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Hollow Earth Ice Dragons #1
The Ice Tyrant's Fated Mate
In the Ice Kingdom the strong rule, and the weak end up in cages.
At the top are the Elites, cruelest and most powerful of all dragons. Below everyone else are my friends and I.
The Wing-Clipped. Dragons too weak to shift or claim a fated mate. We’re who the cages and illegal markets were made for.
Until the man with green eyes who smells like forever awakens my dormant dragon. It should be impossible. It is impossible. Because Clippys don’t have fated mates. Ever. Everyone knows that.
Everyone except my dragon. She’s staking this one out as hers, and she doesn’t care what he or I think. It only gets worse when I discover who she calls our mate.
Somehow she’s decided the Ice Tyrant is all ours. The strongest, most ruthless dragon in Hollow Earth … and me?
Never gonna happen.
Even if I had a dragon to shift into, and even if I could claim another as my mate, it would never be him.
Not just because it’s his kingdom and his rules that put me in this cage. But because he left me to rot in it…
Casimir
My kingdom isn’t ready for me to claim her. I am. Civil war and threats to my throne? That's nothing compared to bonding with my mate. I’ll destroy anyone who threatens her or our future.
But before we can have eternity, I'll have to win her over and show her I’m not what the legends say. Somehow.
Because hiding at the center of every rumor, there’s a dark truth…
***
The Ice Tyrant’s Fated Mate is a full-bodied shifter romance with a HEA, perfect for fans of:
Fated Mates (But not insta-love)
Dragon Shifters
IYTHIKY Protective Alpha vibes
A generous helping of growls
A dash of forbidden romance
A hint of dragon kingdoms
At the top are the Elites, cruelest and most powerful of all dragons. Below everyone else are my friends and I.
The Wing-Clipped. Dragons too weak to shift or claim a fated mate. We’re who the cages and illegal markets were made for.
Until the man with green eyes who smells like forever awakens my dormant dragon. It should be impossible. It is impossible. Because Clippys don’t have fated mates. Ever. Everyone knows that.
Everyone except my dragon. She’s staking this one out as hers, and she doesn’t care what he or I think. It only gets worse when I discover who she calls our mate.
Somehow she’s decided the Ice Tyrant is all ours. The strongest, most ruthless dragon in Hollow Earth … and me?
Never gonna happen.
Even if I had a dragon to shift into, and even if I could claim another as my mate, it would never be him.
Not just because it’s his kingdom and his rules that put me in this cage. But because he left me to rot in it…
Casimir
My kingdom isn’t ready for me to claim her. I am. Civil war and threats to my throne? That's nothing compared to bonding with my mate. I’ll destroy anyone who threatens her or our future.
But before we can have eternity, I'll have to win her over and show her I’m not what the legends say. Somehow.
Because hiding at the center of every rumor, there’s a dark truth…
***
The Ice Tyrant’s Fated Mate is a full-bodied shifter romance with a HEA, perfect for fans of:
Fated Mates (But not insta-love)
Dragon Shifters
IYTHIKY Protective Alpha vibes
A generous helping of growls
A dash of forbidden romance
A hint of dragon kingdoms
428 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 9, 2026
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March 8, 2026
The Ice Tyrant
Loved the kingdom building, Anna, Milly and Ella, and the Ice Dragons, especially the Ice Tyrant Casimir(aka Caz).
Next up is Ella and Dirks story
Loved the kingdom building, Anna, Milly and Ella, and the Ice Dragons, especially the Ice Tyrant Casimir(aka Caz).
Next up is Ella and Dirks story
Did not finish
February 22, 2026Well whatever I was expecting this just wasn’t it. I won’t leave a rating because I DNF pretty early but wanted to leave some notes for future potential readers. Firstly, the writing is subpar and lazy. The premise hooks you but the characters are vapid, surface level, and cheesy. The world has potential, and maybe I didn’t get far enough for detail. The dialogue is corny and so much modern vernacular was used it was distracting. The Ice Tyrant using “raging boner” among other slang? Completely pulls you from the story and honestly gave me the ick. Also Caz (MMC) so far leaves much to be desired. Not only does he publicly shun his fated mate and leave her in a cage in a slave market, but when he pulls his head out of his ass and returns to save her, he happens upon a “hunter forcing someone to do something” and he “doesn’t want to intrude” as he’s there to find his mate and nothing else. I’m sorry what? Stellar personality and moral code my guy. I’m all for morally gray but to openly admit you’re seeing someone be assaulted and you don’t want to intrude because you’re only there to find your mate is pretty gross. Their whole interaction after he saves her from the hunter was weird and like a soap opera. I’m out.
