The Witch’s Grumpy Dragon (Brinnswick: Tales from Gauhala, Book 1) by Michele Notaro; Narrated by Michael Lesley

Asked to spend more time with the demanding dragon king was not on Tan's bucket list, but protecting King Garrick ends up being more than a full time job as Garrick and Tan feel more than just the pull of attraction. Dragons, witches, an orange familiar and assassins around every corner, this new spin-off series starts with a fun couple.


From The Witch’s Grumpy Dragon blurb:

I have never in my life met anyone as infuriating as that dragon. So then why do I keep wanting to spend time with him?

Step One: Find a gorgeous guy. Check.

Step Two: Talk to said gorgeous guy. Check.

Step Three: Try not to strangle him. Uh… do I really have to check this one? Because I really want to wrap my fingers around his—ugh.

Garrick Von Stein is the most frustrating person I’ve ever met, and yet, as soon as he calls me for help, I jump right in. Every single time. Why? I have no idea. I mean, I really do like to look at the dragon shifter king, but that doesn’t explain this strange pull, this need, I feel to be near him.

He doesn’t even like me—believe me, I’d know—but for some reason he trusts me. And the weirdest thing of all? I trust him too.

Now if only we could find a way to work together to keep him and everyone else safe.

The Witch’s Grumpy Dragon is Book 1 of the new MM urban fantasy series, Brinnswick: Tales from Gauhala. It follows a new couple in each book with a guaranteed HEA. It takes place in the Brinnswick world in the far away country of Gauhala and brings a whole new cast of characters. But don't worry, there will be some cameos along the way.


Lesetiger's review:

The author has absolutely succeeded in starting a new series. And I was pleased that I had already listened to The Wolf's (Un)Lucky Fae, because this is the prequel to this series, which I can highly recommend. I met some of the characters from the prequel again here.
In this volume, we get to know the dragon king Garrick von Stein better. Due to sad events in the past, he has retreated to his tower. And a little too reclusive, because things have not all gone well in the kingdom since then. For me, Garrick is a very interesting protagonist.
Tan is a witch and is part of the team responsible for security. When Tan meets Garrick, he doesn't act very impressed with him. But he has made it his mission to make Garrick laugh. When I read the blurb, I thought it was a sunshine/grumpy story, but it's so much more.
I love the fantasy world the author has created. I love witnessing Tan and Garrick's interactions. The story is funny at times, it's entertaining and diverting and I was captivated from the start.

This may also have been due to the narrator Michael Lesley. He absolutely knocked it out of the park. I already loved his narration in the prequel and I was delighted that he narrated this book as well. He has an incredible talent for portraying the different characters differently and appropriately. He is also very good at capturing the emotions and I really liked the humorous dialog. I can't wait to read or listen to more of the series.


The Witch’s Grumpy Dragon is currently available as an audiobook, e-book and paperback, and can be read as part of your Kindle Unlimited Subscription