Xavier's Hatchlings Series by Kathi S. Barton

Xavier's HatchlingsFinnTheodoreMiloGeorgeDoverHadleyFinn Manning had so much on his plate, he wasn't sure which end was up. He'd been there six months, and the pile of work on his desk hadn't diminished by one sheet of paper. None of the construction projects the family had lent the money for had even been started. The foreman was a bully, and Finn had had enough.Rachel Merkel had literally felt the earth move from beneath her feet... moreXavier's HatchlingsFinnTheodoreMiloGeorgeDoverHadleyFinn Manning had so much on his plate, he wasn't sure which end was up. He'd been there six months, and the pile of work on his desk hadn't diminished by one sheet of paper. None of the construction projects the family had lent the money for had even been started. The foreman was a bully, and Finn had had enough.Rachel Merkel had literally felt the earth move from beneath her feet. The plates she had been stacking at the restaurant crashed around her when she hit the floor. Her sister-in-law Sandra, instead of being concerned, threatened to fire her. Rachel was wondering how that worked, considering she owned the majority share in the restaurant, but instead of arguing with her, she clocked out and went home.After a heated argument with her brother, Chad, about Sandra, Rachel quit to keep the peace. Then, Rachel felt the earth move again. This time she was sick with it.Finn had felt it too through an unseen connection and came to Rachel's rescue. He didn't know the woman, but he had an overwhelming need to help her. As soon as he caught her scent, he knew what she was to him.Rachel, not entirely human herself, could sense Finn was a dragon, and she felt the connection when he did. What she wasn't sure about was what all came with it-the Mannings-all the parents, brothers, aunts, and uncles-it was overwhelming.... less

Xavier’s Hatchlings1.      Finn2.      Theodore3.      Milo4.      George5.      Dover6.      HadleyJamie Darkhouse had inherited the large historical house when her parents had died. She had always hated living there and joined the Army to get away from the house and her parents. But when her parents died, she had things to take care of. So returning home seemed her best option. With the others gone, the house had lost the oppressive feeling, and she was now happy being home... moreXavier’s Hatchlings1.      Finn2.      Theodore3.      Milo4.      George5.      Dover6.      HadleyJamie Darkhouse had inherited the large historical house when her parents had died. She had always hated living there and joined the Army to get away from the house and her parents. But when her parents died, she had things to take care of. So returning home seemed her best option. With the others gone, the house had lost the oppressive feeling, and she was now happy being home.Jamie and Pem were good friends, and the Mannings were more than ready to accept Jamie into the family even if she hadn’t been Milo’s mate.Milo Manning wasn’t a dragon shifter like four of his brothers. Yet, he wasn’t entirely human either. Immortal and magical, he still fit right in with the rest of his shifter brothers and large extended family. The Mannings were a large and well-respected family.It only took moments for Milo to confirm they were mates, and Milo moved into the old house with her. Each discovering the new magic that came to them daily. What came to them as a shock, though, had Milo’s mother, Cindi, rolling with laughter. Neither Milo nor Jamie found seeing and talking to the dead the least bit funny. less

Imp had been alone in this world for so long she had forgotten what she was. It only took a little nudge from Winnie for her memory to come flooding back. She was a powerful earth fae and one of only three of her kind. She missed her siblings terribly, but it was too dangerous for the world for them to be in the same place. Imp was tired of being alone.As soon as Hudson Manning realized who Imp was, the rest of the Mannings knew as well. Imp had created the first dragons... moreImp had been alone in this world for so long she had forgotten what she was. It only took a little nudge from Winnie for her memory to come flooding back. She was a powerful earth fae and one of only three of her kind. She missed her siblings terribly, but it was too dangerous for the world for them to be in the same place. Imp was tired of being alone.As soon as Hudson Manning realized who Imp was, the rest of the Mannings knew as well. Imp had created the first dragons. Cooper, the king of dragons, wanted to do something, anything, to repay her. Imp, however, didn’t want to hear any more about it and was getting pissy when he wouldn’t let the subject drop.George knew almost immediately that Imp was his mate, but convincing the stubborn woman would take a little work. When the two come together, their combined magic will be more powerful than any of them could ever imagine…. less