than to be with him.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
On board the monstrum ship Iyanna finds the plants have a weird reaction to her presence and even has an adverse reaction for her. There is a cure, one she finds out when exploring the dark side of the ship. Dra’vik has been dreaming of a human and now she is on the ship he’s drawn to her. When he finds her on the dark side she is suffering with something only he can help with, that’s only because he doesn’t want any male near her. He knows if she could see him she would be terrified. When the commander asks them to go on a mission together, posing as mates, to collect some plants desperately needed, they agree although grudgingly. Their mission starts off bad and only gets worse. The only good parts are when they are alone together and they both secretly feel like they could be mated for real once the mission is over. That is until they witness something that leaves them both horrified, but a comment by Iyanna leaves Dra’vik devastated and realising that they can never be together. It’s only a wake up call by the goddess herself that makes Dra’vik go to Earth to ask for forgiveness and to explain himself. Luckily for him Iyanna wants nothing more than to be with him.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 20, 2022
5 Fabulous 🌟s for Dragon in the Dark🔥🔥💖💖
Iyanna and Dra'Vik meets on the Dark queen of the Monsterum mother ship. Iyanna, has come to study botany she is an absolute goddess of living things When It comes to plants and flowers. When she lands on the mother ship her affinity for healing plants grows exponentially. Something's being to heal and grow all around her. When she is given a tour of the ship she ends up by herself on the Dark side where their are Monsterum than no one has seen because they look more alien than any of the others. This is where she meets Dra'Vik he is a drake Monsterum. That means the majority of his features are dragonlike with humanoid parts as well. When he sees Iyanna he's immediately drawn to her. But he truly believes as soon she she really sees him she'll run screaming thinking he's more beast than man. Let's just say she's surprised the hell out of him at every turn. Iyanna, is recovering from heart break but is a happy person at heart that really enjoys new experiences. She surprises Dra'Vik when she meets him because she's absolutely attracted to him not frightened. She finds him sexy and sinfulness hell. When they find hydrocarbons dangerous mission to save the Monsterum mother ship they truly get to know each other intimately. It's funny how someone can look monstrous and be the most kind and gentle and thoughtful of beings and those who look more humanoid are truly the beast deep down in side. Their adventure is non stop from page one, lots of hot, sexy, build up scenes that leave you wanting more. And serious horrifying moments that leave you wondering how can beings be this truly awful. But the chemistry between Iyanna and Dra'Vik is delicious and smoulders into a raging inferno! So sorry the read and I highly recommend it !! The Monsterum side of the kindred tableware becoming my absolute favorites!!!! More please💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖
Iyanna and Dra'Vik meets on the Dark queen of the Monsterum mother ship. Iyanna, has come to study botany she is an absolute goddess of living things When It comes to plants and flowers. When she lands on the mother ship her affinity for healing plants grows exponentially. Something's being to heal and grow all around her. When she is given a tour of the ship she ends up by herself on the Dark side where their are Monsterum than no one has seen because they look more alien than any of the others. This is where she meets Dra'Vik he is a drake Monsterum. That means the majority of his features are dragonlike with humanoid parts as well. When he sees Iyanna he's immediately drawn to her. But he truly believes as soon she she really sees him she'll run screaming thinking he's more beast than man. Let's just say she's surprised the hell out of him at every turn. Iyanna, is recovering from heart break but is a happy person at heart that really enjoys new experiences. She surprises Dra'Vik when she meets him because she's absolutely attracted to him not frightened. She finds him sexy and sinfulness hell. When they find hydrocarbons dangerous mission to save the Monsterum mother ship they truly get to know each other intimately. It's funny how someone can look monstrous and be the most kind and gentle and thoughtful of beings and those who look more humanoid are truly the beast deep down in side. Their adventure is non stop from page one, lots of hot, sexy, build up scenes that leave you wanting more. And serious horrifying moments that leave you wondering how can beings be this truly awful. But the chemistry between Iyanna and Dra'Vik is delicious and smoulders into a raging inferno! So sorry the read and I highly recommend it !! The Monsterum side of the kindred tableware becoming my absolute favorites!!!! More please💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖💖🔥💖🔥🔥💖🔥💖💖🔥💖🔥💖🔥💖
November 27, 2024
I just noticed that my Kindle app on my computer updated itself, which I'm not a fan of as the note section looks different.
