Heart of Gold (Dark Kings #18.6)
by Donna Grant
Blurb:
He’s loved her for eons, wanted her forever, and a day never
passes without her at the forefront of his mind.
The only way Con
could pass the time as his fellow Dragon Kings slept away the centuries was to
record his thoughts in journals: one for his responsibilities as King of Dragon
Kings, and another for the object of his desire. Now that she’s finally back in
his life and his arms, it’s time she learns the truth. He played a part all
those eons—maybe a little too well—but he never stopped loving her, and his
journal will show her just how much.
But Con is the one
in for a surprise as his mate turns the tables on him and leads him on a merry
chase. If he can find her, he knows he’s in for something special. But then
again, every day is extraordinary with his love by his side. And, thankfully,
their future has never looked brighter.
Themes: Paranormal, Short Story
Rating: 4.25 stars
Heat Rating: 
Review:
So as far as short stories go, I’m not
usually a fan, mostly because I feel like they are over too quick for any kind
of development or connection for me.
However, in the case of these short stories, revolving around our
favorite Dreagan couple I am more than willing to accept the shorter length for
the continued glimpses into their love story and developing relationship. Grant
is giving us these stories, all about Rhi and Con, who have finally found their
way back into each other’s arms after millennia apart, and we are getting to
experience the rush and happiness right alongside them. They are dealing with a lot of heavy issues,
including the knowledge that their twins were not lost so long ago, but that
they have grown into beautiful adults, ones that don’t seem to want anything to
do with their parents. Each of the short stories to my understanding will be
another glimpse into Con’s journals over the long separation from his mate and
Rhi will get to experience the love and longing that he carried stoically for
so long. In this story Rhi first gets to
read the infamous “red journal” that Con has been keeping so long and she sees
the pain and yearning her mate lived with and hid so well. As she experiences it, she devises a way to
show him, in the present, just how much she loved him all those years as well
and how much more she continues to love him each day. I really enjoyed the glimpses of their love
and the information we got about the overall arc as it continues. I will say that for readers that haven’t read
the new spin-off series, I don’t recommend jumping into this story because
you’ll get some spoilers for that book (Dragon Revealed), but otherwise this
story could only have been better had it been a little bit (or you know, a LOT)
longer. Another lovely idea from Grant, and I look forward to continuing Con
and Rhi’s epic love story right along with them.
*eARC provided by author for the
purpose of an honest and unbiased review.
No compensation was provided.
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