She offered him shelter. He offered her forever.

The one good thing to come out of Ada Underhill's marriage was her daughter, Rosie. Now widowed and alone, Ada’s focus is on Rosie and her apiary. Love is the last thing on her mind.

Then a wounded male stumbles out of the Wildwood.

Towering, winged, and fiercely protective, Sarkan has spent years keeping his distance from the people of Moonbell Hollow. The last place he expects to find refuge is in a cozy cottage with a stubborn little female who refuses to be intimidated by him.

Rosie quickly decides the mysterious dragon belongs with them, and although Ada tries to keep her distance, the fierce attraction growing between them soon becomes impossible to ignore.

But when a stranger threatens everything Ada has built, Sarkan will do whatever it takes to keep her and Rosie safe—even if it means reminding Moonbell Hollow exactly why dragons are feared.

Because once a dragon gives his heart, there's no turning back.

A sweet and spicy cozy fantasy romance featuring a protective dragon, a resilient widow, forced proximity, found family, small-town magic, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Welcome to Moonbell Hollow, where magic lingers, neighbors become family, and even monsters find their happily ever after. Each book in the cozy spicy Moonbell Hollow series can be read as a standalone.

Books in the Moonbell Hollow series:
The Gargoyle and the Executioner’s Daughter, by Olivia T. Turner
The Ogre and the Tea Witch’s Daughter, by Ava Ross
The Dragon and the Beekeeper’s Widow, by Honey Phillips
The Werewolf and the Baker’s Granddaughter, by Rochelle Paige
The Orc and the Soapmaker’s Apprentice, by Veronika Kane
The Devil and the Blacksmith’s Bride, by Michele Mills

Published
October 27, 2026

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This was such a fun fall read about Sarkan & Ada as well as Adams adorable six year old daughter Rosie. I really enjoyed getting to know all three of these characters as well as several other members of Ada's small town. This story had several really fun moments and I loved the epilogue and how it ties up the story. I always enjoy this authors stories and look forward to reading many more in the future.

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