She's a much better NightWing than that weird brother of hers, Starflight. Her dreams of glory have been painfully scorched, though, and now Queen Thorn is holding her and Strongwings, waiting to put them on trial. Fierceteeth just wants a chance to tell her side of the story -- before it's too late.

    They aren’t the only ones, though. The Dragon Lords, Vox, and Ha’ven decide they want to be part of the planning this time. Things get a little out of hand when the men begin competing with each other to create the best Christmas ever for the Dragonlings, Roam, and Alice. Fuelled with tales of St. Nick, Rudolph, Frosty, and the newest tale of the Old Dragon of the Mountain, they are determined to light up the palace like never before and turn it into the new North Pole. Just when the women think they have everything under control, panic ignites when the Dragonlings, Roam, and Alice suddenly disappear just days before Christmas. What no one expects is for the children to take it upon themselves to go search for the legendary dragon who has threatened to steal the Magic of Christmas. Now, their parents are in a race to find the Dragonlings before they lose them forever. Will they be able to find them and celebrate the magic of the season or will the Dragon of the Mountain keep them hidden forever?

    She most certainly isn’t someone with the patience to teach General Zirkander’s raw cadets how to survive encounters with the enemy. Certain she’s been given this duty as a punishment, she confronts her superiors, only to find out that King Angulus himself gave her the assignment. When she attempts to reasonably and respectfully—and certainly not presumptuously—explain to him that she’s not suited for teaching, she gets swept up in a mission to a secret research facility that has been invaded by enemy agents. Soon, she, King Angulus, and General Zirkander are engrossed in an investigation that could change the world—and destroy all that they know.

    I am Glheanna the Decimator. I am a warrior. A soldier. I know no fear. No pain. No mercy. I do, however, know acute embarrassment! How could I not after getting dumped by a bastard dragon in front of my own troops? So I tuck tail and return to my cave, drowning my sorrows in ale—as is my family’s way. But instead of leaving me to my misery, I’ve been summoned to the Dragon Queen’s court. As if my life wasn’t pathetic enough, Her Majesty now has me escorting the highborn Bram the Merciful through dangerous territories—not exactly the best use of my military training. And just so he can negotiate with enemy dragons instead of battling them? Honestly, what has my world come to? Then again…Bram is quite easy on the eyes. And the perfect distraction for what ails me. Perhaps I’m looking at all this the wrong way. Maybe there is a place for a little “mercy” in my life…

    All Seven Books in the Dragon Guard series in one place plus a BONUS NOVELLA from USA Today Bestselling Author Julia Mills! There Are No Coincidences. The Universe Does Not Make Mistakes. Fate Will Not Be Denied. Her Dragon to Slay – Revised, rewritten and re-edited!!!!!! The chemistry between a strong-willed curvy girl and fierce warrior makes all the difference in the world where nothing is as it seems. The existence of an ancient race of honor-clad, tradition-bound protectors might be hard to accept but now the dead are coming back to life and holding a knife to her neck. Can these fated mates defeat their greatest enemies and get their happily ever after? Her Dragon’s Fire - – Revised, rewritten and re-edited!!!!!! Her brilliant blues eyes and luscious curves have fueled his fantasies for over six years. The guilt of his younger brother’s death a weight around his heart that kept him from claiming the one the Universe had made for him. Now, nothing was as he thought and the woman he believed was unattainable is within his grasp, if only he can keep her safe from those that would use her to hurt him. Haunted by Her Dragon – Revised, rewritten and re-edited!!!!!! Lance has spent his long life cracking jokes and making fun of his brethren as each succumbed to the sappiness of everlasting love with the one that completes them like no other. Now the Universe is the one laughing and his fellow Guardsmen are the ones making jokes as the mating call of his kin push him headlong towards the one that will bring light to his soul. He can no longer deny that he is meant to spend the rest of his many years with Sam but his obligation to eliminate any threats to her life must come first…right? For the Guardsman who has hot-dogged his way through one hundred and twelve years, one brown-eyed curly-headed doctor will make him rethink everything he ever knew. For the Love of Her Dragon Two souls…destined for a Great Love decreed by Fate. But Fate has Her hands full with this couple, and if that wasn’t enough, the traitor has an army ready to destroy all they both hold dear. Can Royce forget the past and believe in the future? Can Kyra forgive a betrayal that cuts deep and believe Love will always find a way? Can they defeat an evil with no conscience, only the desire for vengeance? The Universe, the Goddess and Fate have their work cut out for them if Kyra is to know the love of her dragon. Saved by Her Dragon Anya is the light of his soul and the only woman able to tame the beast within. Devon has the strength and knowledge she will need in the coming days. Together, they just may be the key to saving Dragon kin. All they have to do is defeat the traitor…but that means they have to find him first. Only for Her Dragon Nobody said it was going to be easy. The fight will be real. It will take compromise and a love created by the Universe. Only Charlie can take the leap of faith, and only for her dragon... Fighting for Her Dragon One doomed dragon. One very special woman. One destiny no one could have predicted. Will they save dragon kin or destroy it? BONUS NOVELLA: Her Dragon’s Heart What do you get when you combine one head-strong dragon shifter with a young woman whose past won’t stay hidden, add a coven of demon-raising wizards and a Fate that will not be denied? The perfect recipe for sizzling romance, spine-tingling intrigue, sword swinging action and swoon-worthy love.

    Please read at least Seducing the Dragon (Stonefire Dragons #2) first.** STONEFIRE DRAGONS #6 In Seducing the Dragon, Evie and Bram found love in each other. Many trials have hit their clan since their mating ceremony and they’ve worked together to make the world a better place for Stonefire and other dragon-shifters in the UK. However, as Christmas and the Winter Solstice draws near, complications arise and Evie goes into labor. Will Bram and Evie continue their happy ending and welcome their newest child? Or, will something go wrong and fracture their family? 18,000 words (novella) with an HEA / 18+, explicit language and sexual situations Stonefire Dragons Reading Order #1 – Sacrificed to the Dragon: Complete Edition #2 – Seducing the Dragon: Complete Edition #3 – Revealing the Dragons: A Novella #4 – Healed by the Dragon: Complete Edition #5 – Reawakening the Dragon: Complete Edition #6 – Loved by the Dragon: A Novella And the spin-off series: Lochguard Highland Dragons #1 - The Dragon's Dilemma #2 - The Dragon Guardian (Feb 2016)

    While meeting with one of her sources, she spots the tall, blond dragonman she saw three months ago back on Stonefire. When the dragonman warns her off, Jane becomes more determined than ever to find the truth before he does. With most of the threats to his clan under control, Kai Sutherland wants to find a way to take down the Carlisle hunters for good. In the beginning of his investigation, he sees the human female his dragon wants. Putting aside his own needs, he tries to scare her away to focus on the hunters, but the female refuses to go. As they work together to discover the hunters' secrets, the attraction between them threatens the investigation. Kai never expected to find his second chance, yet as the danger amps up, can he find a way to have her while still protecting his clan? 15,000 words (estimated) / 18+, explicit language and sexual situations / Cliffhanger Stonefire Dragons Reading Order: Sacrificed to the Dragon Seducing the Dragon Revealing the Dragons Healed by the Dragon Reawakening the Dragon

    Burned by a dragon. Abandoned for the windrocs to pick over. The traitor Ra’aba tried to silence Hualiama forever. But he reckoned without the strength of a dragonet’s paw, and the courage of a girl who refused to die. Only an extraordinary friendship will save Hualiama’s beloved kingdom of Fra’anior and restore the King to the Onyx Throne. Flicker, the valiant dragonet. Hualiama, a foundling, adopted into the royal family. The power of a friendship which paid the ultimate price. This is the tale of Hualiama Dragonfriend, and a love which became legend.*Series Note*Dragonfriend is a YA fantasy series set in the same world as the bestselling dragon adventure series Shapeshifter Dragons and Shapeshifter Dragon Legends. It can be read in any order alongside Aranya, Shadow Dragon and The Pygmy Dragon. The second book in the series, Dragonlove, is now available on Amazon.

