Curvy Girl and the Single Dad Dragon: A Paranormal Shifter Romance

by Zoey Rose

My new employer is a 639-year-old dragon who can't control his flames around me, and I'm about to discover that getting burned has never felt so good.

When I accept a job caring for six-year-old Ember, I'm just a childcare graduate desperate for work. Not someone prepared to discover that dragons exist. But when the adorable kid accidentally breathes fire during a moment of distress, my entire worldview shatters.

Even more shocking than Ember's fiery nature is her father, Damon. Six-foot-seven with intense golden eyes and an aura of barely contained power, he's like no man I've ever met. Maybe because he's not a man at all, but a 639-year-old dragon who makes my body burn with just a glance.

Now I'm living in their guest house, privy to their dangerous secret, and fighting an attraction to Damon that threatens to consume us both. When sparks literally fly between us and I feel the heat of his kiss, I realize I'm playing with fire in more ways than one.

But with his smoldering touch setting my body ablaze, how can I possibly resist the call of a dragon?


Curvy Girl and the Single Dad Dragon is a short, sweet, and steamy small town instalove romance with a happy-ever-after. It can be read as a standalone or together with the rest of the books in the Cedar Fated Mates.

93 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 13, 2025

Reviews

[Shifter Haven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reviewed at Shifter Haven

Curvy Girl and the Single Dad Dragon is the second title in the Cedar Falls: Fated Mates series. We’re about to meet Luna, a human nanny, and Damon, well, not completely human, and his adorable daughter, Ember. Their story is a quick, enjoyable read. Just enough to give you a full story that feels complete, and a taste of a fun, sexy series as well. This is my first encounter with Zoey Rose’s work, and I’m already planning on getting caught up real fast.

I enjoyed watching Luna’s emotions be captured by an adorable little girl who is still struggling to keep all her secrets and control her abilities. Ember is the sweetest little dragon, and she had me chuckling at every scene she completely stole from the adults. Damon is ancient, he’s settled, a single dad who loves his daughter beyond imagination, yet protective of her in ways that mere humans could never fully understand. He’s charming, sexy, and believable in both his roles as father and love partner. Luna is quite the amazing human. Watching her interactions with Damon and Ember was delightful and endearing. Their romance is sizzling at just the right spot, and it was fun watching them fall. I love a good epilogue, and this one was simply perfect.

If you love a well-written, emotional, engaging shifter romance, with characters you cannot help but be drawn to, and an enjoyable story, then Curvy Girl and the Single Dad Dragon by Zoey Rose would be a perfect fit for you.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the author or the author’s team via Booksprout, and I sincerely thank them for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a sweet and loving story about a single father who adored his little girl (Ember). Needing a nanny, he hired Luna, but there was something BIG she didn't know about the family. It was entertaining seeing young Ember try to keep her enthusiasm contained, and heartbreaking when she believed she failed her dad. Damon was an amazing parent and the openness he displayed took more than simple courage. I'm not sure Luna fully comprehended what was really being placed in her hands at the time as there was limited inner dialog and more spoken interaction or interplay. Regardless, I felt a part of the story rather than an observer watching it unfold.

I voluntarily reviewed a gift copy of this book. Happy Reading Y'all 📚

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Luna meets Damon and Ember and becomes their live-in nanny. She is quite unfazed when she finds out that they're dragons, and falls into their lives quickly.

I am not really a fan of paranormal stories but I am a huge a fan of the author's and I enjoy her stories and her writing. I loved the first book in this series, but this book I found was a little less engaging for me, I guess because there seemed to be a whole lot of explaining about whole dragon shifting. But as with every series, there are bound to be books that you love more or less, and overall I enjoyed the read and will be looking forward to the next book. I also liked how we see Cole and Ruby from the first book in this one!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Curvy Girl Book Nerd (Jen S) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Luna and Damon

Curvy Girl and the Single Dad Dragon is Book 2 of the Cedar Falls: Fated Mates series. It's a short and steamy, instalove, OTT, age-gap, opposites-attract, fated mates, curvy nanny gets her dragon shifter boss romance. Luna is a 24-year-old sweet and curvy nanny. Damon is a 639-year-old hunky dragon shifter and single dad to Ember, an adorable dragon shifter. When he hires Luna, the two are initially attracted to one another but he is worried about her reaction to their nature, as his wife left because of it. But as Luna bonds with Ember, she is surprisingly open and understanding. The chemistry between these two was pure fire and we got a great HEA. I loved it and want a book for Sebastián too!!

