Release Blitz, Excerpt & Giveaway:
Mage of the Dragon Prince
By Ariella Zoelle Writing as Zarina Aston
Bonded Hearts, Book 1
A twist of fate brings a human mage to the past to fall in love with a dragon shifter prince. But will it also tear them apart before they can bond as fated mates?
Auslin accidentally steps back in time, where he crosses paths with Kitaro, a charming dragon shifter prince. Forced to rely on the alluring stranger, Auslin places his trust in the hands of Prince Kitaro.
When they embark on a perilous journey to return Auslin to his rightful era, the fated mates discover a love that transcends time. But dangers lurking in the shadows conspire to keep them apart, threatening to unravel their fragile bond before it fully forms.
As they navigate treacherous challenges and powerful adversaries, Auslin and Kitaro must confront the ultimate question: can their love withstand the twists of fate that brought them together, or will it ultimately be the force that tears them apart?
Mage of the Dragon Prince is the first book of the Bonded Hearts series and part of the Talwyn Saga universe. Full of dramatic twists and turns, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. The story continues in future books, which will lead to a happily ever after.
Excerpt:
Chapter 3: Auslin
Sleep was slow to leave Auslin in the morning. He lingered in an unaware state, enjoying the warmth embracing him. It was a comfort he was loath to let go of in favor of wakefulness. He snuggled deeper into the comfort with a contented sigh, loving when he was held tighter.
It had been so long since Kio had held him like that—and that's when Auslin remembered it couldn't be Kio behind him. His eyes flew open, and he saw a pale arm around him with silver shifter markings. Auslin scrambled back with an alarmed noise as he turned to see a naked man.
Brushing his long, silver-white hair from his face and opening his eyes, the shifter blinked sleepily as he looked at Auslin questioningly with startlingly familiar ice-blue eyes. Auslin's heart raced when their gazes met. The shifter in front of him looked like a much younger Kitsuki. But unlike the ruler, the person in front of him had both arms, different colored hair, and a brighter aura.
Although the dragon monarch looked to be in his thirties in human years, Auslin knew he was over a thousand years old. The shifter in front of him appeared to be equivalent to a twenty-something-year-old human male in age, but he was probably still several hundred years old.
He was a stunningly beautiful creature in seductive repose, which made Auslin's heart pound for a different reason altogether. The shifter had shimmering silver markings that sensuously caressed his entire body. They were proof that he was an immensely powerful shifter.
Auslin knew Kitsuki had similar lines on the back of his hand, the sides of his neck, and chest, but they were much darker and didn't swirl with energy like he had seen with other shifters before. He had always assumed Kitsuki had markings on the rest of his body, like a shifter of his rank was supposed to. But Auslin had no way of knowing how extensive they were since he had never seen him undressed before. And for some reason, thinking of the dragon monarch naked brought heat to his cheeks.
But none of that changed the fact that Auslin was looking at an impossible person. He couldn't make sense of it at all.
When he continued silently staring, the shifter propped himself up on his elbow. He asked in a rumbling voice deepened by sleep, "Is it a human custom to awaken with such fear?"
It was not the reaction Auslin had been expecting. "It is when you wake up in bed naked with a stranger!"
"You fear me as a man but not as a dragon? What sense does that make? Humans are such curious creatures."
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Check out the Prequel:
Enchanter of Dragons
Bonded Hearts, Prequel
A unicorn shifter is the last of his kind. Can a royal dragon shifter save him from being hunted?
Captured by a cruel king, Fersen is close to succumbing to the shadows of despair. But hope flickers to life when General Jaega is his unexpected savior.
After Jaega's mate was murdered during the Necromancer War, the dragon prince had given up on love. The last thing he expects to discover is his new fated mate is the last living unicorn shifter.
Fersen is finally free, but the danger isn't over yet. The sudden arrival of his heat makes a bad situation even worse.
Jaega knows he should keep his distance like a gentleman, but how can he resist his instincts demanding they consummate their mating bond?
Enchanter of Dragons is the prequel to the Bonded Hearts series and part of the Talwyn Saga universe. It is a complete story that can be read as a standalone.
About the Author:
With a pen as her wand and a heart full of mischief, Zarina Aston conjures up fantasy worlds where queer love knows no bounds. Her stories are like a kaleidoscope of emotions, filled with passionate encounters and heart-stopping adventures with shifters. From the first page to the last, Zarina's books are a whirlwind of dramatic twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat, turning pages long into the night.
But sometimes Zarina's in the mood for something with a little less angst and drama. If you're craving light-hearted fluffy works of heart, then check out her Ariella Zoelle books as well.
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