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Dragon Marked: A Dragon Kings Novel
by Donna Grant
About this book
Merrill, the King of the Oranges, has long been a figure defined by the scars of his past. Haunted by the horrors of ancient wars and the heavy burden of his decisions, he has existed in the shadows of the Dragon Kings series for far too long. But when he finally encounters the one woman who refuses to look away from his jagged edges, his entire world shifts. She sees past the warrior and the monster, recognizing the soul beneath the scales.
This gripping entry into the urban fantasy genre masterfully weaves together high-stakes tension and raw, emotional longing. As Merrill and his fated mate join forces to hunt a common, terrifying nemesis, they are pulled into a dangerous game of survival. Their journey is fraught with peril, but it is the magnetic pull between them that truly ignites the pages. Fans of the series will be thrilled to see this tortured hero finally find his path to redemption.
Featuring the irresistible enemies-to-lovers trope and the intense, pulse-pounding chemistry of a reverse-harem dynamic, this story is a must-read for any paranormal romance enthusiast. Donna Grant delivers a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling, balancing brutal combat with a deeply tender connection that proves some souls are destined to find each other, no matter the cost.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0DGWM4HY2
Reader Reviews
April 15, 2025
This book is the continuation of Donna Grant’s Dragon Kings series. Our featured dragon Is Merrill, whom we heard talked about in her earlier Dark Kings series. In this story we learn how much Merrill has taken on over the millenniums. But hiding inside he is becoming more and more angry, enough so that he has distanced himself from the other dragons and the Kings. Wandering on Zora, he chances to see a woman who he feels he must meet. The woman is Katia, who help the evil Villette in her quest...
April 15, 2025
Donna Grant opened this novel with a complete synopsis of all the dragons and their stories which provided a refresher for all readers past and new as this is an incredibly long series and a launching pad if you are new to the series and need to be grounded in this world. Then the story fully turns to Merrill and Katla. It is so past time for this dragon king to get his story. And, we met Katla in a previous novel, but you just knew she would return. When you are the strong one that everyone...
April 20, 2025
Merrill, the King of the Oranges, finally gets his story! Since coming to Zora, Merrill has not been the same. The horrors of sending the dragons away, the wars over the millennia, finding the dragons on Zora and learning they hate the Dragon Kings, it all changed Merrill. Now that he feels guilty about having been involved with Villette, he must find himself again, or he may never be comfortable with his brethren. Merrill, while at the ruins of Stonemore, finds an ally. The journey that...
September 11, 2025
When reading the story it was so good,it was like you were watching a movie in your mind . A can't put down book )
September 28, 2025
Glad that this book explains more of the authors imaginative worlds. Loved the two redemption of the future mated pair. Did not feel warm and fuzzy about K prior to this story. Purchased set of books and could not find reading order list on author site. Would have purchased adjacent books if I knew I would miss parts. Which I realize I did with the battle scene of the star people. One thing I am very confused about in past books. Mentioned repeatedly that no children are born on this world. But...
