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Robbie Owens has fought the dragons for seventeen years, leading his group of secret, elite werewolves. Tatyana Knox is a human in a world where humans are like unicorns—they simply don't exist. But she is real and she is Robbie's mate. If he can trust her, they will turn the tide of the war. But the clock is ticking and Tatyana's time with Robbie is almost up.

**Previously published as part of the Romancing The Wolf anthology**

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First published December 1, 2015

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Rebecca Royce

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Profile Image for April   ♥"LOS" ♥.
3,190 reviews60 followers
July 5, 2016
4.5 Stars!

I really enjoyed this story and the characters in it. Even though I did not read the first two books in this series I was able to understand what was going on and figure out the back story. And now I'm very interested in going back and reading books 1 & 2.

What made this story different was that the wolves and dragons are at war with each other and the humans have essentially abandoned the planet. I thought that this was a very interesting take on a shifter series.
Profile Image for Jennifer G.
2,978 reviews57 followers
March 25, 2018
Robbie Owens has been "dead" for years. That's part of the price you pay when you join the elite forces of the dragon war. He leads his team of werewolves, including his twin, August on the most dangerous missions attempting to kill the dragon queen and end the war. Tatyana Knox is a scientist, part of a secret group of humans who stayed on earth studying the werewolves and trying to help them survive against the dragons. Unbeknown to Robbie she has saved him and his team from death before. Afterward, she wiped their memories but Robbie was changed nevertheless. He had met his mate. When Taty saves him again, he uses his power to remember their encounter, the woman, and her advanced equipment. Determined to have both he leads his team and a few others back to the human's secret base. Their time is nearly up in more ways than one and it's a race against the clock if he is to have his mate and a major advantage toward finally ending the war.

The Dragon War series just keeps getting better. As we get to know the Owen's brothers and Knox girls better, it's impossible not to become more invested in the welfare of their family and the werewolf community. Robbie is wonderful, a born Alpha. He's pragmatic, brave, and selfless. He thinks of his men, his family, and the survival of the werewolves over his own needs. His world shifts once he meets Tatyana as she becomes his main priority but he never shirks his duty. Taty is smart, brave, caring. The love and support of their families (all but one) and their team are endearing. Love found amidst war is lovely.

These books are quick, entertaining reads but each contains a deeper lesson; Survival, PTSD, overcoming disabilities, equality of the sexes. It's subtle and fits into the story without being preachy. This particular story is about equality and also includes a line, "Narcissists had no business being in charge". Timely. Relevant. If only we humans could follow the advice of the werewolf Alpha! To find such truth in the middle of a dragon/werewolf war, in the middle of a story of a werewolf finding his mate and forgetting his mate is amazing. Rebecca Royce is always full of surprises.
Profile Image for Sydney Hopke.
1,399 reviews19 followers
February 23, 2018
WOW! The book starts out with a scene from the future and it had me go huh? Then I started reading and the present took over until I got to the part that made me go ahh okay. Robbie's alive and not dead the way his brothers think, him and his twin are in an elite group fighting the dragons. Every time they get hurt they don't remember things and when Robbie gets hurt this time he meets Tatyana and from that moment he doesn't forget again. Tatyana is a human and part of the last group still on the planet the werewolves and dragons are. They've been there studying and the time has come for all of them to leave. But when Robbie realizes that she's his mate that changes everything.

This is my favorite so far in the series. I love the twists that are in it, oh boy are there twists! Can't wait to read more about this group of wolves that will do what's needed to be with their mates!
Profile Image for iliana G.
1,743 reviews26 followers
December 1, 2015
I was given an ARC by the author for an honest review.

Ohhh my God i love love love love this series and as it moves on it gets better and better!!!!

Another Owen brother for an Knox girl and this time she is a human!

Robert has been the Alpha of his elite team and have been killing dragons away from family and friends.

Tatyana is one of the last humans still on earth and is secretely helping Robert.

When they meet explosive things start to happen.


I love this series!!!
Rebecca's writing never sease to amaze me!!!
The world building and the emotional building in these books are fantastic!
Beautiful characters,amazing sex and its packed with action!!!!