[Debdutch · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Curvy Girl and the Single Dad Dragon” by Zoey Rose

A sweet, steamy instalove romance where nanny Luna steps into Damon’s world of dragon shifters. Their instant connection is heart-melting, with adorable little Ember stealing the show. Luna’s easy acceptance of the magical truth makes their love story feel fated. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts. A charming, warm read with just the right touch of fantasy and heat.

The life expectancy difference between a dragon and a human is bittersweet for a loving couple.

Funny line:

“Well, I did have a minor existential crisis while she was napping, but I kept it quiet.".

[Lyndsay L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Damon need a nanny for his daughter in the worst way. He was worried as they were dragon shifters and things happen that they are trying to keep secret. As soon as Luna gets out of her car Damon is drawn to her there is something about this woman who has come to watch his daughter. The little girl with all of her enthusiasm is absolutely adorable. The way these two come together is so cute and warm. I loved every moment of this story. This is a must read!!!

[Amanda Marlowe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Luna has applied to be a nanny for Damon's six year old daughter, Ember. It's her first nanny position. She's taken with both of them but is unsure why it happened so quickly.
Then Ember has an episode and she learns about dragons quickly! It doesn't put her off though!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Another great short story in the series from Zoey

[Rachael Bromley · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great PNR book

Luna is a nanny and has secured herself a job with Damon Thorne. The charismatic single father who holds secrets no one can know. I loved this book. I am partial to a dragon shifter book and this ticked all the right boxes. Big man ✅ imposing ✅ unexplained fires ✅ an attraction that can’t be explained ✅ cute dragon child✅ and a secret holder ✅. Can’t wait for more PNR books.

[JLH · Rating 4 out of 5]

Children are resilient. Luna is the live-in nanny who is there to help Ember, Damon's daughter. There are surprises of learning to control fire. So many questions that you want to ask Damon. Realistic situations happen when Luna and Damon discuss reality and the future. Love the evolution of a dragon's trust. Good read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Rita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cedar Falls: Fated Mates book 2

Luna is a licensed child care worker applying for a job as nanny for a 6 year old. She accepted the job. Luna and the little girl bond instantly, but the first day the little girl has fire shooting from her mouth. Thats to be expected since her father is a 649 year old dragon.
This book was awesome, i cant quit thinking about all things that could happen. Great Story, and so much fun.

[Staci · Rating 5 out of 5]

Damon and Luna’s story has them coming together when she applies for his baby position for his daughter, Ember. But when the sparks literally fly with these two she finds out what him and his daughter really are dragon shifter. This is a good insta-love age gap story.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has given us an older man/younger woman story that pulls us into the lives of Luna, Damon and his daughter, Ember. The heartwarming story keeps us turning the pages with connection, secrets, revelations and steam.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sasha Degtereva · Rating 2 out of 5]

They left a sleeping kid alone in the house

So, the story is lovely: fast coming HEA and distinctive enough characters. But there is a moment that made me cringe: because of their passion, the characters forgot about MMC's daughter and left her sleeping alone in the empty house (while they were in the mother-in-law cottage). WTF?!

[Judy Barmore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Curvy Girl and the Single Dad Dragon #2 03/17/2026

Oh wow Luna just got the job of nanny and the first day on the job her mind is blown. She finds out the little girl and her dad are dragon shifters. But that’s not the most important thing it her attraction between her and Damon. So enjoy the read and see how their lives change to give them a HEA!!

[laura.lovesreading · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you’re searching for a sweet, warm and beautiful story, in which the attraction is instant, the love is fateful and the adorable daughter the star is, you found the right one.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Wanda Grier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding🐲

It has been a while since reading a wonderful love story such as this! It was filled with family, friendship, loyalty, romance💖 and love! Finally a good read that takes it to the end!

[Fiction Junkie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read. Reads fast and easy.
•No cheating
•No Virgins
•No ow/om drama
•No push/pull
•No separations
•HFN-Engaged with a son and his daughter
•Epilogue- 3 years
I don't like that she continues to age. Still a good read.

[robert tabora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hopeless Romantic 🥰

Damon and Lina’s love ❤️ story is so different. She became his nanny to his darling daughter. She is so accepting of what he is and they love bills from there.

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved reading this Zoey Rose story. It was a very pleasant surprise. I loved it! 5☆

[Cristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Luna & Damon