This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

What a great addition to the Dragon Kings - a Dragon Queen!

Melisse has always either been a prisoner of the mountain and the Dragon Kings or a prisoner of her own making when she feels that she does not fit in with either the Fae (her mother's side) or the Dragon Kings (her father's side) or even with the dragons on Zora. Henry also feels on the outside as he doesn't even have any Druid powers as the JusticeBringer. Yet, when Henry feels that Melisse is in trouble, he does not hesitate to get to her using any means necessary!

The majority of their story is the journey to get out the mess of thorns and brambles that Melisse had gone into to rescue a young dragon. As they traverse this wasteland and find that it is poison to dragons, Henry must be the strong leader that he knows he is but always overshadowed by the strength of the Dragon Kings. Here, he finds magic and strengths that he didn't even know he could possess.

Secrets are revealed when they make it out but that does not mean the battle is over, there is always more to take care of and it is the strength of Henry and some of the Dragon mates that are needed where the Dragon Kings are not able to go.

The last part of the book is such a tease - I want to see what is going on with Merrill!!

As someone who loves any books having to do with dragons I loved everything about this book. The romance, the characters, the storyline, the world building were all top notch,

Melisse is a half fae, half dragon who is just trying to find her place in the world. However, she just can not shake the recurring thoughts of her kiss with Henry which is making it harder for her to let go of the past. Henry, who is a Druid with no magic, can somehow still feel Melisse from realms far away. It is this shared connection that alerts Henry that Melisse is headed towards mortal peril.
When an extremely powerful, unhinged and vengeful druid sets sights on Melisse it is up to Henry and the bond they share to find her and bring her back alive. Throwing caution to the wind, Melisse tracks down a missing young dragon in a thicket; and soon learns that she is in more trouble than only she can handle. Can the two star crossed lovers find each other before it is too late?
Overall rating ⅘
A quick heartfelt read about love and acceptance. Filled with the battles of overcoming obstacles in life and resolving long held grudges. As this was the first in the Dragon Kings series I felt a little lost with all the characters. However, I do believe this could be read as a stand alone. I would have loved more spice as in previous books from Grant, but understand in life and death you can’t always stop to get freaky.

*Thank you to Donna Grant, DL Grant, LLC, and Netgalley for the ARC copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.

Not my first book from this author and also not less surprising.. I really like her writing and the way she creates a builds her stories, all the characters are amazing and it has Dragons so of course is good

I just loved getting to enter this world. I just loved getting to meet these characters and see what they are currently getting themselves into. This book was just a really fun read. I just lost myself in this great story and I didn’t want to put it down. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

Very good story in the latest of Donna Grant's Dragon Kings series. Melisse and Henry's story was so good. I also love the 'brambles' representation on the cover. Henry is so likeable. He's not the typical macho male lead. He's smart, understands his limitations, yet honorable and can show his emotions. Really enjoyed this story and I love the hook at the end. Can't wait to read the next novel in this series!

Dragon Born is a fun action packed novel in Donna's Dragon Kings series, which I had not read prior to reading Dragon Born. I didn't find it difficult to join in a series this far in and still found myself enjoying the entire thing. I will be looking into reading the rest of the series now.

War is in the horizon and the dragons and humans are doing their best to prevent it. We find a new character being introduced and the intrigue and mystery surrounding them is high as there are questionable things about them. This was a quick read and I found myself wanting to better understand the whole world and characters more, I'm sure having read the series will make the experience even better but I also find myself loving to dive into something in the middle to get hooked and then starting from the beginning.

Thank you Donna and DL Grant, LLC for the ARC!

DRAGON BORN is not a standalone novella; it is the eighth book in Donna Grant's fantasy-romance series, DRAGON KINGS. To get the full experience of Henry and Melisse, I recommend starting with the DK books before diving into this one. It is in the background that their interactions and growing attraction take place. In addition, it explains what happened between them.

Former M15 agent Henry and Melisse, Dragon Queen of the Violets, star in Dragon Born.

Melisse is the first offspring of a Dragon King and a Dark Fae. As Melisse seeks a place to belong, she comes to Zora. After a pink disappears in a mysterious bramble, she vows to find it and save it. Melisse discovers that the vines are more sinister than she anticipated.

Having served as an agent in the M15 group, Henry now serves as the Justice Bringer - a Druid who is tasked with protecting their kind. Henry senses a powerful Druid in Zora and he openly defies his Dragon King comrades by traveling to the other realm to protect Melisse and confront their foe.

There's a lot of world-building in this book that deepens mythology greatly. I loved reading about the new and old characters. Dragon Born I believe does not complete the full story of Henry and Melisse, but I am excited to see if my hunch is right and patiently waiting to read the next book in her Dark Universe.

I was given an ARC by the author, and this is my honest opinion.

You will get a good way into the story before you really come to know the characters. You will see that the characters are more complex than you first thought.
Henry a Druid is drawn from Earth to Zora where Melisse part Dragon part Dark Fae is in an impossible trap for Dragons.
This is their love story and journey to prevent the coming war.
A very entertaining story which connects to others in the series.
Thank you NetGalley and (publisher) for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

I accidentally requested this not knowing this was part of an 8th book series! I’m only rating so it doesn’t lower my feedback rate :( but the premise is super interesting and I’ll definitely get book 1! Amazing art cover as well.

I didn't realize this was book 8 of a series! 🫢
I read without knowing. Still a great book. I will definitely be reading the other ones. Thank you!