Anyway... I enjoyed this one, though I thought it might be a 3-star read. I felt like it was a thick book for not much happening. Typically, the missions the Kindred and a human female go on are longer and more complicated. Also, the characters typically start their mission earlier in the novel, but Iyanna was busy being fucked by the plants. That was weird but different. I also thought it was odd how Iyanna got a tour of the Monstrum Mother Ship, but all the details were omitted. It felt like she hardly saw anything.
Even though the book could have ended sooner, I liked the plot twist a lot
I definitely wouldn't want to be with a 9-foot monstrous-looking man, so I didn't view Dra'vik so much as attractive, but I was able to look past his appearance and still enjoy the book for the plot. Maybe I'm so used to reading Evangeline Anderson's type of sex scenes now because they don't do so much for me anymore. I keep reading her books because of the plot.
I also would have liked to have known more about Dra'vik's backstory because we hardly got anything. I knew more about Iyanna and her ex. I'm also so sick of the my-ex-sucked-in-the-bedroom "trope" that Evangeline keeps peddling out. I wrote in my notes, "Evangeline smh, not using the same trope as the past lover not being interested in experimenting or BDSM, so now we know the Kindred guy will be."
Anyway... I enjoyed this one, though I thought it might be a 3-star read. I felt like it was a thick book for not much happening. Typically, the missions the Kindred and a human female go on are longer and more complicated. Also, the characters typically start their mission earlier in the novel, but Iyanna was busy being fucked by the plants. That was weird but different. I also thought it was odd how Iyanna got a tour of the Monstrum Mother Ship, but all the details were omitted. It felt like she hardly saw anything.
Even though the book could have ended sooner, I liked the plot twist a lot
I definitely wouldn't want to be with a 9-foot monstrous-looking man, so I didn't view Dra'vik so much as attractive, but I was able to look past his appearance and still enjoy the book for the plot. Maybe I'm so used to reading Evangeline Anderson's type of sex scenes now because they don't do so much for me anymore. I keep reading her books because of the plot.
I also would have liked to have known more about Dra'vik's backstory because we hardly got anything. I knew more about Iyanna and her ex. I'm also so sick of the my-ex-sucked-in-the-bedroom "trope" that Evangeline keeps peddling out. I wrote in my notes, "Evangeline smh, not using the same trope as the past lover not being interested in experimenting or BDSM, so now we know the Kindred guy will be."
April 11, 2022
Riveting read, great characters and plot once stated reading impossible to put down
Dr Lyanna is a botanist and it is so much more than a job it is a profession from her heart, she loves everything to do with plants and nature and ways in which their natural abilities can be used to heal people. She is extremely thorough and devoted to her career a real labour of love.
Dra’vik is a monster that is not supposed to exist or to ever be seen by humans but when Lyanna becomes lost and comes across him, he finds himself drawn to the tiny brave female that is so beautiful and brave and is loyal to a fault a very rare human by all accounts, always thinking of others above herself.
As the two have to work together for a period of time it is impossible for the feelings, they have for each other not to strengthen, they are totally besotted with each other as different as they are their love for each other is strong, honest and true and will las a lifetime,
This is a wonderful read and I guarantee that like myself you will find it impossible to put this book down until you reach the end and discover the final outcome.
I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Dr Lyanna is a botanist and it is so much more than a job it is a profession from her heart, she loves everything to do with plants and nature and ways in which their natural abilities can be used to heal people. She is extremely thorough and devoted to her career a real labour of love.
Dra’vik is a monster that is not supposed to exist or to ever be seen by humans but when Lyanna becomes lost and comes across him, he finds himself drawn to the tiny brave female that is so beautiful and brave and is loyal to a fault a very rare human by all accounts, always thinking of others above herself.
As the two have to work together for a period of time it is impossible for the feelings, they have for each other not to strengthen, they are totally besotted with each other as different as they are their love for each other is strong, honest and true and will las a lifetime,
This is a wonderful read and I guarantee that like myself you will find it impossible to put this book down until you reach the end and discover the final outcome.
I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 19, 2022
Dragon in the Dark :Kindred Tales 43- Evangeline Anderson
This book also involves the Monstrum Kindred, but the Hero in this story is a 9 foot “dragon like” male “Dra’vik” who is classified as a Dark Kindred. He and many other dark Monstrum reside on a dark part of their mothership as they believe they will scare outsiders and maybe have a dangerous side.
