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This was riveting!! I literally couldn't put it down - I read it cover-to-cover, despite starting it after dinner! I wrapped up around midnight. The thing is, I'm a sucker for paranormal romance, and this had three of my favourite things - dragons, magic, and <I>space</i>. Yes, space - this is a paranormal romance, but it's also sci-fi! It added a spark to this novel that set it apart from others I've read, in the best way.

Aidan is a dragon shifter, and is the captain of a ship running in the Phase Nine race - an intergalactic race where anything goes, including shooting your competitors down. He's won it before - and so already has the standing that offers him - and is going for something unheard of in trying for a second title. However, he doesn't particularly want to be there - a deal with another dragon shifter, Lear, Prince of another clan and a rival planet, has left him with no choice. Onnika is a woman of a rare and highly coveted race, with magic that is in her blood. She can read people's intentions, and her sister has a knack for always choosing the right path when provided a series of choices - though it's a running joke between them about what the root of her power actually is. Despite their magic, they start the book as slaves to a bandit group, who is using their powers to find incredibly rare and highly valuable crystals.

Through a series of fateful twists, Onnika and her sister, Caryn, end up on Aidan's ship, on the run from the bandits that held them captive. Aidan doesn't trust them, and for good reason - at their first meeting, Onnika pickpocketed him, stealing ten thousand credits from him in one go. They end up stuck together as the race starts, fighting back from a disadvantage that leaves them firmly in last place to begin with.

This book is <I>spicy</i>. There's an instant attraction between Aidan and Onnika, and Oni uses that to her advantage to stay on the ship, to keep herself and her sister safe. She just wants to go home, and is ready to help Aidan and his crew win if that's what it takes to get what she needs from the race. While that attraction burns hot, neither of them entirely trust the other, but their relationship is forged in fire and blood, and by the end of the story they're inseparable and for good reason. I honestly like the both of them, a lot - they're both flawed, but they fight through it with the best of intentions, and I love that for both of them.

The pacing in this story is good, never making me feel overwhelmed by what was happening, while keeping the heart rate up for the last part of the book where everything reached a head. Coming into a world that has had several novels to grow was very smooth - enough was explained to make it make sense, without being too much that readers who'd been following from the start would get bored. There were hints to the previous books, but not enough that I was lost - which I really like in these sorts of books.

I will be going back and reading the others, as the world is incredibly rich and I want to see more of it! It is, first and foremost, a romance novel, but if you enjoy those, fantasy, and a loveable dragon, this is one for you.

4.5/5 stars, rounded up purely because I had so much fun reading this.

This was my first book by this author and I immediately want to read her entire back catalogue, it was just such a fun, sexy, thrilling ride. I completely fell for Onnika and her sass and her wildness. I love a wayward badass heroine, and I adored how she was so intent on getting into trouble, and then surprising everyone by saving herself from it the next moment.

A perfect escapist book, with just the right amount of banter and sexy scenes, balanced with drama and excitement to keep you turning the pages quicker and quicker!

Im in a wierd how do i rank books mood so good luck haha

Did i accidentally read book 3 without knowing of the series.. yes
did it affect it.. very lightly
did i like the romance.. yes
did i liek the length.. no this could have been shorter
did i like the aventure HECK YES

I really enjoyed this story and will be reading more by Kiersten Fay. However, there were some discrepancies, mostly in the first half of the book that had me flipping back and forth quite a bit trying to figure it out, specifically which phase they were in between 1 and 5. There were also enough typos to be annoying. The characters, however, were great. I loved Onnika's humor SO much. This is the first book by Kiersten Fay that I've read and I didn't have any trouble following along with the story or felt like I was missing anything by not reading the rest of the series. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Stealing the Dragon's Heart was not what I expected. I see dragons and I’m thinking this is going to be medieval-ish. I mean look at that cover. Yes, please do look at that cover because it is quite delish! But seriously, he’s holding a sword. Hello, medieval-ish. What I got was PNR served with a side of Sci-Fi. EEKS! My two favorites rolled into one. On top of that, this book definitely touched on most everything that gets me going. Great characters that mesh and interact so well. Dialog that was powerful at times and during others, giggles. Intense, edge of your seat moments of action, adventure, and heat. If it wasn’t for the need for sleep, I would have devoured this in one sitting.

