The Dragons of Ascavar Series by J.D. Monroe

On leave from his boring duty standing guard over the Gate, a portal between the worlds of humans and dragons, dragon-shifter Shazakh plans to party hard in Las Vegas. But when a beautiful human woman crosses his path and disrupts his plans, his oath to keep the secret of his kind becomes much more difficult.Midnight Flight is a prequel to the Dragons of Ascavar series. Start it free and find out why readers can’t get enough of the Dragons of Ascavar.

“Keep the secret.” Tarek Windstriker, a guardian of the portal between the human world and his home, has always upheld this rule. But when he discovers the princess of his people has been brutally attacked and left for dead in a human hospital, he must act. He just wasn’t prepared for a gorgeous human doctor to witness him transform into a dragon and fly away. And he definitely wasn’t prepared to ask for her help... more“Keep the secret.” Tarek Windstriker, a guardian of the portal between the human world and his home, has always upheld this rule. But when he discovers the princess of his people has been brutally attacked and left for dead in a human hospital, he must act. He just wasn’t prepared for a gorgeous human doctor to witness him transform into a dragon and fly away. And he definitely wasn’t prepared to ask for her help. Doctor Gabrielle Rojas is a practical, logical woman, so the last thing she expects is to meet a dragon while working the night shift. But after watching the hot stranger turn into an honest-to-God dragon and fly away with one of her patients, she can’t deny what she’s seen. When she answers Tarek’s call for help, Gabrielle is drawn into his dangerous world of dragons, magic, and ancient wars reignited. Embroiled in the intrigue of a distant world, Gabrielle and Tarek can’t deny their growing attraction. Can two souls from different worlds find love? less

A woman who has lost too much. “Call this number before you call the police.” Natalie Thomas never thought she would have to follow the cryptic instructions, but she’s forced to obey when her best friend Thea goes missing. Her day only gets weirder as she files a police report, meets Thea’s unreasonably gorgeous “cousin,” and gets attacked by a dragon in her living room. A dragon determined to avoid love... moreA woman who has lost too much. “Call this number before you call the police.” Natalie Thomas never thought she would have to follow the cryptic instructions, but she’s forced to obey when her best friend Thea goes missing. Her day only gets weirder as she files a police report, meets Thea’s unreasonably gorgeous “cousin,” and gets attacked by a dragon in her living room. A dragon determined to avoid love. Since his heart was shattered by his one true love, Erevan Skyblaze has filled his days with work and his evenings with meaningless flings. But when he is called to investigate the disappearance of a young dragon woman, he meets the beguiling and stubborn Natalie Thomas. Not only does she defy his dragon compulsion, she doesn’t seem to know that she’s not entirely human. They’ll have to trust each other, or they could lose everything. Together, Erevan and Natalie begin an investigation that veers into dangerous territory as they discover the resurgence of a dragon-slaying cult. Long thought dead, these mysterious enemies pose a grave threat to the dragon world. And the fiery attraction between Erevan and Natalie may prove to be the one thing that can protect them. Wings of Exile is Book 2 of the heart-pounding Dragons of Ascavar series. Each book can be enjoyed alone (no cliffhangers!), but fits into a larger world where an epic story unfolds over the course of the series. less

