Author: AG Carothers
Series: Dragon War Chronicles #1-3
Genre: M/M Romance, Paranormal, Adult
Release Dates: SYN Consulting - August 17, 2018
Secrets Revealed - November 2, 2018
First Strike - March 8, 2019
Cover Design: AngstyG
This series is about dragons who want nothing more than to live in peace, but refuse to be subjugated. In war there's also love, and love is blind. Love doesn't care about gender, race, species (in this case), or sexuality.
Summary:
Continue to hide or help save the very kin she's hidden from?
Welcome to SYN Consulting, the top business strategy consulting firm in Europe, home to a motley crew whose leader has a life changing secret. CEO, Danica Lestrange, is the first female dragon born in the last 800 years. Hidden from the rest of her kin and raised in the human world, she built a life that she would defend until her death.
A devious plan is unearthed while working on a new business deal that could plunge the dragons into another war with the humans. The humans may have forgotten the last dragon-human war, but the dragons have not. Will the war reveal this hidden world to the humans, or will the clans come together to defeat their enemies and maintain their anonymity?
Danica must gather her allies and help the very dragons she's hidden from her whole life. She can only hope that she'll be strong enough to protect her chosen family.
This is the first book in a new series about dragons who want nothing more than to live in peace, but refuse to be subjugated. In war there's also love, and love is blind. Love doesn't care about gender, race, species (in this case), or sexuality.
Warning: This book contains explicit sexual content between consenting adults. The sexual scenes are MM, MF, and MMF. There are romantic relationships depicted that are MM. There is also a high level of explicit language, snark, kink, and possibly bad puns and fart jokes.
This book does end in a cliffhanger.
Summary:
Last time on Dragon War Chronicles, we left our heroes fighting for their lives in the midst of battle...
Kollin races against time to get samples of the weapon used in Canada to their lab in Oslo. Kenshin races to get Danica back home in time to save her, Aiden and Xander. Danica's allies start to converge in Toulouse in aide and help to prepare for what may come.
Will Kollin be able help save Danica, Aiden, and Xander before all is lost? Will Matt be able to track down who's responsible for a new weapon that threatens them all? What will happen when Danica's biggest secret is revealed?
Secrets are revealed that will change the future for all dragon and SLIP kind alike.
Warning: This book contains explicit sexual situations that are MM, MF, and MMMF. There are romantic relationships displayed that are MM and some depictions of loving and consensual BDSM relationships. There are also bad puns, nebulous taboo content, and a game of tag with an invisible dragon.
Summary:
Previously on Dragon War Chronicles, our heroes recovered and were preparing to take the fight to a still unknown enemy. Meanwhile, startling breeding experiments were revealed.
Three sites are discovered in Russia that could hold all the answers they’ve been looking for. Three strike teams are assembled led by Xander, Kollin, and Tyler. Three simultaneous attacks are combined to make one devastating first strike against their hidden enemies.
What horrors will they discover? What plans will be revealed? Why is a member of the Dragon Council showing up on Danica’s doorstep with ultimatums?
Find out in the next exciting installment of Dragon War Chronicles.
Warning: This book contains explicit sexual contact between consenting adults. There are romantic, BDSM, and purely sexual relations shown that are MM and MF. There is also high sexual tension and alpha male posturing that will make you laugh and roll your eyes along with plenty of snark and definite teasing of dwarf-like dragons.
SYN Consulting #1
Matthew finished the last bit of his sandwich as he stood up going over to a wall of glass that overlaid the actual wall. The glass was one large computer interface, much like most of the glass in the building from the table they were eating on to elevator walls, to all the glass panel monitors of various sizes. Matt tapped on the panel bringing up several windows and enlarging them so that everyone could see. He pulled a photo of Kollin Olsen and moved it to the center.
He reached back, grabbing his bottle of water. Swallowing a mouthful, he cleared his throat and started his report. “I finished my preliminary research into KleanTech and Global Gas. You'll never believe who Kollin Olsen is.” Danica was completely occupied with a large mouthful of her sandwich and gestured for him to continue. “He's the next alpha to the Norwegian Dragon Clan, son of none other than Hafthór Ormsson, making him Jǫkull Ormsson, The Glacier himself.”
“Fuck!” Danica thought, looking over at Xander, who could hear her thought clearly.
“Fuck is right,” he answered out loud.
