Hot Blooded: Part 2 (Dark Kings #4)
by Donna Grant
Blurb:
The
Dark Kings are a race of powerful men who can shape-shift into dragons in a
moment of fury—or passion. Laith is no exception. To most, he’s known as the
owner of a local pub near Dreagan. But little do his patrons know that beneath
his red-hot exterior lies the heart, soul, and cravings of a Dragon King—one
who wields control by keeping his friends close and his enemies, just across
the border, closer. Until a mysterious and seductive woman named Iona enters
the picture, and sets his whole world off course. Will Laith dare to explore
his deepest passions? Sworn to protect. Driven to desire. Is Iona worth the
risk? He can’t wait to find out…
Themes: Dragons, Magick, Fae,
Paranormal
Rating: 3.75 stars
Heat Rating:
Review:
Part
2 picks up right away with Laith attempting to keep Iona safe in the Dragonwood
as enemies surround them. Passion escalates in part two of this four part foray
into the lives of a dragon shifter and the commitment phobic woman who has captured
his interest and will ultimately make or break his heart and chances at winning
the coming battle. The story progresses
quickly in this second part, with Rhi and Ulrick seemingly joining forces,
Laith's desire for Iona exploding when he saves her life, and other dragon kings
undergoing some terrifying changes. A
good bit of this section revolves around Iona beginning to discover secrets
that have been held by her family for generations and Laith finding a way for
these secrets to come to light without ruining his chances of an affair with
Iona. I enjoyed this second part even
more that the first and am looking forward to what comes next.
After saving Iona's life, Laith returns her to her home, but once they are alone
in the house, the desire between them makes itself abundantly clear when he
comes across her half naked and throws caution of the wind to seduce her. Iona gives in to her desires and I love her
all the more for it. She seems willing
to trust for the first time, even when a secret of Laith's comes to light Trusting is not her strong suit but it seems
impossible not to trust Laith for some reason.
Laith on the other hand pissed me off in this section, bungling his
first impression and keeping secrets that are unnecessary. I am hoping that the next part will allow
them both a relationship and make it
easier for them to work together against the forces out of endanger the lives
of everyone at Dreagan. All in all a
great bridge section between introductory phases and what I’m hoping will be a part 3 with lots of action and romancing.
*eARC provided by publisher (via
netgalley) for the purpose of an honest and unbiased review. No
compensation was provided.
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