Dark Reign/ Clutch Wars
Author: Mychael Black
Cover Art: Angela Knight
BIN: 07466-02408
Genres: Action Adventure, Box Sets, Dark Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance, Urban Fantasy
Themes: Bisexual, Multisexual, & Pansexual, Elves, Dragons & Magical Creatures, Multicultural & Interracial, Multiple Partners, Shapeshifters, Vampires, Werewolves & Wolf Shifters
Series: Dark Reign (#1)
Book Length: Box Set
Page Count: 271
Marcus’ werewolf pack faces a deadly vampire hell-bent on revenge. And then there’s the dragons…
Dark Reign: Marcus has spent most of his life saving his fellow weres from his ex-lover, vampire Dalton Gray, but after one of his Enforcers slaughter Gray’s guards they’re headed for war. His allies are few in number until unexpected help arrives -- but that brings a whole new set of problems, including an injured child. And inside knowledge of Gray’s operations.
Meting out justice to the vampires who attacked his lover is easy for Daniel. Dealing with the fallout from hidden truths coming to light? That’s the hard part.
Clutch Wars: As the last female dragon shifter, Tia’s the only hope for her species’ survival. That means mating, which wouldn’t be problem—if she wanted to be a queen. She doesn’t.
Meanwhile, the Navarro clan is headed for war with a demon force hellbent on wiping them out. Demons don’t play fair, and they force Mason to make hard choices. When the clan is surprised by an ambush, Korin seeks revenge. But what price is he willing to pay?
Publisher's Note: Dark Reign/Clutch Wars contains the previously published Dark Reign novellas Found, Oathbound, Atonement and Fight or Flight, and the Clutch Wars novellas The Reluctant Queen, Regan's Folly, Sub Rosa, and Sovereign.
Praise for Dark Reign/Clutch Wars (Box Set)
"Fascinating, interesting, and HOT... Intriguing characters, struggle for survival, twists and turns and plenty of steamy and beautiful love-making scenes. Loved the set."
-- 4 Stars from Alias11, Amazon Review
"I love these guys. Always coming up with great ideas for stories. Some of which are out of this world."
-- 5 Stars from Ken Thompson, Amazon Review
Praise for Found
"I'll happily recommend this book to friends because Mychael Black's werewolves are darned hot to read about. Where can I find one of my own?"
-- 4 Cherries from Tiger Lily, Whipped Cream Reviews
"The love scenes are incredible. Mychael Black has created a fantastic story."
-- 4.5 Nymphs from Chocolate Minx, Literary Nymphs
"This sensual m/m short story is filled with a fascinating combination of imaginative twists. I am anxious to read the next stories in the series because all of the characters seem so interesting and alluring."
-- 4 Stars from ELF, Night Owl Reviews
Praise for Oathbound
"...a superior example of exceptionally sensual lovemaking. Oathbound is an impressive, as well as, incredibly enjoyable saga."
-- Chocolate Minx, Literary Nymphs Reviews
"It's hot. I mean, melt the screen hot. I loved seeing the walls come down between Elian and Vaughn."
-- 4.5 Cherries from Nymphaea, Whipped Cream Reviews
"...the author does a very nice job of creating intriguing characters and the tension ratchets up with each subsequent story. A fun quick read."
-- 4.5 Stars from ELF, Night Owl Reviews
Praise for Atonement
"Mychael Black has created another superb installment to this series. Atonement is an exceedingly enjoyable illustration of dramatic moments, heartwarming characters as well as a happily-ever-after climax."
-- 5 Nymphs from Chocolate Minx, Literary Nymphs Reviews
"Darkly sensual and mysterious, Atonement is a captivating story of redemption. Fast paced, scorching hot, and suspenseful from start to finish..."
-- Lisa, Joyfully Reviewed
"There continue to be intriguing twists which separate these short stories from the plethora of shapeshifter tales..."
-- 4 Stars from ELF, Night Owl Reviews
Praise for Fight or Flight
"Another interesting addition to a very imaginative m/m erotic series that introduces very sensual characters who have survived personal traumas. This is a very sizzling entry..."
-- 4 Stars from ELF, Night Owl Reviews
"Mychael Black has created a wonderful, as well as enjoyable, installment to this series. I found Eric to be an especially impressive character."
-- 4 Nymphs from Chocolate Minx, Literary Nymphs Reviews
"...a great little story, complete with pain, love, revenge, and fangy hotties getting it on. Definitely recommended for werewolf lovers, lovers of Mychael Black, or people who like short stories."
-- 4 Kisses from Alison, Top 2 Bottom Reviews
"Sizzling hot. An insatiable read. Fight or Flight is a fast paced erotic romance with clever twists tucked into the plotline. Daniel and Eric's love story blends sexual tension with dangerous drama and comes out on top. Also, book four in the Dark Reign series easily stands alone. Ice cubes will be necessary."
-- Lisa, Joyfully Reviewed
Praise for The Reluctant Queen
"This is the first of a new series that may be a quickie, but it is one helluva good ride. The reader can enjoy this book in one sitting. Take a load off and enjoy this new series."
-- 5 Stars from Angibabi4, Night Owl Reviews
"Melting hawt manlove is on the menu for this new series from Mychael Black. For dragonshifter lovers, this is a good new series to start reading. It's fast, furious, and arousing."
