Hunger in His Blood by Zoey Draven

4 Stars

 I’ve loved Kaldur of House Kaalium since the first moment I laid eyes on him. He’s a sinfully charming, lore-smoking playboy with a smile that makes me see stars. As the High Lord of Vyaan, his vast power and wealth extends throughout the entirety of our nation—and he’s as untouchable as he is devastatingly handsome.

Me? I’m a lowly human keeper on his grand estate. An orphan with no family. A dreamer, who lives in the adventure of my own fictional stories. I couldn’t be more beneath his notice or unlike the plethora of pretty, clever socialites who warm his bed.

For two years, he has no idea I even exist…until one afternoon, a tiny cut on my palm changes everything. He discovers that I’m his kyrana, his blood mate. The one female that will sate his vampiric hunger and calm the berserker rages of his race. I thought every dream I’d had was finally coming true—my winged prince finally come.

Until Kaldur breaks my heart so callously, reinforcing every pain and insecurity I’d ever had.

And when he realizes his mistake and sets his mind to winning me back? He’ll have the fight of his life if he thinks I’ll ever give him my heart again.

Kaldur was an idiot throughout this book but does make up for it … eventually. I loved Erina’s sunshine personality and when it gets less so because of him made me so mad and sad. Overall, it was a good story and added to the original series.

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Horde King of Shadow by Zoey Draven

4 Stars

The fearsome creature came from across Drukkar’s Sea…and there was a rider on its back.

As a scholar in Dothik’s library, Klara has spent her life trying to understand the strange dreams that have plagued her since she was a child—visions of dragons and a world with no written record. Rejected by her royal bloodline after her mother’s death, Klara hides her chilling secret, knowing her rare magic could get her killed.

But when a dragon suddenly appears in Dothik, those dreams become a monstrous reality.

Sarkin Dirak’zar, king of the Sarrothian horde, cares only about finding heartstones—the dwindling power source for their revered dragons. Ice-cold and merciless, the last thing Sarkin wants is a wife, especially a weak and unwanted princess who likely won’t last one night on dragonback. Yet the key to acquiring heartstones lies in Klara’s visions, and so he gives her a cruel choice: marry him to save her people…or let Dothik burn.

Her first duty as queen? Claim a dragon of her own. What’s even more alarming is that unexpected desire begins to simmer with her beguiling but guarded husband...even though his barbed cage of a heart is only meant to keep her away.

You should have read the other books in the original series before reading this one. There are things you will not understand if you haven’t read them. Otherwise it will feel like you are dumped in the middle of a story. Other than this the story flowed nicely and was engaging. The build up between MMC and FMC was amazing to read and I liked how it all played out.

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Craving His Blood by Zoey Draven

3 Stars

Millie was on Krynn for her dad. He’s always wanted to come home, but he’s died before he could. She promised he would come home, and this forces her to work at a dyaan to earn the funds. While working there she meets the ruler of Erzos, Kythel. They are drawn together but can’t be together. When she’s most in need will he be there for her?

The first book was so good that I went in hoping this one would be awesome. I ended up being let down. I struggled with falling into this one and kept putting it down to do other things. It took about 50% of the book for me to stop doing that and finally blow through the book. I love how it ended and hope there are more in this world because one thing Zoey Draven does really well is world building.

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Kraving Tavak by Zoey Draven

 

4 Star

After the death of her mother Stella needs a new life. She decides to make a new life on Dumera. When she sees Tavak for the first time she wanted him, but his attitude doesn’t make it seem like he’s interested. Tavak had been abused by human woman and wants nothing to do with them until he meets Stella. He’s wants her but isn’t sure he can get passed the trauma. Will he work through his problems before he loses her?

I really enjoyed this book. I liked Stella and Tavak. Your heart goes out to both of them as they both had trauma they had to work through. I was really looking forward to their HEA. Tavak is working through his trauma and Stella is trying to find her life after the death of her mother. I liked reading the journey they took to get to their HEA. This one worked well with the rest of the series and I kinda want more.