Danica took another bite of her sandwich and looked around the table at the family she had created, mulling over that bombshell. Matt, thankfully, let her take her time and waited silently while she came to terms with that disturbing news.
These SLIPs who stood by her, supported her, and loved her were, for the lack of a better word, her pack as motley as they were. They were hers to protect as much as they protected her. She thought about that as she continued to eat. Xander placed a hand on her thigh and squeezed it reassuringly. If she took this job, she risked exposure of what she was. With that, she risked not just her life, but all of their lives.
Secrets Revealed #2
Kenshin relaxed back against the hull of the plane again after ending the call with Kollin. This time yesterday everything was fine. How did things get this fucked up, this quickly? Kenshin closed his eyes, and exhaustion started to seep in. The noise of the cargo plane dimmed in his mind with each breath he took.
"I remember when I first met her." JP's voice cut through his attempt at meditation and Kenshin's eyes flew open. JP continued, "She looked no older than fifteen. I thought for sure she was using a fake passport to get into La Trésor. She wouldn't stand down though. She looked up at me, and even though she had an American passport, she spoke in fluent French, which I didn't expect. But I also didn't expect her to stand her ground when I tried to get her to move and go home."
Kenshin was tempted to stop him from telling his story, to shout out that he's being stupid for talking like that. Telling stories like that is something you do when you're talking of the dead and DAMN IT! She wasn't dead yet.
"Cool as a cucumber she looked me in the eye and demanded to speak to the owner. Even the threat of the Gendarmerie didn't sway her, and she didn't try to bribe her way in like most would have. That right there was why I finally made the call up to Olivier. And you know what she did when she finally came face to face with him?”
Kenshin turned his head towards JP. The packmates closest to them were all looking at JP completely enraptured by his tale. Kenshin didn't know what happened, so he was curious.
JP smiled and gave a little laugh at the memory. "She didn't do what you'd expect someone to do. She didn't yell or demand he fire me. No, not Dani. She said, and I'll never forget this. She said, Whatever you're paying him, double it and put him in charge. She went on to tell him how the other bouncers didn't look twice at her because they were too busy looking at her tits. She said it just like that too. She didn't back down then to get what she wanted, and she's not going to do that now. She's strong, our Dani. She's never backed down from a challenge, and she won't back down from this. We have to have faith because we all know she'd have it in us."
Claps and cheers went up around Kenshin, and he smiled probably for the first time that morning. JP was right, and Kenshin needed to keep in mind how strong she really was. Listening to him made Kenshin think about his own first time with her. He knew when he saw this arrogant kid stride into his father's office in Kyoto, dressed the way she normally does that he just might have a way out from under his father. That he could finally be free for the first time in over two-hundred years. And make no mistake at a fraction of his age, she was a kid, and he had just spent the last sixty years helping his father build Nakamura Industries. But there was something about her, and her business proposal to his father was solid, a little crazy, but solid.
The plane quieted down as everyone settled in for the long flight home. Faith. He had faith in her all those years ago and he'd not waiver now. JP was right. Strength, determination, stubbornness. These were the things that made up their dragon. They were the things that would see her to the other side of this in one piece. Kenshin closed his eyes again and sleep finally took him now that his mind was settled.
First Strike #3
Aiden and Lukas were able to leave Danica's flat right after dinner. She told everyone to go and have fun before she curled up on her couch with Bastien to watch movies. Aiden led Lukas out the office door and down to the river. He'd never been out with his Master like this, and all he wanted was to take a walk holding hands. So, they did.
As they came closer to the bridge, Aiden stopped. He pointed to some bushes that were growing against the wall. “This is where I found Bastien. He was such a small pup. His fur was matted, and he was so skinny. I knew right away he was one of us.” Lukas squeezed his hand gently. “It took me forever to coax him out and let me touch him. He was so scared. You know we still don't know what happened to his pack or where he came from? He says he doesn't remember, but we think he just really doesn't want to talk about it.”
Lukas listened to Aiden ramble patiently as always. “You've raised him well, Aiden. He's a fine young praeses. He's smart and has learned a lot from everyone around him.” Lukas pulled him close and wrapped an arm around his waist.
Aiden wrapped his arms around Lukas' neck. He was only slightly taller than Aiden, and he was slimmer, but they fit together perfectly. “That first year with Bastien was the hardest. He had nightmares almost every night. Danica would sit with him and read him stories until he fell back asleep. He'd curl up on her lap refusing to shift out of his wolf form.”
