Fury of Fire

Dragonfury, Book 1

By: Coreene Callahan

Narrated by: Benjamin L. Darcie

Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

A clandestine race of half-dragon, half-humans known as dragon-shifters lives among us. Bastian, leader of the Nightfury dragon clan, is sworn to protect humankind at all costs. For him, honor and duty always come first. When the clan dictates he take a human mate to sire a son, he falters, aware that for a human to birth a dragon-shifter she must die. Myst, the woman given into his care, is the most extraordinary he’s ever met, and though he can’t bear the thought of harming her, he is bound by duty.

Myst loves her life in the human world, but Bastian has captured her heart in an instant of electric connection. But Bastian and his warriors are in the middle of a deadly battle with the Razorback dragon-shifters, intent on killing every Nightfury clan member - and the humans they protect - the fate of their world and ours hangs in the balance. An extraordinary blend of action, fantasy, and steamy romance, Fury of Fire brings to life a dangerous new world intertwined with the survival of humanity, all while exploring the meaning of honor and the nature of true love.

©2012 Coreene Callahan (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Great storyline

Great storyline. Loved the attention to the detail and character development. I really hope they pick up Book 4. I waiting...

good book

this was a good book and I will be reading the rest of the series and great narrator

Great series start!

Wow, I really enjoyed this paranormal romance!! More than I expected. I was unexpectedly moved by the H/H love story. Bastion was loving and tender throughout entire story, which is a change from typical hero behavior (where they resist love and fight against it, blah blah). Bastion treated her like a queen from day one except for the big lie - but there has to be some drama, right. So, this story was refreshing to me and very enjoyable.

A lot of fun to read.

This book is a lot of fun to read. It is very well written and performed admirably by Benjamin L Darcy.

Excellent narrator

Narrator did a fantastic job.
Excellent audible book, perfect narrator!
So glad I listened to this book before reading reviews, I LOVED IT! The narrator has the perfect low timber to his voice fit the characters and enjoyable listen. He created distinct voices for each character. His accents were perfect and transitions from xharacter to character seamless! He made the book come to life. I've read reviews that felt the author copied Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood, but I think she's used a similar formula and similar characteristics but so what, I could say that of Wards BDB books as well. I could make the same character comparisons to Band if Brothers any group of military Alpha males will use stock characters. I've read multiple paranormal, sci fi, dystopia romances that utilized a similar plot format and characters. As much as they may be alike they are also different. If the story was copied then you could say Ward and others all ripped off their plots and characters from Christine Feehan, Maggie Shayne, Susan Sizemore, Sherrilyn Kenyon ...for that matter they've all borrowed from Gothic novels, Bram Stoker, Jane Austin Writer's are inspired snd borrow liberally from other writers. I've read Ward, Dohler, Singh, Showalter, Cole, Adrian, Leigh wow there are so many. If you read or listen to a lot of novels the same formulas and characters are repeated often. Stephenie Meyer said she used Austin's Pride and Prejudice as a format for Twilight this happens all the time. I can't say how many times I've started a book certain I've read or heard it before. I felt that was an unfair judgement especially in light of Ward liberally borrowing from previous writers and I actually I think it's a compliment to other weiters. That said I loved these characters, the plot, the fast and furious style action as opposed to just fighting. I enjoyed the use o.f contempory language and references.
The steamy love scenes added to the romance. They fit into the story adding a sensual element rather than becoming a sudden departure to an overly explicit sex manual. They dudn't sound or read like a plummer's manual. (Laugh) Some paranormal romance writers lose sensual romance and erotic build up to love scenes because they're too explicitly abrupt. I rarely write reviews but felt like I had things to say after enjoying the book and then reading some reviews. Looking forward to next book and series.

Absolutely awesome!!

If you could sum up Fury of Fire in three words, what would they be?

Romantically erotic sci-fi

Who was your favorite character and why?

Bastian - given the description of his body, the tone of his voice, and the loving protectiveness he possesses, what woman wouldn't say he's her favorite character!

Which scene was your favorite?

The moment that Bastian awoke in the dispensary, and realized that his "Bella mine" had saved him. It was the moment I realized they were now melded into one.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

It would have to be when she realized that Caroline was loved by her male, and not just sacrificed for the offspring.

Any additional comments?

This is the first piece I've read from this authoress, and I am totally taken by her writing talent. Her words together with the narrator's talent with voice portrayals, kept me enthralled. I could not leave this story until I had finished the whole book!!

A bit of a rip off...

I can see how this book would be a good listen for someone who's never read JR Ward before, but as a huge fan of hers, this book honestly disappointed me. The writing style has a very strong resemblance to Ms. Ward's, not to mention some of the character's and
similarities in dialogue. Some of the terms and phrases used are very popular in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, and it felt like I was listening to a watered down version of it.

That being said, I did enjoy the plot, but when it comes to this kind of novel, I'll stick to the Master- JR Ward's done it already, and done it right.

Keep Your Expectations Low

Too much modern slang for my tastes, and the leading lady was annoying at times. I truly will never understand why all of these beautiful single women abducted by stunningly gorgeous supernatural males are so determined to go back to their mundane lives. I'm happily married and I'd be hard pressed to deny Bastian, even with the whole I-need-to-impregnate-you-with-my-killer-dragon thing he has going on.

But I digress. If you're bored and or not yet jaded, it's ten bucks. Get it, keep your expectations low, and it's actually not too bad. I'll probably even read the second one.

What a surprise!!!

I really did not expect this to be as good as it was. I was captivated to the end of the book. it was a well written story and well read. I really enjoyed it!!!

Riveting

I hung on every word. It was an awesome book. I can't wait for the next book.