    36,500 words / 18+, explicit language and sexual situation / No Cliffhanger

    Can Arabella overcome her past so she can stay with the Lochguard dragons? If not, would Finn really let her go? Between Arabella, her dragon, and Finn, you don't want to miss the latest installment of Healed by the Dragon. 17,000 words / 18+, sexual situations and explicit language / Cliffhanger

    PART THREE (of Four)Will Kai finally reveal what happened with Maggie Jones? If he does, will Kai and Jane finally take their relationship to the next level?18,750 words / 18+, explicit language and sexual situations / CliffhangerStonefire Dragons Reading Order:#1 - Sacrificed to the Dragon: Boxed Set, Parts #1-4#2 - Seducing the Dragon: Boxed Set, Parts #1-4#3 - Revealing the Dragons (novella)#4 - Healed by the Dragon: Boxed Set, Parts #1-4#5 - Reawakening the Dragon, Parts #1-4 (forthcoming)

    (Spoiler-free until the release of Part One on July 21st) 15,500 words / 18+, explicit language and sexual situations / Cliffhanger Stonefire Dragons Reading Order: Sacrificed to the Dragon: Boxed Set (Parts #1-4) Seducing the Dragon: Boxed Set (Parts #1-4) Revealing the Dragons (novella) Healed by the Dragon: Boxed Set (Parts #1-4) Reawakening the Dragon (ongoing)

    PART FOURWhile Kai and Jane try to find their happy ending, they also solve a few of the clan’s problems along the way...22,000 words / No Cliffhanger / 18+, Explicit language and sexual situationStonefire Dragons Reading Order:#1 – Sacrificed to the Dragon: Boxed Set, Parts #1-4#2 – Seducing the Dragon: Boxed Set, Parts #1-4#3 – Revealing the Dragons (novella)#4 – Healed by the Dragon: Boxed Set, Parts #1-4#5 – Reawakening the Dragon, Parts #1-4 (forthcoming)

    Thanks!) Next up: A Melanie and Tristan (and all the other characters you love) one-time novella special, coming late February 2015. Title to be announced in January.

    Part Three of Finn and Arabella's story.

    Ever since, her clan coddled and tip-toed around her, most especially her older brother. Desperate for a chance at freedom, she volunteers to foster with the Scottish dragon-shifter clan. She’s determined to stay clear of the charming Scottish leader, but not only does he keep crossing her path, her dragon is drawn to him. Finlay Stewart hasn’t been able to forget the scarred dragonwoman he met at Stonefire six months ago. When the same female agrees to be fostered with his clan, Finn pursues her. Balancing his clan duties with his need to see Arabella isn’t easy, especially with the existing rift in the clan, but he’s determined to try. Arabella’s inner strength draws him like no other female before. Will Arabella trust Finn with her past? Or, will the rift in his clan tear them apart?

    As old as time itself, this race of shape-shifting warriors have kept the balance of worldly power in check. But when a certain breed of woman enters the picture, the future becomes an unkown entity. . .NIGHT’S BLAZE (The Dark Kings): Part IV is the thrilling conclusion to the e-series by New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant!Rhys scrubbed a hand down his face, his mind rushing through every nuance of his plan. Every turn was danger for Lily. It made him break out into a sweat. He couldn’t lose Lily. She was the only reason he could face each day. Without her…he was nothing.Lost in breathtaking passion, Lily and Rhys burn for each other. Yet not all is well. As a destructive force moves to destroy the bond growing bond they share, Rhys is forced to make a choice that will change their lives irrevocably: Lose the woman who has become his salvation? Or be consumed by desire… Read all four parts of this sensational novel—and look for the full volume of Night’s Blaze in April 2015 from St. Martin’s Paperbacks.

    However, an innocent kiss from one woman slayed him as nothing in his very, very long life had ever done. It physically hurt for him to tear his lips away from hers—and to turn his back on her for eternity. But can a Dark King ever forget the pleasure, the cost, of true passion? One woman is about to put him to the ultimate test…　Read all four parts of this sensational e-serial—and look for the full volume of Night’s Blaze in April 2015 from St. Martin’s Paperbacks.

    She reacted instantly, desire tightening, coiling within her until her chest heaved. Rhys wasn’t just sexy. He was the god of sex, skilled and proficient in the many ways to bring a woman to her knees with a seductive smile."If I go back in that bed, I wouldn’t ever want to get out."Rhys’ grip tightened on her waist. "Is there anything wrong with that?"As their newfound passion blazes, Rhys is determined to know Lily, body and soul. But as their lust burns hotter, danger looms closer. Yet as Rhys and Lily stand together to protect the growing intensity between them, one troubled past—and a powerful secret—could tear them apart forever…>Read all four parts of this sensational e-serial—and look for the full volume of Night’s Blaze in April 2015 from St. Martin’s Paperbacks.

    His rugged good looks turned heads, but in a suit, he looked dashing and powerful. A combination no woman could ignore. And he was sitting next to her. Lily wanted to run her fingers through his long, dark brown waves and pull his head down for a kiss. And if he didn’t quit looking at her as if he wanted to take her right there, she just might.Lily Ross is taking the first step in building a new life for herself. Still reeling from a relationship that nearly broke her spirit, Lily is wary of her attraction to brawny, brooding Rhys. The passion burning so brightly between them is a potent temptation, but any entanglement is destined to end in disaster. Yet when a spectre from Lily’s past threatens their growing bond, Rhys is forced to choose with his heart, or lose this woman who has become his one chance at salvation...Read all four parts of this sensational e-serial—and look for the full volume of Night’s Blaze in April 2015 from St. Martin’s Paperbacks.

    Contained within these fortresses are some of the deadliest criminals from the five supernatural races: vampire, shifter, fey, magic users and demi-fey.Jessa Lebron, twenty-two, has spent her entire life in Stratford, Connecticut, one of the gateway towns adjoining these prisons which protect the fortified borders. She’s a wolf shifter, and her father leads the town council. She learns that much of her life has been hidden from her, secrets which threaten to tear apart the very fabric of her world. Especially the biggest secret of them all.She is dragon marked.Jessa only knows what she’s been told about the dragon marked, that they are dangerous and must be eliminated to prevent the rise of the dragon king, the powerful warmonger who had his head removed a thousand years ago. So now Jessa's on the biggest hit list of all. Dragon mark hunters are lethal and her only hope to evade detection is to keep the energy contained.As more secrets unfold she finds herself locked up in Vanguard, the notorious American supernatural prison. Thankfully she’s not alone. Braxton, the dragon-shifter has her back. Together they must survive long enough to free themselves and the other dragon marked.Because it’s time for the dragon marked to rise.

    But when he fails to save his older brother in battle, Valerian must instead become crown prince. While a traitorous knight schemes against him, Valerian meets Mercy, a pacifist Healer with whom he can speak mind-to-mind like the great dragons. Their bond emboldens Valerian to seek out the legendary dragons and ask for their help against the monsters who killed his brother. Can Valerian survive the traitor's assassins long enough to find the dragons? And if he does, can he convince them to lay aside their hatred of humans and help him save the land from destruction?

    Now heroes throughout history stalk their legendary foe. Learn how to hunt, kill, and eat the wild dragon. Never before has revenge tasted so good. A literary feast for the bloody-minded. In Janet Morris' anthology on the art of dragon killing, seventeen writers bring you so close to dragons you can smell their fetid breath. Tales for the bold among you. HEROIKA 1: DRAGON EATERS , an anthology of heroic fiction edited by Janet Morris, features original stories by Janet E. Morris, Chris Morris, S.E. Lindberg, Walter Rhein, Cas Peace, Jack William Finley, A.L. Butcher, Travis Ludvigson, Tom Barczak, J.P. Wilder, Joe Bonadonna, Milton J. Davis, M. Harold Page, William Hiles, Beth W. Patterson, Bruce Durham, Mark Finn.

    Please read the boxed set of Sacrificed to the Dragon first. Melanie Hall-MacLeod finally releases her book about the dragon-shifters. The reception of her book, however, is anything but peaceful. Tristan wants nothing more than to whisk his mate and two children off to safety, but Mel refuses to hide. As the danger increases and threatens his new family, Tristan battles the need to protect his mate with the need to make her happy. Can Melanie and Tristan survive the strain between the new danger in their lives and their new twins? Or, will Tristan lose the battle with his inner dragon, surrender to his protective instincts, and take care of the threats at the cost of his mate? 25,000+ words (estimated) / 18+, explicit language and sexual situations / HEA and no cliffhanger Next Up: Arabella's Story

    In return, she will try to bear a Scottish dragon-shifter a child. While the dragonman assigned to her is kind, Holly can’t stop looking at his twin brother. It’s going to take everything she has to sleep with her assigned dragonman. If she breaks the sacrifice contract and follows her heart, she’ll go to jail and not be able to take care of her father. Even though he’s not ready to settle down, Fraser MacKenzie supports his twin brother’s choice to take a female sacrifice to help repopulate the clan. Yet as Fraser gets to know the lass, his dragon starts demanding something he can’t have—his brother’s sacrifice. Holly and Fraser fight the pull between them, but one stolen kiss will change everything. Will they risk breaking the law and betraying Fraser’s twin? Or, will they find a way out of the sacrifice contract and live their own happily ever after? Note: This is a spin-off series from the Stonefire Dragons. It can be read as a standalone but it takes place after Reawakening the Dragon.

