The Black Dragon

Saba Wantanabe was enslaved to the mighty black dragon but when Malcolm left, her heart was left tattered and vulnerable. A powerful witch, Saba never expected to have to call Malcolm from Dragon space until a powerful White Dragon in human form attacks her and Malcolm comes roaring back into her life and her heart. But trouble is stirring and as she joins with Malcolm and his fellow dragons, Saba finds that she has to battle not only her desire for Malcolm but also use her rising powers to save the dragons from the evil bent on destroying them all.

THE BLACK DRAGON is the second of Ms. James’s Dragon Series and it is pure energy. You meet Malcolm and Saba as they find themselves locked in a battle that encompasses their hearts and lives.

Meet Saba Wantanabe, a powerful witch who was enslaved by the powerful Black Dragon a year ago. She has hardened her heart and drawn a fence of stone around herself so no dragon will ever be able to enslave her again. When she is threatened by an evil white dragon in human form, she reaches out for the one man/dragon that can save her: Malcolm, the Black Dragon. Dangerously seductive, Malcolm threatens her heart and her body burns in memory of his touches yet Malcolm is as vulnerable as Saba. Something is draining his power and as he fights the White Dragon, Malcolm finds himself yearning for Saba in a way that threatens to unravel everything around them.

Strong and powerful characters take center stage as Ms. James continues her series of powerful dragons that live among the human world. You will meet characters from the first book, Dragon Heat and though THE BLACK DRAGON is a stand alone book, it is helpful to read the first book to get an idea of Saba and Malcolm’s story. Ms. James is a wonderful storyteller that captures the imagination with her lush storyline and a glittering cast of characters, new and old, make THE BLACK DRAGON one of the few keeper books for this reviewer. Each page is a wild jam packed ride that just keeps getting better. All this reviewer can say is, “Will there be more from the Dragon Series?” Run to grab this seductive book and be ready to read it in one sitting. Ms. James delivers a gripping tale that will leave you breathless.

March 2008