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As the third daughter of a third daughter, dragon-shifter Christine Drachen must mate with a human. 

Not all human males are genetically compatible with dragon shifters, and suitable matches are rare in old Charleston. Christine, though, has identified James to be an appropriate match. Even humans who acknowledge the possibility of dragons cannot believe that one can be both a dragon and a human, shifting between the two. As a result, Christine must attract James without fully revealing her true, shifting nature until he has committed to mate.

James gradually discovers what Christine is. She shows him the gold dragon she always wears around her neck. He notices the prints, statues, and tapestries of dragons that decorate her family’s home. Strange noises emanate from behind the Drachens’ house during a party, and James believes he actually sees a dragon, one wearing a necklace like Christine’s. Christine’s last name, Drachen, means “dragon,” and, while she jokes her entire family is composed of the creatures, James begins to suspect there is more to what she says than a simple attempt at humor.

Finally, though, he sees her shift.

To protect their species from persecution, dragon-shifters silence any human who sees one of them shift, and the most practical method is generally death. The rule is absolute. But Christine has fallen in love with James. How can she protect her family without killing the boy she loves?

Dragon Mist is a story of boy-meets-girl, with a few non-human characters, high stakes, a bit of magic, a little humor, and an abundance of romance. One-click it today!

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Guest book review by Carly Louise Wilson  

5 stars

*****

Dragon Mist is the first book by David Burnett that I have read, and I wouldn’t usually pick up this type of book to read, but I am really glad I did.

The book is about Christine Drachen, a girl who is free spirited, but hiding a secret. She is a shape shifter, her alter none other than a beautiful dragon. However, Christine needs to find herself a mate, a one which is suitable for her kind. She senses who she may be compatible with, and finds an unlikely zing from James.

James is unlike most of the boys Christine knows, he finds her attractive, however she also makes him nervous. He is not used to interacting with females, but there’s something about Christine that draws him in.

Christine needs to work out whether he is her true mate, without giving him the full details of herself, as if she does... the usual punishment for revealing your animal self to humans is death, and Christine does not want that outcome for James.

I was hooked on this book from the first few pages. I thought it was clever how you first learn of her secret, and I was completely taken to another realm through Burnett’s descriptions.

Christine is relatable, and she is a good strong main character. I found it easy to like her and James is a total sweetheart.

I also enjoyed the elements of the story such as their heritage, and how their last name means ‘Dragon’, an obvious clue for something they’re attempting to hide. Her family dynamic is intriguing and I loved delving into this unusual and addictive world.

It was well-written and unique to me, and I found it an enjoyable read. I am glad I broke away from my usual reads to give it a try, as now I want to explore this genre more.

I would recommend this book to lovers of paranormal romance, or a reader wanting to break from their usual genre. An ideal read for those who love action and a sweet romance.

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About the author

David Burnett lives near Charleston, South Carolina, where he walks on the beach almost every day and photographs the ocean, the sea birds, and the marshes that he loves. Three of his four books are set in Charleston, and he has always enjoyed the Carolina beaches.

David enjoys photography and has photographed subjects as varied as prehistoric ruins on the islands of Scotland, star trails, sea gulls, and a Native American powwow. He and his wife have traveled widely in the United States and the United Kingdom. During trips to Scotland, they visited Crathes Castle, the ancestral home of the Burnett family near Aberdeen, and Kismul Castle on the Isle of Barra, the home of his McNeil ancestors.

He reports that he went to school for much longer than he wants to admit, and he has graduate degrees in psychology and education. He and his wife have two children and a blue-eyed cat named Bonnie.

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