Betrothed to the Dragon: Lick of Fire

By: Kara Lockharte

Narrated by: Victoria Mei

Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

I’m engaged to a stranger, a man - dragon. If I don’t marry him, I’m as good as dead.

I’ve been hiding all my life.

Unlike the rest of my once powerful family, I have no magic.

The immortal monster that ate them all, still hunts me.

And my grandmother thinks that the only way to save me from the monster is to marry me to another monster: a dragon.

Only this monster is perfection in human form: all rippling golden muscle and more gorgeous than anyone who shifts into a scaled monstrous beast has a right to be. His magic calls me, his heat enthralls me and my mind melts at the touch of his inhumanely hot hands on my skin.

There is no way I can marry him.

I know what he truly wants: access to my family’s power.

But I have no magic, no power of my own.

He thinks he knows what he’s getting with me.

I don’t play those games.

It’s better to run from a monster, than to marry one.

I’m no dragon’s treasure.

Even if my heart wishes otherwise.

©2018 Smartia Publishing (P)2019 Smartia Publishing

Outstanding Narration

Having read this book, I was delighted to hear it brought to life. Victoria Mei does an absolutely outstanding job narrating this book filling it with all the animation and emotion that are found in the pages. Her telling will sweep you away and draw you into this story. I can't wait to hear the rest of the series!

First book in a new mini-series set in a fascinating world. You've got the Shen, a magical race with a great variety of gifts, dragons from an alien planet, and of course the big bad enemy in the Devourer. Sophie is a Shen who never manifested a gift of her own despite a powerful lineage and has adapted to living as a human. Her life has been shaped by the deaths of her parents at the hands of the Devourer and all the running she has done since then. When her Grandmother tells her she's been betrothed to a dragon since she was an infant, she doesn't know what to think. When she meets a drop dead gorgeous man at her work, then literally runs into him again, she never expects that he is her betrothed. But the Devourer is making moves again and when Sophie runs, this time she has some unexpected help. Fast-paced and filled with action, this short story will have you glued to the pages to see how things turn out.

Interesting ideas with some fun

Entertaining story with some steamy scenes. Hunter and Sophie have some good chemistry. Sophie was a bit too whiny at times, but loved when she kicked butt when an umbrella. Sophie is a Shen; some type of magical being, but Sophie doesn’t have the magical aspect. We are told this too many times btw. The Shen don’t really seem like an accepting group, so they aren’t the most accepting of Sophie. Sophie’s grandmother has betrothed her to a dragon shifter type being without her knowledge. She needs to marry so this creepy big bad monster won’t track Sophie down and kill her. Magical elements will increase if there’s a bonding type scenario going on. Sophie and Hunter instantly feel drawn to each other, but Sophie is not too excited to learn what her grandma did. There’s some fun action and some unique elements that kept the story interesting. I’d say this story is a 3.5, but I bumped it up because the writing was fine and the narration was good on the audio. The narrator did well. She gave a clear performance and expressed emotions well.

Somewhat rushed

3.5 stars but only because I felt like the story was somewhat rushed. There was really no time for the characters or storyline to develop much. I really felt no connection between the main characters. I feel that that again is because the story was rushed. There was some action but it could have been more. All that being said it was a good storyline, one that I enjoyed listening to. The narrator done a good job.

Betrothed to the Dragon

An entertaining and enjoyable paranormal romance. Sophie found out that she had been betrothed to a stranger, a dragon, since before she was born. Was it all to gain control of her magical powers, that never seemed to manifest?

Kara Lockharte did a nice job of presenting the background information and setting the stage for a continuation to the story.

Victoria Mei’s narration was very entertaining. She brought the story to life and kept me drawn into the story from the very beginning.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.

So good

This is my first book by the author and narrator and I thoroughly enjoyed it. So good right from the beginning. Hot, action, page turning good.

#AudiobookObsessionsReviewer

Loved it

Sofia was born from a long line of gifted people but was not fortunate to have magic herself. To be able to flee their enemy her grandma betrothed her to a dragon so she would have their protection. When Sofia meets her dragon there’s an immediate connection. Will Sofia go forward with the arrangements her grandma made for her and be safe? Loved the story and the narrator. Victoria Mei did a brilliant job bringing the characters to life.

Betrothed to the Dragon

This book definitely went a different direction from what I thought it would and have to say I was pleasantly surprised. The background stories and way they learned through the book definitely grabbed my attention. I believe this is the first book I have listened to from Kara Lockharte and have to say I will be looking for more. Narration is perfect!

excellent story!

I loved the story! it's under 4 hours, so a short read. The narrator has a pleasant voice and the story kept my captivated! I could have listened longer!! I hope #2 is out!!

Intriguing to think about and steamy

Shin the beginning of all magic users what an interesting thought. TO see her emerge with her powers she thought she did not have and see her agree to the dragon and then find out she is pregnant on top of it. AMAZING love the shin and dragon mating to make an ultimate to fight the evil that plagues them all. #AudioBookObsession

Sophie and Hunter’s Paranormal story

I liked the overall performance of this story. The writing wasn’t to bad. I kinda got lost during the ending battle scene. Anyways, I think Victoria’s voice is perfect for this book. And the story was interesting. I would recommend.