A curse of scales, a heart of fire. Nyra Vexlin never expected to be kidnapped by the king's men. As the village healer, she was content using her forbidden blood-magic to cure the sick and injured. Now she's imprisoned in Varynth Hold, a fortress carved into a mountain, with one impossible cure the crown prince who's been cursed into dragon form for fifteen years. Prince Rhezan's obsidian scales, golden eyes, and ability to breathe fire make him both magnificent and terrifying. Though bitter from years of failed cures and betrayals, he reluctantly allows Nyra to try her blood-magic—the one power that might break his curse. Powerful forces stand in their way. Ambassador Sera, Rhezan's former love, has returned with her own agenda. Enemy kingdoms gather at the borders, sensing weakness. As Nyra and Rhezan grow closer, the first ritual nearly kills him. Time is running out as war looms on the horizon. Nyra must perfect the dangerous ritual before it’s too late. If she fails, Rhezan will remain a dragon forever—and she'll likely be executed as a traitor. If she succeeds, both might finally find the freedom they desperately crave. Will Nyra's forbidden magic be enough to save the dragon prince? Or will their enemies destroy everything before love can break the curse? Pick up The Healer and the Dragon today and discover if love can truly conquer ancient magic!