    She's never colored outside of the law, but she has a book due and has found the perfect spot to break through her writer's block. Or so she thinks. Right up until Arian suddenly appears and tries to force her away from the mountain. Unaware of the war she just stumbled into, Grace doesn't just discover the perfect place to write, she finds Arian—the most gorgeous, enticing, mysterious man she's ever met.A King with a PurposeArian is a Dragon King who has slept away centuries in his cave. Recently woken, he's about to leave his mountain to join his brethren in a war when he's alerted that someone has crossed onto Dreagan. He's ready to fight . . . until he sees the woman. She's innocent and mortal—and she sets his blood aflame. He recognizes the danger approaching her just as the dragon within him demands he claim her for his own...

    Whiskers is a pampered palace pet, a kitten enchanted to never become a cat. Princess Clarice loves him, for in the entire kingdom, there is no other kitten as cute or as clever. He leads a life of cushions and cream until a wizard's "gift" results in his banishment. Determined to make it back to the princess he loves, he escapes into the wilderness where he discovers the lair of a dragon.Grandious, the dragon, doesn't care about anything besides himself. He wants to be left alone with his treasure. However, there is something about Thaddeus that has him entranced. He finds himself opening his home and his heart to the little cat. Thaddeus is a small creature in a big world. Between him and his beloved Princess stand conniving wizards, would-be-step-mothers, and rampaging rats. However, when danger threatens both Clarice and Grandious, Thaddeus won't allow his size to get in the way of saving his friends.

    This box set contains the entire first season of The Dragon Masters, including: Episode 0: The Storymaster (Originally sold as part of The Dragon Chronicles)Episode 1: The Wanderer Episode 2: Awakening Episode 3: The HuntersEpisode 4: TrapsEpisode 5: Drac’nor Episode 6: Hope

    Destined to one day conquer a kingdom of his own, he begins his rigorous training and progresses wonderfully. That is, until a rival dragon descends upon the kingdom in a ferocious battle that leaves Gorliad crippled, and bereft of his birthright. The young dragon will need to find the fires deep within his soul if he is to overcome his handicap, but even victory may bring defeat as he will have to risk his father’s kingdom and everything in it to ascend to his promised throne.

    But his talents are viewed with suspicion in Cove, a steam-powered city built inside a mountain. In Cove, creativity is a crime and “invention” is a curse word. Kallista Babbage is a repair technician and daughter of the notorious Leo Babbage, whose father died in an explosion—an event the leaders of Cove point to as an example of the danger of creativity. Working together, Trenton and Kallista learn that Leo Babbage was developing a secret project before he perished. Following clues he left behind, they begin to assemble a strange machine that is unlike anything they’ve ever seen before. They soon discover that what they are building may threaten every truth their city is founded on—and quite possibly their very lives.

    He is warned by night whispers to flee from his tiny mountain village of Dun Mare. The stolen egg of a dragon will pay his way, if he manages to live long enough to sell it. However there are forces against him far beyond his understanding. All he believes he knows about his life and home is false, but the egg of the black dragon is the key. Many believe black dragons do not exist or have gone extinct. Gareth finds himself alone in a strange world of tempest seas, flying dragons, and powerful foes vying for the mental powers he may possess, and for control of the egg. Telepathic teachers a secret sisterhood, and the king's armies willing to kill for a black dragon are only the beginning of Gareth's story. The second book of the series is expected to be published by October of 2015.

    But this is only the start of her quest, as to cure her curse, she undertakes a mission for the dark lord himself. Stuck transforming into a dragon, whether it's convenient or not for her, she must face everything from demons and monstrous beasts, to hostile plush toys. With her companions, a dark faerie dragon and a diminutive foxling mage, she may just become the hero she's attempting to be, or she might end up becoming a monster. Update: New version where I've edited it again. Hopefully I cleaned up the lingering grammar and spelling issues. Cover drawn by D. Grafius

    The guy she's been dating just dumped her for her best friend, and all she has to look forward to over the break is a stay in Beggar's Hole--a tiny frozen town on the coast of Maine--with her retired father, his latest masseuse girlfriend and her brattish fourteen year old son. But one night, after storming out of dinner to take a brooding walk among the rocks, a misstep on the ice causes Nell's Christmas to take rather a different turn... She would have died, were it not for a mysterious, heat-exuding hero arriving out of nowhere to scoop her up in his arms, and warm and dry her body. Coming to, Nell finds herself staring up into a pair of deep gold eyes. Eyes belonging to a man who is quite unlike any she's seen before. His features are chiseled yet sensual, exotic but somber, like something beautiful and wild threatened by extinction. All of six and a half feet tall, and two hundred plus pounds of pure muscle, her savior introduces himself as Theon Aena. His mere touch sends heat surging through her body, reaching down into her fingers and toes, even fluttering from her hair follicles, and his proximity to her brings about strange shudders of pleasure.After a twist of fate causes her to cross paths with Theon again, Nell's drab, frozen Christmas soon spirals into a firestorm of passion, romance, revelations, and danger...

    All 10 books in this series are included in this one of a kind ultra-dragon adventure. This book is huge! Over 450,000 words! Enjoy the gallery of incredible illustrations of all 10 covers plus the major characters. This book is a must read and must have for all dragon lovers worldwide! ***** Welcome to the world of NALZAMBOR ... Nath is a special warrior. He is a man destined to be a dragon. In order to become a dragon, he must save the dragons. For countless years Nath has been on a quest to become a dragon, but his meddling with the other races tends to get in the way. The way of men is not the way of Nath Dragon his father has warned him. Yet, Nath, unable to control his fascination of the world men, elves, dwarves and even the despised orcs, tends to get caught up in their affairs. To earn his scales, there is a high road he must follow. With his close friend and ally, Brenwar the Dwarf, Nath, armed with a magic sword he calls Fang, travels to the Mountain of Doom, the Free City of Narnum and to Orcen Hold where nothing but trouble awaits. Will Nath Dragon, hero of the realm and protector of dragon kind choose the right path or wind up on a dark one? ***** This collector’s edition includes the following 10 books: The Hero, The Sword and the Dragons, Dragon Bones and Tombstones, Terror at the Temple, Clutch of the Cleric, Hunt for the Hero, Siege at the Settlements, Strife in the Sky, Fight and the Fury, War in the Winds and Finale. It is one long running series, about 450,000 words, a complete story from beginning to end. And when you finish with it, don't forget to sink your teeth into Series 2, Tail of the Dragon!

     Hidden: The mystery enshrouding Hutton’s Bridge is as impenetrable as the fog that descended at its borders eighty years ago. Each year, three villagers enter the mist searching for answers. No one ever returns. Then a dragon falls from the sky to the town square, dead—the first glimpse of an outside world that has become nothing more than a fairy tale to Hutton’s Bridge. Except to Tressa. Tressa grew up with Granna’s stories of the days before the fog fell. When Granna dies, leaving Tressa without any family, Tressa ventures into the fog herself, vowing to unravel the foul magic holding Hutton’s Bridge captive. What she discovers beyond the fog endangers the lives of everyone she loves. Hunted: The fog that trapped the people of Hutton's Bridge for eighty years has disappeared, but now so have the villagers. Fearing the worst, Tressa and Bastian must navigate a new and dangerous world in search of their people. Among their allies are a healer, a warrior, and even a dragon--but their enemies are far greater. Hutton's Bridge has long protected a powerful secret, one the dragonlords will kill to control. As the realms rise, Tressa and Bastian risk everything to save their people, until one must make the ultimate sacrifice. Retribution: Tensions are mounting in the Dragonlands. The dragon hordes are mustering, each with its own agenda. But Tressa must conquer her personal demons before answering the call to war. Gravely ill, her body undergoing mysterious and frightening changes, she travels to a distant land for the answers crucial to her survival. What she discovers rocks her to the core. As the battle begins, a long-slumbering magic--dark, powerful, and brutal--awakens. And Tressa learns the ones you love most can become your greatest enemies of all. Desolation: Tressa's army won the battle, but at a terrible cost. So many lives lost. So many lovers torn asunder. And that was just the beginning. An ancient beast rumbles beneath the Dragonlands, thirsting for blood. Dragon blood. Setting aside her heartbreak, Tressa ventures beyond the Dragonlands to the mysterious realm of Desolation, searching for allies and answers. There, she faces enemies more powerful and devious than she’s ever encountered before. Yet amid the violence and destruction, Tressa discovers a secret that’s been kept over eighty years. A secret that could be the key to saving the Dragonlands, once and for all. Reckoning: Tressa’s journey to Desolation ended in tragedy. After losing someone close to her, she retreats to the Charred Barrens, hiding underground and wallowing in self-pity… until prophesy rains blood upon the Dragonlands. Alone, Tressa embarks on a quest to heal all that have been hurt and defeat the enemy for good. With the fate of the Dragonlands in her hands, will Tressa succumb to the enemy’s manipulations, or will she finally succeed in ending a vendetta against the dragons that spans centuries?