-- BookAddict, Manic Reviews
Praise for Regan's Folly
"A forked tongue doing sexy unspeakable tricks to a body, how can anyone turn this down? One can always rely on Ms. Black to write a tight sexy erotic manlove story."
-- La Crimson Femme, Dungeon Reviews
Praise for Sub Rosa
"...a quick and arousing read. This m/m paranormal romance is recommended for kinky readers who love a bit of deviant shifter sex."
-- BookAddict, The Romance Reviews
Praise for Sovereign
"This story is like a little Hershey's Kiss. It's simple, bite size, and melts in your mouth. Where do I find a dragon shifter to play with?"
-- Review by La Crimson Femme
"If you enjoy fantasy, paranormal, shifters, especially dragons, a bit of mystery, a fast-paced short story and some pretty hot mansex, this is for you!"
-- 4 Hearts from Cat, MM Good Books Reviews
Dark Reign/Clutch Wars
Mychael Black
All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2021 Mychael Black
Excerpt from Found (Dark Reign 1)
Everything hurt.
It wasn't the excruciating pain from before, but it was enough for AJ to know he sure as hell wasn't dead. Yet.
He kept his eyes closed, but wherever he was, it was relatively dark. Awareness started creeping back, and AJ gave into his morbid curiosity, opening his eyes slowly.
Where the fuck was he?
"You'll live."
AJ froze, his heart hammering in his chest. Blinking, he scanned the room slowly, not entirely sure he really wanted to see who had spoken. When his gaze settled on a distinctly shaped pocket of shadow, AJ swallowed. "Who are you?"
A faint red glow lit up a man's face, then faded. A soft exhale sent a plume of ash-gray smoke into the air. "Geoff."
"Geoff." AJ started to sit up, but the world spun suddenly, tilting on its axis. He dropped back onto the bed and prayed he wouldn't puke. Bed? He patted the mattress beneath him. Soft sheets, with the faint smell of laundry detergent. "Where am I?"
"A hotel room, Settlers' Inn, to be exact. Room 316."
"Why?"
Another exhale and the smoke curled upward toward the ceiling. "Because you're in my territory."
"Your territory?" AJ opened his eyes. After reassuring himself that he wouldn't hurl with the slightest movement, he turned his head toward the man in the shadows. "Are you some sort of gang leader?" It would be just his fucking luck.
"You could say that." The man -- Geoff -- leaned forward and stubbed out his cigarette in the cheap, clear glass ashtray on the table. "Why were you in the ravine, anyway?"
"Huh?" Furrowing his brow, AJ tried to remember everything that had happened. "I-I wasn't. My boss..." He bit his lip, knowing it would be stupid to tell this stranger anything. "I got into an argument with someone. I wasn't in a ravine; I was in... a warehouse. I think."
Geoff snorted and sat back into the shadows again. "Must've been one hell of an argument. You look like you went through a bone-crunching obstacle course."
Feels like it, too, AJ thought. "Who are you?"
"I told you."
Another cigarette was lit, the glow from the flame illuminating a little more of the man's face. Rugged, little bit of stubble, angular jaw; handsome, that was for certain. AJ chastised himself for even having the gall to think something like that while lying on what could easily become his deathbed. Speaking of which...
"How'd I end up here?" And why am I not dead?
"I was... hunting, and I found you in the ravine. You looked like hell. Look better now, though. You'll survive whatever the fuck happened." Geoff took another drag and exhaled a few seconds later. "You have yet to tell me what you were doing there."
AJ sighed and stared up at the ceiling. "Well, I guess if you were going to kill me, you would've already done it."
"Yep."
He chose to ignore the almost casual way Geoff said that. "My boss beat the fuck out of me, all right? Happy now?"
"No. Why?"
"Why the fuck should I tell you?"
AJ suddenly found himself face to face with the most heart-stopping set of hazel eyes he'd ever seen.
"Because I just saved your ass from the beggars and thugs who would gladly fuck it down there."
Fuck. Was a man supposed to look that God damn good? AJ opened his mouth to speak, but nothing came out. Words had completely abandoned him in favor of leaving him to gape at the sight of a pair of lips just inches from his own.
"Dog got yer tongue?"
Hot breath warmed AJ's lips, seeping between them to settle in his lungs. What were they talking about again? Oh, yeah. Ravine. His ass. Fucking. Wait...
"Don't you mean 'cat'?"
"In this case... no."
He wasn't given a chance to answer. Those lips crushed his, Geoff's tongue pushing right between them to claim his mouth. AJ stared into golden eyes, but the sensations rushing through him were too strong to ignore. With a half-protesting, half-pleading moan, he closed his eyes and gave in, opening completely to the man's kiss.
So what if he died? It was the best fucking kiss he'd ever had.
When Geoff pulled away, AJ could do nothing but stare mutely up at the man. Geoff left the bedside and started for the bathroom, one hand running along the dresser as he went. AJ watched his host with interest. It wasn't every day he was snatched out of Death's grip by a hot man in tight, faded blue jeans. Geoff stopped in the bathroom doorway and tugged his black shirt over his head, tossing it onto the bed at AJ's feet. Then he went into the bathroom and closed the door.
AJ remained where he was, unsure what to think or expect. Geoff had an unmistakable standoffish air to him, but... he had rescued AJ from that ravine. Maybe the man wasn't so bad.
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