Onnika and Aidan, Yikes and WooHoo! They were quite the exciting couple. She’s incredibly strong surviving for so long with her sister, both having been on the run forever. Aidan, OMG he’s a DRAGON! What more do I have to say?! Oh yes, he also has a horrid past that has him unable forgive himself for. Together it’s push/pull, hot/cold, secrets to discover, all of it fast-paced and non-stop excitement. The rest of the crew I absolutely adored. And could someone please tell me if Caryn gets her own story because I would love to find out who she ends up with. Let’s not forget they have entered Phase Nine race. Which, if what is going on between Onnika and Aidan isn’t exciting enough for you, that race certainly will be.

I’m new to author Kiersten Fay and I’m so glad I decided to pick up her book, even if it was mid-series. I plan on rectifying that soon which thankfully will give me something to read while I wait for the next in the Dragon Lord series.


Stars: 4.5
I received this book from Netgalley. I was not compensated for the book other than the entertainment it provided. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I absolutely love to find new fantasy romance worlds to fall in love with. This novel was so deep, fast paced, and I was so disappointed that it had to end!

This was not what I expected, but I got exactly what I wanted.

I fully expected a dragon enemies to lovers romance, and I got that. But I didn't expect the fact that it was in space, which added a whole extra layer to unpack.

Onnika and her sister Caryn have been on their own since they were children. Their past experiences have shown them that no one can be trusted with their deepest secrets. Onnika will do anything to protect her sister, including stealing from their captors. Caryn can determine their next best step, leading them onto a ship captained by a man Onnika had just stolen from.

Aiden never wanted to run this race again, but to protect his people, he has partnered with a dragon prince for the race. Upon finding Onnika and Caryn on his ship, he vows to drop them off at the first stop. However, his attraction and protective nature stop him repeatedly from leaving Onnika and Caryn behind.

This is a fantastic story that I thoroughly enjoyed from beginning to end.

I loved reading this book. It was compelling and I didn't put it down until I finished. It was a lovely fast-paced, adventurous romance and I can't wait to read more of her books.

My rating: 4-1/4 stars! This was a well written novel. The character interaction was smart, witty and resourceful. From start to finish, the book moved swiftly through to a very satisfying conclusion. This novel had all the right elements of a good book …good plot line, good character development plus hot steamy scenes! This is my first outing with this author and I would definitely check her out again!

I would like to thank the author, the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in return for an honest and unbiased review

This book really hit the mark with the amount of romance and adventure. Onnika surprised me. I enjoyed her character so much. She was smart and capable, yet loving when it came to family. Aidan was strong and dependable. He also didn't dwell overly on things. I was entranced with the different species and futuristic worlds. The sci-fi aspect is top notch. I can't wait to check out other books in this series. I did notice a couple typos, but it didn't take away from the story.

I was lucky enough to read the first two books in this series and thoroughly enjoyed them, so when I got the opportunity to read the third, I jumped at the chance. It did not disappoint. In fact, I think these books get better as the series progresses.

This is a fast-paced story with likable characters. An easy read that kept me interested throughout.

Onnika, the main female character in the book was a strong, bold and always managed to find trouble! I liked the fact that she wasn’t shy and was in your face tough but was not beyond a flirt to get what she needed.

Aiden the was the moody alpha male and although he was hesitant to begin with, he soon became protective of her.

The race they were involved in had plenty of challenges and the different stops were imaginative, as were the other characters.

This really was a well written story that kept me wanting more. I would definitely recommend this and I cant wait for the next one.

Wow this was great, honestly I wasn’t originally excited for his story but wholly cow I was wrong. This book was exciting, twists I didn’t see coming, and the characters all played such a great roll and almost active main characters. Enjoyed every page!

Another excellent book in the dragon series. I can't seem to put these books down once I begin one. Love, angst, drama, Kierston Fay provides it all.

