A charming dragon with an ego to match is tasked with protecting the very woman he helped lock away—a fierce, unimpressed warrior from the Midnight Mountains who has absolutely zero interest in his considerable charms. Thrown together by royal decree and simmering with tension, these two discover that first impressions can be wildly deceiving, and that sometimes the people we least expect to connect with are exactly who we need. With witty banter, slow-burn chemistry, and a protagonist who refuses to fall for flattery, this is a delicious enemies-to-lovers romp that celebrates strong-willed heroines who won't be charmed into submission. Get ready for dragons, stakes both romantic and political, and a heroine who'll have you cheering every time she refuses to be impressed.

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Sultry indie rock with simmering tension—think Arctic Monkeys meets Florence + The Machine. Layer in dark fantasy instrumentals, sensual R&B, and defiant alt-pop. Build intensity with raw vocals and electric chemistry. Smoldering, unapologetic, and dangerously seductive.