Jessiva's flourishing career as one of the Queen's favorite dancers is cut short when the kingdom is conquered and dragons descend upon the Capital. When she is snatched up by one of the dragon princes, Jessiva is afraid, not only for herself, but for those who depend on her to survive. She determines to destroy Varex, the dragon prince, no matter what the cost. But she didn't anticipate his kindness and charm, or his unexpected need for her help. Varex is shocked and intrigued by the gorgeous, murderous little human female who seems immune to his smooth talk. He's determined to win her over; but when a catastrophic storm strikes the dragons' island, he makes a decision with severe consequences. Jessiva may be the only one who can save him... but she's been quite clear about wanting him dead. With their goals at odds and the fate of others in their hands, Varex and Jessiva must decide how much they are willing to risk for each other. "Storm of Blood and Shadow" is book 3 in the Merciless Dragons series. It can be read as a standalone but there will be relationship spoilers for the first 2 books, so the series is best read in order. This spicy, adult fantasy romance is perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Carissa Broadbent, LJ Andrews, and Katee Robert. Contains intense themes. Reading guidance can be found at the beginning of the book or on the author's website.