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Smoke Signal: A Fated Mates Paranormal Romance (Dragons of Wings End)
by Lia Drake
About this book
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 love:
Strong women starting over
Characters in their 40s
Fated mates
Found family
Low angst and no breakups
The perfect blend of humor and spice
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
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Reader Reviews
May 16, 2026
I love this series and I hope Lia Drake continues writing. Her characters are likable and relatable. I like that the stories are low stakes. It makes it easy to just enjoy the book. I can absolutely imagine everything as it's happening. The books are short enough to finish in an afternoon. I'm looking forward to the next one! )
May 14, 2026
Good story. A little more action would have been nice but the writing was good as always. Can’t wait for the next one. )
May 12, 2026
Such a cute, wholesome, and sexy story!! Loved the perimenopause rep, and how romance in that phase of life is super sexy 😉 Lucan is swoonworthy and total book boyfriend material, and the whole book had me giggling and laughing out loud! Such a good story 😊 )
May 22, 2026
Almost no conflict, just an independent yet anxious main female character. Love interest was affectionate but didn't appear to have any personality outside of his desire and protectiveness of the MFC. Relaxing read with brief but descriptive spicy time. )
May 23, 2026
This is a wonderful story. I loved it so much. I like that the FMC is in her 40s. Truly cute!! )