February 13, 2026
Get comfortable you will need to be because once you start you won’t start but be warned you are going to want to bust a few heads because some of the alphas are some bone heads and need their heads examined. You when you are thrown together as the unwanted or the on the lower end of the social status this is where we find our girl Anna and her gang of misfits waiting to be sold into slavery can’t help but love them the shenanigans the get into oh and the things they say will have you laughing but what happens when Anna realizes she is mated to the Ice Tyrant. Caz the sexy as all get out Ice Tyrant a dragon with attitude issues sexy ..oh did we say that already (well the sexy will have you overlooking some of the grump) yep he lives up to his name he doesn’t hang with the lowers ones why would he they are beneath him, but he does have more to him he is trying to work out who is behind the slave market and when he learns he has a mate of course his dragon won’t leave him alone or allow him to walk away despite her status. The magnetic pull is there can’t be ignored, no matter what their status but will they learn to work together makes them stronger, will he accept her as his mate, will she accept him, will she leave her friends behind, and is there a HEA for these two?
Review of advance copy received from Author
Fantastic series starter.
I couldn’t put this book down! Anna and her friends are dragons born too weak to take their dragon form. They are called Wing-clipped, or more derogatorily, Clippys. They are hunted, caged, and sold to the Elites ending up as little more than slaves. But for Anna her life will take a drastic turn when an Elite male walks through the market where she and her friends are caged and waiting to be sold. Her dragon, silent her entire life, awakens inside her. The male that awakened her dragon, notices her but he walks away.
Oh, my goodness, I love these fantastic characters. Compelling and unique with fast-faced and engaging dialog, these characters made it impossible to put this book down. Dragon shifters, fated mates, exciting action, a little suspense, plenty of steamy interludes featuring the FMC and MMC, and a happily ever after. This is a must-read that I recommend and I already look forward to the next book in this series.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary ARC provided by Book Sprout and the author.
I couldn’t put this book down! Anna and her friends are dragons born too weak to take their dragon form. They are called Wing-clipped, or more derogatorily, Clippys. They are hunted, caged, and sold to the Elites ending up as little more than slaves. But for Anna her life will take a drastic turn when an Elite male walks through the market where she and her friends are caged and waiting to be sold. Her dragon, silent her entire life, awakens inside her. The male that awakened her dragon, notices her but he walks away.
Oh, my goodness, I love these fantastic characters. Compelling and unique with fast-faced and engaging dialog, these characters made it impossible to put this book down. Dragon shifters, fated mates, exciting action, a little suspense, plenty of steamy interludes featuring the FMC and MMC, and a happily ever after. This is a must-read that I recommend and I already look forward to the next book in this series.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary ARC provided by Book Sprout and the author.
February 11, 2026
I Love Love loved every minute of this new book from beginning to end! I love meeting Caz and Anna along with the rest of the characters. The bond between Anna and her friends and the lengths that Caz will go for her to find them and protect them all is truly revealing of his character and love for Anna. Caz is the ICE TYRANT and Anna is a clippy or grounded ( or is she) who has no memory of her past.. Caz rescues Anna from a slave market when it is revealed that they are fated mates which should not be possible. Their story is loaded with danger, intrigue, and a lot of Hot sexy Ice Dragon. Will Caz and Anna be able to find and rescue her friends ? Will Caz be able to discover who is behind the slave markets ? Will they get their HEA ? You will have to read to find out but the adventure will be worth it. I received an Advanced E-copy and am Voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I wanted to love this so badly—the synopsis sounded right up my alley. However, this one didn’t sit well with me. I found the writing leaned more toward YA, and the romance felt like insta-lust with little substance. I grew genuinely frustrated with how often the book mentioned her folds being “wet and engorged” (or some variation of it); after a while, I was rolling my eyes every time it came up.
