Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks

3rd Novel n The Embraced Series

This book was given to me in exchange for a honest review by NetGalley & author's newsletter. This is Gwennore, the 3rd sister's story. Gwennie is half elf with lavender eyes and is the healer in the group of 5 sisters. This is a tale of dragons who turn into men, shape-shifters, trolls, giant trees who can talk to Gwennie, poison, prejudice, murder, intrigue, curses, women soldiers, love, loss and a villain from previous books. The story incorporates modern day colloquialisms and problems in times gone-bye in setting which can lead to some laugh out loud situations. Ms. Sparks' stories never fail to pull me in to whatever tale she tells, she has the ability to make you laugh not at a character, but with them. Her stories always have heart, romance, family, yes and sexual situations, but always draws you into a wondrous world of grownup fairytales that you love to visit again and again.

The book can be read as a standalone, but why would you want to when you could start at the beginning of the series. Two more sisters need their stories told, and many more interesting characters need stories too. Can't wait till the next book in this series or any of Ms. Sparks's others. Thanks for the lands and inhabitants she brings to us. Review shared on Facebook, Goodreads, Amazon & Barnes and Noble.

This is the first book by Kerrelyn Sparks, and I really enjoyed it. Within the first couple of chapters I decided I would have to read the other books in the series. This story follows Gwennere and Silas, and there journey to finding out what is wrong with Silas' people and trying to disprove the existence of a centuries old curse. Eight Rules to Dating a Dragon contains all of the things that suck you into a book, and make sure you read it to the very end. Also making sure you want to read the other books already out, and future ones to come.

What a wonderful addition to the series! I loved the characters, the plot, the bit of mystery/suspense (or I suppose it would be more the drama lol), and the romance! Yes there was instant lust/love, but they didn't truly act on it til 1/2-2/3 way through the story. Kerrelyn built the anticipation, and I just loved the wait!

Gwennie is strong, brave, caring, protective, witty, sweet, loyal, and smart. I liked how she would hold her own but not be rude about it.

Silas is loyal, smart, brave, sexy, charming, protective, and absolutely swoon worthy! I could see why the courtiers would swoon whenever he was near! I liked that he defended Gwen, the "enemy", when things would go wrong and stand up to his "superiors" to make sure she wouldn't come to harm.

I was so happy and thankful to receive this ARC from NetGalley. I just wished I hadn't devoured it in one sitting. Now I have to wait until book 4 is released! LOL

I was really excited to read this. Unfortunately I just couldn’t get into it. I couldn’t connect with the characters at all.
I read and reviewed an ARC copy of this book from NetGalley. My thoughts and opinions are my own.

Ms. Spark's does it again in her newest novel about the Embraced. This novel was just as great as the two previous novels. I love how she builds each novel based off of the previous novel. She brings back the characters from the previous novels and keep developing the plot, answering questions, but creating more unresolved issues that the characters need to face.
Gwennore is an Elf with a talent of finding an illness and healing it. She feels very alone, since no one but her sisters accept her. She is brave and loyal, but wants to find people to love her for who she is. When a girl is kidnapped, Gwen is taken as well into the land of dragons where she meets General Silas Dravenko, Captain Gorgeous. Silas has many secrets, but wants to find a cure for the plague killing his people. I love how he teases Gwen. Silas is immediately attracted to Gwen, for when dragons love, they love with their whole heart. To keep Gwen safe, he tells his people she is his lover, which upsets Gwen. Still, Gwen agreed to help find a cure for the "curse" plaguing his people. Silas and Gwen work together to discover there is a deeper conspiracy that neither knew about. Silas and Gwen have many obstacles to overcome, those within the dragon kingdom, the Elves who want Gwen, and the evil that threatens all. Still, Gwen is afraid to love Silas, for who would accept her. She learns Silas has been keeping things from her, some for her own protection. Silas will do whatever is necessary to save his people, but he will not give up Gwen. Will Gen ans Silas discover the true reason behind the "curse" and prevent a war that someone seems bent on starting?
I cannot wait to read the next novel in the series!!

This book and series is great! The heroine is young but brave and cunning through outt he book. The hero is lovable with a great sense of humor and believes in the heroine from the beginning. There’s a lot of action and suspense to keep you interested. loved it!

Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks

I was so excited to get the email inviting me to read an advanced copy of this book! I have read the first two books in this series and was greatly looking forward to the third at the end of March. Ms. Sparks did not disappoint!!

This book covers all the bases. A brave yet funny hero and a smart heroine. I loved reading through this whole book in one sitting. I didn't want it to end! Kerrelyn Sparks has once again done a fantastic job with her worldbuilding. I can't wait for the next one!!!!

I would definately suggest this series to my friends.

I was not familiar with this series before reading this story. Even so, I was still able to enjoy the plot. This was a fast read for me and was enjoyable. I wish it would have been a bit more witty. Gwennie and her “puff” were certainly cute. I thought the mystery reveal/villain was a little too obvious. If you want a quick read then this book will entertain.

Eight simple rules for dating a dragon is the third book in the Embraced series. I thoroughly enjoyed this book from cover to cover. I almost read it all in one seating but my eyes started blurring and my husband kept asking if I was going to turn off the light soon, so since it was 1 in the morning I figured I better finish it later.

I really liked how the relationship between Gwen and Silas developed over the course of the story and it wasn't a instant lust/love and wham, bam kinda thing. I enjoyed their banter and the chemistry they had together through out the book.
I am so happy that this actually has a plot/ story-line. The story flows well with action, mystery and romance, it also had some well place humorous moments through out. I also didn't read the first two books and I don't feel like I missed anything.
One point that i didn't care for is how Gwen was always concern about what other people thought about her and she tried to please everyone so they would like her.
There are some very interesting side characters that I hope will also get a story.
So overall this is a great fantasy/paranormal book that I thoroughly enjoyed reading.
I receive ARC copy for an honest review.

This is my first Kerrelyn Sparks book and I'm so glad I picked it up, it made me laugh while I was reading it, love the interaction between the 2 main characters, love how even though there was a romance grow between the two main characters it wasn't fast or slowly it was just right . Can't wait to read more of this series and see what happens, with that said I would love to think Netgalley for letting me find a new series that I want to continue on with as well as a new author.

Kerrelyn Sparks has done it again! The adventure and passion in Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon soars beyond expectation. Falling for a Dragon can't be easy but when two great minds fall in love during dangerous times, it's sure to last.

Gwen was sent away when she was a baby because she was born on a special day. She was going to be blessed with special powers and was sent away to be kept safe. Gwen never new who her patents were.
Silas is a dragon shifter who is trying to Dave his people. His people believe in a curse that is hundreds of years old. One in the is able to conceive either, he's afraid they will just die out.
Gwen is a healer with the power to know what makes the person sick. After the two have an unfortunate meet, she decides to overcome her cowardice and try to help Silas and his people.
I liked this book from the beginning. It has an interesting story and not just sec like a lot of shifter books. I like that it's not a love at first she thing for Gwenore and Silas the dragon shifter. Who doesn't love a dragon shifter book? Half elf, half dragon is original. There is sixpence and action. The book has a good plot and is well written. The characters are likeable (mostly), and the story flow nicely from beginning to end. It does end with a bit of a cliffhanger, so I would expected Sorcha's next.