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Hunted by the Dragon Shifter
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Expected 7 May 26A lot of factors make waking up naked in a puddle of blood worse.
Such as not remembering if it’s your blood or someone else’s.
Lyra and Marcella both wake up this way—unable to remember who they are and where they are.
Surrounded by dragon artwork in a gilded castle, they find themselves competing with twenty-eight other women for the chance at marrying Cyrus--the Dragon Land's king. A man whose white eyes are haunting enough to chill the blood in their veins. Despite his otherworldly beauty, there’s a way his figure glides within the shadows. Hinting of something sinister…and an eons-old secret.
The group of women begin to dwindle as they enter deadly trials set to test their compatibility with Cyrus. While it should be a comfort to know they’re closing in on a potential engagement, Lyra and Marcella notice something odd. Women are beginning to disappear outside of the trials. And no one knows why. As time goes on, their out-of-sync reflections and shifting shadows might not just be a hallucination.
They’re being hunted.
Rediscovering their pasts may be the key to not only finding love, but surviving. Or it could be the final nail in their coffins. Because secrets never die—they’re just buried in a grave.
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Hunt or be hunted…
Immortal Hunters is a collection of dark romantasy standalones—each novel can be read in any order, but once the hunt begins, it won’t stop.
Hunted by the Demon’s Vow by A.N. Caudle
Hunted by the Dragon Shifter by Courtney Whims
Hunted by the Dead King by Mallory Benjamin
Hunted by the Fae Duke by Kris K. Haines
Hunted by the Fae King’s Shadow by Shaylin Gandhi
Such as not remembering if it’s your blood or someone else’s.
Lyra and Marcella both wake up this way—unable to remember who they are and where they are.
Surrounded by dragon artwork in a gilded castle, they find themselves competing with twenty-eight other women for the chance at marrying Cyrus--the Dragon Land's king. A man whose white eyes are haunting enough to chill the blood in their veins. Despite his otherworldly beauty, there’s a way his figure glides within the shadows. Hinting of something sinister…and an eons-old secret.
The group of women begin to dwindle as they enter deadly trials set to test their compatibility with Cyrus. While it should be a comfort to know they’re closing in on a potential engagement, Lyra and Marcella notice something odd. Women are beginning to disappear outside of the trials. And no one knows why. As time goes on, their out-of-sync reflections and shifting shadows might not just be a hallucination.
They’re being hunted.
Rediscovering their pasts may be the key to not only finding love, but surviving. Or it could be the final nail in their coffins. Because secrets never die—they’re just buried in a grave.
-----
Hunt or be hunted…
Immortal Hunters is a collection of dark romantasy standalones—each novel can be read in any order, but once the hunt begins, it won’t stop.
Hunted by the Demon’s Vow by A.N. Caudle
Hunted by the Dragon Shifter by Courtney Whims
Hunted by the Dead King by Mallory Benjamin
Hunted by the Fae Duke by Kris K. Haines
Hunted by the Fae King’s Shadow by Shaylin Gandhi
- GenresFantasy
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Expected publication May 7, 2026
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March 26, 2026
✨ARC Review✨
As someone who enjoyed Of Flames & Fallacies and Of Blood & Banes, I had a lot of hope going into this book. I went in relatively blind and I think that was a plus for me. I knew it would be set in the same world but other than that I had no idea what I was getting into.
The plot was really fun. It was essentially the bachelor but make it with a dragon shifter and women who have no memories and might die from trials. It was addicting right off the bat and kept me interested.
I really enjoyed our two FMC's, Marcella and Lyra. I don't know who I liked more, the colder Marcella, or the warmer Lyra. They worked well together and their differences added to the plot and deepened our understanding of their motivations.
I liked our MMC Cyrus, although, it can be argued that Devin is also an MMC. I was intrigued by the mystery of both of them from their introductions. I liked how everything was revealed over time to us and we got deeper into their minds. I liked the interactions between all the characters and the differences in those interactions; it was built up very well. Also, the mystery to all of them was well done.
The love in this book was sweet but chaotic and messy. It really keeps you guessing in terms of who will end up with who. Keeps you on your toes. I was SO conflicted all throughout and it was so messy wondering who liked who, who had a past with who, who I wanted to end up with who. It was rough out here for my little romantic heart, but I ended up liking where everything went. I have learned that Courtney love's messiness in her love stories and getting us super conflicted on who we like.
I liked the little easter eggs throughout of the stories that have already been told with Of Flames & Fallacies and Of Blood & Banes. It makes me want to re-read Of Flames & Fallacies and Of Blood & Banes so I can see if any of these characters are mentioned there and have a freak out. I know a few of them are, but I need a refresher!
I ended the book wanting more of all of the characters, especially Lyra and wanting to know what happens to her, and don't even get me started on who Marcella runs into at the end. I want to know more and be around them more. So, I hope that in future Arterian books we get to see these characters in some way again and see how their stories ended. (I might not be remembering things, and we might have already gotten these answers, just blame my goldfish brain if that is the case).
Thank you so much Courtney for the ARC! I am excited to see the next installment for the Arterian Series whenever we get it!
As someone who enjoyed Of Flames & Fallacies and Of Blood & Banes, I had a lot of hope going into this book. I went in relatively blind and I think that was a plus for me. I knew it would be set in the same world but other than that I had no idea what I was getting into.
The plot was really fun. It was essentially the bachelor but make it with a dragon shifter and women who have no memories and might die from trials. It was addicting right off the bat and kept me interested.
I really enjoyed our two FMC's, Marcella and Lyra. I don't know who I liked more, the colder Marcella, or the warmer Lyra. They worked well together and their differences added to the plot and deepened our understanding of their motivations.