Can't wait for more!!!!!!
Profile Image for Kathleen Bruce.
259 reviews7 followers
March 23, 2018
we discovered at the end of Eternal that Robbie and Auggie, the long thought dead Owen brothers are alive, and part of a secret team. That secret team is trying to figure out secrets from the long dead humans, clues on how to defeat the dragons. And during an attempt to gather more information his team has been attacked by dragons. Seems like a goner, but it Turns out the humans have found him. and it's not the first time. One of humans Tatyana has developed a connection with Robert, though she wiped it from his mind. not knowing that they are mates. But Tatyana and the remaining humans are leaving shortly, leaving Earth. can Robbie convince her to stay and help the werewolves in the fight against the dragons, rather than just leave all their dirty work behind?
Profile Image for Donna Hokanson.
1,694 reviews35 followers
May 4, 2017
Some mysteries solved
This story is about Robbie Owens, one of the twin brothers the family believes is dead. But neither twin is, but instead they are parts of an elite team that have seen and done things no one should have ever wanted or needed to do.
For the last year Robbie has been a bit out of sorts or not up to 100%. We find out why in this book.
We also find out a bit more of where the dragons as well as the shape shifters came from. And then there's also the mystery of what happened to the humans that use to be on the planet.
Part of a series and yet a self-contained story. Well written and very entertaining to read.
Profile Image for Anna.
838 reviews
December 2, 2017
This is the third book in the dragon wars series and there's just as much action and intensity as the first two. In this book we get to learn about Robbie and Tatyana. He's been thought dead by everyone for years now, secretly fighting to end the war. She's a human hiding out and helping the werewolves when she can. It was a very interesting story how their relationship came about and progressed. I really enjoyed it.
Profile Image for Rinou.
1,005 reviews42 followers
October 22, 2018
This volume finally answers so many questions about the universe. Of course as it's a series of novellas they could have all been in a full-length book and the answers would have come in the third part. I think it would have been less frustrating.
That being said the couple is interesting and the plot progresses a lot, and I'm glad I went on reading this series.
371 reviews2 followers
October 12, 2017
Book #3 and I'm still hooked! Fantastic series!!
Profile Image for Angela.
3,902 reviews17 followers
December 10, 2022
determination and passion was needed to survive the war. those same qualities are necessary when persuading a mate.
455 reviews15 followers
July 28, 2016
I at first was a little apprehensive when reading this book by Ms. Rebecca Royce. No it wasn’t at the content because I am a big paranormal romance reader and honestly love the genre it because here I am reading the third book in the dragon wars series and I am going to be so lost that nothing is going to make sense which is very far from the truth because Ms. Royce as a standalone too giving me enough background to fully understand so you can read it like this if you want but it does make me eager to read the rest in the series too. Even though this is my first book of hers and definitely not my last Ms. Royce writes wonderfully well with a great intriguing fully developed storyline despite the short length of the book, the easily imagined almost post apocalyptic world, the two factions of enemy dragons the werewolf shifter warrior fighters attempting to stop a war with the unknown humans being mostly myth or legend and the suspenseful nature with a beautiful romance thrown in makes the book quite a page turner.
Robert “Robbie” Owens a werewolf shifter warrior while on a cave expedition after sneaking into dragon territory to explore human ruins is attacked by dragons and knows he is possibly going to die. Tatyana “Taty” Knox a human doctor saves Robbie also tries to erase his mind with drugs after helping him even though she feels not only an attraction to him but a need to close to him too. No matter that Tatyana attempts to make him forget her he can’t either. What happens when the attraction between Robbie and Tatyana becomes so much more.
I know that dragons are portrayed as evil in this book I still admire and hold a wide eyed fascination with them I didn’t think they were all bad despite that they attacked the werewolf warriors and humans. Robbie was just a compelling alpha male hero even with his brash harsh demeanor I still really liked him. He didn’t want to lead yet his warriors followed him. He was protective by nature of all that he loved including Tatyana and her people even if he didn’t agree with them or follow him. I liked reading about his family relationships and hope that his brother Auggie gets his story told. Tatyana on the other hand yes she was doctor had almost a naïve quality to her especially in dealing with Robbie and the bite of a werewolf which I totally found adorable. So even in a world constantly in a war it’s nice to see and read a character that still can find beauty in a world that truly isn’t. I did wonder about her cousin Gordon though and also hope he gets a story too. This is one author I feel bad for not reading earlier I do plan to get the rest in the series and more of Ms. Royce’s books plus can highly recommend for fantasy/science fiction, paranormal romance lover.
Profile Image for Yvonne Daniels.
2,813 reviews25 followers
December 24, 2015
Always
Dragon Wars Book3
Rebecca Royce
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I received a ARC of this book to read and to give my honest opinion in a review.
This is a magnificent read! I have enjoyed reading Dragon Wars series by Rebecca Royce. I love reading the book three in this series you get acquainted with all the awesome characters from before and the characters in this series are amazing, powerful, exhilarating and full of surprises. I was captivated from the first page to the last page. Always is Fantastic! I love Rebecca Royce's books and I originally read this one when it was part of the 'Romancing the Wolf' Anthology. I absolutely loved it then. Ms Royce has add more to the story so the reader will be able to treat this book as a standalone