The heroine, Iyanna is a botanist from earth hired to figure out why man of the needed plants on the dark side are dying. The heroine is a strong intelligent female who wonders into the dark side and catches the attention of the Dragon Monstrum. She is not put off or fearful of his height, scales or horns.
The two must travel on a mission to another crazy planet in this authors overflowing imagination. They need for them to get they need they have to partake and please the perverted and strange leaders and people of this planet. There is a warning in the beginning from the author for those that might be sensitive about certain situations. I found it upsetting that the women were regarded in such low esteem in much the same way males are on Yonnie 6.
The two main characters fall in love despite the stranger circumstances mates of this kind of kindred must go through when bonding. I really like the Monstrum Kindred and the possibilities are as endless as the authors’ imagination. There is plenty of world building, adventure, danger, suspense and lots of heat and even romance.
This book also involves the Monstrum Kindred, but the Hero in this story is a 9 foot “dragon like” male “Dra’vik” who is classified as a Dark Kindred. He and many other dark Monstrum reside on a dark part of their mothership as they believe they will scare outsiders and maybe have a dangerous side.
The heroine, Iyanna is a botanist from earth hired to figure out why man of the needed plants on the dark side are dying. The heroine is a strong intelligent female who wonders into the dark side and catches the attention of the Dragon Monstrum. She is not put off or fearful of his height, scales or horns.
The two must travel on a mission to another crazy planet in this authors overflowing imagination. They need for them to get they need they have to partake and please the perverted and strange leaders and people of this planet. There is a warning in the beginning from the author for those that might be sensitive about certain situations. I found it upsetting that the women were regarded in such low esteem in much the same way males are on Yonnie 6.
The two main characters fall in love despite the stranger circumstances mates of this kind of kindred must go through when bonding. I really like the Monstrum Kindred and the possibilities are as endless as the authors’ imagination. There is plenty of world building, adventure, danger, suspense and lots of heat and even romance.
April 19, 2022
3.50 Stars. (BW/Golden Dragon). Kindle Edition e-book.) Insta lust. Fated mate. After the end of a dreadful romantic relationship, the heroine, Dr. lyanna Washington, accepts a job as botanist aboard a Kindred ship that is powered by plants, the Monstrum Mother Ship. One half of the ship has plant live that is thriving, The Light Side; however, the other half of the ship where the hero, Dra'vik and other 9 feet dragon type being live is in darkness and the ship's plant life has died. After a sexual encounter with the plant life in her room, lyanna ventures to the Dark Side of the ship and meets Dra'vik whose saliva soothes the unending sexual graving the plants touches left in her vagina. The head of the ship also concludes that lyanna has the power to stimulate plant growth and reproduction; thus she and Dra'vik are task to go to another galaxy and retrieve a male plant that will regenerate its growth on the Dark Side of their Ship. During the course of this mission Dra'vik and lyanna fall in love. The storyline is interesting and has action parts as well as the sexy times. My problem with the story is Dra'vik incessant referral to lyanna as "Little Girl". It is annoying and oftentimes made staying in the story difficult.
May 21, 2022
People always warn you to becareful of what lies beyond the dark, and in the Dragon in the Dark it is no exception. What lies beyond the dark for Dr Iyanna Washington might be beyond her wildest dreams or it might be something that she has been wishing for all her life and didn’t know. I loved the simplicity of this book and the way it allowed the reader to be drawn in and still be subtly aware of the terror that lies beneath.
Dr Iyanna is a botanist that has come aboard the Monstrum ship to study alien plants. What she didn’t plan on doing was getting lost of the side of the ship that is almost completely in darkness. She never planned on being the source that allowed the plants to start to flourish around her either, but what starts as simple curiosity changes her life forever.
Dra’vik is a dragon Monstrum and because of how he unique he is never believing that he will ever find a mate. Living day in and day out on the dark side of the ship he is content to just exist. That is until a curvy little elite enters his zone and everything inside him burns brighter than it ever has.
Ofcourse in this story its not as simple as Monstrum meets Elite and happy ever after. No, we have the drama, the bad guys and all the hotness and adorable little scenes in between.
