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Dragons of Dragonose #1
Sapphamire
For Mature Adult Audiences. Contains language and actions some deem offensive. Sexually explicit content. MF
In book one of the Dragons from Blain Barrymire is a dragon shifter from the land of Dragonose. He came to Earth several years ago to search for his mate, and in the meantime, established a powerful business empire based out of his castle in Iceland. When interviewing for the position of his personal assistant, his attention is drawn to a resume from an N. Clayton. He assumes the candidate is a man, and is shocked when it turns out that not only is she a female, but also his mate!
Natasha Clayton is out of options and time. The High Council of Others considers her a ticking time bomb because her powers didn’t manifest in the usual timeframe. She’s part demon/pixie, and part angel, and the council is confused and worried as to why her powers haven't come to light. When she steps into Blain's castle for her interview, she doesn't expect the life-altering changes that are ahead of her.
Blain and Natasha soon face bigger problems than worrying about Natasha’s hidden powers, or the Council of Others. Blain's king has called him home to defend against the imminent threat of a long-standing enemy’s attack.
When the unthinkable happens, and Blain’s dragon is seriously injured, will Natasha’s love and newfound abilities be enough to see Blain through?
In book one of the Dragons from Blain Barrymire is a dragon shifter from the land of Dragonose. He came to Earth several years ago to search for his mate, and in the meantime, established a powerful business empire based out of his castle in Iceland. When interviewing for the position of his personal assistant, his attention is drawn to a resume from an N. Clayton. He assumes the candidate is a man, and is shocked when it turns out that not only is she a female, but also his mate!
Natasha Clayton is out of options and time. The High Council of Others considers her a ticking time bomb because her powers didn’t manifest in the usual timeframe. She’s part demon/pixie, and part angel, and the council is confused and worried as to why her powers haven't come to light. When she steps into Blain's castle for her interview, she doesn't expect the life-altering changes that are ahead of her.
Blain and Natasha soon face bigger problems than worrying about Natasha’s hidden powers, or the Council of Others. Blain's king has called him home to defend against the imminent threat of a long-standing enemy’s attack.
When the unthinkable happens, and Blain’s dragon is seriously injured, will Natasha’s love and newfound abilities be enough to see Blain through?
148 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2014
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Alice Brown
86 books70 followersI am a retired military wife and homeschool mom. I started writing about three years ago at my daughter's urging,but it took me until mid-2013 to get my nerve up and try to get published. It has been a whirlwind ride since then, but one that I don't plan to stop any time soon!
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December 31, 2015No, just no. I couldn't even get past the first 8 pages of this crap.
By this point I was both bored and infuriated so I decided to cut my losses early. Which is actually pretty impressive since I already set my PNR/ erotica bar so shockingly low that I'll pretty much begin reading anything under the assumption it's going to be awful and I can only be pleasantly surprised.
Perhaps it gets better later on and really earns those 4 star reviews with some masterful storytelling, but honestly I don't care enough to find out after such an awful beginning.
By this point I was both bored and infuriated so I decided to cut my losses early. Which is actually pretty impressive since I already set my PNR/ erotica bar so shockingly low that I'll pretty much begin reading anything under the assumption it's going to be awful and I can only be pleasantly surprised.
Perhaps it gets better later on and really earns those 4 star reviews with some masterful storytelling, but honestly I don't care enough to find out after such an awful beginning.
March 2, 2014
I have read many different stories about shifters and other paranormal creatures and I must say that dragons are my least favorite! However I really enjoyed Blaine's and Natasha's story. Two very different people yet are very much alike in so many ways! I loved the playfulness of the characters and the humor displayed. It is very nice to read when a female can be just as strong as a male especially in battle! All in all a great fantasy read with wonderful love scenes. I am looking forward to reading more from this series!
December 5, 2014
Warning: this review will be very bitchy
Okay, so, before I get really into the bitching about this book I'd like to say; don't let me scare any possible readers off. If you want to read it you should, just be prepared.
I don't think the book is that bad, but it just hit all my buttons that made me go 'ugh' and 'gawd'.
So without further ado, I will get into why! Because I can't really give an objective summary of Sapphamire.
Let the bitching begin!