'Dr Tatyana Knox is stitching up Robert Owens and his team of elite werewolves for the second time within a year. She has been kind of obsessed, she feels drawn to him. She has watched them on camera for most of her life as the cameras are placed everywhere.
Robbie Owens and his wolf felt like they have met his mate . But the problem is he can't remember who she is. Robbie Owen has been busy fighting dragons. But in the back of his mind he is wondering what happened to his libido, he hasn't wanted sex in a year.
Tatyana is one of the last humans left on the planet. She has been preparing to go to another planet with her team in about five days, but she hasn't felt well for about a year but she doesn't know why? Except they have been using these drugs that helped heal the werewolves but there is a side effect that has prevented the wolves from remembering what was happening. Except this time Robbie wakes up and remembers Tatyana.

This book three is full of surprises but Is a magnificent read. I'm excited and I can't wait to read the next book in this series. I highly recommend the Dragon Wars series to everyone who likes a action packed paranormal romance.

If you believe in the world of shifters the possibilities are endless and fascinating.
405 reviews16 followers
December 1, 2015
AlwaysAlways Rebecca Royce

Reviewed by SFF Dragon

Filled with hope, laughter and a HEA for Tatyana and Robbie, I absolutely loved this wonderful book.
I love Rebecca Royce's books and I originally read this one when it was part of the 'Romancing the Wolf' Anthology. I absolutely loved it and highly recommend the Dragon Wars series to anyone who likes a terrific action packed paranormal romance.

'Always' is the third book in the fantastic Dragon Wars series by Rebecca Royce and I was hooked from the first page to the last. 'Always' is just as compelling as the previous two books, but it is a lighter paranormal romance, with hope, laughter, lots of action and a few steamy bits as well as the HEA.

Dr Tatyana Knox can't believe she's stitching Robert Owens and his team of elite werewolves up again for the second time in a year. She has watched on the cameras placed everywhere there are wolves for most of her life and she thinks she has an obsession for Robert. She is drawn to him like no other, but she has to wipe his memory of her and her people.... again....

Robbie Owens has been wondering what happened to his libido, he hasn't wanted sex in a year, but he's been busy with other things, like fighting dragons. His body and his wolf know he met his mate a year ago, but he has no memory of her. One of the last humans left on the planet, Tatyana and her team are preparing to go to another planet in five days, but her health has been declining over the past year for no apparent reason.

This book is full of surprises, all of them good in the end. I'd say I can't wait for the next one in this series, but I've already read it and it was equally fantastic.
Profile Image for Sherill.
1,296 reviews37 followers
December 3, 2015
CAPTIVATING & SIZZLING ROMANCE

ALWAYS-DRAGON WARS BOOK 3-A sizzling romantic story with spine-chilling danger.

This story features; Tatyana, a sultry, audacious, beautiful human and doctor; Robbie, a heart-stirring gorgeous, intelligent, powerful wolf shifter.