Dr Iyanna is a botanist that has come aboard the Monstrum ship to study alien plants. What she didn’t plan on doing was getting lost of the side of the ship that is almost completely in darkness. She never planned on being the source that allowed the plants to start to flourish around her either, but what starts as simple curiosity changes her life forever.
Dra’vik is a dragon Monstrum and because of how he unique he is never believing that he will ever find a mate. Living day in and day out on the dark side of the ship he is content to just exist. That is until a curvy little elite enters his zone and everything inside him burns brighter than it ever has.
Ofcourse in this story its not as simple as Monstrum meets Elite and happy ever after. No, we have the drama, the bad guys and all the hotness and adorable little scenes in between.
April 19, 2022
3.75 * Eroric sci-fic. Annoyances to lovers. For what it is, it is an ok story. Definately not safe to listen out loud anywhere sensitive listeners could overhear. Also those with previous experience with abuse may want to wait for the next one. The main characters are consentual with each other, but side characters suffer. Most of the story is set on a mesaginistic planet with the beginning and end scenes on the Monstrum Mothership. The theme I inferred from this story, was: Monsters are as monsters do." So, in other words, the planet's male population were more monstrous than this new Kindred group could ever be. No huge typos or glaring stumbles. The hero made super sure he got consent. Every. Step. Of the. Way. Which could be tedious at times, and the heroine was in turns strong and a dithering mess. Although those actions showed the outward signs of fighting her inner herself over human concepts of propriety and what she really wanted.
I received a reviewer copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a reviewer copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 13, 2022
This book is about a Drake Monstrum Kindred, who has scales on his skin and horns on his head. He's also taller than other Kindred, being around 9 feet tall. He feels he will never find a soul mate due to the fact he feels he will scare any potential mates away due to his looks. Iyanna just got dumped by her ex and is trying to move on. She gets a job on the Monstrum Kindred ship in botany to help them figure out why some of their native plants are not thriving. When Iyanna and Dra'vik first come together, you can already feel the connection between them. They have to go on a mission together and it brings them even closer together.
The chemistry between these two is extremely hot, and every time these two came together, I swore my kindle was going combust! Another steamy love story from Ms. Anderson.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The chemistry between these two is extremely hot, and every time these two came together, I swore my kindle was going combust! Another steamy love story from Ms. Anderson.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 20, 2022
I have been a longtime fan of Evangeline Anderson’s work, though I have not delved in her series outside of the Brides of the Kindred (BotK).
This book was a pleasant surprise as a new reader to the Monstrum world, with little crossovers/cameos from BotK, which made the setting feel a little bit more familiar without feeling as though I’ve missed something by not reading the prior Kindred Tales books . I loved the energy from the main characters and got so intertwined with them, I found myself yelling at Ms. Anderson at certain points of the plot for putting them through certain situations - I do not think I have done that since the BotK novel with Nadiah and Rast.
I am always extra excited when the lead is a POC, and this novel also included my other two loves - plants and dragons. The pace of the book felt great through the first 70% or so, then felt rushed to the end, though I did not care to stay on Lix’dor Prime longer than usual (though an origin story for this planet and Yonnie Six behavior would be amazing).
That said, there is a disclaimer regarding the sensitive themes in this book that may be triggering some. There is, what I like to call elements of BSDM and kink (D/s, breeding, free use) I will also say if you have a special um sensitivity to the phrase “good girl” it may take you a little longer to get through.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book was a pleasant surprise as a new reader to the Monstrum world, with little crossovers/cameos from BotK, which made the setting feel a little bit more familiar without feeling as though I’ve missed something by not reading the prior Kindred Tales books . I loved the energy from the main characters and got so intertwined with them, I found myself yelling at Ms. Anderson at certain points of the plot for putting them through certain situations - I do not think I have done that since the BotK novel with Nadiah and Rast.
I am always extra excited when the lead is a POC, and this novel also included my other two loves - plants and dragons. The pace of the book felt great through the first 70% or so, then felt rushed to the end, though I did not care to stay on Lix’dor Prime longer than usual (though an origin story for this planet and Yonnie Six behavior would be amazing).
