by G. A. Aiken
Part of Dragon Kin, book 3
First published 2009
Gwenvael the Handsome considers himself the most magnificent dragon in his family, though they refuse to acknowledge his superiority. Despite their ingratitude, his loyalty drives him into the brutal Northlands on a diplomatic mission. He must forge an alliance with a terrifying figure known only as The Beast, someone so feared that even the greatest warriors speak the name in whispers. Gwenvael prepares himself to face this legendary monster, only to discover that The Beast is actually Dagmar Reinholdt, a woman with steel-gray eyes who shows complete indifference to his legendary good looks. Behind her plain robes and prim spectacles, Gwenvael senses a passionate woman waiting to emerge. He believes his dragon nature makes him the perfect candidate to melt her icy exterior, while she might prove to be the one creature capable of taming his mighty heart.
Genres: fiction, romance, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Northlands
329 pages · ebook · Zebra Books