Deal with the Dragon: A Beauty and the Beast Retelling / Dragon Shifter Romantasy (Queens & Nightmares) by Nicole Blanchard

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nicole Blanchard comes a new Beauty and the Beast retelling / dragon shifter romantasy! Elena Darkmoore was born to rule, destined to wear the crown that now sits on someone else’s head. Stripped of her title and exiled in shame for a flaw beyond her control, she’s spent years hidden in the shadows, longing for the chance to prove she’s more than the kingdom’s forgotten disgrace. When her father’s life hangs in the balance, Elena is given a choice: marry the ruthless Dragon Lord, Rhysander Blaque, or watch her family’s legacy crumble. They say he’s a beast who murdered his first wife, a man with fire in his veins and ice in his heart. To him, Elena is just a pawn—royal blood to break the ancient curse that haunts his clan. But Elena has never been one to bow quietly. Risking everything is nothing new, and she’ll do whatever it takes to reclaim her honor—even if it means binding herself to a dragon. Yet as deadly betrayals close in and the line between enemy and ally blurs, Elena finds herself in more danger than she ever imagined. This time, it’s not just her crown she stands to lose—it’s her heart. And surrendering might be the only way to survive.