The story is described as fast-paced and emotional, though some readers found the ending slightly abrupt.
Reviewers on Goodreads and The StoryGraph note that the age play and BDSM elements feel like natural extensions of the characters' emotional needs rather than just "spice". Expensive by Amy Bellows
The book holds a solid 3.8/5 average on Amazon and Goodreads. ⚠️ Themes & Tropes 📌 Tropes: Ice Dragon Shifter x Daddy Dom Fated Mates (with a twist) Age Play / "Baby Boy" dynamics MPreg (Dragon eggs) The story is described as fast-paced and emotional,
Followed by Real (Book 2), Wicked (Book 3), and Lucky (upcoming 2026). ⚠️ Themes & Tropes 📌 Tropes: Ice Dragon
by Amy Bellows is a gritty, emotional MM paranormal romance set in the omegaverse , primarily praised for its handling of intense D/s dynamics and "hurt/comfort" themes. 📖 The Premise