    If she agrees, her life can go back to normal—back to a time when monsters were nothing more than the stuff of nightmares. But walking away also means leaving Etienne behind… Bad boy Etienne Beauchamp has never been in a real relationship before, but he knows one thing for sure. If you care about someone, you do whatever it takes to protect them, even if it means letting them go. Too bad his inner dragon doesn’t agree and will stop at nothing to keep Taya for his own.

    After a fight with Psyche, Eros went on a drunken rampage shooting his leaden arrows at perspective lovers. On Valentine's Day, no less! Now that he and Psyche have made up, Eros is scrambling to find some way to save his victims. Where does cupid turn for help? To none other than his ex-flame Aine, Goddess of the Faeries. Aine has things well under control until she realizes three names were left off her list of victims.Now Candice Lipton, Samantha Porter, and Marissa Garcia are in need of a little majickal help from Aine, Queen of the Faeries, and her fey trainees.In this first installment, we meet Candice Lipton, a woman having one helluva time, both professionally and personally. Alone in the city, she lost her job a few days before Valentine's Day. If that wasn't bad enough, on the most romantic day of the year. she walked in on her boyfriend, Ethan, in bed with his best friend, David. Oh the heart ache. Now Candice is trying to get her life back on track. Is it possible all she needs is a little help from Sheridan, a Pixie Faerie in training, and Drake Fallen, a smokin' hot Dragon with a few problems of his own?

    if only he can work out what they are!

    That isn’t exactly as easy as it might sound.After the destructive events of the last eighteen months, the Elder Races are heading to Washington D.C. to foster peace with humankind. Not known for his diplomacy skills, Dragos must rely on his mate Pia to help navigate a battlefield of words and polite smiles rather than claws. With Dragos’s mating instinct riding close to the surface, his temper is more volatile than ever and the threat of violence hovers in the air.Then the human spouse of a prominent politician winds up murdered and Dragos and Pia must race against time to hunt down those behind it before they are held responsible for the crime. (40,000 words; 174 pages)For fans of DRAGON BOUND and LORD’S FALL, the latest novella in the Elder Races holds passion, peril, political intrigue, and revelations that will change Dragos and Pia’s lives forever.DRAGOS GOES TO WASHINGTON is the first part of a three-story series about Dragos, Pia, and their son Liam. Each story stands alone, but fans might want to read all three in order as they will be released: DRAGOS GOES TO WASHINGTON, PIA DOES HOLLYWOOD, and LIAM TAKES MANHATTAN.

    Can they show everyone in Berk that Vikings and dragons can live together peacefully? Based on the hit animated film, How to Train Your Dragon.This new series presents retellings of popular DreamWorks stories meant for young readers. Flip to the final page and you will discover a beautiful illustration with a glow-in-the-dark feature to wish you and your little one a goodnight.

    When she finds herself in modern-day London and the object of an incredibly enticing young man's attentions, her life begins to alter in ways that will lead her to danger, love, lust and beyond.But in her world, the female shifters mate with two men. Who will she end up with? And what obstacles will they face?Find out if true love can defeat the powerful outside forces that would try to drive three mates apart forever.Recommended for readers 18+ due to some steamy scenes.

    with dragons!"Born of humans but raised by beasts who despise the legacy of man, Keelin is the only one who can redeem, or destroy, the future of both races.Keelin is the only human fledgling, weaned by the drackans of the High Hills and given their instincts, ferocious strength, and fierce hatred for humankind. But even the drackans closest to her cannot explain why she has violent blackouts from which she wakens covered in blood.A desperate, reckless search for the source of this secret brings her face to face with the human world and memories from a locked-away past, long forgotten. Keelin becomes a terrifying legend among human assassins while she hunts for answers, and the human realm’s High King is murdered.While a sickly steward hides within crumbling walls, commanding her every move with a magic he should not possess, Keelin’s journey to track him down threatens her loyalty to the drackans who raised her. The rogue who crosses her path hides familiar secrets, echoing her own terrifying bloodlust and forcing her to consider that there may be something human about her after all.

    But she was wrong. Her entire existence was based on nothing but. She thought that evil did not exist. Lie. That magic was not real. Lie. And that the land of Meros was all there was. One more lie. With Aleric telling her that evil is knocking on the door and that she is the only one who can stop them she has a choice to make. Refuse, or start the wildest most painful ride of her life. She reluctantly dips her toe into her new existence of magic and threads, dragons and shapeshifters, and the person who wants to take control of it all: the evil Dralazar. However, this journey was never meant to be hers alone. She will be accompanied by a Protector. To her disbelief, and utter irritation they name the hotheaded, stubborn, non-magical, (albeit gorgeous) Prince Emane. They will have to trust each other with their lives, but right now Kiora would settle for a non hostile conversation. And now it comes down to this, If you had never heard a lie, would you know when you heard one? Is knowing good from evil innate? Kiora finds herself having to decide who lives and who dies on those very questions. The Solus Series is for fans of epic fantasy, dragons, magic, romance, and adventure.

    A powerful spirit. A bloodthirsty monster. All leading to a desperate quest.When the Mayan calendar ended some people scoffed while others joked and a few waited for the end of the world. After living half her life apart from her native people, Dalia no longer believes in the supernatural and monstrous things that the final cycle predicted.But unbelief is not protection.Going home draws her into a fight against mythical creatures, limitless power and a battle for humanity's survival. Can Dalia balance an outsider's knowledge and tribal wisdom to give the world a fighting chance? Or will she choose to stay blind and let the world collapse around her? Reign Drops the running start to launch The Bloodborne Series, a saga of urban fantasy novels. If you like tenacious heroines, Mayan legends, and new twists on magical beasts, then get this book today!

    Together they are forced to flee their homes in search of a sanctuary, and must survive the penalty for their unwitting actions – death.Hunted by their own kind, they learn of a threat to destroy the mortal world, the only place where their union is accepted.Ellie and Jayce, the Morwitch and her Dragon, must risk everything in a race against time to save their home and any possible chance of a life together.

    Isamu has known Seiko since they were toddlers. They don’t remember a time when they didn’t know each other. They are the best of friends. Seiko takes care of Isamu and he takes care of her too. You can travel with Isamu and Seiko as they have amazing adventures and meet up with the dragons of fire, water, and earth. Some of the dragons are friendly and some are not! In their first adventure, The Attack of the Fire Dragons, they meet the evil Sultan and his lead fire dragon, Fuego. Sultan has destroyed their village and kidnapped their parents. He wants the villagers to build a castle in his honor. The fire dragons have left clues on their path and Isamu and Seiko follow the clues to find the island where Sultan has their parents imprisoned. With the help of Luna the magical water dragon, they find a unique way to battle and overpower the evil villain Sultan. Will they rescue their parents in time? You will find out if you read their story.

    How? I can’t remember, but it wasn’t like this. No, not like this... It was cold and dank, and then there was the fear. To stand in his presence, in awe and reverence of his power, his might, it was intoxicating... but the fear never leaves." - Ekrin, High Priest of the Black DragonA rising tide of violence is spreading across Darnisi, and it threatens to cast all of Aurion into war and chaos. A terror straight out of nightmares is at the heart of the corruption. Using the dark arts of seduction, the shadow drake bends and twists the will of those who would seek his power, to his own ends. Aurion’s remaining races forge unlikely alliances in order to survive the dragon’s scourge. As reality sets in, our survivors face a very grim future. Could their only hope of survival truly be found in the cryptic writings of ancient prophecy?

