Dragon's Hoard

I've got a newly discovered love for Dragon stories, I cannot get enough of them!
This one is a very good read.

Warwick is a Dragon, very old (we never get to find out how old he truly is..) and a fabulous business man to boot. He is Dragon and has riches in vast quantities. As a last resort to most, he will lend some of his riches, but at a price.
Avery is a werewolf, an omega in his pack and doesn't see much of a future for himself. He will not become Alpha, he will not be able to be taken seriously in a work environment and will basically be a kept wolf. It's not something he's looking forward to.
Avery's dad is Alpha of their pack, and had to borrow from Warwick 100 years ago, and his time if finally up. He now has to pay his debt.

I personally really disliked Avery's dad. He put himself in that situation, had 100 years to repay his debt and I mean had the means to do so, just chose to live a life of luxury instead, and has the gall to be surprised when his kid doesn't automatically jump at the chance to save his father's @$$ at his own detriment. The Alpha of the pack, the leader who is supposed to protect all, will sacrifice his son in a heartbeat because he goofed spectacularly over the span of, I repeat, 100 years. What an Alpha, A+ leader I mean, bravo. His mother is not much better either. Rant over :)

Other than my frustration over our supporting cast (although Avery's sister is awesome), I think the story is really well written and the angst/anger Avery is feeling for being thrust into this position fades relatively quickly, which is really nice. Warwick is actually quite wonderful when you see beyond his scary Dragon persona. He protects those he cares about and wants what's best for them.

Seeing Avery fall for Warwick is really sweet and uplifting. He can clearly see himself in that life more than he could with his pack. He has a potential to feel fulfillment with his days, do something for himself, and Warwick is there to support him.

I don't like stupid characters. This is why this got 4 stars instead of 5. There were probably other ways of putting the pack in the same predicament without it being only sheer stupidity and frivolous behaviour. A redeeming aspect is we don't have to deal with that for very long as a reader.

Other than that, it was a really good book, solid characters with Avery, Warwick, Avery's sister and Warwick's staff. Sidenote, I looooooved Warwick's cook lady, she's precious.
I would definitely recommend this book :)
Happy reading!

Enjoyed the book. Dragon was just cocky enough to make you smirk at his antics. The Omega has enough grit so that he doesn't appear wimpy. The story shows a nice, if not hurried, courtship and it flows well. Worth the time to read.

5 Hearts Reviewed by Prime

This book is two things that I love – MA Church weaving magic (pun intended) and shape shifters (specifically dragons and wolves). I’m also really getting into this new imprint by Dreamspinner Press, Dreamspun Beyond, which is the paranormal version of the imprint Dreamspun Desires, which I also happen to absolutely adore. Needless to say I was looking forward to this story and I was not disappointed.

From the get go, I really enjoyed the back story in addition to the romance and sexual tension that lit a fire between the characters, Avery and Warwick.

Avery is an omega wolf, who is being sold off by his father who owes a massive debt to a dragon, Warwick, which he had taken out around the same time Avery was born. Avery knows where he sits in the big scheme of things – he’s his father’s only son and an omega – he knows he doesn’t have the value that his father wants. However, on the eve of his hundredth birthday, at his coming of age party, Avery’s life changes for the better. Well, his father is trying to find an advantageous marriage that would bring the pack money. However, instead of being sold off into marriage to some other pack, he finds his mate. Who happens to be the dragon his father owes.

Warwick has waited a century for Avery’s father to repay his debt. While crashing the alpha’s party for his son’s coming of age, Warwick sees something in the young (well that’s a relative term) shifter that has him wanting.

Almost instantly, once they meet, the sexual tension between the two is explosive. These guys are mates and it’s awesome. Maybe I’ve been reading too much m-preg lately, but part of me almost wishes the story was longer and went that step further.

Anyone who loves a good shifter romance will be totally into this one. Fans of Marcy Jacks will also find this to be a great read.

Reviewed by Meredith for Diverse Reader

This book immediately caught my attention with the synopsis. I was intrigued and I already knew I liked M.A. Church’s books so I dug in.

This is such a wonderful story. Avery’s dad (Alpha of the pack) borrowed from a dragon (Warwick) one hundred years ago and now Warwick is back to collect. Only Alpha Montgomery doesn’t have the money. So, Warwick chooses to take his son instead. Now, I can see where you’d think this is a forced issue but it isn’t, trust me.

Warwick and Avery are so fantastic together. Warwick is older than the earth itself I believe and Avery is a mere one hundred years old. Avery is modern where Warwick is classic. Can a dragon and an omega wolf love each other?

It was such a unique pairing and I loved how the author worked this plot out. I even ended up liking Avery’s dad in this and I honestly wasn’t sure I would.

Dragon’s Hoard is part of Dreamspinner Press’s Dreamspun Beyond series and I truly adored this addition. There’s awesome magic, beautiful love, awesome storytelling, and perfect characters.
This is a must read!

Reviewed for Will Reads: http://willreads.com/wordpress/dragons-hoard-by-m-a-church-really-roars/

Okay, anyone who knows me realizes how much I love shifter stories. They are now, and always have been, my favorites. Dragon’s Hoard by M.A. Church ranks near the top of those.

What do we have? Wolves whose leader did something foolish by borrowing money from a dragon shifter who is known to lend it, but at a price. In this case, the note comes due in one hundred years. And guess what? It’s payday.

Warwick is the dragon who dispenses cash. As an ancient dragon, he’s got plenty stored up, but he dispenses it somewhat grudgingly, and always at a cost that benefits him. (Some have the nerve to call him a loan shark. People, people. He’s a DRAGON. Seriously, you’re not about to get something for nothing with this guy. In the case of the werewolf Alpha, if he doesn’t pay the note within a hundred years, Warwick will claim all their land and kick them off it. The Alpha signs and therein we begin our tale.

Now, you’d think that a hundred years would be plenty of time, right? Especially if you’re motivated to pay it off. Well, apparently it’s not enough time for the Alpha. When Warwick arrives to collect, the Alpha gets snotty about it (and you know that never goes well. There’s a reason for this sign, people: Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and good with ketchup.

Simply put, the Alpha apparently wasn’t motivated enough. He says he needs more time to pay it off (now this is where I thought Warwick might send in his goons to break the Alpha’s kneecaps, but no such luck). Warwick says the terms are quite clear, and no extensions will be given. But there is something the Alpha has that Warwick will take in exchange. The Alpha offers up his daughter, but Warwick wants the Alpha’s omega son, Montgomery. The Alpha is over a barrel and agrees.

Now, I’m not telling you anything that isn’t already in the blurb, I know. I will tell you why this book was so good for me.

There wasn’t much angst. I know some people thrive on it. I’m not one of them. I love a story that can be sweet and loving, where the angst is really low-key. The Dreamspun line tells such stories. They are fantasies. Oft told stories that the author–in this case M.A. Church–puts their own spin on. And it’s a nice spin.

Warwick and Montgomery are good together. Yes, there is some initial problem in the fact that Warwick is eons old, and Montgomery is a practical ingenue, but the two of them make it work. My favorite part of this book? When Warwick takes Montgomery for a ride. Seriously, who among us hasn’t wanted to ride a freaking dragon?

If you’re looking for a violent shifter book, an angsty pain of the heart shifter book, or two different kinds of shifters butting heads, this book won’t be for you. If you’re looking for a love story as old as time, made fresh by a great author? I encourage you to check out Dragon’s Hoard. You’ll treasure it.