Wing of the Dragon

by Taila Cantrell

Fallon Eyre was supposed to enjoy her early twenties getting drunk with her friends at the local bar and being a generally spoiled princess. Instead, her mother was killed on her 21st birthday. Now, she must transform from young party girl to the Dragon Queen of the East. But nothing is that simple… She has to be mated to ascend her throne. Throw in trying to solve her mother’s murder and Fallon is one bad day away from burning down Mercy Valley.

Kindle Edition

Expected publication April 20, 2026

About the author

Taila Cantrell can be found lurking in the mountains of East Tennessee with her husband. Whether she's at her day job, wrangling the feral blue-collar men, tucked into a local bookstore, or at home curled up with her many cats and two pups, she's always plotting the next story. Her readers can look forward to many genres from fantasy romance to poetry to murder mysteries there is no story Taila isn't willing to give her voice to.
In every story, Taila blends spellbinding romance with trauma, chaos, and hope. Her books remind readers that even in the darkest moments, the heart still remembers how to burn bright.

Reviews

[Kelly Duvenage · Rating 3 out of 5]

I absolutely loved reading this book and was so excited to see what's next!

I loved that Fallon stepped into her role as queen with her mates by her side. I absolutely adore how they supported her through her grief etc. I'd absolutely love to see more of their story if it's in the future. I laughed when I tried to imagine marlow's accent because it just didn't sound the same in my head...

The only thing that bothered me was how quickly her mother's killer was dealt with. I would've liked if his end was met with more of an ordeal. Also, I KNEW it was them even before I got to that part of the book. I was absolutely elated when I found out that my instincts were correct!

[Breanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve read almost all of Taila Cantrell’s books, and Wings of the Dragon might just be my favorite so far. From the very beginning, I was completely hooked.
Fallon is such a strong and captivating main character. I love her personality, her backstory, and the way she handles everything thrown at her. And her mates? Let’s just say they definitely add some serious heat to the story.
There’s a lot happening throughout the book, but it never feels overwhelming. The separate storylines are easy to follow, and everything flows together really well. It’s packed with action, emotion, and just the right amount of spice.

[Lavender.and_literature · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Taila Cantrells books!
This first book in the Mercy Valley series was no exception.
I enjoyed the storyline. Fallons character is great. You can tell she is young I cant wait to see her grow throughout the series.
Her mates yes!!! Marlow is my favorite. Maybe its the accent lol. But they all love her and will do anything for her I love that.
This book made me think of zootopia ahaha with all the different Shifters living in the same city in harmony. I loved it.
Can't wait for book 2!!

[Jordynn Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow was I sucked right into this one! I did not want to put this book down for even a second! Taila really out did herself with this one! Good story line, spicy scenes, great ending what else could you ask for!

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fallon’s character growth was everything. Watching her go from where she started to fully owning her power and becoming an absolute badass was so satisfying. The drama kept things juicy without being over the top, and honestly… Marlow stole my heart. Such a fun read!

[Ashlie Bodeau · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the story, and getting to know the characters. i was definitely satisfied by the ending, and glad we got the answers to the questions the story started with. I look forward to seeing what the characters have coming in books to come!

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I flew through this book, I am normally not into fantasy books but this one was fast paced and easy to read

[Shay Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved it!!
The spicy scenes are amazing and leaves you wanting more.

[Tiffany And · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book! I highly recommend reading it, I couldn’t put it down and finished it in two days.