Let the games begin…
Welcome to one of the June 24th stops on the blog tour for Dragon Masters by E.W. Saloka with Bewitching Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, more exclusive content, and a giveaway! More on that at the end of this post.
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About the Book
Dragon Masters
Silver Leaf Legacy Book One
by E.W. Saloka
Published 29 May 2024
Cover Artist: Blue Valley Author Services
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Page Count: 260
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Zach was an ordinary guy living a mundane life. Attending classes, playing video games, and hanging out with his friends at Sal’s Pizza. Typical stuff for a fifteen-year-old, until one snowy night when a winged horse suddenly appeared. After that, nothing would ever be the same. Orcs, wizards, and dragons!
Zach couldn’t believe this was his new norm. Now instead of playing fantasy games, he was living one.
So, when he receives an invitation to join an elite group of Dragon Riders, things really heat up, especially when he meets two beautiful girls vying for his attention. The sweetly innocent Shanna, and Lux, an enchanting, but mysterious fae.
Zach didn’t know how to ride a dragon; he couldn’t follow a manual online. No “How to Ride a Dragon in Six Easy Steps” guide. It was no wonder Dredd called him “Kid”.
Dredd Domino, the Dragon Masters’ Champion. with an attitude and swagger to match his celebrity status. Droves of girls willing to do anything to be with their hero. But Dredd only desired an ethereal beauty who played dangerous games with the dragon rider’s heart.
The Dragmar Wizard told Zach, that receiving an invitation to join the Valdorian Order of Elite Riders was a high honor. Only a select group of dragon riders were chosen to participate in their annual death-defying race. Refusing their request would be an insult to the Race Council and not taken lightly. Once a rider was selected, there was no turning back. Not ever. Enter the realm of Brandiss-Dor where intrigue, steamy romances, and prophecies abound. Family bloodlines and secrets steeped in the legacy of the coveted Silver Leaf lie within. Some will lie, steal, and even kill for it.
Are you ready to take flight?
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Book One of the Silver Leaf Legacy ends on a cliffhanger. Dragon Masters is a mash-up of cozy and epic fantasy with heart-stopping romance. Tropes are snarky dragons, forbidden love, love triangles, and morally grey villains.
Excerpt
The Ice Wizard ground his teeth and looked away. “I’m not your hero, Mella.”
“To me you’re heroic, not the beast you think you are. You saved me today from being kidnapped by the orcs, they were taking me to the Norbe Swamps!” She shuddered at the thought of slimy hands on her as they chained her and threw her over their riding-beast. Their putrid breath as they hovered and gloated over their captured prey.
“Daksha called me a beast, so she’s gone now. I drove her away.” His blue eyes darkened.
The pain in his voice ripped through her. With shaky breath, Mella drew close to him. She took Rianor’s strong hand and held it up to her lips.
He could feel the whisper of her soft breath; his ice-blue eyes met hers. “You should go now.”
“Is that what you want Rianor?” she gazed into his eyes; those eyes so full of darkness and passion.
Suddenly, he pulled her closer; his mouth found hers. His lips whispered against hers as he gripped her waist tightly.
She melted into him. “I never stopped loving you. All those years trapped in that lonely existence my heart yearned for you. I couldn’t tell you because you were with .. with Daksha.” Tears stung Mella’s seafoam eyes.
“No… don’t cry.” He tasted the saltiness of her falling tears as he kissed each one away. He had to hold back his Blue Ceress magic. Mella was a sweet and gentle siren, but only the Emerald Fire could match his darkness, and Daksha was the white heat the Ice Wizard craved.
“You’re thinking of her, aren’t you?” Mella pulled away. “You desire her, but do you love her?”
“I can’t feel love. I told Daksha I loved her, but she needed to hear those words. To me, love is nothing but a hollow emotion.”
Mella touched his arm gently. “But why would you do that if you knew it would hurt her?”
“I have no easy answers, do you see why I can’t be your hero?”
About the Author
E.W. Saloka are writers, artists, conceptual designers, and husband and wife.
Welcome to the Kingdom of Brandiss-Dor. Their Silver Leaf Legacy series is the culmination of twenty years of working in the fantasy collectible industry. William began sculpting professionally several years ago with fantasy being his preferred subject.
Elaine began writing the storylines to accompany William’s sculptures for his art shows and Ren Faires. Eventually, those stories grew into an outline for Dragon Masters. William is a dragon expert so she relies on his expertise to bring the dragons to life in their story. Between his fantasy and her romance their characters shine.
Giveaway Alert!
Dragon Hatchling Sculpture by William Saloka- winner can choose a blue, green, or purple dragon. Each sculpture is signed and numbered.
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