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DESIRING THE DRAGON LORD
The Dragon Protectors Book 1
BY MICHELLE MILES
BLURB
How far will he go to save the only woman who can tame his inner beast?
After witnessing the brutal murder of his parents, dragon shifter Logan Blake arrives in the human realm injured and near death. His only goal is to heal and get back to the cursed Hidden Lands to exact revenge on the man responsible. When a beautiful woman stops to render aid, he’s unprepared for the instant bonding he feels to her. Her presence fuels an unquenchable desire in him, driving him to claim her.Bree Anderson’s morning jog is interrupted by the sudden appearance of a sexy, injured man in the middle of Central Park. When he turns up days later at the bar she manages as her father’s new bodyguard, she knows he’s going to be a handful. She also knows she’s up for the job of uncovering who—and what—Logan is. But her determination to discover Logan’s true identity is put on hold when a vampire mafia kills her father and turns their attention on her.
Logan instantly becomes her fierce protector, until his own past comes back to haunt him in the form of the Drakana—dragon hunters intent on killing him. The only way he can save Bree from the vamps and the Drakana is to get her as far from the city as possible. But when both factions converge on their hidden location, Logan must make the ultimate sacrifice to save the only woman who can tame his inner beast.
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DESIRING THE DRAGON LORD
The Dragon Protectors Book 1
BY MICHELLE MILES
Excerpt
The incessant buzzing pulsed through Logan Blake with a bone-vibrating intensity. It shook him right to the marrow of his dragon bones as he pitched forward into the bright light of the portal. He couldn’t keep from looking back to see his father Eli, Chief Magistrate of his clan, shift into dragon form and puff out a breath toward the light. Seconds later, Archer, one of his clan council members, plunged the obsidian-bladed sword through his father’s gut and he fell to the ground.
Find the Blood Stone, Logan. It can save the Hidden Lands.
Logan opened his mouth to shout a reply as Eli’s powerful Dragon’s Breath reached the electromagnetic field of the portal. The brilliant flash of light exploded around him, punching through him with such a brutal force, he flew backward. The ground rose to meet him so quickly, he wasn’t prepared for the jarring landing.
As the buzzing subsided, his shallow breathing was the only thing he heard inside his head. He peeled his eyes open and looked up through a canopy of tree leaves. Beyond the trees, the sun brightened the morning sky turning it from deep indigo to a faint pink. He’d made it through the portal and into the human realm but not without great cost.
As he attuned his senses to his new surroundings, he heard traffic in the distance and pounding of footsteps on pavement nearby. He wasn’t sure where he’d landed but was grateful he’d managed to get away.
His left shoulder throbbed with a fierce burning pain. Archer managed to stab him, too, with the obsidian-bladed sword before he dove for the opening leaving behind both his dead parents.
Logan grunted as he sat up, running fingers over the wound. They came away dotted with blood. He stumbled to his feet and got his bearings. He was in a park. Beyond the concrete sidewalk was a small lake. And rising around the trees, buildings reached for the sky.
He’d made it to a city. Though, he couldn’t be sure which one; he was at least glad he hadn’t ended up in some wilderness with no way to get back to civilization. Here, he could heal and blend in quickly with the humans. He had no fear Archer would follow him through the portal since his dying father sealed it with Dragon’s Breath after he’d stepped through.
He wavered, his stomach clenching as he bent forward and braced his hands on his knees to clear his head. The poison from the obsidian blade along with the effects of the Dragon’s Breath mixed with the electromagnetic field that created the portal hadn’t quite worn off.
“Hey, are you okay?”
The female voice startled him into looking up into the most astonishing green eyes fringed in dark lashes he had ever seen. The morning glow lit her delicately carved face accentuating her high cheekbones and full lips. Her hair was pulled into a high ponytail and sweat glistened on her damp skin. She wore running shoes, shorts, and a sports top that clung to her slight but muscular frame.
“I’m…fine,” he managed.
“You don’t look fine. You’re bleeding.” She cocked her head to the side and pointed to his shoulder.
Logan straightened with a wince, pain lancing through him. “I’ll be all right.”
As he said it, she jogged toward him, her hair swinging behind her. Even in the ponytail, the length reached the middle of her back. “Let me help you.”
She reached for him but he jerked away. He didn’t want her to touch him. Even though he looked human, he wasn’t. And the moment she laid a hand on him she’d know he was different. But that wasn’t the only reason he didn’t want her to touch him—he had just gone through ka daeko, the equivalent of puberty in young human males. His hormones worked overtime, desperate for him to mate. If she touched him, he would involuntarily attune to her in an unbreakable bond.
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About Author Michelle Miles…
MICHELLE MILES believes in fairy tales, true love, and a little bit of magic in every story. She writes fantasy, paranormal, and young adult books packed with adventure, action, and swoon-worthy romance—because what’s a story without a bit of danger and a whole lot of heart? From angels and demons to dragons, elves, and time travelers, her books are filled with epic quests, fierce heroines, and the kind of heroes worth falling for.
When she’s not crafting new adventures, she brings stories to life as a narrator and host Miles Beyond the Page, a podcast where she chats with authors about their writing journeys. A Texas girl through and through, she loves getting lost in a good book, binge-watching movies, hiking the trails, and sipping a glass of wine. Come hang out with her on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and more!
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Links to Michelle’s websites, blogs, books, #ad etc.:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/41EJDio
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Website and Blog: http://www.michellemiles.net
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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/477915.Michelle_Miles
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleMilesBooks
Happy Reading!
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Thanks, Michelle, for sharing your book with us!
Don’t miss the chance to read this book!
Book looks & sounds like great read, would really like to read in print format so I can review it
Hi Crystal! It’s available in print at your favorite retailer! 🙂
Thanks for having me today, Karen!
Good morning, Michelle, and welcome back to Karen’s Killer Book Bench. I love the sounds of this book. It’s right up my alley and I can’t wait to read it. Thanks for sharing your book with us today!
Thanks for having me back, Karen! 🙂
Good morning, your book sounds and looks like a great read! I’m happy to hear that it is in print also as I dont read ebooks at all , I am not tech savvy at all.
Hi Alicia! I totally understand wanting a print book! 🙂 You can find it on Amazon and B&N.
You know I love all your books! Good to see you hear.
Thanks, Misty! 🙂
I can’t wait to read what happens!