Everything is meat to an ogre.
For over fifty years, the Realm of Shartres has endured relentless attacks from ogres. The kingdom’s survival grows even more dire when ogres unleash dragons to devastate Shartres’ warriors and terrorize its people.
Rachel Stoi, an ostracized warrior with a past steeped in trauma, carries the key to changing the tide of war. When Marshal Buckleran, leader of the king’s guard, steals five dragon eggs and struggles to train riders, Rachel reveals the reason for his failures. Her childhood encounter with dragons left her scarred—but also gifted her with a knowledge that can save them all.
Chosen as one of five dragon riders, Rachel’s connection with her dragon is instant, a bond that hints at her untapped strength. Yet, her path to success is anything but smooth. Her bond with the dragon starkly contrasts with her strained relationship with Buckleran. His aloofness infuriates her, especially when the shared kiss they once had haunts her more than she’s willing to admit.
Buckleran, torn between duty and his growing feelings for Rachel, keeps his distance, bound by the unyielding rules of command. Rachel’s determination to succeed—both as a dragon rider and in earning his respect—fuels her efforts. But doubts linger: is his distance truly duty-bound, or proof of his disinterest?
As the threat of war looms, Rachel must navigate the chaos of training, the growing trust with her dragon, and her unresolved tension with Buckleran. The stakes couldn’t be higher: the riders’ success will determine whether the realm has a fighting chance against its enemies—or falls to ruin.
In a land ravaged by war and driven by survival, Rachel must find the courage to face her past, trust her instincts, and confront her heart—all while carrying the fate of a kingdom on her shoulders.
Buy this romantic high fantasy adventure, book 1 in the Fifth Flight series, because every battle for love is worth the fight.