Dragon Masters
Silver Leaf Legacy, #1
by E.W. Saloka
Date of Publication: May 29th 2024
Publisher: E.W. Saloka
Cover Artist: Blue Valley Author Services
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Number of pages: 260
Word Count: 112,395
Tagline: Let the Games Begin
BLURB
Zach was an ordinary guy living a mundane life. Attending classes, playing video games, and hanging out with his friends at Sal’s Pizza. Typical stuff for a fifteen-year-old, until one snowy night when a winged horse suddenly appeared. After that, nothing would ever be the same. Orcs, wizards, and dragons!
Zach couldn't believe this was his new norm. Now instead of playing fantasy games, he was living one.
So, when he receives an invitation to join an elite group of Dragon Riders, things really heat up, especially when he meets two beautiful girls vying for his attention. The sweetly innocent Shanna, and Lux, an enchanting, but mysterious fae.
Zach didn't know how to ride a dragon; he couldn’t follow a manual online. No "How to Ride a Dragon in Six Easy Steps" guide. It was no wonder Dredd called him “Kid”
.
Dredd Domino, the Dragon Masters’ Champion. with an attitude and swagger to match his celebrity status. Droves of girls willing to do anything to be with their hero. But Dredd only desired an ethereal beauty who played dangerous games with the dragon rider’s heart.
The Dragmar Wizard told Zach, that receiving an invitation to join the Valdorian Order of Elite Riders was a high honor. Only a select group of dragon riders were chosen to participate in their annual death-defying race. Refusing their request would be an insult to the Race Council and not taken lightly. Once a rider was selected, there was no turning back. Not ever.
Enter the realm of Brandiss-Dor where intrigue, steamy romances, and prophecies abound. Family bloodlines and secrets steeped in the legacy of the coveted Silver Leaf lie within. Some will lie, steal, and even kill for it.
Book One of the Silver Leaf Legacy ends on a cliffhanger. Dragon Masters is a mash-up of cozy and epic fantasy with heart-stopping romance. Tropes are snarky dragons, forbidden love, love triangles, and morally grey villains.
Are you ready to take flight?
Excerpt:
The Ice Wizard
ground his teeth and looked away. “I’m not your hero, Mella.”
“To me you’re heroic, not the beast you think
you are. You saved me today from being kidnapped by the orcs, they were taking
me to the Norbe Swamps!” She shuddered at the thought of slimy hands on her as
they chained her and threw her over their riding-beast. Their putrid breath as
they hovered and gloated over their captured prey.
“Daksha called
me a beast, so she’s gone now. I drove her away.” His blue eyes darkened.
The pain in his
voice ripped through her. With shaky breath, Mella drew close to him. She took
Rianor's strong hand and held it up to her lips.
He could feel
the whisper of her soft breath; his ice-blue eyes met hers. “You should go
now.”
“Is that what
you want Rianor?” she gazed into his eyes; those eyes so full of darkness and
passion.
Suddenly, he
pulled her closer; his mouth found hers. His lips whispered against hers as he
gripped her waist tightly.
She melted into
him. “I never stopped loving you. All those years trapped in that lonely
existence my heart yearned for you. I couldn’t tell you because you were with
.. with Daksha.” Tears stung Mella’s seafoam eyes.
“No... don’t
cry.” He tasted the saltiness of her falling tears as he kissed each one away.
He had to hold back his Blue Ceress magic. Mella was a sweet and gentle siren,
but only the Emerald Fire could match his darkness, and Daksha was the white
heat the Ice Wizard craved.
“You’re thinking
of her, aren’t you?” Mella pulled away. “You desire her, but do you love her?”
“I can’t feel
love. I told Daksha I loved her, but she needed to hear those words. To me,
love is nothing but a hollow emotion.”
Mella touched
his arm gently. “But why would you do that if you knew it would hurt her?”
“I have no easy
answers, do you see why I can’t be your hero?”
Authors Info
E.W. Saloka are writers, artists, conceptual designers, and a husband and wife team.
Welcome to the Kingdom of Brandiss-Dor. Their Silver Leaf Legacy series is the
culmination of twenty years of working in the fantasy collectible industry.
William began sculpting professionally several years ago with fantasy being his
preferred subject.
Elaine began writing the storylines to accompany William's sculptures for his
art shows and Ren Faires. Eventually, those stories grew into an outline for
Dragon Masters. William is a dragon expert so she relies on his expertise to
bring the dragons to life in their story. Between his fantasy and her romance
their characters shine.
The Book Junkie Reads . . . Interview with . . . E.W. Saloka . . .
LIGHTNING ROUND
What genre do you read? I read historical romance and fairy tale retelling fantasy.
What genre do you write? Fantasy romance, contemporary romance, and middle-grade fantasy.
What was the first book you fell in love with? Anne of Green Gables.
What was a book you said you would never pick up again? Valley of Amazement. Amy Tan has always been a favorite author, but that one I wouldn’t read again. Too disturbing.
Which fictional character do you love? Rhylen Lonan from The Night Market. He’s a faerie raven shifter with long black hair and dark purple eyes. He’s a captivating character.
Which fiction character do you love to hate? Araminta From Julia Quinn’s An Offer From a Gentleman. She is Sophie Beckett’s cruel and vicious stepmother.
Which fiction character do you hate? Lionel from Zodiac Academy.
What beverage do you drink while reading? I like spa water. I make a pitcher of it with sliced strawberries, cucumber and mint. In the colder months, I enjoy lemon ginger tea.
What do you snack on while reading? Goldfish Crackers.
Have you always enjoyed reading? Yes. I love reading. My earliest memories are of going to the library with my grandmother. She had a little bookcase for me at her house. Even as a child, I was an avid reader. Fairy tales were always a favorite.
Thank you E.W. Saloka for participating in the Lightning Round and giving a little insight to you. Your work is appreciated.
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