The Old Dragon of the Mountain’s Christmas: Science Fiction Romance (Dragon Lords of Valdier Book 9) by S.E. Smith (Epub)

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The Dragon Lords of Valdier universe is vast but each book can stand alone! Jump in at any point in the series.

A holiday fic that will have you laughing out loud, sniffling in sympathy, and cheering them on! It’s never too late to fall in love.

Born prematurely, Christoff wasn’t as big or as strong as his older brother or the other younglings in the village. Unable to fit in, he does the best he can, helping his father and mother on their farm. His life changes when the mountain near their farm awakens. Believing he is the only one who can quiet it, he retreats to the mountain to watch over the village that shunned him.

A hermit for centuries, he dreams of the day he can move on to his next life; a life that he hopes will give him a chance of finding his true mate. He knows his time has come when the mountain begins to tremble again. What he doesn’t expect is a group of younglings who suddenly appear in the hopes of saving a thing called Christmas. When the mountain erupts, he never expects to awaken on a strange planet light years away, or to meet an unusual woman who sees beneath his deformity to the warrior hidden within.

Can the love of a special woman and her family heal Christoff’s tortured soul? Find out what happens when the Goddess Aikaterina gives The Old Dragon his very own special Christmas.

Internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith presents a new action-packed story full of romance and adventure. Brimming with her signature humor, vivid scenes, and beloved characters, this book is sure to be another fan favorite!

User’s Reviews

Review What listeners are saying about A Dragonlings’ Magical Christmas and The Old Dragon of the Mountain’s Christmas!”1 in a million book… find yourself laughing out loud one minute & then crying the next.” The Old Dragon of the Mountain’s Christmas audiobook is perfect anytime listening! “The author delivered an unforgettable story yet again. It made me cry, laugh, and just melt my heart”It made me cry & laugh so much my husband wanted to know if I was OK! “This story has depth, compassion, love & a touch of naughty that’s delightful.” “… an unforgettable story yet again” “… made me cry, laugh, and just melted my heart.” From the Author Sexy, funny, action-packed, and emotionally gripping–Science fiction like you’ve never read before! These dragon-shifting aliens have no idea what is in store for them when they find their human mates. Don’t get bogged down in the tech, get lost in the adventures! If you’ve never tried Science Fiction Romance before you don’t know what you are missing!These stories bring to life heroines who are strong, smart, and innovative and heroes who are pure alpha with a vulnerability that will melt your heart. Fast-paced, the stories always contain twists and turns when you least expect them and will keep you turning the page to find out what happens next. Hot, sexy and action-packed, this scifi-paranormal series will take you on a journey that will leave you laughing, crying, cheering, and craving more! More than a million books sold worldwide, don’t miss out on this interactive journey that readers say they can’t get enough of! Check out The Dragon Lords of Valdier series and discover a true, interactive reading experience that will leave you addicted for more! Abducting Abby (free book)Capturing CaraTracking TrishaCornering CarmenAmbushing ArielPaul’s PursuitTwin DragonsJaguin’s LoveThe Old Dragon of the Mountain’s ChristmasPearl’s DragonDon’t forget the Dragonlings! Their kids have never been so hilarious!A Dragonlings’ EasterA Dragonlings’ Magical ChristmasA Dragonlings’ Haunted HalloweenA Dragonlings’ Very Special ValentinesNight of the Demented Symbiots: Dragonlings’ Haunted Halloween 2Free books on my website:The Dragonlings’ Day at the BeachThe Breakfast RunThe Great Easter Bunny HuntSpin-off series include:Choosing Riley: Sarafin Warriors Book 1Viper’s Defiant Mate: Sarafin Warriors Book 2Ha’ven’s Song: Curizan Warrior Book 1A Warrior’s Hear: Marastin Dow Book 1 (free book)All stories available in ebook, paperback, and audiobook formats. From the Inside Flap Christoff’s watched as she continued to tenderly stroke the small furry head lying in her lap. He swallowed at the love and fear in the little girl’s eyes. The only one that had ever looked at him that way had been his mother.”He’s hurt?” Christoff asked in a husky voice.”Yes. He try to helps Jabir,” she whispered. “I’s thoughts Roams was goings to die. He’s don’ts knows it’s yet, buts we’s goings to always be’s togethers. The goddess showed me we weres.”

