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Dragon Guards #30

Cupcake Kisses & Dragon Dreams

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Originally published in Sinfully Delicious anthology

The books in this epic saga can be read as stand-alone stories, or you can experience all the love, thrills and exploits of the whole series from beginning to end. It's up to you.

If you are reading them in order, this story fits between Dragon Guard #28 and #29. ENJOY!

A cup of Love, a teaspoon of Hope, and a pinch of Destiny makes every recipe perfect, however, broadcasting her True Love Spell all over the world has made Kalliope the sweetest treat in the bake shop. With more dates than she knows what to do with, and a Priestess who’s ready to confiscate her wand, this Happy Homemakin’ Witch is scrambling to curb her suitors’ appetites just as her One and Only, in the form of a grumblin’, growlin’ dragon, shows up ready to beat the poof right out of her egg whites.

It’s gonna take more than icing and sprinkles to fix this mix of a disaster, but Kallie’s never given up, and she doesn’t plan to now. With her trusty whisk and her Granny’s recipe, this sassy little Witch is about to whip up a special batch of cupcake kisses sure to sweeten her Dragon’s disposition. Fate will not be denied…but it may have to do the dishes.

This book contains explicit sexual material and violence. It is only suited for mature readers 18 years of age and older.

224 pages, Paperback

First published February 14, 2018

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About the author

Julia Mills

257 books1,440 followers
Mom of two rockin' girls, Reader of everything, Author of The Dragon Guards series and many more surprises to come!

I am a sarcastic,sometimes foul-mouthed, not afraid to drink a beer, always southern woman with 2 of the most amazing teenage daughters,
a menagerie of animals and a voracious appetite for reading who recently decided to write the storied running through her brain. I read my first book, Dr Suess' Cat in The Hat by myself at 4 and was hooked.
I believe a good book along with shoes, makeup and purses will never let a girl down and that all heroes of all the books
I have ever read or will ever write pale in comparison to my daddy! I am a sucker for a happy ending and love some hot sweaty sex with a healthy dose of romance.
I am still working on my story but believe it will contain all of the above with as much SPICE as I can work into it. CHEERS!

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Profile Image for Charlotte.
2,121 reviews80 followers
May 27, 2018
A baker witch

This is a great short read. Julia does shifter romances very well, I have been a fan of hers for a while and this one is no disappointment. Kallie is the last of her line of witches. Kallie's fondest memories are of baking sweet treats with her Gram, so naturally that's what she does for a living.
Murdock has tantalizing scene a of chocolate and cherries calling to him at the most inopportune time. Murdock is looking for his brother and doesn't want a mate. The Dragon king who shares Murdock's soul knows those scents belong to their mate, the ONE made just for them, but Murdock wants to fight it.
We all know the universe does not make mistakes.
I like the family ideal Julia always brings into these books. This book is well written with great, likeable characters.
Profile Image for Frances Law.
1,123 reviews14 followers
March 11, 2020
This is the 29th in the Dragon Guard series. Kalliope is a witch who has inherited her grandmother’s talent for cooking. She is so good that she has her own tv show. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching she decides to make a special version of her grandma’s Velvet Cupcake recipe. Imagine her horror when young men start turning up at the studio proclaiming their love for her! Where did she go wrong? She’d only added just a little, smidgen of a spell to the recipe hadn’t she? It shouldn’t have had this effect.
Murdock (Dock) Deoirearch (I hope that’s right!) is a dual dragon. He is a dragon of fire and of the sea. He has been alone for years and is quite happy patrolling the seas alone thank you very much. But recently he has been having dreams of a beautiful young woman, accompanied by a lovely smell of chocolate, sweet cherries and vanilla. He is determined to ignore them but circumstances (or the goddess) have brought him home and the pull becomes too strong when he realises that she is a woman on television whose name is Kalliope! Then, the next day, he realises that she is in trouble and goes to save her.
But there’s a big problem for the danger is a Celtic god who is more powerful than either of them. Of course there’s a HEA but our couple need help in sorting this out.
This is a nice series but you need some time between books after a while. What I do is read 3-5 books and leave them for a while then go back and read another few. They’re a very nice time waster. LOL
1,033 reviews2 followers
May 30, 2018
Millions, the witch, and Murdock, the Dragon King

Millions has a cooking show on local TV. Her grandmother was famous for her cupcakes, and Kallie follows in her footsteps. Murdock is seeking his fated mate, and Kallie is it. Unfortunately, the God of fertility has gone bad and has targeted Mall is because he wants her burgeoning super strong witch powers. He causes her to speak a love spell on her show as a diversion so he can kidnap her. Murdock interferes and takes her ban c k to his cabin, but the God interferes, freezing Murdock, and takes Kallie to a castle dungeon where he plans to take her powers with the help of the God of the Underworld. Murdock gets the help of three Priestess and her powerful mate and her Coven. He ate and Lumen, most powerful gods, stop the procedure and freed Kallie for Murdock to take home. Murdock and Kallie mate.

