Dragons of Tirene Series by Nina Frost

A world of magic, desire, and intrigue awaits at Flighthaven, where a young woman defies the odds to find her true calling.Nineteen-year-old Lark Axton has lived her entire life sequestered behind the castle's walls, overshadowed by her overprotective mother. Now, the king has ordered Lark to assume her missing sister’s role as a warrior in training at Aclaris’s flight academy, where the kingdom's sons and daughters train to battle their winged enemies and control dragons... moreA world of magic, desire, and intrigue awaits at Flighthaven, where a young woman defies the odds to find her true calling.Nineteen-year-old Lark Axton has lived her entire life sequestered behind the castle's walls, overshadowed by her overprotective mother. Now, the king has ordered Lark to assume her missing sister’s role as a warrior in training at Aclaris’s flight academy, where the kingdom's sons and daughters train to battle their winged enemies and control dragons.There’s just one problem. Lark is terrified of flying.Forced to the deadly training grounds of Flighthaven, Lark must survive the danger that stalks the academy if she wants to uncover the truth behind her sister’s disappearance and survive the upcoming treacherous trial. Unfortunately, her sinfully irresistible, arrogant and downright irritating flight instructor is determined to make her life hell.But enemies lurk within the academy, and no one is who they seem, including Lark herself. As the trial begins, the same explosive secrets that tore Lark's sister away from Flighthaven now threaten Lark.With her life hanging in the balance, Lark's ability to unlock the secret magic within her will either save...or kill her.Kingdom of Shadows and Wings weaves the thrill of dragons, elemental magic, and forbidden romance into an exhilarating fantasy adventure that’s perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and Zodiac Academy. less

She’s a pawn in a deadly game. A game for which she doesn’t know the rules.One moment, Lark Axton is just a trainee at Flighthaven—a noble daughter of Aclaris training to fight the winged enemies from Tirene—who’s embroiled in a forbidden love affair with her gorgeous trainer, Sterling.The next, she’s reeling from the worst kind of betrayals. Now, she doesn’t know who she is. Or who to trust.Because Sterling isn’t a flight trainer. He isn’t even Sterling. He’s Prince Knox of Tirene... moreShe’s a pawn in a deadly game. A game for which she doesn’t know the rules.One moment, Lark Axton is just a trainee at Flighthaven—a noble daughter of Aclaris training to fight the winged enemies from Tirene—who’s embroiled in a forbidden love affair with her gorgeous trainer, Sterling.The next, she’s reeling from the worst kind of betrayals. Now, she doesn’t know who she is. Or who to trust.Because Sterling isn’t a flight trainer. He isn’t even Sterling. He’s Prince Knox of Tirene. And he’s kidnapped Lark on the orders of his older brother, King Jasper, who claims Lark is Tirenese and seems determined to court her.Held hostage in the Royal Palace, Lark soon realizes she may be the subject of a prophesy written before her first breath. One that could cost her life. Her heart torn by betrayal and her mind consumed by more questions than answers, Lark is soon ensnared in a dangerous game.But perhaps the greatest danger of all is Sterling. One look from him can ignite a blaze hotter than the fire magic she’s suppressed her entire life. Caught up in a realm of intrigue where there’s a fine line between love and hate, Lark must choose between the world of her past and the one that holds her future...a future threatened by a sinister, slumbering evil that’s awakening to consume them all.Bestselling author Nina Frost delivers an irresistible blend of intrigue, passion, and action in this stunning second installment of her captivating Dragons of Tirene series. less

While Tirene comes together to mourn King Jasper’s death, Prince Knox takes over as acting monarch...a role he never expected and one that creates friction between him and Lark. While he works to prepare Tirene for a looming war, Lark’s quest to find a way to defeat the drachen takes her on a journey to the mysterious lands of The Lost City and Hidden Valley and reunites her with her paternal grandfather... moreWhile Tirene comes together to mourn King Jasper’s death, Prince Knox takes over as acting monarch...a role he never expected and one that creates friction between him and Lark. While he works to prepare Tirene for a looming war, Lark’s quest to find a way to defeat the drachen takes her on a journey to the mysterious lands of The Lost City and Hidden Valley and reunites her with her paternal grandfather.The secrets of the dragoncallers’ heritage are revealed, but not in time to prevent tragedy from striking those Lark holds most dear. To succeed where her ancestor failed and stop their deadly enemy once and for all, Lark must summon her ancient power and face off with King Xenon, where the prophecy will play out and only one will remain standing. less