I liked our MMC Cyrus, although, it can be argued that Devin is also an MMC. I was intrigued by the mystery of both of them from their introductions. I liked how everything was revealed over time to us and we got deeper into their minds. I liked the interactions between all the characters and the differences in those interactions; it was built up very well. Also, the mystery to all of them was well done.
The love in this book was sweet but chaotic and messy. It really keeps you guessing in terms of who will end up with who. Keeps you on your toes. I was SO conflicted all throughout and it was so messy wondering who liked who, who had a past with who, who I wanted to end up with who. It was rough out here for my little romantic heart, but I ended up liking where everything went. I have learned that Courtney love's messiness in her love stories and getting us super conflicted on who we like.
I liked the little easter eggs throughout of the stories that have already been told with Of Flames & Fallacies and Of Blood & Banes. It makes me want to re-read Of Flames & Fallacies and Of Blood & Banes so I can see if any of these characters are mentioned there and have a freak out. I know a few of them are, but I need a refresher!
I ended the book wanting more of all of the characters, especially Lyra and wanting to know what happens to her, and don't even get me started on who Marcella runs into at the end. I want to know more and be around them more. So, I hope that in future Arterian books we get to see these characters in some way again and see how their stories ended. (I might not be remembering things, and we might have already gotten these answers, just blame my goldfish brain if that is the case).
Thank you so much Courtney for the ARC! I am excited to see the next installment for the Arterian Series whenever we get it!
August 18, 2025
Have you ever seen a love triangle with two FMCs instead of two MMCs? Welp. Here ya go!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 28, 2026
Give me a few days to gather my thoughts because holy hell
Review of advance copy received from Author
~ ARC REVIEW ~
Hunted by the Dragon Shifter -By Courtney Whims
If you love Dragons, badass FMC, trials, prophecies, betrayal, and a sexy MMC. This is for you!
5 ⭐️
🌶️ 🌶️ .5 spice level
The Bachelor but you may not survive! Ahh Courtney has done it again with this book, I was completely consumed as soon as I opened the book! This book connects a lot of dots within the Arterian series, after devouring both of her previous books I had to get my hands on this one as well, and she did not disappoint!
This book has two FMC, Marcella and Lyra, both bring their own unique perspectives. I LOVED these characters, Marcella is mysterious and a complete badass, while Lyra is smart, kind and gentle. I loved how Courtney wrote this story these women are competing for our MMC King Cyrus, but everything changes once they both realize working together will get them both to their goals and potentially keep them alive. This was a fantastic way to add two FMC and one MMC without it being catty. The depth in the story was incredible. The plot was not easy to guess and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading. The pacing was a little slow but never felt boring there is lots of important details that kept me engaged. The entire book keeps you guessing because WHO IS going to end up with the MMC? A couple of times I was SO mad because the more it revealed the less I knew on who I wanted to end up with the MMC. Ultimately I'm happy with the ending but man my heart was going through it! I LOVED THIS BOOK!
I need more! I have so many questions!
Thank you again to Courtney and her team for letting me apart of this ARC read.
Hunted by the Dragon Shifter -By Courtney Whims
If you love Dragons, badass FMC, trials, prophecies, betrayal, and a sexy MMC. This is for you!
5 ⭐️
🌶️ 🌶️ .5 spice level
The Bachelor but you may not survive! Ahh Courtney has done it again with this book, I was completely consumed as soon as I opened the book! This book connects a lot of dots within the Arterian series, after devouring both of her previous books I had to get my hands on this one as well, and she did not disappoint!
This book has two FMC, Marcella and Lyra, both bring their own unique perspectives. I LOVED these characters, Marcella is mysterious and a complete badass, while Lyra is smart, kind and gentle. I loved how Courtney wrote this story these women are competing for our MMC King Cyrus, but everything changes once they both realize working together will get them both to their goals and potentially keep them alive. This was a fantastic way to add two FMC and one MMC without it being catty. The depth in the story was incredible. The plot was not easy to guess and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading. The pacing was a little slow but never felt boring there is lots of important details that kept me engaged. The entire book keeps you guessing because WHO IS going to end up with the MMC? A couple of times I was SO mad because the more it revealed the less I knew on who I wanted to end up with the MMC. Ultimately I'm happy with the ending but man my heart was going through it! I LOVED THIS BOOK!
I need more! I have so many questions!
Thank you again to Courtney and her team for letting me apart of this ARC read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
The king bachelor with trials, mysteries, murders and love triangles? Yes!!
I loved the consept of the king to be dating each women and giving the ones he chose roses. It was a more humane aspect and a big contrast to the grueling, deadly trials the women had to face inbetween the dating.
But memories are lost, women are disappearing, screams are heard in the middle of the night.
Marcella and Lyra is reluctantly trusting eachother to try to find out what the hell is going on. But what they don't know is that their stories gets more tangled the more they learn.
How are women disappearing? Why are the staff not worried about it and what does anything have to do with Marcella and Lyra?
This was so well written together in the end I was gaping!! Well done!!!
Thank you for giving med an arc to read!!
I loved the consept of the king to be dating each women and giving the ones he chose roses. It was a more humane aspect and a big contrast to the grueling, deadly trials the women had to face inbetween the dating.
But memories are lost, women are disappearing, screams are heard in the middle of the night.
Marcella and Lyra is reluctantly trusting eachother to try to find out what the hell is going on. But what they don't know is that their stories gets more tangled the more they learn.
How are women disappearing? Why are the staff not worried about it and what does anything have to do with Marcella and Lyra?
This was so well written together in the end I was gaping!! Well done!!!
Thank you for giving med an arc to read!!
March 27, 2026
ARC review to come!
March 28, 2026
Release date: May 7, 2026
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