About this ebook
Marshal Buckleran has a plan to save the Realm of Shartes from the relentless ogre attacks: raise and train dragons to turn the tide of war.
After stealing five dragon eggs, he pours his heart and soul into nurturing the hatchlings, hoping they will bond with human riders. But as each squad fails to gain the dragons' trust, his frustration grows.
Rachel Stoi, an ostracized warrior, watches from the sidelines, observing Buckleran's struggles and the dragons' refusals. She claims to know why the dragons reject their riders, but Buckleran is wary of trusting an outsider.
Yet, he cannot ignore her persistent presence and the way she tests his authority and practices.
As Buckleran battles his doubts and the ever-present threat of the ogres, Rachel's insights become harder to dismiss. Their interactions spark a growing attraction.
With each failed attempt to turn the tide of the war, his desperation mounts, and Rachel's constant presence becomes both a comfort and a challenge.
Can Buckleran trust Rachel enough to discover the key to bonding with the dragons? Can he trust himself?
Romance is the last thing Buckleran needs to save the realm when everything is meat to an ogre.
The Fifth Flight series is a clean & wholesome, slow-burn romantasy in a challenging fantasy world of dragons, similar to the style of Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing.
Tropes:
Heroine saves herself
Forced proximity
Dragon riders
He falls first
Kingdom on the brink of destruction
Man-eating ogres
Banter, snark
Enemies to lovers
Slow-burn romance
Warrior woman
Clean & wholesome
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About the author
L. Darby Gibbs, an accomplished author, juggles a passion for storytelling with diverse hobbies like tandem bike riding, bird watching, and home remodel. Married for 44 years, Gibbs, a seasoned writer, transitioned from sci-fi to fantasy and romantasy genres, where dragons often take center stage. Her latest venture, 'Fifth Flight,' promises more magical adventures.