    Within the city of Summerfeld the last mythical creatures live out their days in peace, fiercely protected by twelve immortals: brave defenders known as the Guardians.A Guardian is dead. For the first time in one thousand years, no replacement has come forward. Following the murder of her twin sister, Quinn Harden abandons the Guardianship in order to take care of her sister’s children in the modern realm of man. Shortly after their second birthday, the children are taken, against her will, in an attempt by the Guardians to bring her back into the fold. Quinn will stop at nothing to find her niece and nephew, but as she is drawn deeper into the world of Summerfeld, she finds herself torn between her loyalty to her family and the wards she has sworn to protect. As their enemies close in the Guardians must unite or Summerfeld will fall.The Cathedral of Cliffdale is the first book in the highly anticipated "Guardians of Summerfeld Series"

    Drawing upon elements from Asian and Celtic culture while incorporating dragons, bloody wars, horsemanship, kingship and other tropes of the genre, she never ignores the human cost of heroism. Gorgeous black and white illustrations by M. Wayne Miller complete this first book of The Sign of the Dragon, an epic fantasy in verse.And what will you pay for the crown, little princeling? Gold? Men? A song My freedom! he shouted at her. Well, she said, that's a start. Praise for Crowned: Lee conjures the magic of hoofbeats and human kindness in her poems revolving around the remarkable King Xau. These Chinese inspired epic fantasy poems are both easy to read and profound. I'm very glad that this is just book one. Beth Cato, author of The Clockwork Dagger Here is the voice of a true-born storyteller, using the oldest of narrative tools poetry in a vibrant and thoroughly contemporary way. This multi-faceted tale of a prince's evolution toward kingship gallops along at the pace of legend. It is a world to fall into, a lyrical entertainment for fantasy fans and lovers of speculative verse alike. -Ann K. Schwader, author of Twisted in Dream Stoker Award Finalist

    No Cliffhanger!1 curvy scientist + 1 stallion = the paranormal beach romance you need to read.Curvy beach babe Alessa Kokinos has the perfect life at the Yucatán's hottest island resort. She has a dream job caring for ocean creatures, and every spring, her best friend and long-time crush, Dante, returns as a surf instructor. When Dante returns to share his biggest secret with her, the dynamics of their friendship changes forever -- he isn't human, and his time on land is running out.He has a responsibility to his herd, and if Alessa doesn't help him meet it, they may never see each other again.

    Cymru (Wales) Melangell is a ‘Lifebringer’, a dragon-maiden learning to protect one of the land’s most ancient mysteries, y Ddraig. She expects to pass her years as have a score of teachers before her—hidden away, safeguarding an egg that barely moves from year to year, never using the deadly and secret skills she has been taught. But the King’s relentless pursuit of this most holy relic throws her into the middle of war and though she is not yet adept Melangell must enter captivity with the egg to defend the sleeping dragonling within. Her abductor is Cai ap Cynyr—fierce warrior, loyal brother and sword-arm to the high Chieftain, Artwr. He has been scouring the land for the relics Artwr demands to ensure triumph against the Angles invading from the east. Cai uses the Lifebringer’s mystique to master his armsmen, but when he spirits Melangell and the dragon egg further into seclusion, she grows intrigued by her captor. But she is a Lifebringer—sworn only to y Ddraig—and Cai must deliver the dragonling to Artwr to at last drag himself out of his legendary brother’s deep shadow. [Sacrifice is the first in a series of three books based around y Ddraig (the Dragon) set in sixth-century Arthurian Wales, featuring characters based on Welsh myth, literature and/or history.]

    An exciting new fantasy novel for fans of dragons, griffins and high-fantasy in general.Blaze is a far from normal resident of an isolated village. When the illusion of his life reveals itself, he is set on a path of discovery into an unknown reality where he must find his true belonging. However, in this vast new world, such a thing may be the least of his worries.This year, the revised first instalment of the fantasy trilogy introduces readers to a vast new world, where magic reigns, dragons fly, and mystical beasts roam the land under the gaze of dark and powerful beings.Dragonfire - Sphere of Eternity tells the tale of one such dragon, as he is forced to leave his home behind and adventure into a world, he never even considered existed.

    All of it is to serve mighty Crimzon, and his lucky rider's cause, though. For Clover has glimpsed the future, and she knows the course of humanity's fate is out of her hands. Her mentor, a wizard named Master Zarvin, and a few of his friends, might be able to help, though, and since the old mage needs Crimzon's might to erect his new tower, he is more than happy to lend a hand. Crimzon and Clover Collection II contains: Crimzon and Clover VI - One Bad Bitch Crimzon and Clover VII - The Fortune's Fortune Crimzon and Clover VIII (Master Zarvin's #1) - Dingo the Dragon Slayer Crimzon and Clover IX (Master Zarvin's #2) - Oonzil the Oathbreaker Crimzon and Clover X (Master Zarvin's #3) - The Greatest Quest The First Dragoneer - A Dragoneer Saga Novella

    Yep, that’s the kind of girl I am. I have no filter and I more often than not open mouth and let the verbal diarrhoea pour forth. In fact, that may be how I found myself in the situation I am in right now. I'm just guessing though. I mean really, what kind of karma does a girl have to have to find herself tied spread-eagled, naked on top of a pile of gold? By the way, who in the hell has fucking stakes sticking out of mountains of gold to tie helpless women to anyway? Oh, since I am on the self-pity train… "Gold is not comfortable," I yelled aloud. A growly chuckle from the depths of my prison was the only answer I got for my outburst. I digress; it is time to go back to the beginning of this little story. Let it be a lesson to you people out there. Take this as gospel, everything I am about to tell you is the honest truth… Hi, my name is Lexi and this is how to (very easily) piss off a dragon. This is part one of a serial on how to piss off your very own dragon. It's not really that hard you know.

    Jude Children's Research Hospital   Authors ♥ Julia Mills, P.T. Macias, C.A. Tibbitts, Melissa Bell, Armanda Kimberly, R.L Merrill, Darlene Kuncytes, P. Mattern, Solease M. Barner, C.D. Gorri, Danielle James, Dariel Raye, Monica Corwin, Addison Kline, KD Jones, Kelly Cozzone, Diana Marie Dubois, James WF Roberts, Heather Kirchhoff, Samantha Laverell, Georgiana Pallett, Stephanie Maycott, Daniella Whitehorse, Tasha T.25 Tales Of Paranormal Bad Boys Christmas are sexy, naughty, but nice. This group of twenty-five amazing authors decided to give you a Christmas treat. These stories were written with heart, love, and pleasure. The goal to provide the readers stories to enjoy this Christmas.

    Each time the duel ends in a draw. Realizing they’re growing too old to continue fighting with one another they make a wager. Each must pick and train an apprentice. In ten years time the apprentices will duel instead. There is a catch. The dragon must pick a human to be his apprentice, while the wizard must pick a dragon to be his apprentice.

    She was abandoned as a baby, left to be raised in the human foster care system. Never knowing what she truly is. Things change when she is hired to hunt down Paul Ivers. She may not know what he has done, but she does know he is extremely handsome and dangerous.

    He’s built tough walls around desire. Will they survive the heat of a scorching affair? Adelle Constance buries her feelings for good reason. Despite needing her sister to rescue her from her vampire ex, the half-blood siren doesn’t dare risk unleashing her own terrifying powers. But she hates being saddled with a cranky fire-breathing guardian to teach her the art of control. Jack swore to stay away from heartbreak. So when he’s tricked into a vow of protection over his ex-girlfriend’s imperiled cousin, the nine-hundred-year-old dragon can’t wait to get her trained and out his door. But as he teases out her supernatural song, he’s stunned to discover the headstrong girl sneaking past his emotional defenses. While mastering her long-suppressed abilities, Adelle is startled to discover the beautiful heart of gold that lies beneath her teacher’s gruff, scaly exterior. And with bloodthirsty enemieshellbent on killing his precious charge, Jack fears he’s about to lose his love all over again. Is their irresistible bond powerful enough to withstand the onslaught of evil? Siren’s Song is the steamy first tale in the Wyrd Love paranormal romance series. If you like crackling chemistry, sharp wit, and plenty of action, then you’ll adore Cynthia Diamond’s luscious story.

    They have settled in the city of Goldenspine and allowed the rest of the world to forget them. At 16 years old, Daxon knew he was too old to be chosen to be a dragonrider. On his way home one night he was surprised when a wild dragon's egg was left in his care by the largest dragon he had ever seen. Agreeing to raise and protect the as yet unhatched egg, his hopes to become a dragonrider once more blossom, but again, fate intervenes. When the young dragon hatches, Daxon's world is turned upside down and thrown into chaos. After learning of a mysterious orb and the possibility that it might hold all the dragonrider's dragons in thrall, he is determined to not let the same fate befall his young charge. He must find a way to protect the hatchling from the fate of the other dragons and a way off of Daegonlot before it's too late.

    A field guide to air creatures including Dragons, Griffins, Faeries, Flying Monkeys, Flying Pigs, and much more! Full of highly detailed illustrations by writer/artist Jessica Cathryn Feinberg.

