A Novel of the Dracol Series by Michelle Howard

Rylin thought he’d lost everything when his mate left him to bond with another. Then in a surprising twist of fate he inherited the mantle of leadership. Now Rylin rules the Black Dracol but it’s a lonely life. With hopes of finding another mate, he attends a mating party and finds the fates aren’t done with him yet. An Earth woman captures his heart with one flash of her endearing smile and the open ability to laugh at herself... moreRylin thought he’d lost everything when his mate left him to bond with another. Then in a surprising twist of fate he inherited the mantle of leadership. Now Rylin rules the Black Dracol but it’s a lonely life. With hopes of finding another mate, he attends a mating party and finds the fates aren’t done with him yet. An Earth woman captures his heart with one flash of her endearing smile and the open ability to laugh at herself. Not one single Dracol man had approached Dara Fletcher and the few she made eye contact with rushed away. About to count her time a total lost, Dara stumbles into a handsome Dracol who sweeps her off her feet. Literally. less

(previously published in Trial by Flame duet) Rude Sarcastic Unbending Three words which best described Varyk, King of the Green Dracol. Events in his life taught him to hold his heart back to avoid the pain of loss. To do so, he used his insufferable attitude as protection and it worked. Until fate came into play. Fierce Determined Loyal Inez is a soldier with the Black Dracol who has no problem saying what she means. Love and mating are for the distant future... more(previously published in Trial by Flame duet) Rude Sarcastic Unbending Three words which best described Varyk, King of the Green Dracol. Events in his life taught him to hold his heart back to avoid the pain of loss. To do so, he used his insufferable attitude as protection and it worked. Until fate came into play. Fierce Determined Loyal Inez is a soldier with the Black Dracol who has no problem saying what she means. Love and mating are for the distant future. Until an act of betrayal causes her path to cross an arrogant King. Suddenly two opposing forces must find a way to work together to ensure the continuation of the hard fought peace between their kind. less

With a mystery illness plaguing his people, Konlan is in a race against time if he wants to prevent more death and chaos from ravaging his kingdom. When he thinks things can’t get any worse, they do. Enter an old flame that he’s never stopped loving. Breya.Breya has always known the Goddess of Fate was fickle, but she didn’t know the Goddess could be so cruel. Breya walked away from Konlan and buried her love for him deep within her heart... moreWith a mystery illness plaguing his people, Konlan is in a race against time if he wants to prevent more death and chaos from ravaging his kingdom. When he thinks things can’t get any worse, they do. Enter an old flame that he’s never stopped loving. Breya.Breya has always known the Goddess of Fate was fickle, but she didn’t know the Goddess could be so cruel. Breya walked away from Konlan and buried her love for him deep within her heart. Now, those old feelings have come roaring back and walking away again isn’t an option. She knows what she has to do to save her race, but how will she save her heart?With their lives on the line, both Konlan and Breya pledge to do whatever it takes to survive. Even if it means risking their hearts again in the wake of betrayal. less