Basically I'm just going to pick out some moments from the book and tell why these bothered me.
One...
This first one isn't so bad, it just reminded me of the moment in Beauty and The Beast where Belle won't come down for dinner.
Two...
She might be sarcastic but there will be plenty more of comments like these.
Three...
The word "abso-fucking-lutely".
I have never actually heard someone say this in real life. And quite honestly I think it sounds stupid, but it was only used once, so it's not so bad. Still, it annoyed me (see? Told you I would be bitchy).
Four...
This guy has just tried to blackmail Natasha into having sex with him and started feeling her up. I don't think is right by any means, but the fact that Natasha didn't tell him to stop touching her before she reacted violent is not ok either. People have a right to be arseholes, when stuff like this happens you tell them to back off, before you attack - or you know, go to some sort of authority.
Five...
Seriously? The cook is named Cook?
Six...
No. Just no.
Seven...
Lady, you've known him for what? 48 hours? You don't know this guy yet.
Eight...
Nothing should be called pussy lips in my opinion. That is not sexy. When I read erotica I want to be blushing not cringing.
Nine...
And
Ten...
More joking comments that makes it hurt right in the feminism.
Eleven...
Oh the classic, girl refuses to let the guy buy her expensive stuff, but he insists and she gets it. Sigh
Twelve...
And
Do I even need to comment this?
Okay... I think I'm done now. I didn't finish this. If you get annoyed at the same things as I, please, for your own good. Don't read this.
Okay, so, before I get really into the bitching about this book I'd like to say; don't let me scare any possible readers off. If you want to read it you should, just be prepared.
I don't think the book is that bad, but it just hit all my buttons that made me go 'ugh' and 'gawd'.
So without further ado, I will get into why! Because I can't really give an objective summary of Sapphamire.
Let the bitching begin!
Basically I'm just going to pick out some moments from the book and tell why these bothered me.
One...
"“Master Barrymire wishes you to join him in the dining room this evening.”
“And I wish to be left alone. Now, why is it that he should get his wish, which I might remind
both of you it is after hours, so I should be able to do what I want, yet I can’t?” She didn’t want to go
downstairs and watch the two lovebirds go at it. Her tender heart wouldn’t take it. “You can tell him
that I respectfully decline.”
She closed the door in the guard’s face, but not before hearing him state, “He’s not going to be
happy with you.”"
This first one isn't so bad, it just reminded me of the moment in Beauty and The Beast where Belle won't come down for dinner.
Two...
"“Because I’m just emotional. I am female after all. Call it fall-out from earlier today.” It wasn’t a
complete lie, but it wasn’t the full truth by a long shot, either."
She might be sarcastic but there will be plenty more of comments like these.
Three...
The word "abso-fucking-lutely".
I have never actually heard someone say this in real life. And quite honestly I think it sounds stupid, but it was only used once, so it's not so bad. Still, it annoyed me (see? Told you I would be bitchy).
Four...
"He stared down at his completely deformed finger that was throbbing. “You bitch, you broke my
finger!”"
This guy has just tried to blackmail Natasha into having sex with him and started feeling her up. I don't think is right by any means, but the fact that Natasha didn't tell him to stop touching her before she reacted violent is not ok either. People have a right to be arseholes, when stuff like this happens you tell them to back off, before you attack - or you know, go to some sort of authority.
Five...
"“Can you ask Cook if we have any crackers and maybe some clear liquids of some kind?”"
Seriously? The cook is named Cook?
Six...
"The dragon grinned at her before bringing his nose down and sniffing her cloth-covered pussy.
“And you are turned on, my pretty.”
There was no use denying it."
No. Just no.
Seven...
"He was sweet, he was kind, and he was chivalrous."
Lady, you've known him for what? 48 hours? You don't know this guy yet.
Eight...
"This put his hard-as-steel erection up against her open pussy lips."
Nothing should be called pussy lips in my opinion. That is not sexy. When I read erotica I want to be blushing not cringing.
Nine...
"“Come
for me, my mate. Come with me, so we can sail the stars together.”"
And
"He followed her over just a short moment later, his seed splashing against the mouth of her
womb."
Ten...
"“You didn’t ask. Surely she didn’t cause that much pain, did she? She is only a female, after all,”"
More joking comments that makes it hurt right in the feminism.
