The Dragon Lady Series by Sam Hall

Three street urchins. One stolen pouch of gold. And a ruthless killer known only as the Executioner. When a simple heist turns into a deadly chase through the alleys of Harlston, Kael, Lorien, and Dain run for their lives—only to stumble into something far more dangerous than any assassin. Hidden beneath the city lies the tomb of the great dragon Drathnor… and inside, three glowing dragon eggs, long-forgotten and waiting. But they aren’t alone... moreThree street urchins. One stolen pouch of gold. And a ruthless killer known only as the Executioner. When a simple heist turns into a deadly chase through the alleys of Harlston, Kael, Lorien, and Dain run for their lives—only to stumble into something far more dangerous than any assassin. Hidden beneath the city lies the tomb of the great dragon Drathnor… and inside, three glowing dragon eggs, long-forgotten and waiting. But they aren’t alone. As the Executioner drops down into the cave, he has a choice to make. End the boys and sell the dragon eggs for more gold than he’ll ever see in a lifetime. Or help them grow into the most powerful dragon riders in all of Nevermere. This is a prequel novella, telling the backstory of three of the male romantic leads in the upcoming Dragon Lady series. It is not essential that you read it before starting the rest of the story, but it will give you the best understanding of these characters and their challenges. I believe it will make reading the entire series much more satisfying. less

Be delicate, be genteel, be decorative—that is what a lady should be, according to Lady Fern’s mother, and unfortunately, she is none of them. She’d much rather bury her nose in a book than discuss the latest fashions. Fern has never fit the mould carved out for her. And when an arranged marriage looms, along with suitors who sneer and a mother who sneers louder, Fern does the she runs. Into the woods and straight into the waiting wings of a queen dragon... moreBe delicate, be genteel, be decorative—that is what a lady should be, according to Lady Fern’s mother, and unfortunately, she is none of them. She’d much rather bury her nose in a book than discuss the latest fashions. Fern has never fit the mould carved out for her. And when an arranged marriage looms, along with suitors who sneer and a mother who sneers louder, Fern does the she runs. Into the woods and straight into the waiting wings of a queen dragon. What begins as an escape becomes a calling. There’s power in her voice, fire in her soul, and when she bonds with the dragon, Fern discovers she was never meant to be ornamental. She was meant to soar. Dragon Chosen is set in the same world as The Dragon Queen, but you do not have to have read that series for this book to make sense. It is a prequel novella, with a HFN in this book and HEA in the final book in the series. less

Who needs a handsome prince when you have a dragon, and the courage to decide your own destiny. Lady Fern and her queen dragon, Auren, are sick of family pressure. Fern’s father tried to push her into marriage with a cruel suitor, and Auren feels she is just being treated like a broodmare. Together, they decide to determine their own path, making for the royal keep to claim land of their own, away from meddling fathers. But the keep is not the sanctuary they expected... moreWho needs a handsome prince when you have a dragon, and the courage to decide your own destiny. Lady Fern and her queen dragon, Auren, are sick of family pressure. Fern’s father tried to push her into marriage with a cruel suitor, and Auren feels she is just being treated like a broodmare. Together, they decide to determine their own path, making for the royal keep to claim land of their own, away from meddling fathers. But the keep is not the sanctuary they expected. Fern meets Lance, a charming rider who stirs feelings she thought she’d never feel for anyone other than a hero in her books. Then just as she begins to find her footing, the skies darken with wings no one has seen in a thousand years. Three dragons, gleaming like minted silver. Their riders dismount with one purpose. To claim Fern and Auren. Thrust into a maelstrom of ancient bonds, alliances and audacious men, Fern’s fight for freedom may lead her straight into a destiny she never asked for… and men who insist she is theirs. This is a dragon rider romantasy series set in the same world as The Dragon Queen, but you do not have to have read those books for this to make sense. The two prequels, Dragon Chosen and Dragon Discovered, do need to be read to enjoy this book. less