Peregrine (Forbidden Desires Spin-off #4) by Piper Scott & Virginia Kelly

 

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Sebastian Drake, stoic protector of the Drake family, always gets what he wants—and there is nothing he wants more than the half-starved Pedigree omega named Peregrine he comes across on his travels. It doesn’t matter that Peregrine is a Disgrace. Sebastian will do whatever it takes to keep him… and somehow, as impossible as it might be, find a way to be his mate.

Present Day
For hundreds of years, Peregrine has enjoyed life as Sebastian’s mate. Sure, as one of the only bonded omegas in recent history he’s been kidnapped more times than he can count, but with Sebastian there to save him it’s little more than an inconvenience. And attacks from hostile clans? That’s just a typical Tuesday.

But there is one thing Peregrine fears, yet desperately wants.

One thing that has hurt him time and time again.

One thing Sebastian can’t save him from.

And now it’s happening again.

He’s pregnant.

Peregrine is an 85,000 word omegaverse mpreg romance set prior to as well as following the events of the Forbidden Desires series. It has answers to questions you’ve been dying to know and contains heartache, laughter, origin stories, meddling reptilian families with huge hearts, exotic locales, a dash of danger, and a love story five hundred years in the making. For maximum enjoyment, Peregrine is best read following the events of Clutch, Bond, Mate, Swallow, Magpie, and Finch.

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

Good god, I am in awe. I didn't think the Forbidden Desires world could get any better, but damn! Peregrine is a mesmerizing romance by Piper Scott & Virginia Kelly. 

The kids are amazing and entertaining. Love them!

Sebastian and Perry are out of this world. From the moment they met, Sebastian was dedicated heart and soul to his lover. Their romance is all consuming for both of them. 

Unfortunately, their lives are full of pain and loss. It is heartbreaking and painful to the core. 

Their tale is full of child antics, family issues, secrets, and pain. It's messy and complicated and well worth a read. 

Everything about this book is amazing. The authors alternate between past and present in this emotional journey. The backstory is well explored and developed, setting up the present fully.

Peregrine is everything I was hoping it would be. I can't wait to see what these authors come up with next. For now, what a fabulous installment in this Forbidden Desires Spin Off series. 

Finch (Forbidden Desires Spin-off #3) by Piper Scott & Virginia Kelly

 

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Hugh Drake, the most whimsical member of the Drake family, wants a clutch badly… and despite his sanctioned period to reproduce nearing its end, he just might get his wish. New information has emerged that suggests Disgraces are dragons and able to bear eggs. All that’s left to do is find one Hugh can tolerate, and who better to help him find his perfect match than his steadfast and faithful secretary, Finch?
If only Finch were a Disgrace, but alas. Some things simply aren’t meant to be.

Sensible and straightforward Finch has served as Hugh Drake’s secretary for over a decade, and secretly loved him for just as long. Hugh is the light of his life, but he’s also entirely too gullible, which is why Finch refuses to believe his claim that Disgraces are dragons. They’re not. Finch would know, since he is one. But that little fact will have to stay a secret, because Finch would rather his love go unnoticed than be the one who breaks his dragon’s heart when he fails to produce a clutch.

Finch is an 80,000 word hilarious omegaverse mpreg-ish romance set following the events of the Forbidden Desires series. It contains an adorably clueless dragon, a faithful secretary whose heart is invested in more than just his job, the best Funfetti cake ever, “slippery” situations, and a single amethyst cufflink. For maximum enjoyment, Finch is best read following the events of Clutch, Bond, Mate, Swallow, and Magpie.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Finch, the third book in the Forbidden Desires Spin-Off series, is fabulous. This Piper Scott and Virginia Kelly story is downright fun. The authors perfectly combine heart and humor throughout. 

This story can probably be read as a standalone, but dear god, that would be a sham, as the previous books are so damn good.

Hugh and Finch make for a fantastic couple. The two are such opposites, but equally idiotic. Hugh is ready to start a family after a lifetime of loneliness. He never expected his mate to be in his employ. 

Their relationship is one of longing, secrets, and fated mates. I love the way Hugh has no clue about Finch, as well as the way Finch's secret comes out. That scene had me smiling throughout.

I couldn't stop laughing at Hugh with the accidental high. I never thought cake could be so entertaining. Funfetti. I can't stop laughing. 