Well, this is certainly a fun romp and a great starting point for someone looking to get into science fiction romance. Actually, it may the perfect read for a newbie SF romance reader.

While a little sweeter than what I'm usually looking for in SF romance, I loved the idea behind Phase Nine and how that brought Onnika and Aidan together. I would have liked more detail and action from the race rather than skimming over those parts, but I like quite a bit of action in my SF so your mileage may vary. And while I loved Onnika and Aidan, especially their competition against each other, I was less enthused with the insta-love, which is one of my least favorite things about romance. The interactions between Onnika and her sister also came across as too . . . cutesy? Over the top? But I loved the side characters.

Again, a lot of what of I saw as my less favorite parts of the book were more personal preferences than anything that is actually wrong with this book. It was a lot of fun and the romance of the main characters just hits the perfect spot. I don't know that I'd recommend this to longtime SF romance readers or someone who prefers a little more angst, but definitely put this in the hands of newbie readers. I think they'd love it.

I thoroughly enjoyed this read. It had all the things I love in a paranormal romance. I love dragons and I felt the MCs had great chemistry. It kept me turning the page which is means it was a good read for me. Good steam and the side plot wasn't boring which is usually what gets me to skim or just put down a read like this. Sexy and fun with dragons! What more could I ask for? Definitely will pick up another Fay book for sure! Great read!

I found this book to be very interesting. My Chinese zodiac animal is that of the Dragon, so I find novels based on these mythical creatures quite fascinating. This novel is to be commended for the execution of its storyline and its overall content.

I love Kiersten Fay and I love this series .
This instalment however I struggled to get into a bit. Once the story got going I was as usual totally Invested.
I loved the characters and the unique twists and turns that a didn't see coming .
Glad I persevered and gave if a chance to pull me in.
I really look forward to the next book.



I voluntarily read and reviewed this book, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Stealing the Dragon's Heart is a thrilling and romantic fantasy story. I really enjoyed reading the book and learning about the fascinating characters. Great writing and characterizations.

This is a long read. I would say it is more plot driven than pure romance. Beautifully crafted. Great plot. Very detailed on the race, tech and more. Enemies to lovers. Intrigue regarding the alien species. I would say a longer read and one you have to be in the mood for. Not a light sci fi romance read for sure.

You know, I never considered myself a fan of Sci-Fi until Kiersten Fay got me hooked on her amazing world building stories. And she did it again in this third installment of the Dragon Lords Series.

This book takes place all across the universe as Aidan plans to win Phase Nine - the deadliest race around the universe, one that he already has bad memories of, yet here he is again, half alive in his heart, racing again with his crew of long time friends. Aidan was a classic alpha male with a heart of gold, with his past he struggled hard to trust which was a huge theme in this book.

Onnika was... surprising! There were times that I found her frustrating, but overall, I loved her exuberance in the face of what was clearly a hard life. Not only keeping herself alive, but also her quiet, rather naïve sister, Caryn. Throughout the book she showcased a strength and positive attitude that was hard to beat. Sure, she didn't trust easy either, and rightfully so, but she had a beautiful moral code that I found endearing.

So these two come together as the race starts and it really was action packed - Onnika running from a scary past, Aiden and his crew fighting to move forward in the race, all while Aiden and Onnika gravitated towards each other like two magnets bouncing around and off each other. This was a quick read for me because I literally didn't want to put it down as I tried to figure out what would happen next.

The only thing that gave me pause was the 'big bad' coming after the sisters, it felt extremely anti-climatic to me. I didn't even feel like they became part of the story again until the end. However, I can acknowledge that the race was a huge focus and driving factor which made up for the lack.

I'm looking forward to the next book in the series which I hope will be about Caryn! While she seemed a little too soft for the life she'd grown up living, she came out of her shell a lot towards the end, and with a Dragon and a Stone Giant showing interest in her, I'm so curious to see what happens! It's going to be as much of a page turner as this one was! Kiersten Fay outdid herself again!

My opinions are my own and freely given.