Emerging Queens Series by Jamie K. Schmidt

When the cult of humanity sacrificed a dragon Queen, they crippled the breeding process. A female hasn’t been hatched or shape shifted in over a thousand years. Carolyn believes with all her heart that she will shift into a dragon. The voice of that long dead Queen tells her she holds the key to breaking the cult’s spell, freeing the other female dragons that are trapped in human form. Everyone else thinks she’s crazy... moreWhen the cult of humanity sacrificed a dragon Queen, they crippled the breeding process. A female hasn’t been hatched or shape shifted in over a thousand years. Carolyn believes with all her heart that she will shift into a dragon. The voice of that long dead Queen tells her she holds the key to breaking the cult’s spell, freeing the other female dragons that are trapped in human form. Everyone else thinks she’s crazy. Especially Reed, the sexy FBI dragon, whose disdain for humans almost hides the magnetic attraction they have for each other. However, when Carolyn manifests a breath weapon, she’s suddenly the new Queen on the block. This is not how she pictured her emergence as a dragon would go, vomiting acid and having willing sex slaves. Although, the second part doesn’t sound so bad – if she could only have just one: Reed. Reed’s not interested in sharing his mate with the other studs, even if the continuation of his species is at risk. He wants the cult that killed his sister. But they haven’t stayed hidden for this long without resources. Now, the cult needs Carolyn on their altar in order to make the curse permanent. Reed will see them dead before that happens because if the cult isn’t stopped not only do the other female dragons remain human, but Reed will lose the only woman he’s ever loved. less

When the ice of his desire met with the fire of hers, the result was pure steam.As a divorced mother of two, Deirdre Callahan knew that her life was going to have challenges. She had prepared for custody battles, scrimping to make ends meet and giving up on all aspects of having a social life.Then an ancient curse was lifted, and she shifted into a Siren dragon. A house size, flying lizard that could kill or seduce with her song. Dragons were celebrities. Dragon Queens were rare... moreWhen the ice of his desire met with the fire of hers, the result was pure steam.As a divorced mother of two, Deirdre Callahan knew that her life was going to have challenges. She had prepared for custody battles, scrimping to make ends meet and giving up on all aspects of having a social life.Then an ancient curse was lifted, and she shifted into a Siren dragon. A house size, flying lizard that could kill or seduce with her song. Dragons were celebrities. Dragon Queens were rare.Suddenly Deirdre and her children needed protection and the only dragon she could trust was her boss, Fontaine. Except Fontaine and every other dragon stud hadn’t been allowed to breed because prior to the curse breaking there was only five Dragon Queens. Now there were five hundred, with more being discovered every day.Deirdre always had a crush on Fontaine. Who wouldn’t? He was urbane, charming, rich and drop dead sexy. But dragons didn’t get serious with humans, and Deirdre was so over being just a hook-up.Now, she could have any dragon stud that she wanted. But what she wants is to be loved for herself and not because she can make dragon babies. less

Courts, queens, and sexy dragons with wings... Viola Pierce has never had particularly great luck with guys. That is, until the day she shifts into a glorious, deadly, three-headed dragon. As it turns out, Viola is a dragon Queen. But when she's abducted by a greedy dragon who wants to breed with her, Viola begins to realize the dragon world is filled with betrayal, deception, intrigue, and danger.. moreCourts, queens, and sexy dragons with wings... Viola Pierce has never had particularly great luck with guys. That is, until the day she shifts into a glorious, deadly, three-headed dragon. As it turns out, Viola is a dragon Queen. But when she's abducted by a greedy dragon who wants to breed with her, Viola begins to realize the dragon world is filled with betrayal, deception, intrigue, and danger... As a rule, Sergei hates Queens, but Viola's beauty and humanity reach something deep within him. Something he should not be feeling. When she names him her protector and consort—quite by accident—Sergei has no choice but to accept. Now they are bonded for life...with a growing attraction neither of them could have imagined. But the dragon court is ruthless...and what doesn't kill Viola will only make her more dangerous. less

Despite his handicaps outside his natural habitat, water dragon Remy “Champ” Champlain fights to protect Queen Margery from those who plot to quash her damaging news reports by silencing her...forever. He can never have her, but he'll protect her with his life... moreDespite his handicaps outside his natural habitat, water dragon Remy “Champ” Champlain fights to protect Queen Margery from those who plot to quash her damaging news reports by silencing her...forever. He can never have her, but he'll protect her with his life. After newly shifted sky dragon Queen Margery is rescued from smugglers by water dragon Remy Champlain, she debates whether to flesh out the story that nearly got her killed or embrace her royalty and build a court of protectors and studs. Sparks fly between Remy and her. He’d love her to give up her job and settle down…hopefully with him…but he can’t fly and she can’t swim, so their relationship can never get off the ground. less

Mei Hua, once imprisoned as a dragon Queen, now revels in her newfound freedom. Scarred by her mistreatment from the dragon studs during her captivity, she vows never to choose a mate among them.The only man who has ever had her back was Joachim. That’s why she chose him to be her Protector. The fact that he’s the head of the Order of the Dragonslayers has ruffled a few tail feathers... moreMei Hua, once imprisoned as a dragon Queen, now revels in her newfound freedom. Scarred by her mistreatment from the dragon studs during her captivity, she vows never to choose a mate among them.The only man who has ever had her back was Joachim. That’s why she chose him to be her Protector. The fact that he’s the head of the Order of the Dragonslayers has ruffled a few tail feathers.As Mei Hua prepares for the upcoming Queen’s conclave, where the new dragon Queens that have emerged after a centuries old curse was broken will meet together for the first time, she should be worried about the threats to her territory. Instead, her desire for justice becomes a dangerous tightrope walk.Determined to punish the dragon studs and their accomplice Queens, Mei Hua's stance challenges the established order, making her a target for those clinging to tradition. When an assassination attempt is thwarted by Joachim and his warriors, Mei Hua is forced into hiding with the very man who should be her adversary but might just be the love she never expected.The prospect of love with one of their ancient enemies seems ludicrous, yet Mei Hua is ready to challenge not only the societal norms but also the tyranny imposed by the old Queens.The Queen's Choice is a riveting tale of forbidden love, dangerous alliances, and the quest to reshape a world steeped in tradition. less