Dragons of Mount Atrox Series by Riley Storm

Dragons are real. But what about her feelings for one?After losing her business, her husband, and her old life, Lilly Vickers is forced to move back in with her parents. She’s not looking for love, but instead is hoping to find a new passion that will provide her with the means to finally move out. A chance encounter with one of the dragon shifters of Five Peaks gives her an idea for a business. What she doesn’t expect, is just what will happen when he shows up again... moreDragons are real. But what about her feelings for one?After losing her business, her husband, and her old life, Lilly Vickers is forced to move back in with her parents. She’s not looking for love, but instead is hoping to find a new passion that will provide her with the means to finally move out. A chance encounter with one of the dragon shifters of Five Peaks gives her an idea for a business. What she doesn’t expect, is just what will happen when he shows up again. This time, she can’t ignore the intense chemistry that exists between them.Trent Atrox is putting on a front. He’s told Lilly he’s at her new shop to help her because he wants to, but the truth isn’t quite that bright and cheery. The real reason he’s there, is because the most recent damage was his fault and he’s been ordered to help fix it. What he didn’t plan for, was that he would fall for her. Now he’s stuck in a lie, and he doesn’t know how to get out of it. Not without Lilly seeing him for who he really is…Even with the pair of them working to fix the damage, they’re facing an uphill battle. Not everyone who has come to Five Peaks in the wake of the dragons going public with their existence are fans. A small but growing group is becoming more outspoken, denouncing anything to do with dragons, including shops like Lilly’s. Though she sells nothing but dragon trinkets and memorabilia, they want to bring her down. Can this pair of self-professed screw-ups manage to repair her shop and themselves, while not destroying their budding relationship? Or will the dragons’ enemies succeed in stopping them both? less

Everyone makes mistakes. But Claire’s have come back to haunt her…Claire has always had a thing for bad boys. That’s exactly how she got into her current situation, running back to Five Peaks to hide out at her parents’ place. Some guys just won’t take no for an answer however, and her controlling ex is one of them. He’s already confronted her once and threatened to expose her sins to the world. That’s why she’s determined not to give anyone else a shot... moreEveryone makes mistakes. But Claire’s have come back to haunt her…Claire has always had a thing for bad boys. That’s exactly how she got into her current situation, running back to Five Peaks to hide out at her parents’ place. Some guys just won’t take no for an answer however, and her controlling ex is one of them. He’s already confronted her once and threatened to expose her sins to the world. That’s why she’s determined not to give anyone else a shot. Even if they are tall, handsome, kind, and the complete opposite of her usual type. Pietro has been looking all over town for Claire, desperate to find her before the evil that has entered the world does. Unfortunately, all he has to go on is a picture in his mind. A memory of a disastrous first meeting that should have ended any chance this dragon has with the fiery redhead. Yet he can’t stop thinking about her, and that’s exactly what’s gotten her into even more trouble. It’s up to him to protect her from the evil of his world. Claire didn’t think she wasn’t ready for a new man. She knew she wasn’t. Yet somehow, over the course of several wild nights involving her ex-boyfriend, vampires, and being arrested, Pietro has managed to win his way into her heart. There’s an honesty and caring about him that is foreign to her. Never has anyone treated her the way he does, and the more she experiences it, the more Claire begins to wonder if perhaps she’s been doing it wrong all this time. Maybe all she needed to do was find her Pietro. Now if they can just stop her past and his world from colluding to destroy their future… less

She’s a disaster. He’s determined to claim her anyway.Gayle Weber’s life is a mess. She’s turning thirty in two days. Her long-term boyfriend just left her for her best friend. And, as if that wasn’t enough, she absolutely hates her job. She has zero interest in flirting with the stranger sitting next to her at the bar, but she can’t ignore the fact that he’s scorching hot. She’s not interested in a relationship right now... moreShe’s a disaster. He’s determined to claim her anyway.Gayle Weber’s life is a mess. She’s turning thirty in two days. Her long-term boyfriend just left her for her best friend. And, as if that wasn’t enough, she absolutely hates her job. She has zero interest in flirting with the stranger sitting next to her at the bar, but she can’t ignore the fact that he’s scorching hot. She’s not interested in a relationship right now. So why is her stomach tying itself in knots whenever she catches him looking at her?Shameless playboy and fire dragon Rann Atrox hasn’t been able to stop staring at the human woman since she entered the bar. He should be using his devilish tongue to seduce her, but it just feels wrong. She’s hurting, and his dragon is telling him help her, whatever it takes. If that means holding back his true feelings and being her pretend date to a wedding, then so be it. Anything for his mate.Gayle still can’t believe her ex-boyfriend invited her to the ceremony. She’s going to be there though, with Rann sitting next to her. Everyone is going to see her upgrade and she knows the bride will be jealous. Gayle has to keep reminding herself that it’s all fake though. Rann doesn’t actually want to date her. Does he? She’s confused by her own life, terrified of the dangers in his, and feeling utterly lost. By the time Gayle realizes she’s been lying to herself about her feelings, it may be too late…for both of them. less

His devotion might be her undoing…Alana Egall never fit in with her dragon clan or with other humans like her. Caught between two worlds, yet belonging to neither, she’s shocked when her dragon family summons her home. She’s immediately confronted by her stepbrother, a purist jerk, who doesn’t hide his disgust for her heritage. When Klass, the new clan leader, steps in to make her stepbrother leave her alone, she starts to wonder if she might belong with the dragons after all... moreHis devotion might be her undoing…Alana Egall never fit in with her dragon clan or with other humans like her. Caught between two worlds, yet belonging to neither, she’s shocked when her dragon family summons her home. She’s immediately confronted by her stepbrother, a purist jerk, who doesn’t hide his disgust for her heritage. When Klass, the new clan leader, steps in to make her stepbrother leave her alone, she starts to wonder if she might belong with the dragons after all. Kladd’s touch sets her body on fire. But she’s not sure if she’s ready to leave her life behind for him.Kladd Atrox is the newest leader of his clan, and he’s already having to put out fires on his inauguration night. It’s the first time he’s laid eyes on Alana in over a decade and he can’t believe his eyes. The girl who turned her back on the dragons has become a woman. One he can’t get off his mind. Clan duties or not, he has to see her again, and convince her to return home. His dragon won’t tolerate anything else.Although she tells herself she’s leaving the dragons behind, Alana knows she’s lying to herself. Her job has her working directly for them, managing their charity fund. It’s an intense job, and she doesn’t have time for distractions. Unfortunately for her, Kladd’s insistence at being a part of her life has made her a target. The vampires haven’t been dormant, and from within their midst, a terrifying new figure has emerged. An evil that threatens to destroy their love before it’s allowed to blossom. less