“I remember when you brought him for the first time to the pack lands for a run. That was the first time I really saw you. You were so patient with him. We only had a few pups around his age at the time, and he didn't want to go near them, but you finally got him to play with them. That was the first time I saw you as a wolf too, and you stole my breath away.” Aiden blushed at Lukas' praise. Lukas leaned down and nipped at Aiden's ear. “I wanted you so much starting that day. You know you've been my pup for almost ten years now?”
Lukas' deep, low voice sent shivers down Aiden's spine as he nodded. “Yes, Master.”
“I have many plans for us, now that we don't have to hide anymore.” One of Lukas' hands traveled lower and cupped Aiden's ass. Aiden whimpered softly.
Matthew finished the last bit of his sandwich as he stood up going over to a wall of glass that overlaid the actual wall. The glass was one large computer interface, much like most of the glass in the building from the table they were eating on to elevator walls, to all the glass panel monitors of various sizes. Matt tapped on the panel bringing up several windows and enlarging them so that everyone could see. He pulled a photo of Kollin Olsen and moved it to the center.
“Fuck!” Danica thought, looking over at Xander, who could hear her thought clearly.
“Fuck is right,” he answered out loud.
Danica took another bite of her sandwich and looked around the table at the family she had created, mulling over that bombshell. Matt, thankfully, let her take her time and waited silently while she came to terms with that disturbing news.
These SLIPs who stood by her, supported her, and loved her were, for the lack of a better word, her pack as motley as they were. They were hers to protect as much as they protected her. She thought about that as she continued to eat. Xander placed a hand on her thigh and squeezed it reassuringly. If she took this job, she risked exposure of what she was. With that, she risked not just her life, but all of their lives.
Secrets Revealed #2
Kenshin relaxed back against the hull of the plane again after ending the call with Kollin. This time yesterday everything was fine. How did things get this fucked up, this quickly? Kenshin closed his eyes, and exhaustion started to seep in. The noise of the cargo plane dimmed in his mind with each breath he took.
"I remember when I first met her." JP's voice cut through his attempt at meditation and Kenshin's eyes flew open. JP continued, "She looked no older than fifteen. I thought for sure she was using a fake passport to get into La Trésor. She wouldn't stand down though. She looked up at me, and even though she had an American passport, she spoke in fluent French, which I didn't expect. But I also didn't expect her to stand her ground when I tried to get her to move and go home."
Kenshin was tempted to stop him from telling his story, to shout out that he's being stupid for talking like that. Telling stories like that is something you do when you're talking of the dead and DAMN IT! She wasn't dead yet.
"Cool as a cucumber she looked me in the eye and demanded to speak to the owner. Even the threat of the Gendarmerie didn't sway her, and she didn't try to bribe her way in like most would have. That right there was why I finally made the call up to Olivier. And you know what she did when she finally came face to face with him?”
Kenshin turned his head towards JP. The packmates closest to them were all looking at JP completely enraptured by his tale. Kenshin didn't know what happened, so he was curious.
JP smiled and gave a little laugh at the memory. "She didn't do what you'd expect someone to do. She didn't yell or demand he fire me. No, not Dani. She said, and I'll never forget this. She said, Whatever you're paying him, double it and put him in charge. She went on to tell him how the other bouncers didn't look twice at her because they were too busy looking at her tits. She said it just like that too. She didn't back down then to get what she wanted, and she's not going to do that now. She's strong, our Dani. She's never backed down from a challenge, and she won't back down from this. We have to have faith because we all know she'd have it in us."
Claps and cheers went up around Kenshin, and he smiled probably for the first time that morning. JP was right, and Kenshin needed to keep in mind how strong she really was. Listening to him made Kenshin think about his own first time with her. He knew when he saw this arrogant kid stride into his father's office in Kyoto, dressed the way she normally does that he just might have a way out from under his father. That he could finally be free for the first time in over two-hundred years. And make no mistake at a fraction of his age, she was a kid, and he had just spent the last sixty years helping his father build Nakamura Industries. But there was something about her, and her business proposal to his father was solid, a little crazy, but solid.