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⭐ Overall Rating: 5 Rockin’ ★★★★★You know that you have found a one in a million book, when you find yourself laughing out loud one minute and then crying the next. In S. E. Smith’s newest book in the Dragon Lords of Valdier series, The Old Dragon’s Christmas your feelings will run a gamut of emotional responses with each turn of the page. Ms. Smith has created a story that touches the heart and soul of the reader while keeping them entertained with her unique insights into life and love mixed in with alien spice.Christoff has lived his life as an outcast. Loved by his parents, but hated by his brother and the people of his village. Never deemed big enough, or strong enough to be a warrior he is ostracized by those around him. Only his parents see his true worth. The goddess Aikaterina gives him a very special Christmas gift. She gives him a new beginning, a beginning that takes him back to the place where this series all began! Earth!Edna had a good life, married to a man she loved who gave her a beautiful daughter. Now she is alone, her husband dead and her daughter married with a child of her own. Her best friend Abby had gone to live among the stars with her alien warrior and willed her mountain to Edna. But Edna is not one to sit back and feel sorry for herself, she believes in living life to the fullest. So when she sees something landing in the high meadow, she goes to investigate and meets her new destiny.Whenever Ms. Smith releases something new, I am right there waiting for it! Her heroes are more than hunkalicious alpha males, they are men of honor and integrity. The females that create are strong and resilient with beautiful souls. Each character in this book plays an interregnal part in the flow and resolution of this remarkable story. This is a perfect addition to my library of must read books!

⭐ The Old Dragon of the Mountain’s Christmas is a very sweet story that can be read on its own, although I would highly suggest reading at least the first book in the Valdier series (Abducting Abby) before this one. In the story, an old dragon named Christoff learns about the true spirit of Christmas as he finds his true love and learns to overcome his physical limitations with the help of his lifelong friends and the support of his new mate. As I read the story, I was somewhat reminded of the Grinch movie with Jim Carey that came out some years ago. Christoff had a tough childhood, and a lonely adulthood. Unlike the Grinch, he actually spent those years trying to help the people who had treated him so cruelly. Eventually, he ends up in Earth where he meets Edna (if you read Abducting Abby you will know who she is). It turns out, the old dragon has finally found his mate. As the story proceeds, we see how he comes about courting her and what happens afterwards. This novella touches upon themes of charity, hope, and overcoming odds. It is a very heartwarming tale and I would recommend it to anyone who loves paranormal romance or sic-fi romance since it actually falls under both. Out of all the different Christmas novellas I have read this year (and there has been many) I can honestly say that this one truly stands out. I will definitely read this again in the future.

⭐ I really enjoyed reading this short story. The author gives enough back story so you really get to know Chistoff and what he went through growing up and how he came to be living isolated on his mountain for centuries. I think this is the first time I have read a story involving alpha males where the main character is born handicapped and how he is treated by the other males in this alpha dominated society. It’s heart breaking what he goes through with even his brother wanting to kill him because he is such an embarrassment to his older brother. I found it refreshing that Edna a 65 year old widow who I first read about in “Abducting Abby,” shows up. Alright!!! Just because a woman is 65 doesn’t mean she can’t fall in love and have a fulfilling sex life.