Dragon Born is an incredibly exquisite and wildly passionate tale of healing redemption and stubborn hope. Grant has truly outdone herself with this long anticipated story. Not only does she gives us a female dragon who has relentlessly suffered for over a millennia, but she has also pushes Henry into center stage where he will play a vital role in the survival of the Kings. No pressure here. Not even when the Kings themselves stand in the way of possibly seeing another sunrise when they try to keep Henry from Fate's plan.

Melisse began life surrounded and filled with love and laughter. Cherished by her parents, she thrived under their loving care. Fate dealt her a heart wrenching blow when an accident happened, and she was left all alone and hated by all who knew about her. She wanted nothing more love and happiness, but those with power feared her and looked for her death. Henry has long wrestled with his lack of magic while all those around him had some kind of wondrous magic that they could wield to protect those they loved. When that bitterness was highlighted by the one person that Henry had came to love and cherish, he knew he had nothing to offer and reluctantly walked away. How can either of these two lost souls find what they need most all the while keeping their heart safe?

Melisse had a lot of pain and despair to work through, and while she knew that hurting Henry had been cruel, she was glad he had turned his attention elsewhere. She wasn't who he needed. She wasn't good for anyone let alone someone with such a good heart who continuously helped the Kings out. Henry's heart stayed with Melisse even while he walked away. He had no doubt it was hers, and having it back would do him no good. Besides, he still had to deal with his anger of his lack of magic. Nothing would make that bitter pill easier to swallow.

Donna Grant is truly a writer of the highest order. She never fails to bring us new, incredible, and ever evolving twists and surprises to her already mind-numbing brilliance. She is one of a few authors who have thoroughly captured my heart and my devotion through her fearless courage and unending compassion. I will never fail to return to her extravagant and breathtaking worlds over-flowing with wondrous characters and enthralling storylines.

After so many books, I wasn’t sure we’d ever get to see Henry’s story fully told, but here we are!

Henry is a human in a world full of magic. He doesn’t fault them for it, but he also doesn’t feel completely part of their universe. When he meets Melisse, a bit of magic is created in the form of some unexplainable bond between the two of them. She does her best to push him away and he does the same, leaving them both unhappy. Now that Henry can sense a dangerous Druid in Zora, where he knows Melisse is, there’s nothing that will stop him from going rogue and diving into trouble.

Melisse has also been a bit of a loaner, what with being dubbed the most dangerous weapon and kept locked up for ages. She doesn’t fit the title of King, but also doesn’t really seem to be a “normal” dragon either. Through a determination to save a small child and prove her worth to the dragons of Zora, Melisse ends up wandering into a magical area and getting rapidly captured in a labyrinth-like setting. There is, as always, more in the works than you think, so it’s not a simple thing to get in and out, saving the many captured dragons. Henry and Melisse must get over their misunderstandings and hesitations to work together and save each other.

This book was a lot of fun to read, even with all the dangerous twists and turns. Henry really deserves his own tale and this was a very satisfying ending for him and Melisse. It was also great to see all the recurring characters crop up in fun ways, adding their own special abilities to the fight.

Fantasy books with dragons AND spicy romance are my absolute favorite. Wow. What a pleasure. For anyone who enjoyed Fourth Wing or wanted more spice out of Fireborne, this one is for you. 5 stars.

Thank you to Netgalley for this eARC gifted in exchange for my honest review.

This is a thrilling and romantic addition to the Dragon King series. The story follows Henry, a former MI5 agent with Druid ancestry, who is irresistibly drawn to Melisse, the powerful Dragon Queen of Violets. Their intense connection leads Henry to defy all rules and cross realms to rescue her from a dangerous, bramble forest. Melisse, vulnerable and unable to use her magic, needs Henry's help more than ever. Together, they must face new perils and a lurking enemy while overcoming their doubts. Grant masterfully weaves passion and adventure, delivering a story that fans of the series have eagerly awaited. The romance and action keep you hooked until the very end.

Her books are never boring and this one was no exception! Melissa and Henry’s story. When Henry has a sense that something is wrong involving Melissa he must get to her.But how to get past a dragon king and through the fae doorway! Can he do it

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. The opinions expressed in the review are completely my own. Thank you for allowing me to review

I read this book as a standalone and found it interesting. The world of magic, dragons. Druids and fairies was evocative and fantastical. The romance was a a second chance trope and finally the secrets behind the first breakup is revealed. Overall, while I enjoyed the read, this dos not quite fit into my genre likes, so I may pursue the series when I get sometime or not!

I think my favorite books by Donna Grant are her dragon books. There’s just something about her dragon shifters that sucks me right in.

Returning to the Dragon Kings world feels great. There;s a lot of great worldbuilding in this book that deepens the mythology greatly. I loved reading about the new characters, but there’s also something to be said about the familiar, past characters too. I just love it when authors bring in past characters into the mix. It just enlivens the storyline and makes it rewarding to read the series in order. I hope more Dragon Kings books come out faster.

**Review: Dragon Born by Donna Grant**

"Dragon Born" by Donna Grant transports readers into a captivating world where ancient magic and timeless romance converge. Set against the backdrop of a mystical realm, the narrative intricately weaves the tale of fierce dragons, forbidden love, and the relentless struggle between light and darkness. Grant's skillful storytelling brings to life compelling characters whose strength and vulnerability are equally palpable. The protagonist's journey is a blend of courage and discovery, making every twist and turn both thrilling and emotionally resonant. With its lush descriptions and dynamic plot, "Dragon Born" is an enchanting read that will leave you eagerly anticipating the next adventure in this magical series. Perfect for those who cherish the allure of fantasy combined with deeply rooted romantic themes.

OMG!! In lover, the characters the environment the words the environment everything about this book was amazing. Would read again 100%