That said, there is a disclaimer regarding the sensitive themes in this book that may be triggering some. There is, what I like to call elements of BSDM and kink (D/s, breeding, free use) I will also say if you have a special um sensitivity to the phrase “good girl” it may take you a little longer to get through.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 16, 2022
Another fun sojourn into the Kindred world of the Monstrum. Dragon in the Dark has two great main characters, Dr. Ivanna Washington a human and Dra’vik a drake warrior.
Readers are treated to another couple’s space mission, this time to save the Monstrum Mother Ship. As their mission together progresses, we learn more about Ivanna’s special talent and Dra’vik’s protective instincts. They find themselves on a horrid planet where Ivanna is in constant danger and only has Dra’vik to rely on to keep her safe.
The creative sci-fi elements of the story are amazing. Loved learning more about the Monstrum Mother Ship and the incorporation of the Kindred modifications.
I think these two characters could have a very interesting follow-up novel. I enjoyed their journey and chemistry. Hope to see them again!
I received this ARC for an honest review.
Readers are treated to another couple’s space mission, this time to save the Monstrum Mother Ship. As their mission together progresses, we learn more about Ivanna’s special talent and Dra’vik’s protective instincts. They find themselves on a horrid planet where Ivanna is in constant danger and only has Dra’vik to rely on to keep her safe.
The creative sci-fi elements of the story are amazing. Loved learning more about the Monstrum Mother Ship and the incorporation of the Kindred modifications.
I think these two characters could have a very interesting follow-up novel. I enjoyed their journey and chemistry. Hope to see them again!
I received this ARC for an honest review.
April 17, 2022
Hot hot hot!!! I love all things Kindred, but I was pleasantly surprised to find this one breaking pattern a little. The spice and steam start early and barely break for air! Without sacrificing the world building and master storytelling we’ve come to expect. I was a little lost at first because I skipped the other Monstrum books to get to this one, but you catch up pretty quick. I was initially put off by the thought of a breeding barb. My only other experience with breeding barbs was with the Hive (major antagonist across some of the main Kindred and Kindred Tales series), so I imagined a giant needle stabbing into a female’s abdomen. Definitely not sexy. Happy to find out that that’s not the case. When the details were explained later in the story, I was back on board. I think Dra’vik is my new favorite (Monstrum) Kindred warrior, and that’s saying something!
December 12, 2022
Long time Kindred readers, I don’t want to shock you, but u never going to believe what happens in this book!
1. She is a sexy elite
2. He is super attracted to her but knows he will never have her, she is not for him, even though he has been dream sharing!
3. They have to go on a mission to another planet together.
4. This planet has strict customs about women, their sexuality, and what they are required to wear.
5. This required clothing shows all her naughty bits.
6. Kat has to quickly make the appropriate clothes with her machine, doll.
7. She accidentally took in a substance that makes her desperately horny and only his saliva can cure this problem,
8. They have to pretend to be a couple or it will be big problems on this new planet.
9. And the best part?! Whenever the sexy elite gets herself is a jam.. ex machina!! The Goddess steps on a whispers to the big guy. Never get sick of that plot device!
So.. u can see how this is really different than every other of the last 20 or so books.
Hope you enjoy the phrase “little girl “ because … it is a lot! A lot. A lot.
1. She is a sexy elite
2. He is super attracted to her but knows he will never have her, she is not for him, even though he has been dream sharing!
3. They have to go on a mission to another planet together.
4. This planet has strict customs about women, their sexuality, and what they are required to wear.
5. This required clothing shows all her naughty bits.
6. Kat has to quickly make the appropriate clothes with her machine, doll.
7. She accidentally took in a substance that makes her desperately horny and only his saliva can cure this problem,
8. They have to pretend to be a couple or it will be big problems on this new planet.
9. And the best part?! Whenever the sexy elite gets herself is a jam.. ex machina!! The Goddess steps on a whispers to the big guy. Never get sick of that plot device!
So.. u can see how this is really different than every other of the last 20 or so books.
Hope you enjoy the phrase “little girl “ because … it is a lot! A lot. A lot.
April 14, 2022
Clear your schedules and pick up this book!!