The plane quieted down as everyone settled in for the long flight home. Faith. He had faith in her all those years ago and he'd not waiver now. JP was right. Strength, determination, stubbornness. These were the things that made up their dragon. They were the things that would see her to the other side of this in one piece. Kenshin closed his eyes again and sleep finally took him now that his mind was settled.
Aiden and Lukas were able to leave Danica's flat right after dinner. She told everyone to go and have fun before she curled up on her couch with Bastien to watch movies. Aiden led Lukas out the office door and down to the river. He'd never been out with his Master like this, and all he wanted was to take a walk holding hands. So, they did.
As they came closer to the bridge, Aiden stopped. He pointed to some bushes that were growing against the wall. “This is where I found Bastien. He was such a small pup. His fur was matted, and he was so skinny. I knew right away he was one of us.” Lukas squeezed his hand gently. “It took me forever to coax him out and let me touch him. He was so scared. You know we still don't know what happened to his pack or where he came from? He says he doesn't remember, but we think he just really doesn't want to talk about it.”
Lukas listened to Aiden ramble patiently as always. “You've raised him well, Aiden. He's a fine young praeses. He's smart and has learned a lot from everyone around him.” Lukas pulled him close and wrapped an arm around his waist.
Aiden wrapped his arms around Lukas' neck. He was only slightly taller than Aiden, and he was slimmer, but they fit together perfectly. “That first year with Bastien was the hardest. He had nightmares almost every night. Danica would sit with him and read him stories until he fell back asleep. He'd curl up on her lap refusing to shift out of his wolf form.”
“I remember when you brought him for the first time to the pack lands for a run. That was the first time I really saw you. You were so patient with him. We only had a few pups around his age at the time, and he didn't want to go near them, but you finally got him to play with them. That was the first time I saw you as a wolf too, and you stole my breath away.” Aiden blushed at Lukas' praise. Lukas leaned down and nipped at Aiden's ear. “I wanted you so much starting that day. You know you've been my pup for almost ten years now?”
Lukas' deep, low voice sent shivers down Aiden's spine as he nodded. “Yes, Master.”
“I have many plans for us, now that we don't have to hide anymore.” One of Lukas' hands traveled lower and cupped Aiden's ass. Aiden whimpered softly.
What is the biggest influence/interest that brought you to this genre?
I've read fantasy since I was a kid and am a huge fan of the genre. I love dragons and had been building my "What if" world for a while. Once the characters started coming to mind, it took off from there.
When writing a book, what is your favorite part of the creative process(outline, plot, character names, editing, etc)?
That's a tough question. I think the plotting. I love figuring out what's going to happen and all the little twists and turns of the plot. I don't outline my books. I have ideas of what will happen in each book and I see what really happens once I start writing. Sometimes characters don't always do what I want them to do.
When reading a book, what genre do you find most interesting/intriguing?
I read m/m anything really, contemp to mpreg, dark to fluff. I read a lot, not as much as I used to before I published but I still read a good 4-7 books a week.
If you could co-author with any author, past or present, who would you choose?
That is a really tough question. I think I'd be a horrible co-author. Lol I'm a total control freak. There are a couple of Indie authors that I think I could realistically write with if there was something that we both really wanted to do together. It would be a pretty big challenge actually bringing our two styles together.
Have you always wanted to write or did it come to you "later in life"?
I never considered writing to publish until I wrote books 1-3 for Dragon War Chronicles. I know I still have some stuff floating around Literotica that I wrote in my mid 20s, but that was just for fun. So, I guess no I've not always wanted to write. I didn't feel moved to really write until I started writing DWC and then I blew out three books and 150k words in three months. Even after that I didn't think I'd actually see them published until some of my coworkers who I really didn't know that well read book one and asked to read book two. They really encouraged me to take it to the next level.
A. G. Carothers is actually a dragon very cleverly disguised as a human. They are a non-binary author of LGBTQIA Urban/Paranormal Fantasy, who enjoys writing original and entertaining stories. They are very excited to share the worlds they've created with you.
A.G. currently lives in Tennessee with their platonic life partner, who is not a dragon. They yearn to live back in Europe and will some day. In their spare time they are addicted to losing themselves in the lovely worlds created by other authors.
A.G. is committed to writing the stories they see in their head without restrictions. Love is blind and doesn't see gender, race, or sexuality.
EMAIL: Info@AGCarothers.com
SYN Consulting #1
Secrets Revealed #2
First Strike #3
Thank you for sharing and doing the interview!
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