Tales from the Chocolate Heart Series by Stephanie Burgis

A fluffy-fun romantic YA story about how Marina and Horst first met and fell in love, years before the events of The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart.Now available as an ebook.

This story is a prequel to The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart from the perspective of Citrine (Aventurine’s maddeningly perfect older sister)…because even the most disapproving older sisters have their own stories to tell! Since it’s set several years before the full novel begins, it should work just fine for readers who haven’t read Aventurine’s own story yet.

Aventurine is the fiercest, bravest dragon there is. And she's ready to prove it to her family by leaving the safety of their mountain cave and capturing the most dangerous prey of all: a human. But when the human she finds tricks her into drinking enchanted hot chocolate, Aventurine is transformed into a puny human girl with tiny blunt teeth, no fire, and not one single claw... moreAventurine is the fiercest, bravest dragon there is. And she's ready to prove it to her family by leaving the safety of their mountain cave and capturing the most dangerous prey of all: a human. But when the human she finds tricks her into drinking enchanted hot chocolate, Aventurine is transformed into a puny human girl with tiny blunt teeth, no fire, and not one single claw.But she's still the fiercest creature in the mountains -- and now she's found her true passion: chocolate! All she has to do is get herself an apprenticeship (whatever that is) in a chocolate house (which sounds delicious), and she'll be conquering new territory in no time...won't she? less

"My first (MG) gift to my newsletter subscribers is a brand-new story set soon after The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart and starring Silke in her new role as waitress at the Chocolate Heart. It's called "Girl in Boots," and it's about what happens when a truly dangerous visitor arrives at the chocolate shop one day. Luckily, as you guys know from the first book, Silke is NEVER over-awed by anyone - and together, she and Aventurine make a fierce and unstoppable team... more"My first (MG) gift to my newsletter subscribers is a brand-new story set soon after The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart and starring Silke in her new role as waitress at the Chocolate Heart. It's called "Girl in Boots," and it's about what happens when a truly dangerous visitor arrives at the chocolate shop one day. Luckily, as you guys know from the first book, Silke is NEVER over-awed by anyone - and together, she and Aventurine make a fierce and unstoppable team.(Note: Girl in Boots is NOT a standalone story - it really wouldn't make sense to anyone who hadn't read The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart first.)" - Stephanie Burgis less

Once upon a time, in a beautiful city famous for chocolate and protected by dragons, there was a girl so fearless that she dared to try to tell the greatest story of all: the truth. Silke has always been good at spinning the truth and storytelling. So good that just years after arriving as a penniless orphan, she has found her way up to working for the most splendid chocolate makers in the city (oh, and becoming best friends with a dragon)... moreOnce upon a time, in a beautiful city famous for chocolate and protected by dragons, there was a girl so fearless that she dared to try to tell the greatest story of all: the truth. Silke has always been good at spinning the truth and storytelling. So good that just years after arriving as a penniless orphan, she has found her way up to working for the most splendid chocolate makers in the city (oh, and becoming best friends with a dragon). Now her gift for weaving words has caught the eye of the royal family, who want to use her as a spy when the mysterious and dangerous fairy royal family announce they will visit the city. But Silke has her own dark, secret reasons for not trusting fairies ... Can Silke find out the truth about the fairies while keeping her own secrets hidden? From the author of the magical The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart comes a second magical adventure perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell, Cornelia Funke and Peter Bunzl less

Silke’s cautious older brother gets an unexpected secret mission of his own!An MG fantasy short story set in-between The Girl with the Dragon Heart and ​​​The Princess who Flew with Dragons. This story will not work for any readers who haven't yet read The Girl with the Dragon Heart.

Princess Sofia of Drachenheim is sick of being used for her older sister’s political gains. At twelve years old, she’s already been a hostage to invading dragons and a promised future fiancé to a wicked fairy. Her only comfort lies in writing letters to her pen pal and best friend--Jasper, a young dragon whom she's never even met.When Sofia's older sister sends her on a diplomatic mission to far-off Villenne, she's meant to play the part of a charming, smiling princess... morePrincess Sofia of Drachenheim is sick of being used for her older sister’s political gains. At twelve years old, she’s already been a hostage to invading dragons and a promised future fiancé to a wicked fairy. Her only comfort lies in writing letters to her pen pal and best friend--Jasper, a young dragon whom she's never even met.When Sofia's older sister sends her on a diplomatic mission to far-off Villenne, she's meant to play the part of a charming, smiling princess. But when an accident leads to her exile from the city, Sofia is free to wander as she pleases for the first time in her life. And when Jasper's food-mage sister Aventurine turns him into a human boy, Sofia thinks life can't get any better. Until… the legendary ice giants of the north attack, trying to reclaim the territory that they lost centuries ago. With the dragons and royals frozen in ice, can Sofia and Jasper save their families and kingdom?Another enchanting and strong-hearted fantasy, set in the same world as The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart and The Girl with the Dragon Heart. less