Origin

Scales ‘N’ Spells, Book 1

By: AJ Sherwood, Jocelynn Drake

Narrated by: Joel Leslie

Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

Cameron wants to make one thing clear: He didn't come into the festival to find a dragon mate.

Germany is supposed to be an escape. With a new mechanical engineering degree, a new job looming, and a whole life planned out that isn’t his, Germany seems like the best place for Cameron find himself. So how does he end up discovering his lost magic heritage, running from bad guys with a secret agenda, and being adopted by the not-so-extinct Fire Dragon clan?

He blames tall, dark, and sexy Alric, king of the Fire Dragons: his fated mate. Because of course he is, and mates are meant to take the blame, right? It may take a hot second, but as Cameron learns more about the scarred Alric and the life he’s landed in, he realizes that perhaps this is where he’s meant to be - magic, mates, kidnapping, and all.

Turns out Germany isn't an escape...it's his awakening.

©2021 AJ Sherwood and Jocelynn Drake (P)2021 Podium Audio

Can’t Stop

OMG loved this so much! Where is book 2?

Not boring. Not repetitive. Epic ! Make this into a movie.

Only one small issue

I loved the story (having already read the book) and I always love Joel’s narration. The only thing that was hard for me with this one was Cameron was Korean/American and Alaric was German. I thought his accents for them were good it was just the remainder of the story he was using a British accent.

entertaining fantasy

joel leslie narration is what brought this story to life. loved the banter between characters. well written.

Awesome series

Ive read all the books and was super excited to hear that the audio was coming out. It's an interesting take on dragons and mages and had a little bit of everything in it.

I was concerned that I didn't know the narrator until I realized that Joel Leslie and Joel Fromkin are the same person. Joel is always a fabulous narrator and he does this well too. Especially considering the amount of different accents there are. English, British, German and Asian. Add in the amount of characters there are and it's a lot of voices and accents, but I could tell who each was easily.

A interesting listen

This book was something different and interesting and everyone should give it a good listen

Loved it

I loved reading the ebook and thoroughly enjoyed listening to this audio, Joel did a great job.

very entertaining 👏

I loved to listen to every moment of this wonderfully written/spoken story, I usually only listen between travels but the story was so good I found myself listening even while just sitting at home. this story is truly worth your time so give it a chance, you won't be disappointed.

Quality

Really enjoyed! Good narration! Solid story! Steamy scenes. Spells. Blood feuds! And daddy dragons? Hello yes.

Mages and Dragons

When Cameron decided to backpack through Europe, he never expected to find that Dragons still existed in Germany. Him a mage? No way. Mates? Uhm no. Not possible....is it?

These two authors rank among my favorite and are automatic must buys when it comes to their books. So combining their genius with magic and Dragons and evil bad guys and of course I have to listen to it. Add Joel Leslie's characterizations and duh! He adds so much to an already terrific tale. LOVED IT! Magic, fated mates, found families, snark and mischief combine to create the fabulous clan of Dragons living in Germany. Highly recommend!

Origin

I LOVED the story line it makes Your mind wonder if some where in plain sight there are Dragons really alive and I Love Joel Leslie Narrative of the story but !! some of the grandmothers dialog i truly did not understand ... I hope there will be MORE in this story I will have part 2&3 very soon
I hope You Enjoy this book as much as I have THANK YOU