She swore she would never belong to another Dragon King. Fate has other plans.MarienneMy husband's death finally set me free.After years beneath the rule of a tyrannical Dragon King, I have no intention of surrendering my independence to another man. I am a powerful sorceress in my own right, and for once, I want a life that belongs entirely to me.There's only one problem.My husband's younger brother, Erik, has inherited his throne.And Erik has been haunting my dreams for five years.I know what those dreams mean, even if he doesn't. The man I should keep at a distance-the man whose dragon hasn't even awakened-is my fated mate.My head tells me to run.My heart has been waiting for him all along.ErikI was never supposed to be king.But with my brother dead, his kingdom and its people are now mine to protect. I need someone strong enough to stand beside me, and no one is more powerful-or more infuriatingly determined to remain independent-than Marienne.My brother's widow.The woman I shouldn't want.The woman I can't seem to stay away from.As desire turns into something neither of us can deny, Marienne sees a terrifying future: my death, our kingdom consumed by flames, and an enemy gathering in a distant land beyond anything we know.If her vision comes true, we could lose everything.But somewhere inside me, a dragon is waiting to awaken.And when it does, I'll discover just how far a Dragon King will go to protect his kingdom-and claim the woman fate chose for him.A steamy dragon shifter romance filled with fated mates, forbidden attraction, a powerful sorceress heroine, royal intrigue, prophecy, danger, protective dragons, and a hard-won happily ever after. Perfect for readers who love fantasy romance with heat, adventure, and fiercely devoted heroes.