Great story with a lot more to it than stated above. Highly recommend reading this and others by 's. Mills.
71 reviews
September 6, 2018
Boring

Purchased based on interesting story summary, that started out great but then devolved into the seemingly never-ending storyline lately from this series of evil gods popping out of the woodwork to lust after either the helpless heroine or her power.

Also, I know that this series (I have read most of them) revolves around fated mates and 'the one', but this one was so fast that they didn't even talk to each other before they were declaring their love in their minds and got married (after spending most of the time chained to the wall by a god - the h --- or begging for help from other gods/goddesses - the H), within 2 days!! I ended up skipping through the last 25% of the book. Won't be buying any more of these books as they have devolved into which evil god/goddess will pop up to plan the end of the universe as we know it.
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612 reviews3 followers
October 20, 2018
This is Murdock and Kallie's story . Kallie is a cook on her own cooking show and is also a witch . Wanting to make something special for her crew and the show . The next morning she learns that something happened while she did her show and now there is a huge line and crowd of men all professing to love and want to marry her !! Heading down to the studio she has to hide who she is to avoid the men . Murdock , "Dock" to his friends , is dreaming of cupcakes and a hot woman whom he knows is his mate . And he is heading to find her since he can sense that she is in trouble . Due to one horny ( more ways than one ! lol ) God and his making all this trouble these two will have to work together to get it handled ! I love Julia Mills"s writing style !! This is well written and recommended to all !!
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4,893 reviews46 followers
January 29, 2020
The TV chef and baking sensation Kallie is also a witch and appears to broadcast a True Love spell around the world. Suddenly getting keen interest in her from hordes of men and heat from the High Priestess who is prepared to confiscate her magic she scrambles to reverse the spell as Murdoch her one true mate arrives ready to claim her. However, something evil steps in and it will take everything they all have to get her back. Can they have a happy ending that was envisioned for them?

This was a sweet story of how friends and fate cannot be denied. Well written it was easy to understand and read. Contains sexually explicit scenes,

** Please note this story was originally published in Sinfully Delicious anthology. In the series order, this comes between #28 and #29 although they can be read in any order.
2,535 reviews87 followers
May 15, 2018
Kalliope longs for a mate and determines it couldn't be bad to help fate along. Murdock is determined to ignore the mating call and search for his brother instead. Someone is determined to steal her powers. Will Murdock accept his mate before it is to late? Will Kalliope finally get the happy ever after she has longed for?

Just like all the other Dragon Guard books, this one was great. Loved how Kalliope is this spunky, take no crap witch. I didn't blame Murdock for being leary after his past and only being awake for a couple of days, but I was proud that when it mattered, he was there. Good read
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Elaine Kirby.
972 reviews2 followers
August 1, 2020
Magical!

This book has a witch from Calysta’s Coven, another old Guardsman & a evil Celtic God in it.

Kallie, has a baking show where she makes cupcakes & during a live show she zones out & says a spell. But, unbeknownst to her the evil god made her do it as a distraction so that he could carry out his plans for her & her magic.

But, what that God didn’t count on was Kallie’s true mate, Murdock or Dock to his dragon brethren to come to her rescue.

To find out what all happens, please read the book.
Profile Image for Jennifer Lovins.
1,057 reviews4 followers
May 21, 2022
can’t fight the universe

Murdock is call3 to land to help find their lost brethren. He wants back in the sea where he feels free. He has been having dreams of his mate. He is at his nephew’s house and sees his mate on TV. Now he fights the mating call. Can he ignore it, or will it pull him in? Kalliope believes that she accidentally sent out a true love spell, until a god kidnaps her. Now how is she going to get out of this? It might take an army or some major praying. Can Murdock save his mate? Will they get help from higher beings? Come on in hand find out.
Profile Image for Pamela Schalk.
630 reviews4 followers
February 25, 2025
A female witch and a male dragon shifter warrior!

A male dragon shifter warrior has been dreaming about a female every night. He fights the urge to find her until he sees her on TV. A female witch has the special ability that she inherited from her grandmother in being able to bake anything. She always adds just a touch of magic to each recipe, just like her grandmother taught her. You will have to read the book to find out what all happens to everyone. There may be Gods, kidnapping and more in this story. Happy reading!
Profile Image for Edith .
780 reviews1 follower
May 24, 2018
Another Hit!

