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Rogue (Talon #2) Julie Kagawa Published: April 28, 2015 (Harlequin Teen) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: purchased Reviewed by: Jannelle Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Note: While review will be spoiler free, it does make reference to previous books in the series. If you haven’t started yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1, Talon. Rogue begins exactly where Talon left off: Ember has... 
Dragonbane (Dark-Hunter #26) Sherrilyn Kenyon Published Aug. 4, 2015 (St. Martin’s Press) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: purchased Reviewed by: Krista Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it will make reference to previous books. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of book #0.5, Fantasy Lover. So I have been reading... 
Flight From Death (Fly by Night #1) Yasmine Galenorn Published: July 7, 2015 (Berkley) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Shimmer is a blue (a.k.a. water) dragon. After being caught stealing from another dragon, Shimmer is stripped of much of her powers and banished Earthside for five... 
The Dragon Conspiracy (SPI Files #2) Lisa Shearin Published: Jan. 27, 2015 (Ace) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: purchased Reviewed by: Margaret Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars Note: While review will be spoiler free, it does make reference to previous books in the series An infamous Russian mobster has come to New York, ostensibly for the opening of an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum... 
Talon (Talon #1) Julie Kagawa Published: October 28, 2014 (Harlequin Teen) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: purchased Reviewed by: Jannelle Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Ember Hill is a member of the secret Dragon organization Talon along with her twin brother Dante. Dragons have learned to shift into human form, so Ember and Dante are sent to a small beach town in California for the... 
Peanut Goes to School (Elder Races #6.7) Thea Harrison Published: June 30, 2014 (Teddy Harrison, LLC) Purchase: Amazon Review Source: purchased Reviewed by: Mary Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars Note: While this review will remain spoiler-free, it does assume you’ve read all previous Elder Races books and novellas. If you haven’t started the series, we suggest you read our review of the first book Dragon... 
Cast in Flame (Chronicles of Elantra #10) Michelle Sagara Published: July 29, 2014 (Harlequin MIRA) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: Provided by the publisher in exchange for review Reviewed by: Amanda Rating (out of 5 stars): 4 stars Note: While this review is spoiler free, it does reference previous books in the series. Private Kaylin Neya is convinced she’ll go deaf if she doesn’t... 
Pia Saves the Day (Elder Races #6.6) Thea Harrison Published: June 21, 2014 Purchase: Amazon Review Source: purchased Reviewed by: Mary Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it does make reference to previous books in the series. If you haven’t started the series yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1, Dragon Bound. Now that Liam is shifting, flying, and getting himself... 
Ready for a taste of something new? Jaime Rush’s Dragon Awakened released this Tuesday. It’s the first in her The Hidden series. Expect sexy alphas, dragon shifters and all sorts of paranormal romance goodness. Find out for yourself by checking out the exclusive excerpt here at VBC. And we can’t resist including a giveaway after sharing a taste of the book. See the Rafflecopter widget at the end of the... 
Dragos Takes a Holiday (Elder Races #6.5) Thea Harrison Published: Nov. 16, 2013 (Thea Harrison) Purchase at: Amazon Review source: Provided by author in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Krista Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it does reference events from past books in the series. If you haven’t started yet, check out VBC’s review of book one Dragon... 
