ARC received for review

4.5 stars

Dragan is the last warrior trapped in stone. Maeve and her kind, pure heart sets him free. Then they are on the run from the evil sorcerer. Maeve puts her computer smarts and eavesdropping skills to the test to find Nico and the other warriors. After a long drive filled with danger, they find Dragan's warrior brothers. Epic battle ensues, and the bad guy gets away yet again (that's the reason for the missing half star). It's a little okay cause it needs to be Nico's story where Sotiris gets everything that's coming to him. It was great seeing all the previous peeps again, plus a great epilogue with a little sneak into the next book.

Dragan Fiachna is the last of Nick’s missing warriors and he is trapped in on of Sotiris many houses. Maeve, an employee of Sotiris, has always been drawn to the beautiful winged statue in the statue hall. While Sotiris rants and raves at it, she offers it comfort and peace, even though she knows its justs stone. Her care for the statue finally breaks the curse and Dragan is finally free. Maeve uses her hacking ability to help Dragan to find Nick.

Dragan and Maeve are probably my favorite couple of this series. I really loved their interactions and care for each other. You could feel the emotions from the beginning and it was perfect. Maeve was smart, sassy, and resourceful. I quite enjoyed her and how she dealt with everything. She was never afraid of Dragan and knew he would protect her, even after he shows how deadly he can be. Dragan was supportive, caring, and protective. He has had a terrible past and thinks he is a monster, but Maeve shows him he can still be loved.

Now that all of the warriors are freed we are getting closer to the final confrontation with Sotiris. I thought we were going to get in this book but nope. I am glad though because I want to see more of this series. I really want to see Nick get a HEA because he deserves it.

Also I really want to know Lili’s story now. She is clearly a supernatural but what kind? Clearly she has a troubled past and Nick is very protective of her. I really need to know!

*ARC provided by Netgalley for an honest review.*

I absolutely know when I pick up a book by this author that it’s going to be a wild ride, rife with action and of course full to the brim with romance. Finally we get the last of the cursed Warriors and Dragan is a character wholly unique in that he’s brave yes , fearless without a doubt but desperate for someone to finally, actually want him monstrous wings and all ! Step forward Maeve who has deliberately cut herself off from family and loved ones in order to work for an employer who well frankly she really doesn’t like that much. Unfortunately for Maeve she’s been working for a vicious Sorcerer with no compassion and a very evil plan to finally get rid of his enemies once and for all. Dragan is under a truly nasty curse with rather particular needs to break it and Maeve is just the woman to fulfill those parameters but how will she react when what looks like a Gargoyle turns out to be a man trapped in stone ?
If like me you’v enjoyed this authors Vampires in America series than this crossover is a delight to read. It had previously been revealed that Sotiris had secreted Dragan away but that hadn’t stopped Nico and the other three Warriors looking for him. Now I mentioned that there’s a connection here with the V.I.P. books because these stories take place in the same world but even more exciting is the fact that Nico is an ex of Cyn the woman who owns and yes I do mean owns the heart of the biggest and baddest Vampire of them all, the wholly gorgeous Raphael ! I’d actually have enjoyed a little more Vampire action in this book but still cannot fault this amazing story that was oh so satisfying and now all I want is to discover who the mysterious woman that will bring Nico to his knees is. You will love Dragan because he’s a male that truly deserves a happy ending and Maeve turned out to be a very courageous woman unafraid of self sacrifice. This gets a big recommendation from me for the imaginative world building but most of all the diverse characters who had me cheering them on.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

It’s been awhile since I dived into this world, but it didn’t take me long to catch up. New readers...go read Raphael and that series, then make the way to the Stone warriors series, you can thank me later. Now...series lovers get ready all we’ve come to expect from this author is here and more plot development but not as much I hoped but we get glimpses to Nicks future hopefully and I’m stoked! I so desperately want him to get a HEA, while I love his banter with Cyn I’m beyond ready to see his story, there’s so much there to be uncovered.
Let me focus, this follows Maeve and Dragan, who while not my favorite couple they weren’t dreadful. You like both characters and certainly root for their victories and love. The characters work well together and while we get a brief mention of my fav duo you won’t see much of our Lord Raphael or Cyn(cue the sad music).
I really enjoyed this and despite a full schedule made time for a few late night chapters. Series lovers, it’s a must read!!
This was a complimentary ecopy provided by the author/publisher in exchange for a honest review via Netgalley.

Well as usual anything DB writes is an immediate top pick although at his would not be my favorite Stone Warrior book. Can not wait to the next book, it will be a winner.

Dragan is the last of the stone warriors to be released from his centuries of imprisonment. The curse holding him was very specific; one that the evil sorcerer, Sotiris, thought near unbreakable because it was dependent on a virgin “untested and pure.” When his employee, Maeve Collins, releases Dragan from his prison at last, she is astonished to find the statue she had felt such an affinity for is a real man. Dragan’s prior life was one of war and rejection from his family and village because of a goddess imbuing him with certain powers including fearsome wings.

Maeve has worked for Sotiris for three years curating and researching some of his magical items though she did not understand their true value other than as antiquities. Once Dragan is free and explains to Maeve who and, more importantly, what her repugnant boss is, she helps him flee with one of Sotiris' most prized possessions. Dragan knows his three brothers in arms were also cursed; he is desperately hoping to find them free as well. He also wants to find from his time period, Nicodemus, now known as Nick, whom the warriors served while fighting their hated enemy. Maeve thinks she has located Dragan’s former liege so she and Dragan travel on a long trip south while being pursued hired killers.

As Maeve and Dragan journey from New York to Florida, their relationship develops including to a level she never expected. Maeve has a lot of talents of her own which she uses to help in the fight against their enemy. Once all the warriors are together, it is clear the war will escalate. Dragan desires this modern young woman deeply. He feels Maeve is meant for him if he can convince her they belong together. No woman had ever treated Dragan as if he mattered before; other than being with Nick, he was mostly used and abused in the ancient times.

Although all the stone warriors are now free in the world, this is not the end of the story. More is to come featuring their leader, Nick, and someone important whom he has been seeking. Fans of these books will be pleased there is more to come especially since Nick has recovered his warriors and bridges both of Ms. Reynolds’ series.