When a burn nurse with a fear of dragon fire meets a gorgeous but reckless dragon wrangler, things burn hot enough to light their small mountain town on fire.
Burn nurse Eden has accepted a job from her old mentor at the Infirmary for Dragon Burns and Midair Mishaps, hoping for peace and quiet in Ember Ridge - a charming mountain town famous for singed tourists and reckless dragon riders. Instead, she arrives to find the infirmary in chaos.
Her mentor is stranded out of town, wild dragons are causing havoc and Eden is left running the infirmary on her first day. Worse, she keeps crossing paths with Vaela, the town's dragon wrangler, whose talent for surviving impossible situations is matched only by a talent for getting under Eden's skin.
Vaela is everything Eden hates: brooding, reckless and arrogant.
But when local dragons begin acting strangely and the kingsguard descends on Ember Ridge, whispers spread of the Wretch - the most feared dragon in the realm. Eden and Vaela are forced into an uneasy partnership to save the town, but every argument between them sparks into something hotter and far more dangerous than they expected.
Because falling for a dragon wrangler was never part of Eden's plan. But neither is watching Ember Ridge - and her guarded heart - go up in flames.
Filled with cozy taverns, chaotic dragons and a fiercely lovable found family, this cozy romantasy is the perfect escape for readers who like their fantasy warm, whimsical and fiery.
Tropes:
Enemies-to-lovers
Small town
Grumpy x sunshine
Slow burn
Found family
Praise for Elizabeth Hrib:
'I devoured this story! The perfect recipe of a gripping plot, witty banter, and spice.'
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'Perfect for anyone seeking a fun and steamy escape with a happily ever after.'
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Elizabeth Hrib was born and raised in London. Her previous adult romance titles include Meet Me in a Mile, The Best Christmas Choir Ever, and The Cafe of Inescapable Human Destiny. She is also a screenwriter. Her feature film, Grey Matter, took home an award for Best Feature Film at the 2025 National Film Awards in London, UK.