What you'll find in this story; a cast of remarkably impressive and engaging characters, spectacular story-line, superb banter, powerful scene descriptions, horrific danger, abduction, gut-wrenching moments, gripping suspense, life threatening incidents, unexpected surprises, jaw-dropping heart-pounding sensual romance, and a melt your heart conclusion leaving you content and wanting more.

Robbie is in charge of an elite unit that destroys dragons that plaque the land. The unit members are dead to their families to protect them from danger. Tatyana has saved Robbie and his unit from death, and gives them a drug so they have no memory of who saved them. She has been watching the wolves for years and protecting them. When Robbie is dying from a dragon attack he meets Tatyana. She saves him again and gives him the drug to forget, but this time when he awakens he remembers, and his alpha instincts catapult him into finding her.

INCREDIBLE fantastic well written creative read by a truly gifted author. The author dazzles readers with every word. I found this to be thrilling, heart-warming and a most gratifying read from beginning to end. The characters spring to life and are certainly praise worthy. The romance sizzles and Robbie is a force to reckoned with. If you treasure shifter fantasy with hair-raising danger and spine-tingling romance this is a terrific choice for your library. {I received a copy of this book for a completely honest review}. In the world of fantasy romance the possibilities are endless and always fascinating. Without reservations I highly recommend this book.
Profile Image for Denise.
4,120 reviews12 followers
December 2, 2015
I must say I do believe so far I like this one the best. Now that more of what is going on has been laid out with story this one is meaty with a good deal of heat. I also like about know that the humans have come out because the wolves are not able to be duped time and again. Robbie begins it though when he is in grave danger thanks to a dragon with Tatyana not able to not do nothing. As she is with him more and more of their story is told and her fascination for him which has developed more. Being humans by now are rare in revealing themselves with here they are a myth per say her emotions she does not digest as easily. Regardless too even if he denies it they want him as alpha because of the respect the wolves have for him. DNA is a big factor in here with when things progress it will effect her. Without letting to much out of the bag this is quite fascinating story that will have you caught up with them fighting along with them against the dragons. There will be quite a few turning points in this with explosive action at the end plus remember the heat is not forgotten. It just isn't with the dragons Robbie and Tatyana create plenty of their own.
Profile Image for Virgen Caraballo.
88 reviews3 followers
March 6, 2016
I got this ARC copy for an honest book review and I thought that it was an amazing book to read and there for I gave it 5 stars.




I thought that it was well written and a very creative story which I enjoyed reading. The author brings her characters to life and they are captivating that once you start reading you can't stop until you finish.




