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Blood & Ashes

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The Kingdom of Vareth was built on dragon fire, ruled by riders feared across the realm. But not all who enter the Dragon Rider Quadrant come for honor.

Princess Verena Corvin refuses to be caged by crown or duty. Disguised as a recruit, she risks treason to claim her freedom in the Quadrant. Survival should be her greatest challenge. But then there's him.

Grayson Ashford-ruthless rider, feared legend, and sworn enemy of her bloodline. He's waited years for revenge, and now the daughter of the man he despises has walked straight into his domain. He'll break her. Make her fail. Watch her fall.

But Verena is not the fragile royal he expected. Every strike meant to ruin her only sharpens her fire. Every obstacle only steels her will. And when a rogue, untamable dragon chooses her, she becomes impossible to erase.

Hatred turns to obsession. Loathing twists into dangerous attraction. The harder he pushes, the harder she pushes back-until their fury burns hotter than dragon fire. But war is coming, secrets are unraveling, and Grayson's vengeance may cost them both everything.

She was supposed to be his enemy.
So why does he keep saving her?All Rights Reserved

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Scales of Allegiance (Book 1)

Pariss grey isn't who you think she is. She's strong, powerful and smart, at least that's what her friends says. To herself, she's weak and cold. But she is so much more. Attending the Dragon Academy changed her perspective on people, as her strength is being tested, her ability to make decisions under pressure. That was until bonding week came along. A week where all the First Years at Dragon Academy will be bonding dragons. Simple. At least that's what she thought. Something strange is going on around the Academy, and yet she can't quite get a grasp on what it is. After bonding a dragon that constantly brings memories she doesn't want to relive, tragedy strikes. Pariss Grey must put aside her pride and emotions if she wants a chance to fight and succeed in what's to come. But can she do that? The question is... is she willing to do that? The answer lies within her heart, as friendships are ripped apart and new ones forged, Pariss must do the ultimate to the save the people she loves. Even if it destroys her in the end. Will the Academy be saved? Or will they be all doomed for centuries to come? WARNING: this book contains Blood Gore Death Beheading Stalking Sexual scenes War Torture Imprisonment This is my first book, I'm still in the midst of writing it and please let me know if I should make it into a series, I'll add a poll about it once its completed. It's like Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros just a bit different... maybe a lot different.