Book excerpt: The ocean breeze calls Miriam and her band of friends to a new adventure as they arrive at Cayden’s summer home along a bright blue bay. Unfortunately, the only thing peaceful is the waters as news of marauders reaches them. They become the news when the pirates arrive at the shores of the calm bay. They bring with them a powerful weapon against dragons that leaves more than one hero a victim of its potent attack. A diplomatic envoy is gathered, and Miriam won’t be left behind. Their mission takes them to an island far out in the ocean where she makes a new friend, and a new enemy. As they navigate the tense politics of the island she hears tales of an ancient god of water, one who may be able to tell her about her past, and where her future lies. The Maiden to the Dragon books are part of a dragon shifter romance series set in a fantastical world that mirrors our own. KEYWORDS: new adult, mystery, paranormal, supernatural, fantasy, folklore, folktale, folk tale, legend, legends, myth, myths, action adventure, action, adventure, second chances, comedy, humor, horror, free, freebie, free book, free books, book, books, free ebook, ebook, free novel, rich, quick read, read, short, serial, series, college, funny, female protagonist, novel, secret, suspense, thriller, alpha male, literature, story, stories, hero, fiction, box, box set, boxed, boxed set, romance, free romance, free romance ebook, free romance ebooks, free romance book, free romance books, billionaire, wealthy, millionaire, women's fiction, racy, legal, free romance novel, free romance books, billionaire romance, seduction, sexy, sensual, urban, contemporary, 21st century, current, historical, past, demon, werewolf, shifter, shapeshifter, wolf, dark fantasy, vampire, undead, immortal, ghost, witch, sorcery, dragons, epic, elf, god, medieval, urban fantasy, dragon shifter romance, medieval paranormal romance, dragon wife, dragin