Anything you thought you knew about the kindred, Evangeline Anderson and these books… throw it away and pick up this sexy page turner! This is, with no hesitation, my FAVOURITE book of all her books. I wasn’t even 30 pages in when I said, oh I’m going to love this book and as soon as I finished it, I had to read it again! This book was attention gripping! Don’t plan to do anything else with your day because THIS book will need it’s one spot in your schedule. A fantastic read! A must have book in your library and a gorgeous tale of a confident woman who knows what she wants! Love it! I wish I could rate it 10 stars!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Anything you thought you knew about the kindred, Evangeline Anderson and these books… throw it away and pick up this sexy page turner! This is, with no hesitation, my FAVOURITE book of all her books. I wasn’t even 30 pages in when I said, oh I’m going to love this book and as soon as I finished it, I had to read it again! This book was attention gripping! Don’t plan to do anything else with your day because THIS book will need it’s one spot in your schedule. A fantastic read! A must have book in your library and a gorgeous tale of a confident woman who knows what she wants! Love it! I wish I could rate it 10 stars!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 15, 2022
Drake is our Monstrum Kindred in this story. He is a dragon in almost human form. Scales, horns and breathes fire. Dr Washington is a human, she's a botanist come to study and hopefully heal the plants that hold together the Monstrum Mothership. Thrown together on a secret mission to another planet, he must protect her with his life.
When I saw how long this book I thought oh no will it hold my attention all the way. Well it did that and more, time flew as I invested myself in this world and it's characters. There are not many books where I've been unaware of my train stops and I was inches from not getting off at my stop as I was so engrossed in this fantasy.
It's a fun series, naughty, corny and everything spicy that would make me select it.
When I saw how long this book I thought oh no will it hold my attention all the way. Well it did that and more, time flew as I invested myself in this world and it's characters. There are not many books where I've been unaware of my train stops and I was inches from not getting off at my stop as I was so engrossed in this fantasy.
It's a fun series, naughty, corny and everything spicy that would make me select it.
April 16, 2022
The Monstrum Kindred are a fascinating faction to get to know. Especially, Dra'vik - a rare Drake Kindred.
When Iyanna, botanist extraordinaire, comes aboard the Monstrum Mother Ship to study the plant life, fate happens and the two meet.
The energy is electric whenever tall, scaled and broody is near the smart, beautiful, speaks -her-mind Earth woman.
Imagine the fireworks when they embark on a very important mission to a planet that isn't as "educated in equality" as Dra'vik and Iyanna are accustomed to.
An eye-opening experience into different cultures and how to navigate newfound feelings.
Loved this progressive thinking romance!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book.
When Iyanna, botanist extraordinaire, comes aboard the Monstrum Mother Ship to study the plant life, fate happens and the two meet.
The energy is electric whenever tall, scaled and broody is near the smart, beautiful, speaks -her-mind Earth woman.
Imagine the fireworks when they embark on a very important mission to a planet that isn't as "educated in equality" as Dra'vik and Iyanna are accustomed to.
An eye-opening experience into different cultures and how to navigate newfound feelings.
Loved this progressive thinking romance!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book.
April 26, 2022
This sci-fi romance was WILD. The author did an excellent job setting up how bonkers this fun romance was going to be from the first chapter, and it only gets further off the chain from then on. The world building was well described for a newbie to the series like me, and the plot also made plenty of sense to me as a newcomer to this world. The writing was very caperish, which I feel was the right tone to take with a novel this bonkers. Reading it, I as the reader felt like the author was having a blast writing it, which gave me joy during a hard week. I highly recommend this novel to readers who are having a hard time and need a fun escape for a couple hours. Thank you, Ms. Anderson!.
I received a free copy of this book, and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book, and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 25, 2022
Dragon in the Dark
Iyanna is a botanist expert who has come to the Monstrum Mother Ship to study their flora. When she meets someone in the dark when she gets lost in the Dark Side of the ship, who has yellow eyes she is curious. However the next day she is asked by Commander Rarev to go on a mission with Dra'vik, who happens to be the yellow eyes person she met the night before. He is a Drake Kindred and things get out of hand quickly during their mission which becomes more dangerous as their day progresses. Unlike Yonnie Six, where females are dominant, Lix'dor is man dominant and Iyanna is looked upon as second class and a pleasure slave. This author's imagination has once again proved to be spectacular. Loved it.
