Has fate given them everything only to cheat them of their happy ending? A reluctant ruler... When his brother is killed by a dragon slayer, Luca de Rege becomes the unexpected heir to the Dragon Throne. Used to answering only to himself, he's now responsible for finding a mate and ensuring that the rapidly-dwindling dragon shifter population doesn't go extinct. He doesn't have high hopes for his visit to the Fated Hearts Club... until he spots the curvy temptation sitting at the bar. A woman alone... After a shattering betrayal, Penelope Minett has given up on love. Though a friend talks her into attending an event at the Fated Hearts Club, she's resigned to a life of solitude. The last thing she expects is for an impossibly sexy, irresistibly charming billionaire to sweep her off her feet. A desperate attack... Just as her defenses start to melt in response to his fiery desire, a threat from Luca's past takes aim at the throne by targeting Penelope. He'll stop at nothing to rescue her and claim his mate -- but will he be in time to stop a cruel, relentless enemy from destroying their future?