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Flight Risk: A Fated Mates Paranormal Romance

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The divorce papers are signed, my RV is packed, and I’m finally ready for a quiet midlife renaissance. What I wasn’t ready for was a dragon claiming me as his.

My plan was hit the road and figure out who I am. It didn’t include six-and-a-half feet of brooding muscle with an intense stare that almost makes me forget my vow of independence.

I thought I could keep things casual—until a moment of exhilaration turns into a deadly freefall, and Kade exposes his true nature to save my life.

He claims I’m his mate, but after twenty years of keeping my wings clipped, being a mate sounds an awful lot like a cage.

He’s a dragon shifter who has finally found his treasure. I’m a woman who just learned how to fly. Now I have to decide if his possessive fire will keep me warm… or burn my newfound freedom to ash.


Flight Risk is an interconnected standalone paranormal romance featuring a mid-life heroine finding her wings, a possessive dragon who cooks a mean steak, and a guaranteed HEA.

Perfect for readers who women starting over after divorceCharacters in their 40sFated matesFound familyLow angst and no breakupsThe perfect blend of humor and spice

258 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 17, 2026

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1,827 reviews298 followers
February 18, 2026
This was a cute, quick read about a recently-divorced, 40-something woman tripping over her fated mate while on a road trip to find herself. And he's a motherfucking dragon! Yum!

It's a really straightforward, low-angst, fun, light read. Reese (FMC) gets in her own way a lot in the first half, but it's forgivable because a) she was married for 20 years in a meh relationship, and spent that whole time being the doormat of the family - her needs always came last. And b) she's human, and had no idea that shifters exist, let alone dragons. And lastly, c) this whole thing moves really fast because of the fated mate thing, and it's reasonable for her to get tripped up on it a bit, especially given A and B.

It's sweet, and I enjoyed it. :)
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239 reviews1 follower
February 7, 2026
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Characters are in their 40s!
Dragon Shifter
Fated Mates

I absolutely LOVE this novella. I just wish it had been a full length book.

The characters are all in their 40s which makes this my new favourite series. The FMC is trying to find herself following a 20 year marriage all whilst going through perimenopause. She is real and the banter between the mmc and fmc is great.

It is a Fated mates story so a little instalovey but the author manages to drag it out a little with the fmc not wanting to belong to another man so soon.

Can't wait for book 2!
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26 reviews
February 15, 2026
4.5 stars
The FMC and writing style made me chuckle. I enjoy the older characters and low-stakes drama. It was very relatable at times. I saw other reviews disliked shallow character development, but the book isn’t very long. It’s a fun beach romance read. It felt a little slow maybe two thirds of the way in and FMC had a FaceTime call where she also holding the phone to her ear, falling short of five stars.
35 reviews
February 4, 2026
Dragon romance

This is the first book I've read from this author.
Paranormal romance is a genre I enjoy at times. This story, however, placed an interesting twist on the norm by having a woman in her forties. And an equally older mate, a dragon shifter.
I gave this story a 3⭐️ due to lack of character development.
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3 reviews
February 8, 2026
fully enjoyed, great flow

This was a really good read, the writing flowed and took you on a journey with the characters. About acceptance and realising age doesn’t limit time and experience. Your story can start at anytime, Even if the wrong person stayed longer than they should. Your last chapter doesn’t define your next. Thoroughly enjoyed
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1,469 reviews8 followers
January 25, 2026
Loved it!

This is a new to me author who writes cool down to earth paranormal stories. The characters feel real and the world building is spot on. The plot wasn't rushed and developed at a natural pace. It was easy to read.
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248 reviews1 follower
January 27, 2026
They are both flighty

41 year old divorced mother of one is tired of living life by others standards. So what does she do? Buys an RV and lives on the road where she only has to worry for her own desires. Her troublesome awning does so much than block out the sun.
21 reviews
February 1, 2026
New to me author

Taking a risk on a new to you author can be scary, but I loved this book. Has heart, humor and heat.

As well as great rep for women with creaky knees, hot flashes and an affinity for knowing there's more.
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10 reviews
February 13, 2026
Good Story, and I would read more by this author. The only negative is that it was quick. The story has so much more potential! Hoping to see the author grow in her story telling as she continues to write more!
2 reviews
February 14, 2026
Forking fabulous

This was my first read from this author and I was not disappointed. The characters were brilliant....
I laughed out loud in quite a few places...can't wait to read the next books in the series!
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65 reviews
February 15, 2026
3.5 stars

It felt a little fast-paced for me, and there wasn’t a lot of character development, but I enjoyed it. It’s a solid book to start the series with. It was a nice surprise to see that the characters older than they typically are in shifter romances.
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535 reviews1 follower
January 23, 2026
Nice read.

Great character development with enough sass to make me happy. The characters were fun to get to know. It was a quick fun read.
24 reviews
February 1, 2026
Short and only a little spicy. A perfect Sunday read
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