Today, we are excited to kick off this Book Blitz for Eileen Mueller & A.J. Ponder's Snow and Red, the first title in the Dragon Shifters' Hoard series. To celebrate this new release, we have an exclusive excerpt AND a blitz-wide giveaway to share!
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY, Snow and Red ebook is on sale for 99¢. Plus, Grab the prequel short story, Draki Twins ebook is FREE! So... Be sure to check it out and start the series now!
Genre:
Young Adult
Paranormal Romance
Urban Fantasy
Series:
Dragon Shifters' Hoard, #1
Publish Date:
January 13, 2022
Publisher:
Synopsis:
Snow & Red have always had strange powers. When they collide with the Draki twins, their lives explode.
Red’s always liked playing with fire, and Snow’s so frosty, she’s nicknamed the Ice Queen. Mom’s warned them not to use their powers. To be careful not to reveal they’re freaks.
But when Snow and Red sneak out at night to have fun, they have no idea of the dangerous world they’re about to get dragged into—a world of dragon shifters, mages and deadly Fae.
Snow and Red are attacked in an alley by a local gang. They instinctively react with fire and ice. Two buff guys swoop in to rescue them. Insanely attractive, with shimmering gold and silver tattoos on their faces and arms, the Draki twins may be more dangerous than the girls’ attackers.
As the girls get to know them, they’re drawn deeper into the deadly underworld simmering beneath the thin veneer of Pinevale.
Snow and Red is the first heart-pounding adventure in the Dragon Shifters’ Hoard YA paranormal romance series. If you love sizzling attraction, magic, urban fantasy and dragon shifters, pre-order your next exciting adventure today.
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*Excerpt*
Red and Dante Swimming
Red and Dante broke through the trees to the rocky shore. Sapphire waters spread for miles edged by dark pines climbing the hillsides. Mountains soared above the far side of the lake, their reflections mirrored on the lake’s surface. The immensity of the lake swallowed Red, its far shore disappearing into the distance, making her feel tiny and insignificant. There wasn’t a building, or a trace of human existence—as if she and Dante were the only people in the world.
“Amazing,” she whispered, afraid to break the spell.
Crystalline waters lapped at the rocks on the foreshore. In some places, trees grew right to the water’s edge, their roots bathed by the lake’s pretty waters.
Without a word, Dante tugged her hand and picked his way across some boulders. He smiled, tension ebbing from his face, his eyes alight with adventure. “Wait until you see this.” His breath ghosted across her cheek.
They reached an enormous boulder rising from the edge of the lake flanked by foliage so dense it was impassable and by water on the other. Their way was blocked. He let go of her hand and clambered up, then reached down to help her. Red grasped his hand and climbed to the top.
Below the boulder, a deep pool of teal water was nestled in an inlet between spruces and a sandy shore—as if some giant being had especially scooped out a little corner just for them. She sucked in a breath. “It’s like our own private bay.”
“It sure is.” He grinned, and squeezed her hand. “You up for a swim?”
With him? Was she ever! “Sure.” Red gave Dante a coy smile.
His grin grew wider. He jumped off the boulder onto the sand, and held his arms out. Red half-slid, half-jumped. Dante’s firm hands caught her waist, holding her a fraction longer than he needed to. She wanted to lean in and throw her arms around him, to lose herself in his musky, sun-baked-earth scent.
Red grinned at Dante. Gold shimmered down the side of his face. He was so stunning—tanned skin, a gorgeous smile and those striking eyes that seemed to look right through her. Eyes that peeled back the front she put up for the world and really saw her.
Red swallowed and reached up to touch his face.
He flinched away.
Why was he so nervous—because, for once, he wasn’t wearing his hoodie?
“Have you got your swimsuit?” he asked. She nodded, and he gestured to the trees.
Red ducked behind a broad tree trunk. She pulled her swimsuit from her pack and peeked around the tree. His back to her, Dante tore off his shirt revealing broad, tanned shoulders. Oh, flaming, dancing hellfire—his golden tats glimmered right down one side of his body. She looked away as he tugged off his jeans. Somehow, she knew he’d never peek at her. There was something about him that was steady, reliable, honorable. Oh man, now she was being a hopeless romantic—but it was true: he made her feel cherished. She tugged off her hiking boots and shimmied into her swimsuit, then came out from behind the tree.
He turned to her and her breath caught. He was beautiful. Absolutely flaming beautiful. His tattoo ran down one side of his chest across sculpted muscles that looked like Michael-Angelo’s sculpture of David. They even covered his leg and foot.
He didn’t ogle her like other boys did. Eyes on her face, he smiled. “Race you in.” Dante grabbed her hand and they ran to the pool.
Red laughed. “It’ll be cold.” The chill wouldn’t bother her, although her making the water steam could be a whole different problem. She had to stay cool. What would Snow do? Probably create an ice floe.
Dante let go of her hand and dived into the teal water. He surfaced, his dark hair slick against his head, and splashed, sending a spray of droplets over her. “Come on in.”
Red sprang, arms outstretched, arcing into the inlet. The cool kiss of the water on her limbs and torso sent shivers through her, but one glance at Dante’s strong shoulders had warmth surging through her veins again. “I’ll race you to the other side,” she called. With strong strokes, she propelled herself across the swimming hole toward the trees. Dante chased her, plowing through the water until he was alongside, where they matched each other, stroke for stroke, until they reached the far side of the pool.
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When they reached the far bank, Red grasped a tree root and turned to him. “I beat you.” Her chest rose and fell as she gulped in deep breaths.
As much as he was tempted, Dante kept his eyes on her face. “You’re a strong swimmer.” Her smile was so cute, and she was gorgeous in her bathing suit. If she wasn’t such a powerful mage, he’d take her in his arms right then.
Dragon Shifters' Hoard series:
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**About the Authors**
Eileen Mueller is a USA Today-bestselling and multiple-award-winning author of heart-pounding fantasy novels that will keep you turning the page. Dive into her worlds, full of magic, love, adventure and dragons! Eileen lives in New Zealand, in a cave with her dragonets. She writes action-packed tales for young adults, children and everyone who loves adventure.
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USA Today bestselling author A.J. Ponder has a head full of monsters, and recklessly spills them out onto the written page. Beware dragons, dreadbeasts, taniwha, and small children—all are equally dangerous, and capable of treading on your heart—or tearing it, still beating, from your chest.
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