Author: Juliette Cross

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House of the Dragon meets From Blood and Ash in this epic, scorching dark romantasy.

A conqueror captivated...
A witch prophesied to save them all...
A world where dragons rule Rome.

From the moment Roman general and nephew to the emperor Julianus Dakkia laid eyes on Malina, he was enthralled by the Dacian dancer. Years later, the fierce beauty stands before him on a scarred battlefield, her life in danger. He instinctively shifts into his fierce dragon form to save her, an action that may mean his head on the imperial gate. But he and his dragon know one thing: she belongs to them.

Malina can't believe that the centurion who had once bestowed a secret talisman on her is the Roman general of legendary brutality. His prowess as a warrior cannot be denied, yet they don't reveal the secret he hides. All Malina knows is his protection and gentle touch. And she cannot deny how her soul has always seemed to answer his.

As they navigate a world where flying deathriders conquer and burn, their love will ignite a firestorm that can only end in heartbreak or death. Or both.

Publisher: Macmillan Publishers (MPS)
Published: 04/08/2025
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.06oz
Size: 9.25h x 6.12w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781250339942

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 11/01/2024 pg. 7

About the Author
Juliette Cross is a multi-published author of fantasy, paranormal, and contemporary romance. She's a mood reader as well as a mood writer if that wasn't obvious by her eclectic book list. She loves lazy nights with her husband, old-fashioneds, and family gatherings. Co-hosting the podcast Smart Women Read Romance with her niece Jessen is her favorite way to connect with the romance community and find her latest book obsession.