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Crux: Dragon Brides #1 (Intergalactic Dating Agency) Paperback – September 9, 2021

by Kate Rudolph (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 603 ratings
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Prince Crux is in a bind.
When the Dragon King commands Crux find a proper mate, his days of carefree bachelorhood are over. One trip to a psychic matchmaker and he's on the path to his destiny. But it all comes screeching to a halt when he meets a human woman who lights his inner fire and makes him yearn.

She's got a pair of roller skates and an attitude.
Courtney is supposed to be putting the shambles of her life back together. Getting abducted by aliens isn't part of the plan. Neither is getting rescued by a scorchingly hot dragon that makes her think of an impossible future. But they have no chance together if they can't first escape a planet full of monsters intent on their destruction.

Fated mates, fierce women, and dragon princes are ready to find their mates in the new Dragon Brides series from Kate Rudolph.
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  1. Book 1 of 9
    Dragon Brides
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    186 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    September 9, 2021
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    5 x 0.47 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1953748163
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Celestial Heart Press (September 9, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 186 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1953748163
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1953748164
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.47 x 8 inches
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    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 603 ratings

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Fun novella
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Fun novella
This is book 1 in Kate Rudolph’s Intergalactic Dating Agency series.Fun alien/dragon-shifter romantic suspense. It’s a novella so it was a basic intro to the world – which I liked because it didn’t take over the romance or action. Crux is looking for his mate but stumbles across an enslaved human instead. When he rescues Courtney he soon realizes *she* is his mate. He struggles between his attraction and assuming what is best for her.It does end a little abruptly and leaves some questions unanswered, but I liked the suspense and their HFN.Narration:Jonathan Waters is talented with voices, emotions, and cultivating the suspense aspect well. I didn’t click with the speaking voice for Courtney, but I’d be willing to listen to more of his work since that was such a minor part compare to how much I enjoyed the rest of it.
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Donna
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh My
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023
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This book was so good I could not put it down until I finished it. Sure would love to find a man/dragon like Crux. Read the book it’s great, the author did a really good job
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Krissy
4.0 out of 5 stars Dragons are hot.
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023
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I would actually give it a 4.5 stars. The plot line is good and you are able to follow along great. I feel sorry for Courtney and what she goes through. I was impressed that she was able to adapt to the situation and keep functioning. Crux definitely needs to grow up. I liked that he was willing to fight for those that had been taken.
In all is a fun read.
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N McKinney
3.0 out of 5 stars It Was Good
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2022
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I enjoyed reading this story about Crux (alien Dragon shifter) and Courtney (human woman). There wasn't as much sex as one might think but when there was, it was hot. The characters were likeable and the plot about Crux having to find a mate or his father would get one for him is a standard plot in a lot of these types of books. Same goes for how Courtney ended up in space (abduction from Earth).

I liked that Courtney didn't just bemoan the fact that she'd been kidnapped, she actually escaped onto a planet the spacecraft had crashed on by knocking one of the aliens out with her roller skates. You have to read the story to see why she had them. It was different that she was able to help protect Crux and herself by breathing fire on some monsters she and Crux encountered on the planet. Crux hadn't even claimed, nor bitten, her at that time. This was when it really hit Crux that she was his mate, although it was odd that he didn't know she was his mate at first. He just knew he was very attracted to her. Of course, he never told her she was his mate until later in the book.

I did think it strange that Crux talked just like a human. I mean I know one has to understand what's said, but maybe some of his words could've been strange ones Courtney had never heard of before. Also, when Crux tracked Courtney down on Earth (yes he was able to return her to Earth), he had a black card they were able to use to stay at a hotel (Courtney didn't have anywhere to live because her roommates rented her room to someone else since she had been missing for a month). Black card sounded, and worked, a lot like a credit card to me. One thing I didn't like was the male main character wasn't described in much detail. Another thing I didn't like was it felt unfinished because it ended while they were still on Earth but were going to Crux's planet so his father, the king, could meet Courtney. Would've been nice to see how that went. Maybe it's something that'll happen in the next book but I don't want to get the next book just to see if that happens.
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Danea55
5.0 out of 5 stars I like scales. I'd take him.
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2021
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Crux is book 1 in the brand new Kate Rudolph series Dragon Brides that falls within a multi-author series Intergalactic Dating Agency. From what I can tell, all of the books will be standalone, so it should be safe to start anywhere. The book is written in third person omniscient from both leads' point of view (alternating).

