Cover of Of Flames and Fallacies: The Arterian Series, Book 1

Of Flames and Fallacies: The Arterian Series, Book 1

by Hannah Chiclana Courtney Whims

4.4
Published March 3 2026
Epic Fantasy Romance Fantasy Romance forced proximityhate to lovesecond chanceslow burnforbiddenbully to boyfriend

Possession of a dragon egg is a death sentence in the Arterian kingdom, a fact twenty-two-year-old Katerina Blackwind discovers when she finds one buried in her father’s grave. To save the hatchling, Daeja, Kat must embark on a perilous journey to the secretive Dragon Lands. Caught in the crossfire of a brutal war between the Arterians and rebels, she realizes she cannot survive the trek alone. She turns to her old flame, Cole Ashbourne, a former lover who has since transformed into a chiseled, powerful Captain in the King’s military. As Kat navigates the dangers of a military outpost to keep her mission hidden, she finds herself trapped in a high-stakes love triangle. While Cole struggles to choose between his duty and his lingering feelings for her, Kat must also contend with the sinisterly provocative Darian Raventhorn, who lives just next door. Featuring the "second chance" and "love triangle" tropes, this exhilarating romantic fantasy blends political intrigue with heart-pounding tension. As secrets regarding her family and the kingdom emerge, Kat must decide who she can truly trust before the war consumes everything she holds dear. With snarky banter and an addictive pace, this adventure is a must-read for dragon lovers.