Review Keeper of the Golden Dragon's Heart (Cedar River #1) by Gemma K. Murray

"Keeper of the Golden Dragon's Heart"

Author: Gemma K. Murray

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Pages: 143

Source: Author in exchange for an honest review.

Published: March 15, 2012

Author's Website: http://gemmakmurray.com

Buy Links: Amazon

Goodreads Blurb: The Upper Peninsula of Michigan seems like it is another country. The rawness and beauty of the land draws people from every walk of life. What most people don’t realize is there is a little town nestled on the banks of Lake Superior that an entire group of supernatural beings call home. Shifters of every shape and size live there. They raise their families there. Tourists come from near and far to visit the quaint town of Cedar River, Michigan. The tourists never realize they are walking among some of the most unusual beings on earth.

Bowie Golden is a dragon shifter who is in charge of Cedar River's safety. Until now, the biggest threat to anyone's safety was Anastasia Plum, a witch/puma-shifter. She has been the town hellraiser since she was a teenager. Now someone has discovered the secret the residents of Cedar River keep for one another. These radicals are determined to eradicate the entire town. It's up to Bowie to keep them all safe.

Ana has always idolized Bowie. She may have stirred up trouble from time to time, but Bowie or one of his brothers would always get her out of the trouble she was in. One day, it happened. The unthinkable, the unimaginable occurred. Anastasia Plum fell for the "golden" boy. What an unlikely duo- the sheriff and the hellraiser!

Just as these two discover their passion for one another, a group of people is determined to keep them apart. It's up to Ana to prove that she is the only Keeper of the Golden Dragon's Heart.

My Review:Keeper of the Golden Dragon is a sweet, romantic, exciting and touching read that made me fall in love with Cedar River and its community almost instantly. A read that many fans of the genre will enjoy as a companion until the very end!

Ana lost her parents at a fairly young age and was left with no other family to take her in. Close neighbors and friends of her and her parents, the Goldens, stepped in and took Ana under their wings (Literally!) They grew to be a very tight knit family with a ton of antics and everything a blood family goes through. As she grew older, she found herself looking a bit harder for a companion, a boyfriend, someone to help complete her and make her feel whole and loved in a way she’s not yet experienced. Little did she know her soul mate has been right in front of her face the entire time!

There are plenty of ups and downs, ins and outs, but never a moment of doubt within that amazing family. Love is so very blind, so blind that at times you do not even realize it is love! Thank goodness for the hands of faith and the meddling of family member’s or these two amazing characters would never have had the courage to explore one another on a whole new level.

Overall Rating

Sex Rating of 3 Dragon Flames

Review Natural Born Enemies (Cedar River #2)

"Natural Born Enemies"

Author: Gemma K. Murray

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Pages: 189

Source: Author in exchange for an honest review.

Published: December 23, 2012

Author's Website: http://gemmakmurray.com

Buy Links: Amazon

Goodreads Blurb: Cedar River, Michigan is a wonderful place to fall in love. Some people see change as a good thing, but there are a few others who can’t let go of the “old ways.” “Breeds should stay within their breeds,” they say.

Adam Thomas is the deputy sheriff in Cedar River. His black puma shifter side got him released from the military and sent back home. His demons followed, but they are nothing compared to the ones within his pride.
Luna McIntyre is the only daughter and shaman to the McIntyre pack. She is tired of being smothered and told what to do in regards to her life. She’s opened a sweet shop and moved forward with her life. However, the love of her teen years is back in town and her family is trying to rein her in again.
Someone in this small town is so set in their beliefs that they can’t see how love is sometimes simply love. Cats and canines may be natural born enemies, but love may be enough to get past the differences.

My Review: Another sweet, exciting and romantic read by Gemma K. Murray that continues to pull me into the life and love of Cedar River and never want to leave. Even though Gemma did not go in the direction I thought she would have, I was very happy. Besides, I love surprises! This is a series that fans of the genre should really check out. It’s jammed packed full of paranormals and will satisfy any that enjoy a great HEA :)

Luna is a very independent woman that is packed full of delightful surprises. She’s on her own due to some family issues, but goes on with her life that best way she could. She has her own business her own place and is doing very well for herself. There’s only one thing, actually a person that’s missing from making her life complete and happy. But he’s off limits and a far distance away. He has been for some time now, at least that’s what she thought until she spots him right outside her sweet shop window…

Adam has had it very hard in life from a very young age. Besides being a ‘bad boy’. He had to leave his one true love, the love of his life, just to help bring about peace between two natural born enemies. But when he comes back, he finds his love is even stronger than he ever thought it could be and finds its virtually impossible to resist. This handsome bad boy goes through all sorts of turmoil just to make peace and be with the one he loves.

Even though this book is part of a series it can be read as a stand-alone. It takes place in the same area of the first and characters do appear, but you will not miss out on a build or any other instances if you read out of order.

Overall Rating

Sex Rating of 3 Dragon Flames