⭐ Title: The Old Dragon of the Mountain’s ChristmasSeries: Dragon Lords of ValdierDesignation: Book Nine of Series, Can Be Read as Standalone Novella, NO CliffhangerAuthor: S.E. SmithMy Rating: FIVE DIVINELY HEARTWARMING STARS*****I’m totally speechless….I have no idea where to begin writing a review for this story. Nothing I write could ever do justice to this book. After finishing this story, I had to take several minutes to try to compose myself and gather my thoughts but I’m failing miserably so I’ll just start by giving a breakdown of the mechanics of the story. The Old Dragon of the Mountain’s Christmas is the ninth release in the best-selling Dragon Lords of Valdier Series by S.E. Smith and as the title implies, it is a Christmas story. Although this novella is part of a series, it is my opinion that it can be read as a standalone. The author does a remarkable job of giving the reader the backstory for Christoff, the male protagonist of the story, in the prologue from his point of view. In Chapter One, Smith begins the third person narrative from Christoff’s point of view in the present and picks up near the end of A Dragonlings’ Magical Christmas, part of Smith’s Dragonlings of Valdier spin-off series, which was released by Smith in July 2015. So again, there is ample backstory given to provide the reader with all the details needed to enjoy this story as a standalone. The third person narrative for the entire book is written primarily from the point of view of Christoff, the hero, and Edna, the heroine, but there is also a third person point of view from Aikaterina, another crucial character in the book. Although Aikaterina’s actual narrative is short, she is a character we’ve encountered in several of Smith’s previous releases and plays a major role in this story. And, I have no doubt we will see her again and probably very soon. This book is a beautifully written story that will tug on your heartstrings while simultaneously warming the cockles of your heart. It is sweet, passionate, hopeful, imaginative, well crafted, well edited, exceptionally well written and delightfully entertaining. The characters are well developed, fascinating, captivating, engaging and endearing. And so romantic – they will completely capture your heart and leave you breathless. I’ve been a S.E. Smith fan for several years and have read all the books in her Dragon Lords of Valdier and Dragonlings of Valdier Series as well as quite a few of her other series as well. Once you start, you become addicted for life. She always delivers the goods when she publishes a story and gives the reader a piece of her heart and soul in every single book she writes. She never fails to deliver a magnificently heartwarming tale filled to the brim with marvelous magic, wondrous fantasy, astonishing adventure, heartbreaking drama, agonizing angst and sweet romance. And yes, she even manages to also squeeze in a generous amount of humor so be prepared to laugh as well as cry. It would be difficult to give the actual plot of this story without giving spoilers but I will say this….Handsome, courageous older dragon shifter who has experienced great heartache but is willing to sacrifice himself and his happiness for the well-being of others! A beautiful, kindhearted older heroine who lost her first love yet longs to find happiness again-check! A group of young children who have only the best intentions and want to save Christmas-check! A meddlesome goddess who seems to be developing a kind heart-check! And a story that will not only restore your faith in love but melt your winter heart-check! If you believe in miracles and the possibility of finding love and happiness at any age, then this is the story for you. And be prepared – make sure you have a box of tissues handy; you will most surely shed a few tears. I laughed! I cried! I sobbed like a baby! What didn’t I like about this story? Not a darn thing! What did I love about this story? Everything! Would I recommend this story? You bet I would! Deliciously sweet, completely captivating, intensely emotional and divinely entertaining!

⭐ Well, I fell in love with The Lords of Valdier series when I read Abducting Abby. I’m still in love with it. Ms. Smith is exceptional at character creation and portrayal. It doesn’t matter the species or the age of her characters they capture and hold your attention while pulling at your heartstrings. Her stories dish up adventure that is out of this world good. The Old Dragon of the Mountain’s Christmas dishes up just a little bit more. When the goddess Aikaterina decides to reward this old dragon with his true mate more than one heart is healed.I fell in love with the very lovable and mistreated boy, Cristoff. The picture Ms. Smith paints of a boy razzed and bullied because of his deformities and yet very much loved by his parents quickly has you rooting for this underdog. Centuries later he’s still the loveable and selfless character he’s always been even though he has lived as a hermit for all these years. When he rescues the younglings on his mountain he comes to his goddess’s attention. As a reward she drops him on another mountain on a planet far away… one we are all very familiar with. Take a good guess what happens when a centuries old virgin dragon meets his mate. This old dragon will have you grinning at his antics, crying at his insights and thoughtfulness and totally enthralled with falling in love at any age.We first met Edna in Abducting Abby. She’s a sixty-something widow, mom, and grandmother. She lives in Abby’s old cabin on Abby’s mountain with her golden retriever Bo and her old mule, Gloria. When she discovers a golden ship in the meadow she’s very aware that she’s in the presence of an alien. With the total equanimity that is Edna, she takes it all in stride and takes him home for the holidays. What she didn’t expect was to be handed a second chance at love. Edna is everything Cristoff needs in his life. Cristoff is everything Edna’s family needs this holiday and perhaps her family is everything he needs to be the air beneath his wings.The Old Dragon of the Mountain’s Christmas had me smiling, laughing and crying. It’s everything a Christmas story should be. It’s everything I hope love at sixty will be. If you’re looking for a timeless Christmas story then this one is sure to please. I can’t wait for Jaguin’s Love. Ms. Smith just can’t keep up with my demand for more, so I guess I’ll have to grow a little patience. One thing is for sure the wait is always worth it.*****Reviewed for Xtreme-Delusions*****

