4.3 (3,460 ratings)

Ruthless Mate (The Marked Dragon Prince Trilogy Book 1)

Name: Ruthless Mate (The Marked Dragon Prince Trilogy Book 1)
Rating: 4.3 (3460 reviews)
Author: Jen L. Grey
ISBN: B0BL95BPTW

by Jen L. Grey

shifters

About this book

Destiny is a cruel game when your life is used as collateral. For one woman, the dream of a love-match shatters the moment her family is threatened, forcing her into an arranged marriage with a powerful dragon prince who harbors terrifying secrets. Just as she prepares to sacrifice her future for their safety, the rug is pulled out from under her. She is kidnapped by the prince’s own brother, Thorn, thrusting her into the center of a brutal, hidden war.

This gripping paranormal romance masterfully blends high-stakes tension with the intoxicating pull of fated mates. As she navigates a dangerous love triangle between two royal dragon shifters, she finds herself drawn to her captor despite his ruthless nature. The chemistry is electric, the stakes are lethal, and the lines between enemy and protector constantly blur.

If you crave dark romance packed with supernatural intrigue and heart-pounding suspense, this is the addictive page-turner you have been waiting for. With complex characters and a plot that keeps you guessing until the final chapter, this story will leave you breathless. Dive into a world where loyalty is a liability and passion is the most dangerous weapon of all.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0BL95BPTW

Reader Reviews

Great book!

July 6, 2025

Great book. I started it yesterday, read til 4 am, got up and finished reading!! The writing was phenomenal, I loved the characters except the villain! Author did a great job with multiple plots going on. Read it, you won’t regret it! ) One person found this helpful

Hooked!

June 9, 2023

I hadn't read any of Jen L. Greys books in a while and I forgot how good the stories suck you in. Great start, good characters, rough villains, solid 4* read. Looking forward to reading the next one. ) 4 people found this helpful

Ruthless Mate

May 4, 2023

Gotta love an enemies to lovers that will keep you entranced from beginning to end and that is just what Jen L Grey did with Ruthless Mate. I am ashamed to say this is my first dragon shifter book I have read, but it definitely won't be the last. I loved every minute of Ruthless Mate and can't wait to read the next book in the series. Straight from the start there was drama and it continued on through out the book, it kept you on the edge of your seat, waiting to see what was to come at each...

I'm struggling

September 9, 2025

I might not be the best to go off because I'm neuro divergent, but I'm struggling with the way this is written. I find myself confused in some conversations, not understanding why a character says something that my mind can't connect to the current events, and then I go back a bit to try and make sense of it but never seem to be able to. I also have a hard time with some of the chosen emotions or responses by the characters. SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER For example, one character doesn't want to be...

Great read

December 4, 2025

It was so good that I didn't want to put it down. )