     Dragos has never let the lack of an invitation stop him from doing anything he wanted. Unwilling to let his mate make the trip without him, he travels to southern California in secret to be with her. But when an ancient enemy launches a shattering assault against the Light Fae, Dragos and Pia must intercede. The destruction threatens to spread and strike a mortal blow against all of the magically gifted, both human and Elder Race alike. Working with the Light Fae to neutralize the danger, Dragos and Pia find their deepest vulnerabilities challenged and their most closely held secrets threatened with exposure. PIA DOES HOLLYWOOD is the second part of a three-story series about Pia, Dragos, and and their son, Liam. Each story stands alone, but fans might want to read all three: DRAGOS GOES TO WASHINGTON, PIA DOES HOLLYWOOD, and LIAM TAKES MANHATTAN.

    Raven and Robin, the dragon and human half-breed teenagers with a tight sibling bond, have a knack for getting into trouble. However, the night that Robin is nearly eaten by a bloodthirsty dragon sick with the Craze sets forth a chain of events that will change their family forever. Their father must return to his dragon form and begin the fight to claim the throne that was taken from him by his evil dragon brother, Lithdore. Once Draden leaves, the rumors fly with the dragons that he is preparing for war. The time for Robin and Raven to get into mischief is over. The journeys they take will not follow the same path.Robin looks human and she is learning how powerful her dragon healing is. She might be the help her father needs to win the war, but while she learns how to heal dragons, the human family is in constant danger of being discovered by Lithdore. Raven, who doesn’t look human at all with dragon wings and skin and the body of a human, stays hidden. Humans believe he’s a demon. While Raven is learning how to control his impulse for causing trouble, he discovers he has special talents of his own and uncovers some dark family secrets. A tale of how the love bonds to family can strengthen who one becomes, and how a thirst for power from another can tear families apart. The first book of an epic fantasy series that takes place in an unsettled world where dragons rule and the children of dragons, whether wanted or cast away, wield the power of change. Nothing will ever be the same again.

    The future of dragons, humans, and Nagas depends on what he can wield with his one good hand. United, Kanvar and his friends confront the overwhelming forces of evil in a final epic battle that will decide the fate of the world.

    Lee describes two dozen of the many dragons he has encountered in the past thirty-five years. Each dragon species is identified by scientific name, common name, and habitat, and includes notes about adaptations and personality characteristics and a beautiful, full-color illustration. This is the first book of its kind to ever receive the International Dragon Watchers Society seal of approval. It will be treasured by dragon watchers both new and experienced, and enjoyed by children of all ages.

    . . The first book in the bestselling ZARKORA series from an Australian brother-and-sister writing team.Five years after the death of their parents, poor farm boys Neleik and Ervine Fyrelit witness the kidnapping of their beloved little sister, Skye. Determined to rescue her, the Fyrelit brothers set off on a journey into darkness.As they traverse unknown lands, they meet loyal companions and face powerful enemies in the hope of rescuing their sister. And they discover a long-hidden secret that will change their world forever . . .THE FYRELIT TRAGEDY is the first in the four-book Zarkora series, from the Australian brother-and-sister writing team, Nicholas and Alison Lochel.

    Asher had his own bit of magic as a 3,000 year old immortal, and Kiaran was his dragon shifter. Out in society Kiaran was a part of Asher―absorbed into Asher’s body―only being able to separate in dragon form. At their birth home, the two men could exist apart from each other as men. They protected each other, and would until their dying breath if it ever came to that. They shared everything…that is until Essie came along…. Essie was doing her best to hide from a mother that didn’t even recognize her own daughter. The witch had poisoned her with a scratch and if Essie wasn’t healed soon she’d die…. Sick or not she didn’t want anything to do with that handsome, overbearing barbarian, Asher, nor that rude dragon that protected him. She was doing just fine on her own. But Asher had other things on his mind and after a while brings Essie around to his way of thinking and makes her his wife, but Kiaran brought up a valid point―Essie was his mate too…. Could Essie find it in her heart to love both men equally? To share the bed of both―together? Asher’s five brothers and their dragons watched the scenario unfold with bated breaths. The subject had never been broached, and all their futures hung on the outcome….

    Guaranteed.For the 18+ crowd, due to steamy, sexy love scenes.

    A fast paced, action packed, story of magic, aliens, dragons, and family skeletons (sometimes literally). Travel along with our supernatural protagonist as he tries to make it through one day at a time. Manny just wants to know how he wound up in a metal box, but a collection of cosmic powers known as the council of the ancients keeps him from this baffling mystery, and uses Manny's father, the Dragon Lord Braxus, to push him towards the undesired task of magical policing. It sounded like a case of unlicensed arcane business, and It should have been a straightforward job, but nothing is straightforward when dragons are involved..

     Nuria is anxious to leave her realm and explore the other worlds but because there is a high price on the wings of the phoenix, it was made so that each one would have to earn the right. The female bird of fire has a special allure over men which had proven to be both a great asset and a liability. For this reason, it must be proven that she is master of her own sexuality and will not fall prey to the will of another. Though Nuria is top of her class in every other subject matter, when it comes to physical relations she is far behind. Carrick, the alluring roamer who has just returned home, has been named her tutor. Under his instruction, Nuria will explore her sexuality. Little does she know, the mystery man has more to show her than simply how to make a man bend to her will. He will push her to her limits and even further in order to unlock the fire within.

    All proceeds from this collection will be given to the World Literacy Foundation. Literacy is a right, not a privilege, and The Alliance of Worldbuilders advocate learning and education for all. Improving literacy skills is a key first step in eliminating poverty. From authors all around the world, these science fiction and fantasy stories bring memorable worlds and exciting characters to life.

    This book brings to life in 150 pages of colorful illustrations the beloved fantasy novel by Bryan Davis.

    Rain's bestselling series, including: - Dark Horse - The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo - Moon Dance - Elvis Has Not Left the Building - Silent Echo - Temple of the Jaguar - Ghost College - Dragon Assassin - Bound By Blood - Zombie Patrol - Moon Dance - and The Dead Detective as they take you upon spine-tingling adventures full of action, humor, chills, and spills - as only J.R. Rain can.

    The brave knights of the realm are far too busy keeping their lands safe from real threats, such as dragons and trolls, so the Goblin Squad was formed. When children reach the age of ten, they participate in a series of yearly contests in order to be chosen as the next members of the squad. Their duties involve patrolling the town and chasing away the goblins. But, a group of new recruits soon learn that there is more going on around Reflection Falls than just vegetable stealing. The adults are unaware, so the young friends decide to investigate the strange behavior of the goblins and soon find themselves far away from the safety of the town.

    The experimental colony of Hatching, a product of that Treaty, was to be removed from Draconia. Varthikes and Audwin's dream of a peaceful co-existence between their two kinds seemed lost. Forces from Earth were closing in to avenge what was believed to have been an unprovoked attack on the colony. Norseen forces were also closing. Renegade Draconians still remained to ensure all aliens are repelled from their world. Enemies were everywhere.Hope still existed, however. Captain Mark Johnson of the United Earth Space Fleet is determined to defend Draconia against all threats--Norseen and Human. Malcon Ambassador Cairleeta has devised a plan to save Draconia and the colony. But, ultimately, it is up to Varthikes and Audwin, and the power of their friendship, to ensure their home survives the Norseen invasion to be rehatched.

    In her new city of Leitham, a bustling metropolis where movies are made and female dwarves are free to choose their own paths, Mabel quickly discovers not everything is as perfect as it first appeared. Her desire to heal an axe-throwing injury turns disastrous and Mabel finds herself a pawn in the dealings of the Elven Mafia. Every choice she makes carries the threat of dire consequences for her newfound family. Can Mabel navigate the betrayal, missteps and intrigue to live the life she wants? Or will she be forever doomed to be a mafioso dwarf?

    It's for dinner. In the town of Bolopsy lives a humble butcher, Nogdo, who's quietly making a fortune selling dragon meat. But when the town’s children start growing black dragon scales, Nogdo is horrified. The source of his new fortune is cursed. He wipes dragon meat off the menu and hopes the problem goes away on its own. It doesn't. Now that his youngest son is growing black scales, Nogdo will stop at nothing to find the cure. During his quest, he will have to deal with vengeful dragons, a recluse wizard, and a band of barbaric hunters if he is ever to return home—and being alive at the end could just be asking too much

    He's perfectly content spending his time fighting hard and screwing harder. But when he hears a terrified scream in the woods, he can't bring himself to turn away... Taya Briarcroft finds her very own knight in shining armor when he saves her from a brutal assault. She doesn't know where this sexy Frenchman came from, but she'll do anything to keep him around. He's the full package. Strong, handsome, noble..one of the good guys. But when Taya's attackers strike a second time, she sees a side of Etienne that has her wondering if he's everything he seems to be, or if he's hiding something. A secret so dark, it could tear them apart... *This book is preceded by Coercion, book one in the Montana Dragons Series. This is a serial novella collection, and this book ends on a cliffhanger! >.<

    When he reads a story, his imagination catches fire! Unfortunately…so does his book.Fire breath is great for roasting marshmallows, but it’s not so great for reading. Duncan just wants to get to those two wonderful words, like the last sip of a chocolate milk shake: The End. Will he ever find out how the story ends?This bright, warm tale champions determination, friendship, and a love for books. And milk shakes!