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Wicked Mate by Zoey Draven

 

3 Star

Cara never thought her life would turn out as dramatic as it has.  She’s pregnant and isn’t sure how the pregnancy will go.  To keep her safe Devix will do anything including going home where he’s banned with threat of his death.  Will they make it off his home world safe and sound?

GRRRRRR.  I wanted to kill several people in this book.  Devix was dealt a bum hand and the people suck.  I enjoyed seeing Devix clear his name and a bunch of people getting their comeuppance in this book.  You do need to read the first book to understand this book, but it was worth it.

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Kraven Dravka by Zoey Draven

 

3 Star

Valerie Bowen isn’t brave.  She was given an out by Eve, but she couldn’t leave without Dravka.  She knows her aunt will never let them go so to keep Dravka and the other Kraven’s safe she trades her freedom for theirs.  Dravka has wanted Valerie forever but knows they can never be together.  When he finds out she’s engaged he loses it.  Will they find a way to be together and safe from Eve’s aunt?

When I finished the first book, I was interested to see how Valerie and Dravka would save themselves.  It was interesting to see them navigate the dangers Valerie’s aunt poses to them.  I really was rooting for them as they both had such sucky lives and deserved their happy ending.  I did like how it ended.  Where you need to read book 1 to understand 2 you don’t necessarily need those two to understand this one.  It helps but doesn’t make a huge difference.  I am very curious to see how the next book goes.

Book 3 Krave of Everton

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Wicked Captor by Zoey Draven

 

2.5 Star

Cara calls wasn’t planning on getting kidnapped and held for so long.  All she wanted was to go home.  Devix is on his last job before he has his freedom.  All he has to do is pick Cara up and take her to her knew master.  The problem she’s, his mate.  Will he be able to walk away from her or will he decide to keep her?

Since I didn’t like the other series but liked the writing, I wanted to give the author another chance.  I liked this one more than I liked the other one, but I still had some of the same problems.  Like Devix had no problem handing a woman over to be a pleasure slave when his race allegedly protects females.  Overall, it was better than the other one and I like Devix more than Vaxa’an.  It does kind of end in such a way you will want to read the next book. 

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Alien's Prize by Zoey Draven

 

2 star

Kate finally had it all until she’s kidnapped by aliens and put up as a prize.  She’s selected to be mate to Prime Leader of Luxiria Vaxa’an after he won his fight.  All she wants to do is get home to her life but he’s not willing to let her go.  He finally decides to make a deal she spends some time with him and if she still wants to go home, he will make it happen.

I wanted to like this book more than I did.  It was a bit too much non-consent throughout the book for me.  Kate is literally kidnapped and held to be a pleasure slave.  She is given no options and just kind accepts her fate.  I’ve read other books similar to this that handled this storyline way better.  You don’t see them rescuing the rest of the women held until much later.  It just frustrated me. 

Book 1 Warriors of Luxiria

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Prince of Firestones by Zoey Draven

 

3 Star

After escaping from Madam Allegria Krave and Eve are trying to live their lives quietly and peacefully.  There are still things missing from their lives.  Krave wishes to know what happened to his mother and brother.  He starts looking for them.  In the middle of the search Eve finds out she’s pregnant.  When she tells him she does not get the response she was looking for.  Will Krave discover what he’s looking for and keep Eve safe?

This is a short story that takes place right after Kraving Khiva that concludes Khiva and Eve’s story.  I enjoyed seeing him take back his heritage.  He was a dick to Eve when she tells him about the pregnancy, and she did make him grovel a little bit for the reaction.  You do need to read book 1 to get book 2.

Book 2 Krave of Everton

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Kraving Khiva by Zoey Draven

 

3 Star

Eve has led a very boring life and she is ready to live for the first time.  She books in for a night with the exclusive Krave aliens.  What she wasn’t expecting was to fall in love with Khiva.  She wants to help him escape from the slavery he finds himself in, but he will have to help himself.

