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The Black Dragon
Dragon Series, Book 2

Allyson James

   
                 

      

  

 

  

    

      

  

 

  

    

      

    

      

  

 

  

    

 

  

 

  

    

 

 

Publisher:
Berkley Sensation

Release Date:
November 6, 2007

Genres:
Erotica
Shape Shifter Paranormal Romance
Fantasy

ISBN:
eBook
9781429566766
9781429566780
9781429566773
Print
9780425218440
Kindle
No ISBN

Bookmark Rating:
5 Bookmarks!
 

Reviewed by
Jennifer Ray

Review Posted:
April 2008

 

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.

 

NoteThis review was originally written by Jennifer Ray for another review site.  It is being reposted at Wild on Books.

 

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