I think the plot itself was fine, and the worldbuilding was fairly standard for romantasy. If you love insta-love and enjoy spice sprinkled into most scenes, you may really enjoy this. The writing isn’t bad—it just wasn’t for me.
I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I think the plot itself was fine, and the worldbuilding was fairly standard for romantasy. If you love insta-love and enjoy spice sprinkled into most scenes, you may really enjoy this. The writing isn’t bad—it just wasn’t for me.
I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 11, 2026
I absolutely love reading stories by Riley Storm. This one certainly didn’t disappoint. Anna, Milly and Ella are clippy’s which are dragon shifters who are born too weak to take their dragon form. But when Anna’s dragon wakes up when an Elite male, Casimir, walks through the market where she and her friends are caged, starts a story that is absolutely compelling in the tale. There is so much going on that I was absolutely captivated as the story rolled out. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 11, 2026
The Ice Tyrant finds love with his fated mate! Spicy with excellent HFN ending!
Caz finds Anna and knows instantly that she is his fated mate. It takes quite a bit more for Anna to believe her mate is actually the Ice Tyrant and ruler of the Ice Kingdom. Caz has waited for his perfect mate and studied up to be ready to please her. They have battles to fight and politics galore, but no one can deny their bond and Anna's surprising power. A satisfying HFN leaves us looking forward to the next part of the story!.
I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Caz finds Anna and knows instantly that she is his fated mate. It takes quite a bit more for Anna to believe her mate is actually the Ice Tyrant and ruler of the Ice Kingdom. Caz has waited for his perfect mate and studied up to be ready to please her. They have battles to fight and politics galore, but no one can deny their bond and Anna's surprising power. A satisfying HFN leaves us looking forward to the next part of the story!.
I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 24, 2026
Elite versus Grounded
Unique and quite captivating this was a dragon shifter story that I could not wait to devour. Anna is caged and ready to be sold due to her status as a grounded but a hooded figure passes by awakening something inside her, something that should be impossible. Can has found his mate and their journey wasn’t an easy one as it was full of complications. It was exciting, suspenseful and intensely interesting. I did not want to put it down and I can’t wait for the next one in the series to come out.
I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Unique and quite captivating this was a dragon shifter story that I could not wait to devour. Anna is caged and ready to be sold due to her status as a grounded but a hooded figure passes by awakening something inside her, something that should be impossible. Can has found his mate and their journey wasn’t an easy one as it was full of complications. It was exciting, suspenseful and intensely interesting. I did not want to put it down and I can’t wait for the next one in the series to come out.
I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 25, 2026
Almost five stars
Story is told in first-person, dual POV.
I consider the spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5. While there are just a couple of open-door scenes, there’s a lot of sexual verbiage throughout.
The MMC, Caz, is such a sweetie. She’s his first, and he devotes himself to fulfilling her every desire.
The FMC, Anna, is where this book went from 5 stars to 4.5. She’s got a habit of playing the victim and was constantly twisting Caz’s words to pick fights with him. She had a lot of audacity that was difficult for me to get past and even had my jaw dropping at times.
I will certainly be reading more from Riley Storm!
Story is told in first-person, dual POV.
I consider the spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5. While there are just a couple of open-door scenes, there’s a lot of sexual verbiage throughout.
The MMC, Caz, is such a sweetie. She’s his first, and he devotes himself to fulfilling her every desire.
The FMC, Anna, is where this book went from 5 stars to 4.5. She’s got a habit of playing the victim and was constantly twisting Caz’s words to pick fights with him. She had a lot of audacity that was difficult for me to get past and even had my jaw dropping at times.
I will certainly be reading more from Riley Storm!
February 9, 2026
Addictive Storyline
OMG What a great read, from page one to the end this entertaining read will grab at you and give you an amazing read filled with action, suspense, with some twists along the way.
With lots of sizzling moments, will this couple finally find their HEA.
I love both the FMC and MMC, their personalities shone throughout the book, from action, to tenderness with some witty moments in between.
An amazing read you won’t want to miss!.
I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review.