Eleven...
"“You would look good in this.” He held out a
blue sapphire pants outfit. “Will you let me buy it for you?”"
Oh the classic, girl refuses to let the guy buy her expensive stuff, but he insists and she gets it. Sigh
Twelve...
"Sapphamire was being too rough with his mate as he quickly and succulently informed
her that not only was Natasha in charge of her, but as her mate, he was also in command of her. He
then informed her that, as his mate, her actions were a direct reflection of him."
And
"He reminded her of a dominant male, subduing his female."
Do I even need to comment this?
Okay... I think I'm done now. I didn't finish this. If you get annoyed at the same things as I, please, for your own good. Don't read this.
April 28, 2016
I love dragons! I love everything I read and believe about them. Their loyalty, strength and fierceness in defending those they love. Their beauty and grace and agility and of course the fact that they can fly! Dragons are probably my favorite shifters to read about with wolves a close second and cats a closer third and bears…. Okay fine I love all shifters but there is just something about dragons that are a tiny teeny weeny bit closer to my heart. And this book is an excellent example of why.
In this book we are introduced to the Dragons of Dragonose. They are a race of dragon shapeshifters and some have chosen to come to Earth in hopes of finding their mate. Blain Barrymire is one who did many years ago and now has established himself on Earth as a shrewd businessman and has the fortune that goes with it. His dragon half, Sapphamire, is such an intriguing character. He is OLD and comes from a place and time where women are to be protected and cherished, something that causes strife between he and Blain as they disagree on how to “woo” their mate. Sapphamire also has a wicked sense of humor!
As a shapeshifter Blain is considered an “Other” along with vampires, demons, witches, elves and other such races. Natasha Clayton is an anomaly in this “Other” world since she has become an adult without showing any major powers related to her heritage. The fact that she is a woman and his mate shocks the heck out of Blain the moment they meet. As they learn about each other and begin to build trust and a life together they are met with many challenges and even bigger surprises!
This was a funny, romantic, sweet, spicy and sometimes silly read that I have enjoyed over and over again. I highly recommend this book and this series.
In this book we are introduced to the Dragons of Dragonose. They are a race of dragon shapeshifters and some have chosen to come to Earth in hopes of finding their mate. Blain Barrymire is one who did many years ago and now has established himself on Earth as a shrewd businessman and has the fortune that goes with it. His dragon half, Sapphamire, is such an intriguing character. He is OLD and comes from a place and time where women are to be protected and cherished, something that causes strife between he and Blain as they disagree on how to “woo” their mate. Sapphamire also has a wicked sense of humor!
As a shapeshifter Blain is considered an “Other” along with vampires, demons, witches, elves and other such races. Natasha Clayton is an anomaly in this “Other” world since she has become an adult without showing any major powers related to her heritage. The fact that she is a woman and his mate shocks the heck out of Blain the moment they meet. As they learn about each other and begin to build trust and a life together they are met with many challenges and even bigger surprises!
This was a funny, romantic, sweet, spicy and sometimes silly read that I have enjoyed over and over again. I highly recommend this book and this series.
January 12, 2015
I absolutely loved this book couldn't put it down and made me lose sleep I was so engrossed I had to know what was going to happen next. Amazing tale of a world where dragons and human are fused together and one and the same. Their human forms gorgeous warriors and their fierce lovable Dragons mighty beasts of wonder.
This was a great start to this series amazing enchanting worlds where evil, deception and enemies are trying to win against the mighty Dragons of Dragonose. Blain came to earth years before to search for his mate and until he meets the lovely but so said defective ticking bomb Natasha he was giving up hope. Natasha has little options as her powers haven't surfaced she is considered a high risk and must find a job and protector to protect against a worried Council.
This romance was rocky, emotional and highly steamy and not your usual romance story. The characters have amazing personalities Natasha is a kick ass warrior and Blain is just brought to his knees emotionally and physically at times by the love he has for his mate and surely his only real problem is convincing Natasha she is his true mate how hard could that be right !!
loved all the worlds we visit and the excellent detailed descriptions of both human and Dragons make's you imagination take over, great supporting characters and a great action packed adventure as we join Natasha and Blain on their true love journey around the chaos and disruption of real life threats and enemies.
