A high-flying fantasy “packed with bold adventure and sizzling sensuality”—first in the series by theNew York Timesbestselling author (RT Book Reviews).

 It’s not always easy being a female warrior with a nickname like Annwyl the Bloody. Men tend to either cower in fear—a lot—or else salute. It’s true that Annwyl has a knack for decapitating legions of her ruthless brother’s soldiers without pausing for breath. But just once it would be nice to be able to really talk to a man, the way she can talk to Fearghus the Destroyer.

 Too bad that Fearghus is a dragon, of the large, scaly, and deadly type. With him, Annwyl feels safe—a far cry from the feelings aroused by the hard-bodied, arrogant knight Fearghus has arranged to help train her for battle. With her days spent fighting a man who fills her with fierce, heady desire, and her nights spent in the company of a magical creature who could smite a village just by exhaling, Annwyl is sure life couldn't get any stranger.

 She’s wrong . . .

 And just wait until you meet the rest of the family . . .

Praise for the Dragon Kin Series

 “Aiken’s patented mix of bloodthirsty action, crazy scenarios and hilarious dialogue have made this series a truly unique pleasure.”—RT Book Reviews(4½ Stars)

 “A chest thumping, mead-hall rocking, enemy slaying brawl of a good book.”—All Things Urban Fantasy

 “Laugh-out-loud funny—I loved it!”—Thea Harrison,New York Timesbestselling author