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Publisher:
Berkley Sensation
Release Date:
November 6, 2007
Genres:
Erotica
Shape Shifter Paranormal Romance
Fantasy
ISBN:
eBook
9781429566766
9781429566780
9781429566773
Print
9780425218440
Kindle
No
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Reviewed by
Jennifer Ray
Review Posted:
April 2008
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Trapped
in the human realm, all Malcolm, otherwise known as the Black Dragon, wanted was
to go home to Dragonspace. Once he has returned home, all he can think about is
going back to the mortal world and the woman who has somehow managed to worm her
way into the heart of the Black Dragon, a being known for logic, not
sentimentality.
When Saba is attacked by an evil White Dragon, it is the perfect opening to
return to his beloved witch. Malcolm will stop at nothing to protect what is
his, and even though she is no longer under the mark that enslaved her will to
his, Saba most definitely belongs to Malcolm.
But the White Dragon may have found a way to destroy Malcolm, and it will take
every ounce of power and strength Saba can muster to save the dragon who has
captured her love so effortlessly.
In the
first book of Allyson James’ Dragon
Series, Malcolm started out as a villain – or so he seemed. By
the end of Dragon Heat,
readers understood that Malcolm was not evil, he simply did not think the way
other people do – or even other dragons for that matter. In fact, by the end of
that book, you wanted to see more of this misunderstood dragon and the witch he
left behind, Saba.
Which brings me to the present, standing and applauding Ms. James for delivering
a compelling story that more than lives up to the expectations fans had for
Malcolm’s tale.
While we left the previous story with the understanding that Malcolm was much
more than he initially seemed, Ms. James explores his character in much greater
detail in the sequel, The Black
Dragon. In this story, the reader knows unequivocally that
Malcolm has never been a villain. He has only ever wanted to protect those
under his care, not enslave them. He feels things very deeply, even if the
peculiarities of the Black Dragon’s personality cause him to express things in
ways most people don’t understand.
As with the first book in this series, the situation and characters in
The Black Dragon lend
themselves easily to humor throughout the story. Watching as the ever so
logical Malcolm tries to woo the disbelieving Saba is both comical and
heartwarming! He may not often know the most romantic way to say something, but
he always gives Saba the truth, and he definitely shows how much he cares for
her time and again.
After Malcolm enslaved Saba to his will in the previous story, it is completely
understandable that Saba is doubtful concerning Malcolm’s intentions and true
feelings for her. That’s what makes it even more fun to watch as she submits to
his seductions, even as she thinks he is bound to leave her once again. Of
course, it is easy for us practically omniscient readers to say it is fun, while
poor Saba struggles to resist a dalliance that she is sure will break her heart
in the end. Ah, but after reading those scorching hot love scenes with Malcolm,
I daresay she has a bit of fun regardless!
The Black Dragon
also allows us to revisit with Caleb and Lisa, the couple from
Dragon Heat, as they
figure prominently in the story for their friends, Malcolm and Saba. It was
wonderful to see these characters again and glimpse their lives after the happy
ever after started!
I stated in my review for Dragon
Heat that this series is now on my pre-order list, and Allyson
James only reinforced that with this story.
The Black Dragon is truly a magical story that will
leave the reader wanting to believe in dragons, witches and all manner of other
mystical creatures.
Note: This review was originally
written by Jennifer Ray for another review site. It is being reposted at
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