New York Times bestselling author G.A. Aiken concocts an intoxicating blend of humor and sexuality in her riveting novels. Dragon kin Celyn has been bidden by his queen to protect Elina Shestakova of the Black Bear Riders of the Midnight. And as if her oh-so-tiresome name weren't bad enough, the obstinate woman-a human, no less-completely fails to fall for his considerable charms.