This was a great start to this series amazing enchanting worlds where evil, deception and enemies are trying to win against the mighty Dragons of Dragonose. Blain came to earth years before to search for his mate and until he meets the lovely but so said defective ticking bomb Natasha he was giving up hope. Natasha has little options as her powers haven't surfaced she is considered a high risk and must find a job and protector to protect against a worried Council.
This romance was rocky, emotional and highly steamy and not your usual romance story. The characters have amazing personalities Natasha is a kick ass warrior and Blain is just brought to his knees emotionally and physically at times by the love he has for his mate and surely his only real problem is convincing Natasha she is his true mate how hard could that be right !!
loved all the worlds we visit and the excellent detailed descriptions of both human and Dragons make's you imagination take over, great supporting characters and a great action packed adventure as we join Natasha and Blain on their true love journey around the chaos and disruption of real life threats and enemies.
March 4, 2014
Absolutely loved this story. I was very curious about this book as I haven't read book about dragon shifters before. Blaine is a dragon shifter who meets his true mate Natasha. And so the fun begins. The humour in this book is amazing, the dragons a very witty and funny. Love the interaction between Blaine and his dragon Sapphamire. And when Natasha gets her powers she is a force to be reconned with. I liked the way the relationship between Natasha and Blaine developed, it wasn't forced. I also like the fact that the dragons play a big part in this book. They get a chance to develop and create a bond and a relationship. Cant wait for book 2 in this series.
March 9, 2014
This was an amazing new look into the paranormal world through the use of dragons. I have read books on vampires, shifters and other paranormal, but very few on dragons. It was refreshing to read. I liked that Blaine and Natasha's story is one that fate created. Natasha is a strong female character who knows how to handle herself while Blaine is strong enough to overcome his injuries. I love how not only are Blaine and Natasha in the relationship, but that their dragons are as well. I like that Sapphamire has his own personality that is different than Blaine's, however they work in harmony with each other. I absolutely loved the book and look forward to finding out what is to happen next.
December 17, 2015
4 STARS
Overall, this book was a short and quick read. I very much enjoyed reading it but the length did not allow for too much development, or tie up loose ends.. (May still continue with this series).
Blain:
Protective. Cute. Loving towards his mate, Natasha.
Blain and his dragon, Sapphamire, share each other's body.
Both Blain and Sapphamire nstantly took a liking to his mate, Natasha.
The dragon is just so darn childishly cute.
Blain’s inner dialogue withhis dragon is hilarious and adorable.
QUOTES~
Lol and when Sapphamire would badmouth Blain to Natasha…
Overall, this book was a short and quick read. I very much enjoyed reading it but the length did not allow for too much development, or tie up loose ends.. (May still continue with this series).
Blain:
Protective. Cute. Loving towards his mate, Natasha.
Blain and his dragon, Sapphamire, share each other's body.
Both Blain and Sapphamire nstantly took a liking to his mate, Natasha.
The dragon is just so darn childishly cute.
Blain’s inner dialogue withhis dragon is hilarious and adorable.
QUOTES~
'You screw up again. Now she won’t feed us. She is mad at you. She thinks that dragon lady is your mate. Now, I am going to sleep. You fix mate!’ And with that, his dragon went completely silent. So she thinks Lady Jade and I are an item? She is jealous, he thought to himself with an inner grin.
'Fix mate!’ his dragon grumbled from deep inside him.
***
'I told you to fix her, but do you ever listen to me, nooooo! Now, she don’t even want to be in the same room with you! Get rid of dragon lady and tell Tashe that we are her mates!’
'Tashe?'
'Nickname I gave mate. You like?’ Oh, brother, his dragon had it bad. Blain rubbed his temples, feeling a major headache starting to form.”
***
Lol and when Sapphamire would badmouth Blain to Natasha…
“Hello, my pretty little mate. Don’t fret over Blain. The man can be a bumbling idiot at times. But now that I am here, I am going to take care of you. I am going to love you.” ”
August 25, 2014
Sapphamire
Alice Brown & Lady V
Dragon of Dragonose book 1
Natasha Clayton (Angel, Demon, and Pixie) has only a few options left to her due to her powers never coming to be.