Iyanna is a botanist expert who has come to the Monstrum Mother Ship to study their flora. When she meets someone in the dark when she gets lost in the Dark Side of the ship, who has yellow eyes she is curious. However the next day she is asked by Commander Rarev to go on a mission with Dra'vik, who happens to be the yellow eyes person she met the night before. He is a Drake Kindred and things get out of hand quickly during their mission which becomes more dangerous as their day progresses. Unlike Yonnie Six, where females are dominant, Lix'dor is man dominant and Iyanna is looked upon as second class and a pleasure slave. This author's imagination has once again proved to be spectacular. Loved it.
April 17, 2022
Iyanna and Dra'vik's story was fiesty, empowering, sexy, HOT, scary in parts, and angering in regards to how females are treated in a particular place you will read about.
Their chemistry was off the charts from the beginning.
I wanted to smack several male characters in this book.....several times with a cast iron skillet, upside their heads .
The way Dra'vik protected, cherished, defended and ....other things was truly inspirational.
I highly recommend this story.
I received an Advanced Readers Copy for my honest review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Their chemistry was off the charts from the beginning.
I wanted to smack several male characters in this book.....several times with a cast iron skillet, upside their heads .
The way Dra'vik protected, cherished, defended and ....other things was truly inspirational.
I highly recommend this story.
I received an Advanced Readers Copy for my honest review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 17, 2022
I can't say this enough!! I'm absolutely loving the Monstrum Kindred. Let me tell you that this story definitely doesn't disappoint. Your going be on a wild rollercoaster ride that's for sure. I really liked the connection between Dra'vik and Iyanna it's not conventional but it was super hot and beyond emotionally raw maybe not everyone cup of tea I just know I was totally here for it. Can't wait for the next book in this fantastic series. I received a free copy via Booksprout and as always my reviews are totally voluntarily and no monetary compensation was received and the opinions I have expressed are completely my own.
April 21, 2022
I made the mistake of starting this book before I went to bed. Suffice it to say I did not sleep! "Dragon in the dark" was a great read from the very first chapter. Of course, Iyanna being a person of colour was a selling point for me :) but it was interesting to see the concept of hidden powers take a sexual turn. The book gives all smut right from the beginning, but in typical Evangeline Anderson style, the plot is insanely good, entertaining, and somehow manages to touch on issues of misogyny and sexual preferences. Highly recommend!
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.
April 23, 2022
The new Kindred Monstrum are so cool. And now we get a dragon! I so love dragons and this male so much more. Tall and big don’t even begin to describe him. Then there is Iyanna. She will find plenty of surprises on the Monstrum mother ship. The dark side of the ship is supposed to be dangerous but it is also where the plants are that she wants to study. But she’ll soon learn the plants almost seem to have a mind of their own and that there are more things in the dark than plants. The story is an adventure and is filled with danger. Please make sure to read the trigger warning at the beginning.
April 26, 2022
This was a unique story for me and my first read from Evangelina Anderson. Fantastic world building. The MMC is different from dragons I've read before and loved that the FMC was POC. This was fast paced, medium burn and well written. It kept me Interest through the entire story. This wouldn't be a romance if there wasn't conflict and the annoyed to angst to devastation to love between these two had me at times yelling at my screen. I felt the hurt and sadness between Dra'vik and Lyanna and they deserved their hea.
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 10, 2022
Another winner
It's always refreshing to follow a series of books and never read a repeat. Each novel is a stand alone story, although I have read the series in order.
When Dragon in the Dark was released, I was eager to settle down and enjoy a new story.
Dragon in the Dark is aptly named. Dra'vik lives in the Dark side of the Mothership. Very little light permeates the absolute darkness. None of the Monstrum living in the dark side travel to the light. They think they are too hideous for human women.
But Iyanna stumbles upon Dra'vik by accident and the fireworks start.
Can a curvy woman who's heart was hurting allow a walking dragon into her life?
It's always refreshing to follow a series of books and never read a repeat. Each novel is a stand alone story, although I have read the series in order.
When Dragon in the Dark was released, I was eager to settle down and enjoy a new story.
Dragon in the Dark is aptly named. Dra'vik lives in the Dark side of the Mothership. Very little light permeates the absolute darkness. None of the Monstrum living in the dark side travel to the light. They think they are too hideous for human women.
But Iyanna stumbles upon Dra'vik by accident and the fireworks start.
Can a curvy woman who's heart was hurting allow a walking dragon into her life?
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