Crux is an alien/shapeshifter/dragon/royalty story featuring a prince searching for his mate and a human who found herself in something of a pickle when she got abducted from work one night by alien slavers. Crux is your typical warrior prince with the same hesitance to settle down that one expects from these types, but it's mostly because he's holding out for his true mate and not settling for less. Courtney, for her part, is a down on her luck 20 something trying to get by working as a skating waitress while she gets her life back together. I loved that she wasn't a shrinking violet and fought for herself at every turn.

The two of them go through some interesting adventures. Primitive planets with terrifying creatures, rescues from crashed space ships, lessons in alternative uses for roller skates, some expected lack of communication that leads to confusion, steamy encounters of the alien kind, and an entertaining meet the parents moment. All in all, the book was a lot of fun. We meet a new species, some interesting friends, have the above mentioned adventures, and watch the two find their way to each other. I have the next book by both Mrs. Rudolph and Mrs. Ley on pre-order!

If you like you your romance with aliens, you don't mind a few scales, enjoy steam, and find world hopping princes attractive, you should give this book a go!
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Hanable-13
4.0 out of 5 stars sweet and fun
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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fast and easy read. cute and smutty but not trashy. well worth the read. very enjoyable and fun. will be continuing the series
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Serena B
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, easy read !!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2022
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I enjoyed Courtney and Crux's story !!
Courtney has been kidnapped , and she is scared. Of Course !! She can't find a door and all she has is her roller skates that she had been wearing at work as a waitress . They Do come in handy !!
Crux is a prince and has been ordered by his father, to find a bride. But none of the females he knows wants him for HIM. They want prestige , and fortune, not Crux, the male. So , he goes down to the matchmaker in town. He is told that he will find his mate at these coordinates.
What he finds is NOT what he was expecting, and isn't that a great start !!!!
This was a fun, easy read , and I enjoyed it ! The sex was so,so , but I liked the story !!
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Carnita West
5.0 out of 5 stars Crux
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2023
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Cute, sweet story with a great set of characters and plot line. I enjoyed it and I will read more of this series.
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CntrlFreak
5.0 out of 5 stars Adventure and romance
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2022
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Well, yet again Ms R has delivered a tale that leaves you breathless from the beginning....between the adventure of being in space, to meeting an alien dragon, and falling in love this journey is wonderfully addictive...and leaves you with a big grin and a need to discover what's in store for the next lucky dragon!!
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Shelley
4.0 out of 5 stars fun exciting story
Reviewed in Canada on November 29, 2022
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I really enjoyed this story. its fun easy to read and fast paced. courtney who gets abducted while wearing her roller skates uses said skates to defend herself from the bad guys. cue fiesty human earth girl who isn't taking this crap laying down. she might not know where she is or what's going on but she's not giving in without a fight. then comes prince crux who's dad the king tells him time to man up and find a wife or else so off he goes to the psychic matchmaker who tells him his fated mate will be in this certain place. well he lands there and meets courtney and feels attracted to her but in typical man fashion doesn't bother to pay attention to what he had been told and is desperate to find this mate somewhere. things happen and they end up together while escaping the bad guys and trying to find rescue and he feels all kind of things for her but is still too dimwitted to have a conversation with her and determine she's the mate he's been looking for. men are so blind and unaware. LOL anyway danger excitement drama suspense and more happen during this story before this couple figures things out and gets together. great world building, detailed characters and descriptions and lots of things to keep your interest.
I received an arc copy of this book and this is my honest voluntary reivew.
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Micki
4.0 out of 5 stars Hmmm
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2023
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It's a very intriguing, not a dating agency, though not when she's kidnapped and he's just looking for his mate
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Cat 1228
4.0 out of 5 stars YICKS!!…Roller skates…weapons?!
Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2022
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Non stop … SIZZLING!!…Out Of this Universe….Heart Pounding!!..Action…Then Add ..Alien Slavers plus their victims and DRAGONS!!! This is a recipe for a great story about an earthling female named Courtney(one of the victims) and Crux a princely Dragon! Need I say More! l Loved this one!
This is my honest opinion!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Yummy dragon
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2022
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Good book that I really enjoyed reading , funny and a bit strange but funny. Some girls have all the fun 😋
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