Work for the elusive Blain Barrymire a dragon shifter living on earth. Let the council of others cage her for the rest of her long life or let them end her.
Blain Barrymire a dragon shifter come to earth looking for his mate. Just when he thinks that will never happen in walks Natasha and he and his dragon know that she is theirs.
Natasha who never had powers that everyone believed her to possess becomes the best personal assistant and protector she can. Do to her powers never surfacing she is totally unaware that Blain is her mate.
Read this awesome adventure into finding their way to be together and all the pitfalls that spring up at them. What happens when Sapphamire wants to meet his mate how will Natasha handle it all?
What happens when Natasha’s powers finally come to the fore front what will this bring to the mix?
I have fallen in love with the writings of Alice Brown and lady V. This is an amazing book and a most read. Hot sexy men and with an even hotter dragon what more can a girl ask for….
Alice Brown & Lady V
Dragon of Dragonose book 1
Natasha Clayton (Angel, Demon, and Pixie) has only a few options left to her due to her powers never coming to be.
Work for the elusive Blain Barrymire a dragon shifter living on earth. Let the council of others cage her for the rest of her long life or let them end her.
Blain Barrymire a dragon shifter come to earth looking for his mate. Just when he thinks that will never happen in walks Natasha and he and his dragon know that she is theirs.
Natasha who never had powers that everyone believed her to possess becomes the best personal assistant and protector she can. Do to her powers never surfacing she is totally unaware that Blain is her mate.
Read this awesome adventure into finding their way to be together and all the pitfalls that spring up at them. What happens when Sapphamire wants to meet his mate how will Natasha handle it all?
What happens when Natasha’s powers finally come to the fore front what will this bring to the mix?
I have fallen in love with the writings of Alice Brown and lady V. This is an amazing book and a most read. Hot sexy men and with an even hotter dragon what more can a girl ask for….
April 14, 2014
I loved this book, I was hooked from the first few pages & could not put it down until I had finished it.
This is first story in this series & introduces us to Blain Barrymire. He is a Dragon Shifter & has come to Earth from the Land of Dragonose to find a mate. He is a successful business man, working from an impressive castle in Iceland.
We also meet Natasha Clayton. She is part Demon/Pixie & Angel, and is considered by The High Council Of Others, to be a ticking time bomb, as her powers have not manifested yet.
Natasha goes to Blain’s castle for a job interview as his Personal Assistant. Blain instantly recognises her as his mate, She however is unaware of the life changing things coming her way. This is when the real excitement begins.
Blain & Natasha are wonderful characters. I felt Natasha’s emotions as she learns to use her newfound powers, and laughed at their banter. They were also very HOT together.
Well done Ladies, I cannot wait for Book 2.
This is first story in this series & introduces us to Blain Barrymire. He is a Dragon Shifter & has come to Earth from the Land of Dragonose to find a mate. He is a successful business man, working from an impressive castle in Iceland.
We also meet Natasha Clayton. She is part Demon/Pixie & Angel, and is considered by The High Council Of Others, to be a ticking time bomb, as her powers have not manifested yet.
Natasha goes to Blain’s castle for a job interview as his Personal Assistant. Blain instantly recognises her as his mate, She however is unaware of the life changing things coming her way. This is when the real excitement begins.
Blain & Natasha are wonderful characters. I felt Natasha’s emotions as she learns to use her newfound powers, and laughed at their banter. They were also very HOT together.
Well done Ladies, I cannot wait for Book 2.
July 18, 2014
I really enjoyed this book. I don't read a lot of fantasy and what not type books. But this romance was phenomenal. I love a good, strong, kick ass heroine. Natasha was a wonderful woman, though I would have loved to see her kick butt a little more and experience her strengths.
Blain was hot and his dragon was just silly. I really enjoyed the humor and childness of him!
"Want mate, want mate, want mate!" The dragon is constantly speaking to it's host human and it's silly yet well written. I loved the interaction between the main characters.
This is a fantastic story! Well worth picking up to read and I look forward to more! There are a few editorial mistakes that need to be addressed, but nothing that won't keep you from loving this story.
