The Crystal Dragon Duet Series by Chelsey J. León, Chelsey J. Leon

When I was little, Mom would tell it to me like a fairytale, a story that couldn't be real. Little did I know how real the monsters were. And I'm not talking about the dragons. When her mother was murdered, Byrd Pierce's world shattered. She lost so much, so young and she feared she'd never be able to recover. Years later, Byrd had not only picked up the pieces but had also mended them with gold... moreWhen I was little, Mom would tell it to me like a fairytale, a story that couldn't be real. Little did I know how real the monsters were. And I'm not talking about the dragons. When her mother was murdered, Byrd Pierce's world shattered. She lost so much, so young and she feared she'd never be able to recover. Years later, Byrd had not only picked up the pieces but had also mended them with gold. She has a job at a living magical library, a witch and a mermaid for best friends, and a closet with clothing that not only flatters her plus-size body but also makes her look hot AF. When Quinn Garcia literally falls head over heels for her, Byrd thinks she's finally found her "okay" at last. But when Quinn compliments a back tattoo only she can see -one she doesn't actually have, at that- everything shifts. While trying to research the mysterious tattoo, Byrd finds a book that only she can open, containing one single sentence written in her mother's Are you ready to know the truth, Baby Byrd? Suddenly, the mysteries surface and threaten to drown Byrd. Nothing from her friends to her past to Quinn is what they have always seemed. The further she dives, however, the more one solitary idea becomes her mother did everything to keep her safe. But at what cost? less

It felt good to remember what it was like to not just survive. How many turns can life take? After the death of her mother and then uncovering her truth, Byrd finally starts to feel normalcy again. With her mate, Quinn, and friends by her side, Byrd was starting to feel secure, despite the pain of the past. But when Byrd discovers a terrible truth at Quinn’s familial home, the world shatters around her once again. Sinister forces are circling closer and closer… a hunter, a betrayal, and a fear... moreIt felt good to remember what it was like to not just survive. How many turns can life take? After the death of her mother and then uncovering her truth, Byrd finally starts to feel normalcy again. With her mate, Quinn, and friends by her side, Byrd was starting to feel secure, despite the pain of the past. But when Byrd discovers a terrible truth at Quinn’s familial home, the world shatters around her once again. Sinister forces are circling closer and closer… a hunter, a betrayal, and a fear. A fear that even if she makes it out alive, will she ever find normal again? A world without mi vida was a world I never wanted to be a part of ever again. Quinn is furious. When Byrd is captured, she can feel that time is not on their side. Every hour that passes on the search to find her mate, Quinn’s rage and fears grow. Quinn is racing against a clock she can’t see to save the girl she loves more than life. The stakes have never been higher. What will happen to Byrd and Quinn? Will they get their Happily Ever After? Find out in this gripping conclusion to the Crystal Dragon Duet, Memories Like Fangs! This is a spicy lesbian paranormal romance featuring a Dual POV from BIPOC characters, diverse supernatural creatures, fated mates, family drama, adorable animal companions, femme rage, trauma and healing, and so much more. Please this is Book Two of a duology and the final book in the series. It contains explicit and dark content, mature language, violence, death, descriptions of on-page explicit sexual acts, and healing from trauma. It is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age. Please read through all TWs/CWs as your mental health is important to me. less