As you all are aware, bestselling author Erin Dameron-Hill has allowed me to write her OUTLANDERS stories. Because of her career as a both a Graphic Artist and Mom, she no longer had time to write. I was nearly livid when I found out she wouldn't be writing any more dragon stories! And so an agreement was struck--we will collaborate on all future HEART OF THE DRAGON stories and THE DRAGON LORDS.
The HEART OF THE DRAGON series showcases the War of the Ages from the epic saga, THE DRAGON LORDS (coming December 2012). This is truly the beginning of the rise and fall of Dragons. Learn how the Dragonkin came to be and what led to THE DRAGON LORDS.
The HEART OF THE DRAGON series are short stories, quick love nips that ignite the flame of desire and passion. The first book in the series, THE DRAGON'S DESIRE, introduces us to the heroine, Tania, who will eventually give rise to the Dragonkin--half-human half-dragon. Become enthralled with the love affair between her and Aristo.
In the second book, THE DRAGON'S DEN (coming February 2013) Stephan, the Master of all Dragons, turns his attention to Tania. Although he does not wish to anger his brother Aristo, he cannot deny his attraction to Tania.
Meet the two heroes from THE DRAGON'S DESIRE, the first book in the series!
Impulsive and cock-sure, Aristo is the first dragon to ever fall in love with a human. The moon is his eyes and when the moon is full, he shifts into the powerful, black fire-breathing moon dragon.
Stephan is the Master of all Dragons and brother to Aristo. He is loyal and steadfast. Unsure about the human princess that Aristo has brought into their midst, he still vows to keep her safe and protected.
Tania suffers from low self-esteem brought about from the constant emotional abuse from her father. She doesn't understand love but she knows she never wants to be without Aristo. Little does she know she will be the Mother of all Dragonkin and that her name will be worshiped throughout the ages.
THE DRAGON'S DESIRE
HEART OF THE DRAGON, BOOK 1
RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 2012
Chained in the dungeon of Black Rock Keep, the dragon seeks escape...
The Moon whispers in the shadowy darkness as Princess Tania senses a chained dragon in her father's dungeon. Curious and enthralled, she searches fro the mystical moon dragon and instead discovers a man that she desperately yearns to touch and who, in return, desires her to bend to his will and mark her as his.
The dragons are slowly dying and the one person who could breathe life back into them is the daughter of their hated enemy, King Polas.
Witness the birth of the Dragonkin.
EXCERPT:
Tania’s knees buckled but she stood her ground even as his voice began to caress her in forbidden places of delight, “Are you the moon?”
He grinned and showed his perfectly white teeth which promised he would rip her to shreds if given the chance, “I am the moon dragon. The moon has watched you and so have I. My eyes are the moon.”
Tania pursed her mouth and tried to step further away but her feet wouldn’t obey, “Why were you watching me?”
“Why wouldn’t I, Princess?” His body slithered as he spoke in an attempt to free himself from the restraints but the reverberations on the chains merely responded that he was locked tightly. He would not find freedom under his own accord.
“What do you want with me?” she asked timidly. She knew the answer and she desperately yearned to oblige.
“Why do you stand outside these bars? Come closer.”
Tania clenched her jaw. Her feet would still not acquiesce to her demands. Terror is a harsh mistress and it does not allow one complete conviction over their actions. Her gaze returned to the silver, glowing eyes of the moon dragon as her heart ground her ribs into a fine powder. She thought that her chest would burst wide open if she couldn’t quiet her pounding heart but how could she remain calm with a man hungrily eying her like she was the most savory morsel he would ever taste?
Tania whimpered. She yearned to close the distance because the thrall demanded it. She yearned to learn the carnal knowledge of wicked temptations that left a woman screaming in sheer ecstasy. She knew he would satisfy her curiosity. And she also knew he would devour her whole if given the chance. He was a dragon. He was a beast. He was a monster.
“Come to me, Princess,” the dragon commanded. His voice was soothing as a dangerous undertone of warning snarled in her direction. What would she sacrifice for just a touch from him? Why couldn’t she run away? Was there ever a moment when the fawn yearned to know death?
Her body moved of its own accord. It stalked steadily toward the metal bars that kept her safe from the prowling predator. Her slender fingers snaked around the poles as she pressed her thin face in between the bars. “I would know your name, dragon.”
“There is power in a name and I would not give you such control.” The man smiled softly, hiding the wickedness that gleamed in his eyes.
“If I knew your name, I could command you?”
“Of course.” A sparkle glinted in his silver eyes as if he knew exactly what he was doing. He had said the right words to draw her in. Like an expert con, he had set the wheels of fate in motion.
A naughty little thought thrummed in her mind. Perhaps she could taste the forbidden and remain safe at the same time. He would have to agree, however, but with his restraints keeping him caged, Tania was sure he would meet her demands, “Then let us strike a deal, dragon. Tell me your name and I will release you after I have sated my curiosity.”
The creature once again flashed a brilliant smile in her direction that would inspire envy amongst the stars, “What do you wish to know, Princess?”
“You. I would know all of you.” A part of her conscious felt like a sick little tart eager to spread her legs as the other part screamed for morality. But in the darkness, could the Gods see her transgression and did she care? No, she did not care. She wanted to know this dragon. She wanted to feel his shaft take root deep within her soul as bliss washed over her like cooing mountain rain.
I hope you enjoy reading this short, little breath of heated fire as much as I enjoyed writing it! The story can be purchased for your Kindle and Nook for only 99 cents!
I really enjoyed this book and didn't realize it had just been released. I read it in a day and I'm craving more. Can't wait for the second part!
ReplyDeleteHi Jessica! I'm thrilled you love the dragons as much as I do! The sequel, THE DRAGON'S DEN, will be released in March. Later this week I will have a chapter from THE DRAGON'S DEN posted! :-D Thanks for reading!
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