Ambushing Ariel: Dragon Lords of Valdier

Ariel's love for her sister Carmen and her best friend Trisha has always been a priority in her life, but now she is ready to start focusing on what she wants. After her fiancée unexpectedly ended their engagement, Ariel was searching to redefine herself, and finally decided to move to Wyoming to care for the neglected animals that she has always had a soft spot for - and then she found herself on a warship headed for a distant planet! The new plan is to escape and make her way back home.Mandra Reykill never expected to find his true mate so suddenly - or so painfully. He knew his older brother was returning home with his true mate and her friends, but never suspected his true mate could be among the women. His dragon is head over heels in love with the delicate beauty, his symbiot is enchanted with her gentle touch and kindness, but all Mandra the man gets is a stubborn female refusing to acknowledge his claim on her. To top it off, his orderly life is turned upside down when his home - and his warship - are infested with critters from all over the galaxy! How can one female possibly collect so many stray animals?Internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith presents a new action-packed story full of romance and adventure. Brimming with her signature humor, vivid scenes, and beloved characters, this book is sure to be another fan favorite!Main Content: 78,414 words, 223 (6x9) pages{Romance (love, explicit sexual content)--Science Fiction (Aliens)--Royal--Contemporary--Paranormal (Shifters)--Action/Adventure--Fantasy.}

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Strong heroines are important!Mandra pulled back puzzled and stared down at the tiny figure trapped under him. A shiver went through his huge body as he felt her fingers tracing the patterns of his scales. In all his life, every adversary he ever encountered quaked in fear of him in his dragon form. He was large even by Valdier standards in this form. When he first saw the female gently rubbing on his symbiot, he had reservations about scaring her. That was until he clenched his jaw and was reminded of the pain this female had caused him. He expected her to cry out in fear, at the very least, scream in terror. The last thing he expected was her claiming his dragon as her own. This female was confusing him until he didn't know which end was up and which was down.Mandra shifted back into his two-legged form with a growl of frustration. He was just about to demand why the female was not afraid of him when spots appeared before his eyes as pain shot through him. His growl of frustration turned to a moan as he fell over onto his side. He let his head drop back as he clutched his throbbing manhood and drew in shuddering breaths."Why did you do that?" Mandra gritted out in a hoarse whisper."Who the hell are you and what did you do with my dragon?" Ariel demanded, rolling over onto her knees and putting her hands on her hips in anger.Mandra looked up at the female kneeling within touching distance and shuddered. Every time he got within touching distance of her, some type of pain seemed to follow. He laid there breathing deeply and just looked at her instead.

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Strong alpha males are a given, but even the strongest have a vulnerability that will touch your heart!"What am I to do with you, little one?" Mandra asked in a shaky voice. "You have caused me more terror in one day than I have ever felt before."Mandra laid Ariel's limp body down on the bed in his guest room. He ran a shaky hand down along her cheek until it rested over the dragon's mark he had given her just hours before. Sitting down next to her on legs suddenly too weak to support his body, Mandra picked up one of her tiny hands in his larger one and pressed a kiss to her palm."What have you done to yourself?" Mandra asked in dismay as he looked at the bloody tips of her fingers. "Am I so repulsive you would rather die than remain with me?""No," a horrified voice said behind him. "No, you are not repulsive and you must never think that!" Morian said moving swiftly into the room.Mandra turned to look at his mother with unshed tears glittering in his eyes. "She almost died trying to get away from me. How can I believe any different, Dola?""Mandra, you have to be patient," Morian said, gently touching her son's cheek as she stood beside him. "She is frightened. This is a strange world to her. She told me so earlier. She does not understand the feelings she has when she is around you."

About the Author

S.E. Smith is a New York Times (Twin Dragons and Dagger's Hope) and 14 time USA TODAY Bestselling author of Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance. She brings action, adventure, and suspense-filled romance stories to transport readers out of this world.

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