A little dragon tenderness goes a long way in the hot, hot fantasy series from the New York Times bestselling author of the Scarred Earth Saga (Library Journal).

I am Ghleanna the Decimator. I am a warrior. A soldier. I know no fear. No pain. No mercy. I do, however, know acute embarrassment! How could I not after getting dumped by a bastard dragon in front of my own troops? So I tuck tail and return to my cave, drowning my sorrows in aleas is my familys way. But instead of leaving me to my misery, Ive been summoned to the Dragon Queens court.
 
As if my life wasnt pathetic enough, Her Majesty now has me escorting the highborn Bram the Merciful through dangerous territoriesnot exactly the best use of my military training. And just so he can negotiate with enemy dragons instead of battling them? Honestly, what has my world come to? Then again . . . Bram is quite easy on the eyes. And the perfect distraction for what ails me. Perhaps Im looking at all this the wrong way. Maybe there is a place for a little mercy in my life . . . 

Previously published in Supernatural.
 
Praise for the Dragon Kin Series 
 
 Aikens patented mix of bloodthirsty action, crazy scenarios and hilarious dialogue have made this series a truly unique pleasure.RT Book Reviews (4 Stars)
 
A chest thumping, mead-hall rocking, enemy slaying brawl of a good book.All Things Urban Fantasy
 
Laugh-out-loud funnyI loved it!Thea Harrison, New York Times bestselling author