This story has gripping surprises, unexpected surprises, engaging characters and even sensual romance. Robbie (Robert) Owens is a powerful wolf shifter that is in charge of an Elite Unit that destroys dragons that plague the land and for that reason they ( the Unit members) must be thought of dead to their families so they can be protected from any danger. Tatyana Knox is a human Doctor and one of the few that is left on the planet. She also happens to be Robbie's mate. Secretly Tatyana has been watching out for the wolves for years and protecting them from death and then she always gives them a drug so they don't remember her. The second time Robbie's Alpha instincts awakens and he remembers her and goes looking for Tatyana who ends up being his mate.
596 reviews2 followers
December 2, 2015
Wow humans do really like to play God! Of course we suck at it and found yet another way to annihilate ourselves. Third in the Dragon Wars series but can be read alone (although I REALY suggest reading Forever and Eternal first as there is crossover and they are GREAT books). I hate to spoil to much but this is a truly awesome story with equally awesome characters; at its heart is a love story, born from war and long ago made “mistakes” Robert (Robbie) Owens is a werewolf in the elite forces of the Dragon Wars, long ago having given up on finding a mate or ever even living to see the end of the war, he sees his end when attacked by a dragon and has an artery nicked. To his surprise he wakes up in an infirmary looking at his mate. Even more surprisingly his mate is human and it’s not the first time they have met, even though he does not remember it! Robert and Tatyana have a lot to overcome to be together (dragons, her impending exodus, interspecies issues, death and loss) can they do it? I definite must read! Five plus stars *****+
1,097 reviews2 followers
December 14, 2015
Given to me for an honest review. Since this book is #3, Ms Royce has added backstory so the reader will be able to treat this book as a standalone. I found that to be true. There are dragons who want to kill the werewolves on this planet. There are also humans who have hidden themselves so they can study the werewolves. I find that the Prologue isn't very useful to me in understanding what is going on. Perhaps, it is because I haven't read the first 2 books, Forever and Eternal. There is a team of werewolves who fight the dragons and collect the humans' books in the caves. The werewolves are hoping to understand the books so they can kill the dragons. The few humans left take the injured werewolves to repair their injuries. They used drugs that helped heal the werewolves that also has the side effect that prevented them remembering what was happening. Except this time Robbie woke up and told Taty he had seen her before. He convinces Taty to tell him about her and the others. She injects him again. Will Robbie remember her when he wakes?
Profile Image for Jessica Mitchell.
2,051 reviews20 followers
November 6, 2015
Wow and you thought the other two were badass, what till you read this one!
Werewolves, dragons and random humans long thought to be dead. Oh my.
Robert has always been the top hardcore leader of an elite group of soldiers, that is thought to be already dead. With no ties to family, they are free to move about in silence. They do the dirty work of the war. Going behind enemy lines and killing from within. When he comes after a vicious fight with a couple dragons, what he finds out, will shock him and his pack mates.
Tatyana is a human scientist. One of the last ones on the planet they are on now. Having to follow orders to grab everything and everyone that is human to leave in five days. But finding her favorite werewolf injured and dying does not bond well with her. She comes to the rescue. But what will she do when the knockout medicine now longer works on Robert. And what's even bigger is what he tells her after he wakes up.
698 reviews4 followers
November 30, 2015
In this book, elite werewolf Robbie Owens finally finds his mate, Tatyana Knox, and she just happens to be a human, who he believed didn’t even exist. These two have so many obstacles to overcome if they want to be together, not the least of which being the fact that all the humans are supposed to leave the planet soon. Can Robbie convince her to stay? I found these characters, although paranormal, to be very real and complex and multi-faceted. I was hooked right from the beginning and was totally invested in the characters’ lives. I couldn’t help but root for Robbie and Tatyana. Overall, I found this book to be captivating, impassioned, intriguing, sensual, absorbing, romantic, and completely enthralling. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a compelling and sexy read.

* I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Profile Image for Linda Levine.
4,646 reviews25 followers
December 3, 2015
I have read the other two stories about his brothers and it was great to meet Robbie. This one really changes everything in the series.
Humans were supposed to be gone but Robbie discovers the secret of their survival. He has been getting some help and it turns out she is his mate. It puts her in a difficult position to want to help him and yet complete her mission as expected.

Robbie is tough and determined and won't let anything get in his way. Tatyana is very compassionate and wants to do what is right even if it places her at risk. There attraction is very intense from the first meeting.

I really enjoyed all the books in the series and recommend it to those who like shifter romances.

I received a copy in return for a honest review.
Profile Image for Pam Louis.
1,722 reviews7 followers
December 4, 2015
This story is set in a time were humans have messed with DNA making werewolves and dragons. The dragons were one of the main reasons humans left earth but not all left. A handful stayed behind to try and help when and if they could.
Robbie Owens is the head of a team of werewolves that are fighting to keep the dragons of killing them all. They also spend time hunting for the clues are to why the humans dissapered 100's of years ago.
Really cool concept. I love the twists in this storyline and the action. I haven't read any of the other books in the series and had no trouble picking the book up and enjoying it.
I would highly recommend it.
Book gifted for an honest review and I honestly loved it.
Profile Image for Pam Louis.
1,722 reviews7 followers
December 4, 2015
This story is set in a time were humans have messed with DNA making werewolves and dragons. The dragons were one of the main reasons humans left earth but not all left. A handful stayed behind to try and help when and if they could.
Robbie Owens is the head of a team of werewolves that are fighting to keep the dragons of killing them all. They also spend time hunting for the clues are to why the humans dissapered 100's of years ago.
Really cool concept. I love the twists in this storyline and the action. I haven't read any of the other books in the series and had no trouble picking the book up and enjoying it.
I would highly recommend it.
Book gifted for an honest review and I honestly loved it.
Profile Image for D Thomas.
652 reviews34 followers
February 13, 2016
Always (Dragon Wars, #3)
by Rebecca Royce

Robbie Owens, along with his brother, Auggie, and few other wolves, belong to an elite group or fighters against the dragons. All of them are believed dead by their families and friends. Unless the war ends, they are forbidden to let their families know they are alive, but some rules are just meant to be broken, for the right reason, and Robbie has found that reason.