This was an interesting alien story.  It was definitely a spicier book for sex scenes.  I did get frustrated with him when he was refusing to do anything to help himself and I get he was a slave forced to do things he didn’t want to do but when given several outs and he keeps refusing it did get old.  I loved watching Eve come into her own and blossom into a confident woman.

Book 1 Krave of Everton

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Broken by the Horde King by Zoey Draven

 

2.5 Stars

Nine years ago, the prince of my clan broke my heart.  Now he’s back and he wants my help.  Kiran of Rath Okkili is in need of a healer and Maeve fits the bill.  She was determined to never love him again, but will he be able to win her over.

Where I liked all of the other books in this series there were certain aspects of this book that I couldn’t get passed.  One of them being he knew how she felt about him for 9 years and knew they were supposed to be together, but he continued to sleep with other woman for 8 of the 9 years.  We are supposed to give him a pass for making out with HER SISTER because it was a youthful act and not serious. He never really did anything to redeem himself in my eyes to justify her forgiving him and being with him.  The other issue was Maeve was a doormat throughout the book and it got old fast.  She never really grew as a character.  I did love getting more background information as well as more on the planet.  The style and writing fit within the series.  I just found myself skimming this book way more then I should have.

Book 4 Horde Kings of Dakkar

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Madness of the Horde by Zoey Draven

 

3 Star

Vienne has been kidnapped from her human village to serve the Ghertun.  When she's sent on a mission to the capital to tell the horde king what they want she isn't sure she will be successful but to protect her family she will try.  But before she can succeed she is stopped by the mad Horde King. They both are keeping secrets from each other. Will they be able to work together to take down the Ghertun?

This one was interesting. It wasn't bad but it did frustrate me. They both had their reasons for keeping secrets but at some point they should have been honest with each other Instead they aren't and don't really work together until it's almost to late. It just frustrated me.  Overall, it fit with the rest of the series but it wasn’t one of my favorites

Book 3 Horde Kings of Dakkar

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Claimed by the Horde king by Zoey Draven

 

4 star

Horde king catches Nelle hunting in the forest and will be punished for this offense.  While she's given an option of giving up the other hunters to get a lighter sentence she refuses and is to be lashed S times.  When they got to 3 he couldn't stand anymore and calls for a halt to the punishment. He decides to take her home with him. She doesn't know why but is determined to be productive. She makes friends and learns new skills all while trying to figure out what the Horde king wants with her.

Where the first book was missing some world building this book was not. This book included details I wanted in the last book. That automatically made this one a better book. I also liked Serrin and Nelle better. She is taken and he loves her but let's her go several times. She gets fed up and goes back to her village and when he finally comes around is mad, she's not there. He then has to woo her back and she doesn’t make it easy on him. Nelle also made friends who adored her and were mad that their Horde King chased her off. Overall, it was a well-rounded book that gave some good background on the world and the federation. I will be checking out the next one.

Book 2 Horde Kings of Dakkar

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Captive of the Horde King by Zoey Draven

 

3 star

Luna will do anything for her brother. When he accidentally starts a fire when he was trying save the settlement this draws the attention of the Horde. When they show up Luna throws herself at the mercy of the Horde King to keep her brother from being killed. The Horde King decides to take her as his Queen.  He will do whatever he can to woo her. When someone close to him betrays him and Luna is kidnapped he will do anything together back. Will he save her?

I enjoyed this book but it had some problems.  There wasn't any world building so as I am trying to figure out where everything is you really can't. I still don't understand why humans on Dakkar. Who is the Federation that led to them being there.  There was a lot of fake words used and no guide as to what they mean. You eventually pick up some of them.  There are still several I'm unsure of. I liked how Luna was with the Horde king. She kept him on his toes and didn't let him get away with anything.  He also waiting until she was ready for more.  Overall, even with the questions b enjoyed the story enough to pick up the next book.

Book 1 Horde Kings of Dakkar

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