⭐ All I can say is WOW! I did not see this coming by a country mile……..Susan, you are a excitingly crafty writer, and I love you for it!Grab a box of Kleenex, you will need it. Find a comfy chair or couch, grab your favorite beverage and get ready for an adventure! This is one of those books you can’t put down till the very last page…….First if you have not read “A Dragonlings Magical Christmas: Dragonlings of Valdier Book 1.3”, its ok. But you will miss the all the history that makes this book so very special. So if you read this now please, please go back and read the Dragonlings book, it will make a lot more sense! Second, it would be extremely wise to start at the very beginning, Abducting Abby: Dragon Lords of Valdier Book 1 to REALLY get all the historical flavor, as well as understand the characters and events. Once you do, I am sure you will be as hooked as I am…..Christoff Anatu, is an older male Dragon Warrior, born prematurely with deformed wings. The mountain near where Christoff was born became his refuge. The mountain listens to him and magically calms when he speaks to it. Edna Grey is a mature, grandmother, who lives on a mountain as well. She has family, friends and a life on her mountain. But one cold Winter afternoon something changes. She looks out over the meadow and sees something she has seen before….Ok you ask is this a Romance or a Christmas Story? YES to both! It’s a wonderful glitteringly sensual Christmas story between 2 mature adults. Notice I said Mature, neither is ready for the dung heap yet! And they prove it very sensual love scenes that will make your mouth water. But it is so much more! This is also a story of discovery. Christoff and Crystal, Edna’s granddaughter, are both tortured souls seeking answers. Crystal needs to find how to live with her disability just as Christoff does his. Read to discover just how they help each other find the true sense of self-worth!Susan, I do have one bone to pick with you though. You left us hanging at the end of a Dragonlings Magical Christmas, with Morian getting ready to have her baby. Now when are we readers going to find out what she and Paul have? I Please don’t make us wait too long!!

⭐ This is the second time I listen to all the books available in Audible. I love these books so much I also purchased the kindle book. I’m on the last book of Twin Dragon Destiny that is completed in Audible. After the first round of all the books I realized I needed to find the reading order. Because there are multiple series and they should all be combined. Dragon Lords of Valdier – Dragonlings of Valdier – Curizan Warriors – Marastin Dow Warriors and Serafín Warriors. Now that I have the correct list combined everything makes sense. These should all be 1 Series.

⭐ I really liked this story. I also liked how she is giving quite a bit of foreshadowing about books she might write in the future. **warning spoilers**There are only two reasons that I didn’t give it five stars. First, I think that it is too short. I would have loved to read more about their time on earth, and answer a few questions like why could they understand each other. I mean I assume it is because he was sent there by the goddess, but the lack of communication was such a big deal in Abby’s book that it was kind of weird not to question why they could communicate this time.The second reason, which is not that different from the first, I that I wanted to see what happened when they returned to Valdier. It was such s disappointment to only see them 6 months later, and maybe it’s a bit vindictive of me, but I would have like to see a little sucking up by the villagers. Instead we see a lame apology from his brother, and a short description of how they are trying to make up to him. For me it made for a very lack luster ending.In the end I still really recommend this book. It does make a great story to add to this series, and I can’t wait to read the next book!

⭐ Although I had been warned that I might cry, I was surprised to find two instances that made me cry. So bring a box of Kleenex. This time I read the passages without waking anyone, so that was good.When the Dragonling’s Christmas was released earlier this year, I had the feeling we might be seeing Cristoff later, but had no idea he’d have his own story, much less with Edna from Abducting Abby. I had always wondered what happened to Edna after she collected Gloria and Bo that day and went back down the mountain, leaving Abby in Zoran’s hands. We find her a few years later, moving into Abby’s old house and getting ready for Christmas with Bo and Gloria… then she finds Cristoff.First off, I am middle aged. No one writes romance about middle-aged people falling in love and being happy. Especially after they had lost a spouse or long-term lover. SE Smith carried this off flawlessly. She addressed the fears we all have about our bodies, no longer firm and fit as when we were in the first flush of youth. We have some miles on us. She played that trope like a maestro and it rang throughout the book. I was so happy at the end because Cristoff had his happy ever after with Edna. One of the best holiday books I’ve read in years.

⭐ Christoph was born premature and was much smaller and weaker than others. His brother Lemar was embarrassed of Christoff and was quite cruel to him along with many others in the village. One day the mountain was really angry and started rumbling and causing cracks and shocks to the earth. His parents tried to help Christoff by flying him to safety, however, Lemar refused to help and his parents disappeared into one of the cracks that appeared. Christoff retreated to the mountain to try and calm it, he maintained it for centuries. Christoff helped some younglings who had climbed the mountain to find him heal from injuries they had received. He hid when the younglings parents arrived to take their children home and became trapped by the mountain as it could no longer be contained. Will Christoff survive, will he escape the cave and is it too late for him to find love? Read the book to find out, you will be glad you did.

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