by P. C. Cast
First published 2011
Bryan Lankford causes nothing but trouble for his wealthy father in early 19th century England. His reckless behavior finally pushes too far, and his nobleman father banishes him to America. On the docks, Bryan receives the Mark and faces a choice between the London House of Night or passage to America aboard a dragon-prowed vessel. He picks the ship and his new destiny as Dragon Lankford. In 1830s St. Louis, Dragon masters the sword and navigates the dangerous world of fledgling vampires. He falls for Anastasia, the beautiful Professor of Spells and Rituals at Tower Grove House of Night. Their forbidden attraction violates the rules separating students from faculty. When dark forces target Dragon, his exceptional combat abilities make him a formidable opponent, but the threat endangers both him and Anastasia. Dragon must decide whether his fighting skills can protect the woman he loves or if his choices will doom them both.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action, 19th-century
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water, forbidden-romance
Setting: England, America, St. Louis
Period: 19th Century, 1830s
149 pages · Hardcover · St. Martin's Griffin