by G. A. Aiken
Part of Dragon Kin, book 4
First published 2010
Dragoness Keeley has perfected her act. She presents herself as a charming, soft-spoken royal from powerful bloodlines. This facade keeps unwanted suitors away while she pursues her real interests. Then Ragnar the Cunning arrives from the harsh Northlands. The barbarian warlord and warrior mage sees through her performance completely. He calls her vapid and stupid, then walks away. No male has ever dismissed Keeley so completely. She decides Ragnar needs to learn exactly who he's dealing with. She plans to show him her true abilities and iron will. But first she'll make him pay for his insults. She'll taunt him, tease him, and set the perfect trap. Only then will she bring the arrogant northerner to his knees. The battle of wills begins between two dragons who have finally met their match.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Northlands
468 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Zebra