What do you think?
Rate this book
Smoke Signal: A Fated Mates Paranormal Romance
Running into a naked man in the woods was not part of my healing journey.
After my life imploded—business gone, fiancé gone, money nearly gone—I did the only sensible thing a forty-three-year-old woman would do. I disappeared into the mountains for a few days to clear my head.
What I got instead was a possible serial killer stumbling into my campsite in the middle of the night.
Like any reasonable person, I screamed, sprayed him with bear spray, and ran into the forest like a horror-movie extra.
When I returned, I found a gold-and-diamond antique knife inside my tent.
Now I’m in a small mountain town with no job, no plan, and a mysterious knife worth more than my car.
And the man whose midnight appearance I have approximately seventeen theories for, none of them good?
He keeps showing up. Charming. Protective. Entirely too sure of a woman who knows better than to trust sure things.
He claims I’m his mate.
I’ve already been burned once.
Now the only question is whether Lucan’s fire will protect what’s left of my heart… or burn it to ash.
Smoke Signal is an interconnected standalone paranormal romance featuring a mid-life heroine rising from the ashes, a possessive dragon who likes to leave presents, and a guaranteed HEA.
Perfect for readers who
Strong women starting over
Characters in their 40s
Fated mates
Found family
Low angst and no breakups
The perfect blend of humor and spice
After my life imploded—business gone, fiancé gone, money nearly gone—I did the only sensible thing a forty-three-year-old woman would do. I disappeared into the mountains for a few days to clear my head.
What I got instead was a possible serial killer stumbling into my campsite in the middle of the night.
Like any reasonable person, I screamed, sprayed him with bear spray, and ran into the forest like a horror-movie extra.
When I returned, I found a gold-and-diamond antique knife inside my tent.
Now I’m in a small mountain town with no job, no plan, and a mysterious knife worth more than my car.
And the man whose midnight appearance I have approximately seventeen theories for, none of them good?
He keeps showing up. Charming. Protective. Entirely too sure of a woman who knows better than to trust sure things.
He claims I’m his mate.
I’ve already been burned once.
Now the only question is whether Lucan’s fire will protect what’s left of my heart… or burn it to ash.
Smoke Signal is an interconnected standalone paranormal romance featuring a mid-life heroine rising from the ashes, a possessive dragon who likes to leave presents, and a guaranteed HEA.
Perfect for readers who
Strong women starting over
Characters in their 40s
Fated mates
Found family
Low angst and no breakups
The perfect blend of humor and spice
212 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 8, 2026
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 14 of 14 reviews
May 24, 2026
A simple short read, with Dragons. I like Dragons.
It's very simple, there's a plot but it's very much a side issue and left barely investigated and unresolved!
Basically the book is a meet-cute insta mate. Yet it's not insta-sex. I really liked that it's Liz set the pace and Lucien was actually really sweet brining gifts and er their meeting had me laugh. Liz is strong in a way that's realistic, she's carrying on regardless, no forced sassy independence.
The 'quad' are introduced but don't take over, I'm off to read the first book. We fo meet next books character at end of this and that was awkward I felt I'd missed something.
On the whole an undemanding light read. It could have been filled out to have some emotional resonance but as a time waster it's likeable enough.
It's very simple, there's a plot but it's very much a side issue and left barely investigated and unresolved!
Basically the book is a meet-cute insta mate. Yet it's not insta-sex. I really liked that it's Liz set the pace and Lucien was actually really sweet brining gifts and er their meeting had me laugh. Liz is strong in a way that's realistic, she's carrying on regardless, no forced sassy independence.
The 'quad' are introduced but don't take over, I'm off to read the first book. We fo meet next books character at end of this and that was awkward I felt I'd missed something.
On the whole an undemanding light read. It could have been filled out to have some emotional resonance but as a time waster it's likeable enough.
May 13, 2026
This book was fun and I really enjoyed it. I do wish it was longer but it was a great quick read. Lucan was so sweet and his brother Zarek a pain in the ass! 😂 I believe the next book that comes out in December of this year is about him getting his mate and I hope his brothers dish it out to him like he did to them. I will be a little disappointed if they don’t. I did like Liz too although I am always a softy for the MMC and I, personally, would have liked her more accepting of Lucan in the beginning. But that’s me. I love when the MFC doesn’t fight the bond too much.
May 19, 2026
Really enjoyed book BUT, there were three cliffhangers.
1) who made the hole in the board?
2) who broke into the neighbor trailer?
3) Intro to Harper - next book
I should rate this book a 3-star because of it but, I still enjoyed the book. What really makes it good is the quad and carryover of characters and their relationships. Just sucks I have to wait till December for the next book.
1) who made the hole in the board?
2) who broke into the neighbor trailer?
3) Intro to Harper - next book
I should rate this book a 3-star because of it but, I still enjoyed the book. What really makes it good is the quad and carryover of characters and their relationships. Just sucks I have to wait till December for the next book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 14, 2026
Favorite Dragon
Lucan and Liz are definitely my favorite so far. There relationships somehow felt more organic and fluid. They had issues but they never seemed too fantastical. There love is a beautiful testament to what can happen when people put aside their egos and solve their issues. It might be hard to top this one but we will see. :)
Lucan and Liz are definitely my favorite so far. There relationships somehow felt more organic and fluid. They had issues but they never seemed too fantastical. There love is a beautiful testament to what can happen when people put aside their egos and solve their issues. It might be hard to top this one but we will see. :)
May 9, 2026
Loved it soooooo much! Looking forward to the next book!
May 12, 2026
4.5 easy read super sweet and romantic
May 14, 2026
Sweet quick easy read. Nice book two. Look forward to reading all the guys stories. No conflict at all, but sometimes that’s nice.
May 23, 2026
Short, sweet, and all around wonderful
This is a wonderful story. I loved it so much. I like that the FMC is in her 40s. Truly cute!!
This is a wonderful story. I loved it so much. I like that the FMC is in her 40s. Truly cute!!
May 27, 2026
Dragons, yes!
Who doesn't love a good dragon book? This was just what I needed, great romance with a wonderful ending. Lucan and Liz are so cute together. Can't wait for more!
Who doesn't love a good dragon book? This was just what I needed, great romance with a wonderful ending. Lucan and Liz are so cute together. Can't wait for more!
May 27, 2026
Fun short read. Dragons, fated mates, some bear spray on naked camp invaders. Love an FMC who's over 40 and doesn't need any kind of saving. Really enjoyable book. Looking forward to the next ones
May 31, 2026
Hilarious character meet cute, but the rest of the book felt flat.
June 16, 2026
Story 4⭐️ Spice 2.75🌶️
June 25, 2026
Loved the FMC and MMC and how their relationship grew!
July 15, 2026
This book was funny from start to finish.
Displaying 1 - 14 of 14 reviews