The first Novel of the Elder Races, Dragon Bound begins a groundbreaking paranormal romance series from a talented new voice in the realm of dragons, danger and desire.Half-human and half-wyr, Pia Giovanni spent her life keeping a low profile among the Wyrkind and avoiding the continuing conflict between them and their Dark Fae enemies. -But after being blackmailed into stealing a coin from the hoard of a dragon, Pia finds herself targeted by one of the most powerful-and passionate-of the Elder Races.As the most feared and respected of the Wyrkind, Dragos Cuelebre cannot believe someone had the audacity to steal from him, much less succeed.- And when he catches the thief, Dragos spares her life, claiming her as his own to further explore the desire theyre ignited in each other.Pia knows she must repay Dragos for her trespass, but refuses to become his slave-although she cannot deny wanting him, body and soul . . . I loved this book so much I didnt want it to end.- Smoldering sensuality, fascinating characters and an intriguing world-Dragon Bound kept me glued to the pages.- Thea Harrison has a new fan in me!- NALINI SINGH, New York Times bestselling authorDragon Bound has it all: a smart heroine, a sexy alpha hero and a dark, compelling world.- Im hooked!- J.R. WARD