Day of the Dragon by Rebecca York
Berkley
Paranormal
ISBN: 978-0-425-23818-9
Reviewed by Miranda




Ramsay Gallagher is a dragon shifter with a mysterious genesis.  Having defeated his evil twin in a fight to the death, he is now searching for the origins of his supernatural existence.  Since Ramsay’s last battle he has been unable to use his powers and it is driving him mad.  When he hears that an archeologist has discovered a tomb close to where he believes he descends from he is desperate to find out all he can in hopes of restoring his abilities.  However, Ramsay wasn’t counting on the archeologist being a beautiful woman he is undeniably attracted to.

Dr. Madison Dartmoor is set to tell the world of her discovery in Italy, but before she can give her presentation in Las Vegas her team is attacked.  Deciding it will be safer for everyone involved to keep her discoveries a secret until they know more she cancels her announcement.  Some are unsatisfied with her decision and are going to drag the information out of her any way possible.

Believing Madison may have found part of his history Ramsay follows her and fortuitously saves her from an attempted kidnapping.  Madison is caught off guard by her handsome savior and thankful for his assistance.  She is determined to end their involvement then but Ramsay has other ideas.  Madison and Ramsay begin a journey that will take them to the other side of the world and possibly open their hearts to each other.  Danger lurks around every turn but their greatest obstacles may be each other and all the secrets standing between them.

Day of the Dragon is quite the grand adventure.  It was like Indiana Jones only better.  Rebecca York has created a beautiful world in Day of the Dragon.  It is so easy to imagine your surroundings.  From the clutches of a gorgeous man, to exploring underground dwellings long forgotten Day of the Dragon catapults you into the action.

Madison and Ramsay have this wonderful chemistry.  I could absolutely feel the fervent need between these two.  What’s great about them is even though they are thrown into this situation and the attraction is acted on pretty quickly they are not claiming their undying love by page fifty.  Ms. York makes this couple work for their relationship.  Nothing comes easy in Day of the Dragon.  I found myself aggravated with Ramsay many times in the beginning.  I wanted him to trust Madison, but by the end of the novel this is one of the things that make me like it more. Trust is earned in Day of the Dragon.  It makes everything much more satisfying.

Emotion is always important to me when reading a novel and Day of the Dragon has them all.   Ramsay’s pain at not being able to shift is palpable.  His desire to know who, and what, he truly is can be felt and is powerful.   He really goes on this incredible journey of self.  Ramsay’s greatest desires could end up getting the one person who may complete him killed.  As I was reading Day of the Dragon, I hoped he would discover what was most important before it was too late.

Tombs are unearthed, hearts uncovered, and betrayals exposed in Day of the Dragon, unleashing a one of a kind, action packed thrill ride that culminates in an outstanding, heart-stopping finish.