One slave. One caged dragon.An impossible second bond.

Kala’s best friend abandoned her the day she became a slave. A decade later, he returns as Rider Valerius and claims her as his squire. Now he sleeps within arm’s reach. Her secret bond with her father’s caged dragon is a death sentence if anyone finds out, so she has to keep him at arm’s length.But she’s been touch-starved for far too long, and he’s right there.

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“An Ember Rekindled is such an emotional, empowering story.”

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The Second Bond Series

A five-book series. Books 1 and 2 are out now.

For fans of

Eragon Fourth Wing Call of the Dragon

Slave becomes secret dragon rider
Friends to lovers
Forced proximity
One bed
He falls first
Slow burn
Telepathic dragon speech
Clean romantasy

Book One

An Ember Rekindled

The king murdered her father to keep the crown's darkest secret buried.

Stripped of everything and abandoned by everyone she used to know, Kala has spent the last ten years as a slave to the crown. With her father's dragon locked away deep underground, she struggles to keep Lily alive, but she's fighting a battle she cannot win. Then the laws of magic shatter. An impossible second bond forges their souls into one. Hearing Lily's voice for the first time in years nearly breaks her, but Lily is still locked in a cage, and she is still a slave. Read more about An Ember Rekindled

Book Two

An Ember Defiant

Tavaria has fallen. Delria is next.

Kala and Soren flee their kingdom to liberate their friends before Euproxis finishes what he started. They don't get far. A flight of enemy riders intercepts them, led by the mother Kala thought she'd lost forever. Finding her mother flying for the Delrians is sickening, but that's not what stops her cold. They bear a terrible curse that has silenced their dragons, and Kala and Soren may be some of the last riders left unaffected. Read more about An Ember Defiant

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Praise for The Second Bond

★★★★★

“I loved this book!!! An Ember Rekindled is such an emotional, empowering story. Kala is strong, brave, and so easy to connect with, and her bond with Lily had me tearing up more than once! The world is rich and the dragons are amazing (Lily stole my heart). It's the perfect mix of adventure, friendship, and just a hint of romance! But seriously… the cliff hanger has me needing the next book immediately!”

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Katelyn · An Ember Rekindled

★★★★★

“Much like the first book, I was captivated to the end and had such a hard time putting this down. I can't wait to see what else unfolds for Kala and Soren and now I have to wait for book 3. The storyline was perfect. The back and forth quips had me laughing out loud and I love the sass from the dragons.”

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Chrissy · An Ember Defiant

★★★★★

“Wow! What a ride this book was! Featuring some of my favourite things, dragons who dish out some sassy dialogue over their bonds with their riders, plenty of adventures and trials throughout rider training, court politics and drama, a slow burn romance blooming between childhood friends, and an epic story of survival and friendship.”

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Steph · An Ember Rekindled

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★★★★★

“Sooo good! Excellent book from start to finish. Very well written and captured my attention from the start. Luke has a way of making you feel what the different characters feel. Amazing series so far, and I can't wait for Book 3! If you like dragon stories, this is definitely a must read!”

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Jody · An Ember Defiant

★★★★★

“An Ember Rekindled is a slow-burn no-spice fantasy with dual pov, fun dragon banter, and romantic tension-filled moments. This was a fantastic read and a great first book in a new dragon rider series! I will definitely be recommending this book to people who want all of the high stakes, action packed adventure of other dragon books but don't want all of the spicy scenes. I can't wait for the next one!”

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Kaity · An Ember Rekindled

★★★★★

“This series is action-packed with obstacles around every bend! Book 2 continues the adventure of riders and dragons and their fight for freedom. Whimsy banter, sweet love and found family carries throughout.”

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Dani · An Ember Defiant

★★★★★

“This adventure is packed with sass, dragon banter, and heart, and I couldn't get enough of it. Kala is a strong, compelling FMC I absolutely loved, but Lily completely stole the show, and my heart. The rich world-building, slow-burning romance, layered character development, and high-stakes action kept me hooked from start to finish.”

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Haley · An Ember Rekindled

★★★★★

“I have such a special place in my heart for Ventius. He is such a sweet and caring character and his development from book one into book two had me actually smiling down at my Kindle. I particularly loved seeing the inner battle within some of the characters and where their alliance truly lies as the story unfolds.”

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Wren · An Ember Defiant

★★★★★

“Fast-paced, thrilling, and full of heart, An Ember Rekindled had me hooked from the first chapter. Kala's story as a slave-turned-reluctant dragon rider is filled with danger, rebellion, and an emotional bond that changes everything.”

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Stephanie · An Ember Rekindled