Tatyana Knox is a human. One of the few that are left on earth. All the others have taken to space in search of a new home. Taty and the small crew that are still here have stayed hidden behind a barrier, so the shifters don't know they are there. Taty doesn't want to leave. Watching Robbie over the years, he has become special to her, she just doesn't understand why.....yet.
Profile Image for Malinda McConnell.
162 reviews2 followers
December 1, 2015
Robert is the commander in the elite team of werewolf soldiers tasked with the job of killing dragons. Tatyana is a human doctor and no one thought existed anymore. Robert finds his mate in Tatyana and together they will make a huge difference in the Dragon War. This book was amazing. It was fast paced and exciting and although it is book 3 in the series, you can read this as a standalone. But be warned, you will go back to read the other books in the series and those yet to come out. I think this addition to the Dragon Wars is my favorite and I can't wait to read August's story. I think he's my favorite of the brothers.
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19.6k reviews8 followers
February 12, 2016
I could not put this book down once I started it .Robbie Owens leader of the Elite Werewolves has fought against the Dragons for seventeen years now, when his band of " Ghosts " are hurt Tatyana Knox saves them again.She made them forget her small group helped them last time she will do it again ! This will be the last time she can do so, the humans are getting ready to leave the planet. But what she does not know is that she is Robbie’s mate and this time he will not forget! Can Robbie make it back to the hidden compound? Will he be able to get her to stay ? Will they finally find a way to defeat the Dragon’s ? I was gifted a copy for an honest review barwatts@telus.net
Profile Image for Rosanna.
827 reviews15 followers
April 20, 2016
This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review.
I'm not a big fan of wolf shifters and dragons to begin with and I'm still not. This book had great potential. The storyline was good. The humans going to another planet leaving the wolves and the dragons left behind to battle their war.
The human in this case falls for the wolf and is his intended mate. They need to find a way to destroy the dragons and have her not go to the other planet her family and the rest of the human race are waiting for her to go to.
I've read other books by this author and this one has to be my least favourite.
Profile Image for Helen Martins.
342 reviews3 followers
November 9, 2015
Received the book for an honest review. Always is book 3 in the Dragon Wars series. The story is about Robbie and Tatyanna. Robbie and his twin brother August are part of an elite werewolf team that are tasked to kill the dragons. Tatyanna is a human scientist that tracked and studied the werewolves. All humans had left the planet except for Tatyana and her crew. They stayed behind to help the werewolves fight the dragons, but their time on the planet is almost over. As faith would have it Robbie has finally met his mate and she is human. Together they find hope, love and always.
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1,824 reviews7 followers
June 25, 2016
Alpha Wolf and The Woman Who Loved Him,
Received this book for free from the author for an honest review.

If you like a little Science Fiction with your paranormal shifters and this is for you. Miss Royce has done a good job and bringing the world of Robert and Tatiana to life. They are a race of wolves who are created from Human intervention.

Even though this book is only about 95 pages long Miss Royce managed to pack enough information to keep the story interesting look forward to reading the next book in the series.
Profile Image for Christine Woinich.
2,974 reviews27 followers
June 23, 2016
This was a short fun read, the third in the series but stood on its own. Robert is a werewolf in the middle of a war with dragons. His race is at stake. He comes close to death but is saved by Tatyana, a human. Surprised to find out his mate is a human, especially since humans are gone from the planet, Robert is determined to remember their meeting and to claim her. I enjoyed this story and recommend it.

I was given a copy of this story from candid book reviews for an honest review.
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