If you've been following this series, you know that the writing is stellar. The world building for the series is amazing, with so many little elements that add to it's charm. And omg, the dragon jokes kill me. Add in previous characters, and wow. The Drake family continue to entertain and delight in the most fabulous of scenes. 

Finch is downright fun. This Piper Scott and Virginia Kelly read oozes quirkiness and humor. I couldn't put it down. And, ever better is the lead in to the next book. Squee!

Mate (Forbidden Desires #3) by Piper Scott, Virginia Kelly

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Spitfire Disgrace Matthieu Boudreaux has one wish: to age out of the Pedigree he despises, then destroy it. With one year left before he achieves the first step of his goal, Matthieu finally has some hope for an independent future… until a surly Amethyst dragon by the name of Geoffrey Drake and his entourage show up at Matthieu’s cloister and inform him he’s been selected to be part of an ‘experiment.’

Geoffrey Drake, proud and stuffy legal counsel for the Amethyst clan, has been charged with ruining his own life. His mission? Deliver a potential mate to the son of the Amethyst clan’s most despised enemy—and the man he’s loved in secret for the last hundred years—Topaz dragon Ian Brand. Refusal is impossible. Dragons don’t consort with dragons, and should Geoffrey decline, he risks exposing them both.

Ian Brand, charming black sheep of the Topaz clan, is trapped between his forbidden love for an Amethyst dragon centuries his senior and his duty to his family. Chosen by his unhinged father to be the Topaz candidate for the mating experiment, Ian is faced with a terrible choice: run away with the man he loves and face the deadly consequences, or accept his fate with a broken heart.

But dragon magic, as Matthieu, Geoffrey, and Ian soon discover, works in mysterious ways. When an unforeseeable circumstance draws them all together and puts their futures at risk, they have no choice but to set their differences aside and work together to prove a new, startling truth…

What the dragon world knows about mates has been wrong all along, and it will be up to the three of them to prove it.

Mate is a 103,000 word steamy omegaverse mpreg-ish romance that will leave you in stitches. It contains an experiment gone awry, five eccentric peacocks, an unusually large number of whelps, an ancient Viking Daddy dragon, and science! For maximum enjoyment, Mate is best read following the events of Clutch and Bond.

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Upon reading Mate, I am reminded of how amazing Piper Scott and Virginia Kelly's Forbidden Desires series is. It's not like my typical contemporary reads, but it's fantastic.

It's a world of dragons, clutches that are so sweet to read about, and some wonderful baby dragons. And I love every second of it. The writing is ingenious, loaded with creativity, full of humor, and it's downright emotional.

In Mate, we are treated to more of our favorite characters, in addition to the love story of Matthieu, Geoffrey, and Ian, which is unique and a whole lot of fun. In a complicated tale, the three end up together, making the best of a bad situation. Their relationship is superb, full of emotions, fear, suspense,  discovery, and jealousy. And even better yet, the twists and turns are non-stop.

And damn, this story is hot! Don't forget, it's not your typical menage, as they're two alpha dragons and an omega. Thrown together against their will, they discover that their chemistry is off the charts.

As we've come to expect from this writing duo, Mate is hysterical, full of many laughs and chuckles. I would love to mention some of them here, but I don't want to give anything away. 

In general, this writing pair excels in their creativity, their humor, and their writing style. They continually impress the hell out of me. And men made me worry, swoon, smile, and more. I adore everything about Geoffrey when he's upset. His sullen manner and obvious jealousy are perfectly described. 

I have to pause for a second to talk about Darwin. I love Darwin, and find myself smiling as soon as he's mentioned. But all the babies are scene stealers. 

If you haven't read the Forbidden Desires series yet, do yourself a favor and go back and start with Clutch. Now. They all should be read in order to get the most out of them. Each book has a new couple introduced, while continuing the ongoing storyline. Mate, and the rest of the series is phenomenal. In fact, Mate has become my new favorite in the series, as we get further and further into this world.

Previous reviews of this series:
Clutch
Bond

Bond (Forbidden Desires #2) by Piper Scott and Virginia Kelly

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Adorably naive and shockingly brilliant Harrison Lessardi only needs two things in life: his pet iguana, Steve, and his undying love of science. That is until he witnesses his best friend lay eggs, and a third must-have strolls into his apartment—the sardonic and mischievous Everard Drake.

