As an Aiken(Shelley Laurenston) fan, I was crazy excited to review this one.... I bought the book as soon as it was released, and devoured it as fast as I could (which RL made more difficult then I'd have liked). Now that I've read the book though, I can't seem to figure out what I thought of it... I can honestly say I didn't hate it. And I'm relatively positive I didn't dislike it. The problem is that I can' decide if I actually liked it or not.

I think the confusion comes from a shift in the tone of the story... It seems to start off more lighthearted, and then got a bit darker then I'd expected midway through the book. Add to that, there are a number of bits from various characters perspectives (some from previous books, some not), which made the overall book longer then the other books in the series... and while for the most part said bits added to the overall story, there were just so many of them!

I liked the heroine and the hero of the story, that I know for sure. And most of the secondary characters (and there were quite a few) And I laughed quite a bit, so that's always a plus... But I'm still up in the air about whether or not I actually liked this one....

Either way, I'm eagerly awaiting her next release!

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This book has it all - humor, tears, romance, danger, family fighting and family that's got your back. I love how the author blends in so much humor within all the pages. I hated to get to the end of this book yet I'm already looking towards reading more stories about this family of dragons.

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I have followed this series and enjoyed this latest book, Gwenvael the Handsome's story.
That being said, it seems that all dragon couples have a volatile relationship and only get along in bed. And I was not feeling the love between these two. Dagmar was a very intelligent manipulator and Gwenvael is the ultimate playboy. Gwenvail turns out to be just as good at political manipulating as Dagmar and I was laughing out loud at some of their antics. Dagmar's affinity with animals, especially dogs, was great. But I didn't feel the loving tolerance for each other that I got with the previous couples. I am eagerly awaiting the next book in the series.

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Outstanding read! The latest Dragonkin book from G.A. Aiken (Shelly Laurenston) has great characters with a twisted sense of humor, great action involving swinging swords and dragonflames, and laugh out loud dialog. All the characters from the first two books make contributions to this one but Gwenvael is the hero. The heroine is Dagmar and she takes exception to the hero throwing himself to the ground laughing when she is introduces as 'The Beast'. Much of the plot surrounds politics; politics including humans, dragons, and gods - singly and in combinations. And it seems that her hero and heroine are master politicians - each practicing their own unique style of information gathering and manipulation. Together they are a force of nature...

A great read that had me laughing out loud and reading bits aloud to anyone nearby! There are some seriously intense moments - which led to a very late night for me as I was NOT going to leave things THERE! The resolution is satisfactory and the threads for the next book have been laid.

You really need to read the series in order.

Dragonkin
Prequel: "CAN'T GET ENOUGH" in the Everlasting Bad Boys Anthology written as Shelly Laurenston
1) Dragon Actually
2) About a Dragon
3) What a Dragon Should Know

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Aiken tends to write Zena Princess Warrior types of heroines which are not my favorite style. But I still love her dragon series because they are so darn funny.

"What a Dragon Should Know" is especially funny and romantic with a heroine who is NOT a warrior with a sword but a warrior of words. Dagmar is small, needs glasses, kind of plain but is smart, clever and a strategist. She's the right kind of woman to take on the dragon, Gwenvael.

Loved this book!!!

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Fantasy/Paranormal romance by G.A. Aiken (aka Shelley Laurenston). Third in series. Queen Annwyl sends her dragon brother in law Gwenvael the Ruiner to meet and negotiate with "The Beast" of the Northlands. Except The Beast is really reserved, cunning and deceptive Dagmar. I love this series! The romance is Hot, the characters all flawed, but likeable, the plots are solid. There is plenty of funny, family dysfunction. Great read. Read it in one day. The only bad part, is now its done, and I wish there was another in the series to start.

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One of the royal dragons, Gwenvael the Handsome is arrogant but a humorous arrogance not a Gods-gift-to-women arrogance. He reminds my of Sandra Hill's time traveling vikings - absolutely hilarious. Dagmar the Beast is a human who uses Gwenvael to help her people. The "courtship" as it were is terrific and bloody. She's a warrior and he's a whimpy dragon. It's really funny when he starts to fake cry to get his way. The whole gang from [book:About A Dragon|3295696] and [book:Dragon Actually|3295695] are involved and the antics of the entire crew are hysterical. There are tons of siblings so more books must be coming. Yippee!

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This is the story of Gwenvael and Dagmar. In previous books we learn that Gwenvael is a big flirt and joker. Dagmar is so cunning that her family has labeled her "The Beast". Annwyl has sent Gwenvael to address a request for aid from Dagmar. This book was just as funny as all of the author's other works. No one make me laugh more. But this book seemed to focus more on the characters from the previous books than the actual romance between Gwenvael and Dagmar. I found myself more interested in the situation with Annwyl. Also, I was more interested in how things would progress between Izzy and Eibhear.

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Great book. All the gang is back together for another installment. This is Gwenvael's story. Loved it.

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Wow this was a great book! I read all the Dragon Kin books and I just couldn't put any of them down! The characters keep you so entertained that the book is over before you know it and you're off to search for the next one! Gwenvael the Handsome really meets his match in this book. These are Dragons who are able to shift into gorgeous warrior men....this book and the others are worth your time I assure you...

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The series keeps changing ... in a good way. First book was an "ah, how cute and funny," second was funny but not as enjoyable with too much graphic sex and poor story line, and this third book ... funny, good story line,and fully developed characters. (I skipped the small areas of graphic sex. It detracts from the story.) No "ah, how sweet" factors but the story was great without it. I'm glad I kept reading the series rather than stopping at book two. I definitely recommend reading the books in order. The stories develop off each other.

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I love Aiken's characters. I REALLY love the humor she injects into them. I love Gwenvael's story... but the book took a dark turn that seemed out of place. I get that the author has to keep us guessing and interested, but I could've lived without the dark part of this book. Aside from that, Aiken keeps us interested by giving us peeks at the continuing lives of established characters, expanding our knowledge of new characters, all while relaying the primary subjects story line. Start from book one, and you'll feel like all the characters are comfortable friends.

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Nice light reading for relaxing.

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Wonderful book! One minute I'm laughing out loud, the next I have tears in my eyes. G.A Aiken is an excellent author and I can't wait to see what she writes next.

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The more I read on the better I love this series. These dragons are arrogant, devious, and hungry for fighting with the women that will be their mates and let no one stand in their way.

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I have this in ebook form and read it when it first came out in 2009. G.A. Aiken is also "Shelly Laurenston". You will LOL when you read this book. This author writes sexy, hot and funny books. I haven't read one yet that wasn't a great read and hard to put down until you finish it.

"Only for those I love would I traipse into the merciless Northlands to risk life, limb, and my exquisite beauty. But do they appreciate it? Do they say, "Gwenvael the Handsome, you are the best among us--the most loved of all dragons?" No! For centuries my family has refused to acknowledge my magnificence as well as my innate humility. Yet for them, and because I am so chivalrous, I will brave the worst this land has to offer.
So here I stand, waiting to broker an alliance with the one the Northlanders call The Beast. A being so fearful, the greatest warriors will only whisper its name. Yet I, Gwenvael, will courageously face down this terrifying. . .woman? It turns out the Beast, a.k.a. Dagmar Reinholdt, is a woman--one with steel-gray eyes and a shocking disregard for my good looks. Beneath her plain robes and prim spectacles lies a sensual creature waiting to be unleashed. Who better than a dragon to thaw out that icy demeanor?

And who better than a beast to finally tame a mighty dragon's heart?"

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