OMG What a great read, from page one to the end this entertaining read will grab at you and give you an amazing read filled with action, suspense, with some twists along the way.
With lots of sizzling moments, will this couple finally find their HEA.
I love both the FMC and MMC, their personalities shone throughout the book, from action, to tenderness with some witty moments in between.
An amazing read you won’t want to miss!.
I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 13, 2026
This is a brilliant and entertaining read. It is a fun, romantic and has plenty of spice. It has a lively start where Anna meets Caz and the rollercoaster doesn’t stop until the final page.
There are no wasted words. Everything is described beautifully, the scenery lush and the people are a delight.
I think Anna and Caz make a great couple. I love their banter and emotion.
This is the first book I have read by this author but it won’t be the last. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series.
There are no wasted words. Everything is described beautifully, the scenery lush and the people are a delight.
I think Anna and Caz make a great couple. I love their banter and emotion.
This is the first book I have read by this author but it won’t be the last. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series.
February 19, 2026
Anna and her friends are caged in the slave market when she feels something she is not meant to.
Anna and her friends are clippys dragons who are wing clipped as they have no dragon in them. They have been captured by hunters and taken to a slave market. When a cloaked figure appears and she meets his eye she feels something move inside her a thought in her of Mate. Cas was tracking someone involved in the slave trade when he notice a female and his dragon states Mate.
I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Anna and her friends are clippys dragons who are wing clipped as they have no dragon in them. They have been captured by hunters and taken to a slave market. When a cloaked figure appears and she meets his eye she feels something move inside her a thought in her of Mate. Cas was tracking someone involved in the slave trade when he notice a female and his dragon states Mate.
I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 12, 2026
3.5
I liked Anna, I am always rooting for the underdog. Especially one willing to fight for herself and others. Casimir fell a bit short for me, but maybe there is hope for him. I didn't quite connect with the writing. It wasn't a slog. It just felt a bit underdeveloped maybe. I am not sure the right word. It has a lot of potential and I would read the next book because I want to see more of the story.
I liked Anna, I am always rooting for the underdog. Especially one willing to fight for herself and others. Casimir fell a bit short for me, but maybe there is hope for him. I didn't quite connect with the writing. It wasn't a slog. It just felt a bit underdeveloped maybe. I am not sure the right word. It has a lot of potential and I would read the next book because I want to see more of the story.
February 14, 2026
Dragons amour
A great read from the beginning. Characters well developed. I would have liked to seen more attention to the evil doers. They just popped in as a filler, could have been a duet series with more involvement. Would recommend this for those looking for a easy read with a great plot.
A great read from the beginning. Characters well developed. I would have liked to seen more attention to the evil doers. They just popped in as a filler, could have been a duet series with more involvement. Would recommend this for those looking for a easy read with a great plot.
February 14, 2026
Ana & Caz
I loved this Dragon shifter steamy romance. Ana is unique in a way that adds a unique twist to the story, and that made it a true delight for me to read! I Love the Story and the Ana's internal dialog, it made it fun for me. I Recommend !!! No Spoilers from me!.
I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I loved this Dragon shifter steamy romance. Ana is unique in a way that adds a unique twist to the story, and that made it a true delight for me to read! I Love the Story and the Ana's internal dialog, it made it fun for me. I Recommend !!! No Spoilers from me!.
I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 16, 2026
Loved it!
This series has commenced with a remarkable beginning, proving to be both engaging and entertaining. The narrative was captivating from its inception, effectively conveying the emotional journey of its characters. The conclusion presented a transformative experience for all participants. We eagerly anticipate the forthcoming installment.
This series has commenced with a remarkable beginning, proving to be both engaging and entertaining. The narrative was captivating from its inception, effectively conveying the emotional journey of its characters. The conclusion presented a transformative experience for all participants. We eagerly anticipate the forthcoming installment.
February 23, 2026
The price of change.
A person living in survival mode doesn't always see things clearly. A person trying to improve things doesn't always understand the price that is paid for survival.
I want to believe that I'd give up what I've always known to improve my life and the lives of others.
Thank you for having this on Kindle Unlimited.
A person living in survival mode doesn't always see things clearly. A person trying to improve things doesn't always understand the price that is paid for survival.