The world of the Dragon Guard is one I never tire of reading. This one is Maddock's story of finding his one mate. A witch that cooks with spells and love. Kallie has her own cooking show and the crew love her. Well they love her baked goods. Feisty sassy with the mouth of a truck driving sailor, she's about to be the object of not only "Dock" but of a certain horny god! Enjoy! I did!
Profile Image for Jamoz23.
5,338 reviews46 followers
June 6, 2019
A great fun read with humour and silliness abounding.
Short but still a good well written flowing story that gives us everything we need in this series.
Loved crazy Kaliope and her full on do not take me on attitude.
Murdock was just such a great dragon guardsman, going from not wanting a mate due to thinking he wasn’t good enough to full out rescue mode.
Nice to have some of the others being involved in this story too.
This is my honest review of this book which I bought.
118 reviews
June 7, 2022
Cupcakes and dream :)

Kallie is a witch that wants her mate yesterday. Murdock is a dragon who dreams of his mate but is trying very hard to deny destiny. When Kallie is cooking Valentine cupcakes on her show and something goes awry (which she doesn't know about) she tries to fix it but is kidnapped instead. Now Murdock knows her has to rescue the one that the Universe made just for
before he loss her, before he even knows her.
688 reviews
May 26, 2018
Loved it, just loved it

Cupcakes with recipes in the back of the book, wow
This book.👍 has lots of humour, adventure, drama , kidnapping
and love .
A witch, and evil god and a grumpy growly dragon, keeps you turning
the pages to find out what other disaster has befallen Kalle. 😍
Profile Image for Diane Freeze O'Bryan.
109 reviews
July 1, 2018
As always Great Job

I love the Dragon Guard Series, Julia Keeps your attention with the fun, the drama, the creative battles fought, and the love of a dragon. You can actually feel the live between the Dragon and hid mate. Can't wait to see this series put in TV, I wouldn't miss a show!
1,007 reviews9 followers
October 30, 2018
Dragons true mate

Julia has once again written a great book filled with a beautiful witch who is the true mate of a twin spirited dragon man. Julia has created a world of magic and wonder and I feel that any reader who loves great romantic stories will fall in love with this book which I highly recommend.
910 reviews1 follower
August 6, 2022
Cupcakes Kisses & Dragon Dreams

Kelliope Sugarbaker, Kellie for short, a very talented witch and hostess of a food network channel. Murdock Deoirech, Dock for short, a Dragon Guard and Dual Dragon Sky and Sea, King Raibert have dreamt of their forever mate Kallie. Dock and Kellie are Fated mates.
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August 13, 2023
This novella "is an erotic paranormal romance with love scenes and mature situations." "It is only intended for adult readers over the age of 18."

I saw the word dragon and instantly wanted to read this story. However, it turned out to be Erotica, which is not a genre I normally read. Thus, I'll forego rating this book, as I believe others can more accurately rate this genre.
Profile Image for Sheila.
535 reviews10 followers
February 7, 2025
Great Story

I love Kalliope! Kalliope, a witch, dreams of a handsome man and wonders if he is real. Murdock is a dragon guardsman he too dreams about a mate.
Kalliope whips up a recipe of her Gram's on her Cooking Show and includes a spell to fall in love with her. Disaster occurs.What a fun story to read.
Be sure to read until the end, there,are recipes!
Profile Image for Shana Pare.
911 reviews6 followers
June 1, 2018
Absolutely delightful

It is amazing that I have never read any of the Dragon Guard books. I seriously am going to rectify that particular failure. If the rest of the books are like this one, I am going to enjoy myself immensely.
Profile Image for Natalie.
4,806 reviews13 followers
June 4, 2018
Cupcake Kisses & Dragon Dreams

Julia Mills I can't get enough of the Dragon Guard series. I'm ready for the next one and I know I'll be disappointed when there is no more. The Dragons and their mates are perfect and adventurous.
4,813 reviews9 followers
January 1, 2019
Very enjoyable

Really enjoyed this little novella. Quirky, funny and still full of paranormal adventure. Characters are all well rounded and loved the Scottish dialogue from the dragon.
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631 reviews
January 6, 2019

The world of the Dragon Guard is one I never tire of reading. This one is Maddock's story of finding his one mate. A witch that cooks with spells and love. Kallie has her own cooking show and the crew love her. This read was definitely a sweet treat
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4,342 reviews5 followers
April 26, 2020
KU edition reader

Good Lord, I just love these stories! So much happening in each one. Witches and Dragons, Gods and Goddesses, and even Demons on occasion! You just NEED to read them!
290 reviews
August 12, 2022
cupcake kisses

Good read, tho lots of characters to try to keep track of, which I cannot. But every book of two main characters and a couple of others. I enjoy reading Ms. Mills stories
Profile Image for Janet Swiftbird.
1,878 reviews6 followers
May 21, 2018
Horndog unloved

Can a cooking witch ever find her true mate?
Read this fun romp to find out if the gruff water and sky Dragon can get over his fear of mates and find true love.
Profile Image for Jan Murphree.
376 reviews4 followers
June 24, 2018
Awesome!!

Another great read ...by julia. Mills!!
Love her Dragon series!!!each one is hotter than the last!!
But it and enjoy the read!
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1,250 reviews11 followers
January 3, 2019
Cute short read

I enjoyed this cute short read. You will get a kick out of the characters. It brings humor and Yeats sticks to the dragon struggles to find their mate
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157 reviews3 followers
March 2, 2019
Love the Dragon Guard series so much!! They just keep getting better and better! Murdock and Kallie's story was amazing
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