Everard Drake, celebrated doctor of the tremendously wealthy Drake family, has one goal in mind when he arrives at the scene of his youngest brother’s latest disaster: incinerate Harrison Lessardi. Unfortunately for Everard, the moment he spots Harry, incineration becomes an impossibility—he must have the gorgeous beta as his own, even if it means holding him captive on his estate.

But something else lurks behind Everard’s interest in Harry—something that tugs at Everard’s soul in impossible ways, and that will send Everard and Harry down a rabbit hole of discovery that will change the world as they know it.

An alpha and a beta can’t share a bond.

Can they?

Bond is a 78,000 word steamy omegaverse mpreg-ish romance that will leave you in stitches. It contains an unexpectedly consensual kidnapping; giant magical lizards; an iguana with a full wardrobe named Steve; never-ending nicknames; and a HEA that may, or may not involve mosquito nets. For maximum enjoyment, Bond is best read following the events of Clutch.

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Bond is the second book in the Forbidden Desires series by Piper Scott and Virginia Kelly. It definitely works best when read after Book 1- Clutch.

In Bond, we get to read all about Harry, who I immediately became enamored with in Clutch. We get all the fun, silly antics we've come to expect from Harry. As I mentioned in my review of Clutch, Harry has quickly become one of my all time favorite characters. 

Harry gets thrown into the world of Everard and he is elated. His overwhelming excitement for all things dragon is hilarious and so well written.

As Harry and Everard move forward, their adventures are laden with funny moments, insightful moments, and a whole lot of tender moments. As a beta, Harry's story is interesting and riveting. Seeing him fall for the sexy alpha dragon is downright fun. 

Their story made me laugh and swoon. It's well written, getting into the "science" of dragons without it ever being boring or educational. Instead, the authors perfectly intertwine the dragon info with a wonderful story of finding love, life's purpose and a family. Their love story is beautiful. Their bond is fantastic and I couldn't enjoy the moments with Baby Darwin any more than I did. 

As I mentioned in my review of Clutch, I never, ever read about shifters or dragons. But, damn, I am so glad I jumped into this captivating world created by Piper Scott and Virginia Kelly!

Clutch (Forbidden Desires #1) by Piper Scott, Virginia Kelly

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Bookish, snarky, and fiercely independent Nate Boudreaux leads a solitary life. Between teaching classes at the university and working toward his PhD, he doesn’t need a partner to occupy his time, and he certainly doesn’t need a man like Alistair Drake complicating his future.

Alistair Drake, black sheep of the tremendously wealthy Drake family, is more interested in adding another notch to his bedpost than another zero to his bank account. When a Grindr message brings him to Nate’s doorstep, then straight to his bed, he has no reason to believe that what they share will be more than a simple hookup, until, three months later, a tug on his soul informs him otherwise.

For the Drake family has a secret—one that will force Nate and Alistair together as much as it will demand that they be torn apart. One that Alistair and his brothers have carried all their lives… and one that Alistair and Nate’s future children will carry, too.

Bound to each other by the three precious impossibilities, Nate and Alistair have no choice—no matter the consequence, they will fight for their forbidden clutch.

Clutch is a 64,000 word steamy omegaverse mpreg-ish romance that will leave you in stitches. It contains a Grindr hook-up gone very wrong (or very right); giant magical lizards; a pig named Olive; a wank throne; and a HEA, right down to the white picket fence.

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

I have to start my Clutch review by saying that I never read about shifters or dragons. That said, this Piper Scott and Virginia Scott novel is absolutely amazing and I am elated that I gave it a try.

It all starts with Alistair and Nathan arranging a hookup. Next thing they know, Nathan has started laying eggs. Ends up that Alister isn't just an alpha, he's also a dragon. And, I can't explain how hilarious everything is. During the scene when Nate lays his eggs, I could not stop laughing at his friend, Harry's comments. He is an absolute hoot and he quickly became one of my all time favorite characters.

When Nate bonds with the eggs instantly, it leads to some fantastic fun between Nate and Alistair.

I honestly am not sure what to even say. As this is my first time reading a dragon story, or any shifter story, I am thrilled that I made an exception and read this book. It is so damn funny, with so much snark, wit and banter. There's two amazing main characters, as well as delightful secondary characters.

Clutch is so good. I absolutely love it. I cannot wait to see what Piper Scott and Virginia Kelly have in store for the rest of the series. 




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