Holy Smokes (Aisling Grey, Guardian, Book 4) by Katie MacAlister
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Book Reviews of Holy Smokes (Aisling Grey, Guardian, Book 4)
Book Review: "Holy Smokes! That was Awesome"!
Summary: 5 Stars
Aisling Grey, Guardian, Demon lord, Prince of Abbadon, and wyvern mate is finally going to be made an honest woman by Drake (her dragon "sweetie"). She will have to overcome a few things first, of course, since nothing is easy where she is concerned.
To start off the fun, the Red Sept has not given up its feud with Aisling, Drake and the Green Sept; they are causing all kinds of trouble for them. Aisling is trying to keep all of this and the Otherworld stuff from her human step-mom and dad, along with her tough Uncle who are in town for the wedding. Then Drake goes missing on their wedding day!
Aisling starts being proactive and sets out to find and rescue Drake; in the process learns a lot more about the different Dragon Septs and regains some trust for Gabriel. As always Jim is by her side offering his colorful comments and whining about food or how he is being treated. Through all of this the Dark voice in her head won't shut up and Bael requires something from Aisling that she is not prepared to give.
What can I say but "Holy Smokes! That was Awesome"! Katie MacAlister continues to deliver with this fourth installment in her Aisling Grey Guardian series. Action, sexy dragons, magic, sarcastic sidekick demon (in a wonderful Newfie form), Lord of the Underworld, relatives, a little B & E, a wedding and did I say sexy dragons, all delivered with her signature humor and style.
What I loved most about this book is that we got to see Aisling step up to the plate and really figure things out this time (without getting herself deeper into trouble) and that the romance is still there between Aisling and Drake. There is a major amount of closure at the end and I am not sure if this means there will be no more Aisling books or not; but do not fear for she has a new book due out in May also set in this world. I do not know how she keeps coming up with these great stories but they are golden to me and they are on my keeper shelf (maybe I have a little dragon in me).
Aisling Grey books in order
1. Playing With Fire
2. Fire Me Up
3. Light My Fire
4. Holy Smokes
Book Review: Holy Smokes (Aisling Grey) by Katie MacAlister
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to say I have enjoyed every Aisling Gray novel that has come out from Katie MacAlister; I mean how can you not love it. There are guardians, dragons (yummy), witches, demons and every otherworld type out there...
The dragons of course are especially yummy; I mean how can you not adore dominating men who are Dragons that can fill you with fire (literally).
Can you say YUM? So, this is the fourth book in this series and Aisling and Drake have gone through there ups and downs. Her needing to be a guardian and a demon lord and him being an archaic male who expected her to be a nice subservient mate, who eventually realized (in this book) the power of a strong woman who stands up for her self for her man (and to her man).
HAVE I SAID YUM ENOUGH!
This is quote from the book that I thought was perfect, "I used to think that love meant just wanting to be with someone. But it's more than that. It's all the frustrations and irritations and gloriously wondrous times all wrapped together in one magical being that has become so ingrained in me, I don't think we could ever be separated into our original parts" (p.281).
Doesn't that just give you the warm and fuzzies? Now don't get me wrong, this book is non-stop action and ciaos mixed with sick humor and strange going on's (but that just make it interesting).
Can't wait for the new series Ghost of Chance (the preview wets the appetite)
Book Review: Holy Smokes
Summary: 5 Stars
Aisling Grey is a Gurardian, a demon wrangler. She is also a demon lord. Aisling doesn't want to be a demon lord but doesn't know how to get out of it without upsetting the people of Abaddon who would then wreak havoc in the mortal world.
Drake Vireo is a wyvern, the leader of the green dragon sept. He and Aisling are mates, or were mates until Fiat, the wyvern of the blue dragons, cheated and made Aisling his instead.
Aisling has been damned; she now has the dark power within her. She is desperate to be rid of Fiat and marry Drake. Drake keeps disappearing though. Can they save the world, themselves, and be on time for their wedding?
Katie MacAlister's imaginative storylines, seductive heroes and witty heroines never fail to entertain and Holy Smokes is no exception. There is action, suspense, and drama along with out of this world scenarios and red hot passion between Drake and Aisling. This is the first Aisling Grey novel I have read. I felt a bit lost at times because there is a lot going on and a ton of back story, so I would recommend reading the books in order.
Nannette
reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
Book Review: Great fun read!
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes!!! Yet another hit by Katie!! I LOVE this series (as much as her wildy entertaining vampire series). It's fun and funny, has plot twists and turns, very sexy guys and great love scenes, great villains (and such a variety!), and don't forget snarky Jim. Katie is able to sustain a series without having it droop like some authors. I love that Aisling (pronounced Ash-ling) doesn't have a clue about her powers or Otherworld social practices, but plows her way through; and also that Drake, although very protective--especially in this book--doesn't always come to her rescue, but rather she often rescues herself. My only regret is that the next installment isn't due out until a year from now. If you like paranormal romances, you will love this series. All of the books in the series are "keepers."Book Review: Aisling Grey rocks!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've read all of the Aisling Grey, Guardian books. As usual, Aisling Grey is her own worst enemy, creating problems for herself where there should be none or making small problems huge. With the help of her trusty demon, Jim, and her cache of friends, Aisling overcomes her many adversities (you go girl!) and finally manages to complete her wedding vows. This campy series is imaginative and highly entertaining, a delightful change of pace, which I highly recommend. Enjoy!