    But her new duties are the least of her worries, as she is haunted by nightmares that begin to come true, and visions of Rook searching for a mysterious power created by the spirits.Desperate to prevent him from uncovering such power, the Guardians set out on a perilous journey that leads to Elvengairia, the ancient city of the Alikins, and to the last remaining Wanderer clan–the Navin.But the Navin are plagued by a centuries-old feud, and hover between an old allegiance and a new beginning. Can Farah convince them to let go of their hate before it is too late? Or will Rook find the power he seeks?And the question remains . . .Who will take the throne?

    Lindy Veles. After meeting attractive Dr. Alex von Schreider—a surly professor from a bear shifter family who possesses plenty of paranormal power, yet can't shift—things start to spiral downward. Especially when he catches Lindy's strong shifter scent. Elves don’t normally shift. Alex finds the compelling elf’s denials suspicious. Lindy thinks he’s crazy to believe she’s a shifter. As they delve into the ancient Dragon Chronicles, tomes about dragons, it quickly becomes clear their efforts are no mere academic exercise. Dragons are suddenly becoming all too real. When Lindy shifts into one, Alex discovers he’s meant to control her dragon—the most powerful creature on earth. The pair is caught in the middle of two raging battles . . . their own personal emotional war and the war to save their world. With the clock ticking, Lindy and Alex must surrender their misconceptions about themselves and dragons, and unite to begin the fight for their very existence.

    To fulfill that destiny he raises an army and subjugates a dragon to his will. He will let nothing stand in his way. Legendary heroes, who are neither alive, nor dead, gather champions from across the land to oppose the wizard and safeguard freedom. A knight, sent on a quest by a desparate king, nears his goal of finding Terek's brother, Arakon. It is believed that only Arakon has the power to challenge his brother. But in order to reach him, he will need to travel through Darkwood, a forest guarded by undead creatures and elves aligned with Terek. Another group of heroes is led by a crusader with a tragic past and an illusionist fighting to save her marriage. They need to travel the barbaric hills of Taiga and the plains of Parthea, not realizing that Terek has already endeared himself to the Partheans under the guise of a prophet sent by their god.

    His second mistake was to turn him down. Before he knows it Peter is in a race to uncover Malkonar's true identity as his pursuit of the stone descends into violence. The truth is worse than anything he could imagine: Malkonar is not a person, but a species. Dragon-like creatures with the power to possess and even consume the minds of others. His only hope of survival hinges on the knowledge of Septimus, a young malkonar he rescued from certain death, but there's one small problem: he can't speak English. WARNING: This book is not suitable for younger readers.

    She had been ready to follow her true love into the afterlife, if only a certain Dragon hadn’t “rescued” her. She wasn’t grateful – after all, she was a full-fledged Lady Knight and perfectly capable of making her own decisions, without the help of arrogant Dragon Lords, no matter how good-looking everyone seemed to think they were…After dragging Lady Morgan from a Troll’s lair and dropping her off in another realm, Vallen thought he’d never see her again. But then an old member of his Knight Order betrays her oaths and begins amassing an army of thugs and highwaymen - in the same realm he’d left Morgan.Racing back with only his brother for a squire, Vallen finds Lady Morgan, accompanied by a teenage Werewolf, ready to take on this Dragon all by herself. But it will take all of them to defeat her, and little do they know that in this battle, the secrets of their broken hearts will rise up from the past and walk again…

    Armed with nothing but a couple of tennis balls, the odd vegetable, and a few tricks that he learned in Sunday School, Edgar sets off on a perilous quest to help his scaly friends. But the dark invaders grow more powerful by the minute. Can Edgar and his friends defeat an enemy that no weapon can touch?

    Somtow's much anthologized story The Fallen Country, and the acclaimed young adult novel that derived from it, have been favorites since the 1980s when they first appeared. In 2015, wearing his other hat as one of the leading contemporary opera composers, Somtow premiered his opera The Snow Dragon, a third variation on this theme, taking the characters into a whole new dimension. This volume collects all three variants - short story, novel, and opera libretto, to form a fascinating study in the evolution of a writer's mind over a thirty-five year period. The Snow Dragon is the story of Billy, a twelve-year-old boy who suffers from such traumatic domestic violence that he has sought refuge in a fantasy kingdom. The Fallen Country has princesses and dragons, but it is a land of perpetual cold, and its inhabitants have no feelings. Billy meets Dora, an embittered therapist with issues of her own. To find an avenue of healing, Billy must convince Dora he is not imagining things ... that the place he goes to is a real place. And Dora must learn to abandon her safety net and follow her young patient into another world.

    I’m different, and I paid for it every day of my life until Valerian of the Waterfolk attacked and I had to flee into the mountains with Troy and our former best friend Susannah.We ended up in Dragoncourt, the stronghold of the Dreughan, where my life became completely different, and a lot more complicated in so many ways. Instead of struggling in a muddy little corner of the world I suddenly worry about finding out who my parents really were, how to get out of being promised to the beautiful prince, how to hide that his cousin can speak inside my head… and what happens when Valerian takes me up on that challenge I issued?Step into the world of the Dreughan and follow Vilda’s journey full of laughter, adventure, and romance in the first book in the Dreughan trilogy, set in a medieval paranormal fantasy world from a thousand years ago. The Dreughan trilogy can be read standalone, but it’s also the starting point for Ms. North’s Urban Fantasy series "Birds of a Feather".

    Not the shiny one, the other one. The one where they keep their favorite things. Some dragons keep a private stash of dwarven-wrought artifices, and others tapestries that run from wall-to-wall and corner-to-corner. The Dragon Lord himself has a library. A library that devours halls and caves, filling them with every kind of book and codex and scroll. These are the stories that fill his favorite shelf. Of course they're his favorites-they're all about dragons. Pull these stories down. Breath in the vanilla scent that only comes from the oldest books. Savor the writing. Trace your fingers over the calligraphy. Welcome to the finest library ever known. Featuring stories by Jilly Paddock, Joanna Hoyt, Claire Davon, J. Patrick Allen, T. Fox Dunham, Dorian Graves, Denarose Fukushima, Kelly A. Harmon, E.A. Fow, Robert W. Caldwell, and Jim Lee.

    This anthology is a mixture of dark, fairy tale, humour and outright admiration for the dragon. One for all lovers of the unusual!

    Cut off by the storm, with only his faithful St. Bernard Charlie to aid him, Richard fights for his life, Charlie’s, and the life of the woman, Sophia, against a shadowy military unit that descends upon his farm.His home and his life in ruins, Richard goes on the run. In California, Sophia, the woman he watched die in Kansas, finds him again -- one step ahead of another strike force sent by BanaTech, a worlds-spanning corporate empire intent on enslaving humanity at the bidding of hellish supernatural beings.Now entangled in an ancient war between angels and demons, Richard flees with Sophia through multiple versions of the Universe and even through time, across landscapes of horror where fantasy is reality and nothing is what it seems…not even Richard’s own identity.They were once of the All. Something wonderful and full of light. But they became wicked…defiled the All and were cast out. So they seek to destroy every good thing. They are evil in its purest form. They are Infernal.

    His quest takes him on a harrowing physical and mental journey as he confronts evil that appears good and good that may be evil. Caught in the clutches of evil, he must choose between hope and courage or despair and death. This pivotal tale delves into the blackness of the soul and emerges with the light of friendship and loyalty. It is a reminder that the evils of this world should not be faced alone, and true strength comes from reaching out to others in need.

    From the whacky, to the mundane and back again in twenty-four hours.After successfully completing one job—killing the angry, ugly rat thing was the aim after all, no matter what else may have gone wrong… er, happened—Matt Hawkins settles in for a nice, quiet day at home. If you ignore the neighbour trying to come to terms with his new boat. And the ringing phone. Matt does neither. The former brings him some satisfaction and the latter, a new job. Which is all well and good, until he actually gets to the local waterway and comes face to face with a creature he’s never seen before.Navigating between cranky scholars, moody vampires and a monster straight out of myth, Matt might just find himself in uncharted waters and “Here Be Dragons”.

