In a land of mist and magic, one dragon princess must test her wits against a ruthless and devious enemy . . .

Princess Lenushka of Norveshka prides herself on her courage. She's faced down the doubters who think a woman dragon shifter is worth less than a man. She will marry to secure the support of her nobles--and ensure she'll hold the Norveshki throne. A battle-hardened soldier, she's prepared to destroy the Brotherhood of the Sun, who threaten all Aerthlan. But she can barely look at Bran Morris, the Raven. His dark, brooding beauty is off-limits for a princess who must wed for advantage. And he has far too many secrets of his own for Lennie to trust him with hers.

Bran's quest is for vengeance, against the Brotherhood monsters who killed his brother and abused his sisters. He can't dream about the sharp-eyed woman warrior whose memory haunts him, not even when she appears to rescue him from an unknown dragon shifter. But when Lennie and Bran discover they're Aerthlan's last defense against a powerful, murderous mastermind, they can no longer afford to deceive each other--or themselves. And when a dragon's passion is freed, anything is possible . . .