A former slave who could never trust a dragon. Since her emancipation from the cruel dragon masters that stole her childhood, Shalina al-Tahni wants to start a new life far from dragonkind. But fresh starts cost money, so she agrees to translate for a dragon prisoner in a tiny desert town. She knows what to expect before she steps into his cell. Dragons are monsters, after all. But not this one... moreA former slave who could never trust a dragon. Since her emancipation from the cruel dragon masters that stole her childhood, Shalina al-Tahni wants to start a new life far from dragonkind. But fresh starts cost money, so she agrees to translate for a dragon prisoner in a tiny desert town. She knows what to expect before she steps into his cell. Dragons are monsters, after all. But not this one. When the half-dead prisoner with the beautiful eyes protests his innocence, she knows he’s telling the truth. A dragon prince framed for an unspeakable crime. Aryath Silverbrand is the son of a wealthy noble house of dragons, but an ambush leaves him grievously injured and imprisoned by a group of dragon-hating zealots calling themselves the Chosen. Their mistreatment has left his wings broken and useless. He begs the beautiful translator to believe in his innocence, and it seems like a blessing from the gods when she helps him escape. A dragon city under iron rule. The joy of freedom is cut short when Aryath discovers that his home city of Tahlan-Lev has been invaded and his entire family imprisoned by the Chosen. The dragons of the city have been slain or forced into slavery, leaving him with no allies. Despite having only his wits and an injured human form to fight back, Aryath is the only hope for his family, whose days are numbered. Despite her dislike for dragons, Shalina sees the spark of something different in Aryath, and the ember of something unfamiliar in her own heart. But as the Chosen tighten their grasp on the city and hunt for the surviving scion of the Silverbrand house, she realizes she may face the ultimate sacrifice if she remains at his side. Wings of Thunder is Book 3 of the heart-pounding Dragons of Ascavar series. Each book can be enjoyed alone (no cliffhangers!), but fits into a larger world where an epic story unfolds over the course of the series. less

A disgraced dragon warrior. As one of the mighty warriors who turned the tide of the Great War, Velati Rimewing is a legend among dragon shifters. Centuries of loyal service ended in banishment when he defied his queen. When he is called back into the fold to fight a dragon-hating cult, he’ll do anything to get answers and redeem his honor. A true believer with unspeakable power. Initiated into the Chosen as one of their secret weapons, Marlena Nightrunner has a divine calling... moreA disgraced dragon warrior. As one of the mighty warriors who turned the tide of the Great War, Velati Rimewing is a legend among dragon shifters. Centuries of loyal service ended in banishment when he defied his queen. When he is called back into the fold to fight a dragon-hating cult, he’ll do anything to get answers and redeem his honor. A true believer with unspeakable power. Initiated into the Chosen as one of their secret weapons, Marlena Nightrunner has a divine calling. By ending the tyranny of dragons, she will secure the future for humanity across two worlds. But when she loses a bloody fight and wakes up in a dragon prison, her charismatic captor offers an impossible choice: betray her people to help the dragons or die. She’ll have to betray her people to save his. With his reputation already in tatters, Velati risks everything to bring Marlena back into the light. As he pulls back the veil on the bloody secrets of the Chosen, her sworn enemy becomes her salvation. But his growing devotion may be too little to save her. The Chosen don’t take kindly to losing their weapon, and they’ll destroy anyone who stands in their way of reclaiming her. less

Tempers and desires flare white-hot when two flame dragons butt heads.Chloe Madsen has had a wicked headache for six months. Now, that headache has a name: Taegan Asharin. He’s sexy as hell, but he accuses her of being a cheat and a liar within ten seconds of meeting her. Not a great first impression.Taegan knows the truth the minute he sees her: Chloe Madsen is a dragon. And somehow, she doesn’t realize it. There’s a wide, winged world out there and she’s missing out on it... moreTempers and desires flare white-hot when two flame dragons butt heads.Chloe Madsen has had a wicked headache for six months. Now, that headache has a name: Taegan Asharin. He’s sexy as hell, but he accuses her of being a cheat and a liar within ten seconds of meeting her. Not a great first impression.Taegan knows the truth the minute he sees her: Chloe Madsen is a dragon. And somehow, she doesn’t realize it. There’s a wide, winged world out there and she’s missing out on it. As a representative of the local dragon community, it’s Taegan’s responsibility to bring her in to their secretive world. But first, he’ll have to convince her to see him again, which isn't going to be easy after their disastrous first meeting. Then, he’ll have to convince her she’s not human.Taegan’s up for the challenge, but his secrets might extinguish the sparks before they can ignite. Dragon’s Secret is a standalone novella set in the Dragons of Ascavar universe. Short and sassy, with a hint of spice, this light-hearted story can be enjoyed without reading the whole series. less