    What happens when her mother adopts a baby girl found in a rice field? What does - can - the green pearl do?

    Then throw in a brewing dragon war and you have one adventurous shifter story! Luscious, curvy Kayla left dull Anywhere, U.S.A. to learn how to sail the seas with a dashing Captain, but soon finds the seas to be a dangerous place, full of dragon shifter battles hidden from human eyes and plotting Captains. She has been searching for clues of the legendary sea dragons her whole life, and when she meets Quinn, the darkly handsome and distant billionaire yacht fleet owner, she thinks he might have a clue or two…especially when he comes to her rescue in a life or death situation. Billionaire dragon shifter Quinn hordes endless mountains of treasure deep in his undersea lair, but can’t stop searching for the one necklace that would complete his life and his horde. When he sees his lost necklace dangling from Kayla’s neck, he knows he has found something…but what? Saved by the Billionaire Sea Dragon is a standalone dragon shifter romance. No cliffhanger. HFN ending featuring a BBW. . Second Story: Desired by the Billionaire Mountain Dragon Meet Jasmine, a BBW trying to get away from all the stress and drama of her life with a quick mountain trip. She crosses the path of a dragon shifter that has nursed a broken heart for centuries. Mix in a brewing tension with bobcat shifters and local bounty hunters out for the dragon’s valuable hide, and you have one exciting, spicy shifter story! Curvy, lush Jasmine works hard nursing her growing jewelry business into the empire she knows it could be. But bad love and luck has left her deep in debt and on the brink of failure. So she tries a getaway, only to accidentally hit a shifter bobcat whose furious family wants vengeance against her. Trapped atop a snowy mountain with a totaled car and furious shifters, her only hope is a dragon desperate to hide who he really is from her. Billionaire dragon shifter Devin hordes piles of treasure deep in his mountain lair, yet his long life is missing someone to share the gold and glitter with. When he meets Jasmine, he wonders if she would ever truly accept him as he is, a dragon pursuing a risky gamble. And when he comes to her aid against the vengeful cats, he knows he needs her…but for what? Desired By the Billionaire Mountain Dragon is a STANDALONE steamy dragon shifter romance novella of roughly 19,600 words. NO cliffhanger! It has a HFN ending featuring a BBW. Both of these stories are set in 'The Lovelorn Dragons' Series, a universe where lonely dragons meet their curvy, lush match!

    In a realm where magic and legend still exist, it's easy to think that when you're just an ordinary girl, you'll never get the chance to be written into the history books. But when Oppie, and her dragon friend Aurie, find themselves on a mission to defeat the evil, oppressive forces of darkness, in the form of the dragon, Royzendeus, they discover that history is never made alone. As they travel, their army of light grows, and Aurie discovers that as a girl, she is blessed with an entire sisterhood she never realised existed.

    Paranormal Affairs bundle I is packed with full length and novellas from her hottest paranormal series in the sub genres of Mystery, Romance, Comedy, Ghost, Shifter, Science Fiction, and Fantasy. Each story has kick butt heroines, sexy heroes, danger, suspense, intrigue and many even have visits from the ancients mythological gods and goddesses. Lost (Ghost Connection) Cassie is trying desperately to be a normal college student but her ghost-ly friends and abilities have made that almost impossible. The Beginning (PBI Case Files) human sisters Frankie and Sarah Hollister are recruited to the Paranormal Bureau of Investigation team and meet their new partners; the dashing dangerous vampire, Devon and the socially inept bear shifter, Fang. They are led by the demi-goddess Karma. To Love a Dragon (Shifter Love Tales) Dragon shifter Prince meets his witch mate during a homicide investigation. Oh the trouble they get into and the curse they help bring about on the Shifters from their goddess Artemis is the beginning of this sexy series with real life issues. The Witch's Vampire (Mystery Springs) Cassie just lost her mother to cancer but that isn’t the most devastating news she receives in this “first in series” book with a HFN ending. Witch doctors, vampires, ancient gods, and past life love affairs are only some of the awesome twists in this love story. Rayne's Thunder (Part One) Master Chef. Rayne returns home from college to attend her father’s funeral and her world is turned upside down when she receives a message from her father beyond the grave. Mate and marry within a year from his death or lose your inheritance. What’s a girl to do? Start dating. The Dragon's Succubus (Demon Fairy Tales) Alleyah is a demon, direct descendant of the devil himself and she’s hell bent on defying her daddy dearest by sending as many of her demon family members back to the bowels of hell. She’s done a good job until her bounty hunter, dragon shifter alpha mate enters her life to turn her over to the supernatural authority for crimes she didn’t commit. Cherished Gift (Paranormal Hypnotherapy Files) Clara Jameson is a human hypnotherapist whose newest client, Jenna is suffering from night terrors that haunt her to the point she attempted to take her own life. On suicide watch, Clara helps Jenna through past life regression hypnosis. Genie's Treasure (Magical Secrets) Siblings Joshua and Josie embark on a treasure hunt for the key to a genie’s lamp. One finds love, the other’s life is endangered, and they both face challenges that will leave them scarred in different ways. Lone Wolf Rising (Winters Saga) the first book in the Winters Saga Trilogy. Rebecca seeks and finds a way to become a werewolf. When she undergoes the change she set herself and her family on a path full of danger, suspense, inter dimension travel, and romantic suspense as they battle the forces of good and evil to save, not only the supernatural worlds they live in, but the human’s as well. Death Interrupted (Vanished Series) Avalon Flight 370 disappears over the Pacific Ocean. Their bodies and the plane will never be found… not in 2014. In the moments before their deaths they are whisked away to a dystopian future where they are forced into relationships with other passengers in order to save the human race. This is the love story between Blake and Melissa. Father Made Me Do It (Demon Ascension Series) Charm Livingston is a vengeance demon. Direct descendant of the devil himself. She wants nothing more than to be human. Her future looks sealed until she answers the call to deliver revenge for a human soul.

    And when a spate of local seaquakes start erupting, agitating dragons, things aren't looking good... What can scare a dragon Hiccup and the gang investigate and they do indeed meet up with something huge... Could this be the end of Berk?It's the most exciting Dragons Riders of Berk story yet, from the mighty pen of Simon Furman (Transformers, Matt Hatter Chronicles), with unbelievably dynamic art from Jack Lawrence (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).Meanwhile, in a very special back-up story, Astrid is stranded on an isolated island and is hunted by a group of Smothering Smokebreaths... And to make matters worse, she can't find her battle-axe...Simon Furman pens this brilliant solo Astrid story, and get ready for some stunning painted art from artist Sara Richard!

    'And neither the knowledge nor the strength to use it even if it were complete.' Fianna is the only child of King Stannard and Queen Fiona, and has always expected to become the next Keeper of the Dragon Throne. She exiles herself from court when her father decides to take a second wife. Recalled to Secondus castle after Stannard's death, she has to contend with the split loyalties among the royal knights. In desperation, she agrees to summon the dragons to support her claim to the throne. Their challenge sends her to meet them in their Sacred Mountains.In the woods of the unicorn herd, the Prancer loses his milk-brother to an attack by a dragon. He travels across the human kingdoms to seek the killer, discovering the complexities of human relationships and the delights of ale along the way.They meet at the Sacred Mountains. And so begins a story of love, friendship--and betrayal

    In an attempt to send their new acquisition back to its home, the girls, along with two neighborhood friends, get sucked through to a mythical world. In this land, they must battle foes seen and unseen, pushing them to both their physical and mental limits. If they fail to stop the powers they’ve unleashed, it could not only destroy this strange world, but also annihilate their home.

    Taunted, tormented, and even injured, “Teak the Freak” has endured more than most sixteen year olds. She is mad. Extremely mad, and somebody is going to pay for it. In war ravaged Bay City, death, violence, and a new law that threatens her life weigh heavily on her mind. Not to mention her lack of Power. She clearly bears the Mark of Power on her cheek, but deep down Teak knows it is all a lie. Shunned and taunted by her teammates, Teak chooses to go it alone, and that is perfectly fine with her. When a series of events launches her on a perilous journey, Teak must choose to depend on others…or die. When two boys enter the scene, one irritating and the other mesmerizing, Teak wonders if she has a shot at a normal life. But will her lack of Power ruin it? This post apocalyptic novel, Book 1 in the Mark of Power Series, is riveting with suspense, action, betrayal, and the brimming hope of romance.

    The book features seven step by step baby dragons from basic shapes to finished paintings. Also covered are painting feathers, fur and scales!