Emmawyn Hartfield — handsome, clever, and hatch-mother of eight dragons — unites the best blessings of existence.

She has a doting Papa, an adorable dragon hatchling, and her illegal empire of dragon race betting is running smoothly. Her Papa worries over her, so Emmawyn promises two things: to never fly a dragon and never marry.

Her neighbor, Brentley Donwell, knows how capable she is — that’s why he’s unafraid to critique her mistakes. She’s happy to return the favor.

Beneath their affectionate arguments, he’s getting closer to discovering her secrets. As he challenges Emmawyn, she finds strength which she thought was lost.

For a decade, she’s been afraid to fly — terrified of dragon attacks and of disappointing her Papa. Now, she’s coming out of her shell and finding her bravery. She’s even feeling that she might be (just possibly) beginning to fall in love.

This Emma retelling is closed door. It’s perfect for fans of Half a Soul and Jane Austen, with the joyful exploration of Tangled and the grand balls of Bridgerton. It’s a standalone story with crossover characters from The Dragoneers of Longbourn and Pemberley.