I want to believe that I'd give up what I've always known to improve my life and the lives of others.
Thank you for having this on Kindle Unlimited.
March 1, 2026
The plot moved along great. The romance was kind of okay. The female lead, I just wanted to slap her and tell her to wake up and get a grip. The main male character, was just too lovey-dovey for my taste. It seemed like she could do no wrong. I can understand fated mates and all that but in my option, I feel like there could have been more manly vibes and less woman bitching.
March 6, 2026
This book start giving us an idea of what Anna and her friends are about to enter into their lives. It starts with them in the slave market as they are trying to escape. Here they introduce is to what an ELITE was a Dragon.
From there it is a page turner where I want to know what is going to happen.
I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review.
From there it is a page turner where I want to know what is going to happen.
I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 7, 2026
I loved Cas and Anna, the world-building in this story is an exciting backdrop for their lives, from a slave to the fated mate of the strongest dragon in the kingdom. Cas finding her friends proves how wonderful a man and leader he is. Anna finding her dragon 🐉 is a great addition to the ending
I can not wait to see what happens next in this world with Anna's friend and Cas's brother.
I can not wait to see what happens next in this world with Anna's friend and Cas's brother.
March 13, 2026
A new must read dragon series
Anna and Caz have their hands full trying to both find each other as well and find their path to happiness. But I love Caz's love for Anna, and also Anna's path to healing without trying to burn or blame Caz. This book definitely has some spice, but I wouldn't say it overpowers the book itself
Anna and Caz have their hands full trying to both find each other as well and find their path to happiness. But I love Caz's love for Anna, and also Anna's path to healing without trying to burn or blame Caz. This book definitely has some spice, but I wouldn't say it overpowers the book itself
March 15, 2026
A romantasy story where there are shifters, dragons, alphs and elites. Anna doesn't remember much about her past, but things start to happen when she and Casimir meet. Not my usual reading fare, but a good one with spice and fated mates.
I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 23, 2026
A must read
With no memory of the first years of her life, living as a wingless with her two friends, it was shocking when an unknown dragon inside her started shouting Mate. Caz felt the mate call when he was tracking his prey.The Ice Tyrant and his mate faced twists and turns.The world building is amazing.
With no memory of the first years of her life, living as a wingless with her two friends, it was shocking when an unknown dragon inside her started shouting Mate. Caz felt the mate call when he was tracking his prey.The Ice Tyrant and his mate faced twists and turns.The world building is amazing.
February 10, 2026
Arc review I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review. This was very good I liked how anna, milly, and Ella who are all best friends ,but also slaves who find that their station in life becomes improved. Awsome
February 11, 2026
Oooo! The premise really pulled me in! Dragons, fated mates, feeling drawn to someone you don’t think you should be, fighting back against oppressors; all fun things! Enjoy the fantasy world too, and the action. There’s some nice spice too. Really enjoyed the read!
February 22, 2026
Ice tyrant 😍
Absolutely love this book. I am so glad Heather Carson let us know about your books! I love the world that the author created. The chemistry between the MCs is wonderful. I can't wait until the next book comes out!
Absolutely love this book. I am so glad Heather Carson let us know about your books! I love the world that the author created. The chemistry between the MCs is wonderful. I can't wait until the next book comes out!
March 1, 2026
Great Read!
I really enjoyed book 1 in this series watching Casimer and Anna travel their very rocky road to finding their HEA. I'm looking forward to reading book 2 in this series and will definitely recommend this book to everyone.
I really enjoyed book 1 in this series watching Casimer and Anna travel their very rocky road to finding their HEA. I'm looking forward to reading book 2 in this series and will definitely recommend this book to everyone.
March 9, 2026
a good read
Caz and Anna’s story was really good. I liked how they come together and overcome their differences in class and in species. I want to know more about Ella’s story. I’m very much looking forward to reading the rest of her and Milly’s story.
Caz and Anna’s story was really good. I liked how they come together and overcome their differences in class and in species. I want to know more about Ella’s story. I’m very much looking forward to reading the rest of her and Milly’s story.
Review of advance copy
OMG! What an utterly fantastic story. An amazing beginning to this new series. Boy oh boy can this author write. I cannot wait to read the next one.
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