My rating- out of 1-5:
Cover: 5 - it's hot, I love the red hair
Editing: 3- there's errors, it needs some work
Plot: 4 - action packed, interesting
Ending: 4 - I'm dying to read the next one!
That makes this a 4 star read.
Blain was hot and his dragon was just silly. I really enjoyed the humor and childness of him!
"Want mate, want mate, want mate!" The dragon is constantly speaking to it's host human and it's silly yet well written. I loved the interaction between the main characters.
This is a fantastic story! Well worth picking up to read and I look forward to more! There are a few editorial mistakes that need to be addressed, but nothing that won't keep you from loving this story.
My rating- out of 1-5:
Cover: 5 - it's hot, I love the red hair
Editing: 3- there's errors, it needs some work
Plot: 4 - action packed, interesting
Ending: 4 - I'm dying to read the next one!
That makes this a 4 star read.
May 8, 2015
Oh my gosh this book was so amazing. I knew it sounded good, however, it exceeded my wildest imagination. This book is written so well the pages just disappeared in a matter of seconds I couldn't put it down. I love the characters personalities, they are fun and intriguing. The book had so much character that this is one that I wont be forgetting ever. The imagination and detail of Dragonose is amazing right down to how the bread tasted. The authors have done a superb job at working together to create a story that is full of suspense, romance, danger and intrigue. I love the characters and their personalities. The story line is unique and fast paced. I couldn't get enough and I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series and getting to know more of the characters and their stories.
December 30, 2014
I liked this book. However the only critique that I have is that I think that it should have been longer and been broken up into other books. The characters, world and plot of the book were great but because the book was so short everything just felt rushed. There was no time to really get to know natasha or blain. And because the book was so short with so much packed into the author had no time to really develop the relationship between Blain and Natasha.
April 15, 2016
Different kind of shifters
Natasha been mistreated due to her parentage, but things are about to change. Blaine is her last chance at freedom and she is determined to keep things on the right side of shiny, but little does she know that Blaine has already determined he is going to keep her because she is his mate. Read along as trouble (that follows Natasha everywhere) take her and her mate from Earth to Dragonse and back.
Natasha been mistreated due to her parentage, but things are about to change. Blaine is her last chance at freedom and she is determined to keep things on the right side of shiny, but little does she know that Blaine has already determined he is going to keep her because she is his mate. Read along as trouble (that follows Natasha everywhere) take her and her mate from Earth to Dragonse and back.
May 15, 2015
Sapphamire (The Dragons of Dragonose Book 1) (Kindle Edition)
You won't believe this but I have never heard of this author I bought the book because. #1. I like Dragon's
#2 The cover attracted me.
that is the only reason, to my surprise this author had me right there in the castle. Ms. Brown's writing put you right into both Blain and Natasha Love Story and their adventure to Dragonose.
I can't wait to read Book 2.
You won't believe this but I have never heard of this author I bought the book because. #1. I like Dragon's
#2 The cover attracted me.
that is the only reason, to my surprise this author had me right there in the castle. Ms. Brown's writing put you right into both Blain and Natasha Love Story and their adventure to Dragonose.
I can't wait to read Book 2.
November 8, 2014
Really enjoyed this book. I love dragons so reading about being able to shift into dragons was very cool. I liked how they were the connected but different "people"
I've had this on my kindle to read list for the longest finally got around to reading it when I won the print version. All I can say is dang it why did I wait so long. Will be hunting out the others in this series now
I've had this on my kindle to read list for the longest finally got around to reading it when I won the print version. All I can say is dang it why did I wait so long. Will be hunting out the others in this series now
August 29, 2014
I love this one. I love that Blaim gave Natalie time to get to know him. I love that she was jealous and didn't mind putting it out there. I hope that Jade gets her own books. I felt so bad during the battle but I love the way Natalie handle everything and the outcome.
July 31, 2014
Sapphamire and Natasha are great together. Loved the story line and the banter between dragon and man.
August 4, 2014
Sapphamire is much a good dragon and cute too. Loved the book. Gotta love the dragons. They are so adorable.
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March 8, 2015The character arc fizzled into nothing and the wording was repetitive. I wanted to like it, but I just couldn't seem to connect.
July 4, 2015
Cool story.
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