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Heart of the Dragon

Keith R. A. DeCandido (2010)

SubgenreHeroic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesSupernatural #
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.86

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentSteamy
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceCaptivity

Hero archetypes

Dragon ShifterGuardian

Protagonist archetypes

Forbidden Love

Synopsis

Searching for her missing brother, Grace Carlyle never dreamed she would discover a secret world populated by mythological monsters--or find herself facing a sword-wielding being whose looks put mortal men to shame.But there he was, Darius en Kragin, one of a race of shape-shifting warriors bound to guard the gates of Atlantis, and kill all travelers who strayed within its borders.Now Grace's life was in his hands, and Darius had to choose between his centuries-old vow and the woman who had slipped beneath his defenses and stolen the heart of Atlantis's fiercest dragon.

Heart of the Dragon: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This fantasy romance features explicit sexual content, moderate fantasy violence including sword combat, and a captive/captor dynamic that evolves into romance.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity and violence.

Who'll love this

Adult readers will enjoy the steamy romance between a modern woman and a dragon shapeshifter warrior guarding mythical Atlantis.

Tags

Paranormal RomanceUrban FantasyMythological Fantasy