Braxton’s plans to bring the Garnet Clan of dragon shifters into the modern era have worked exactly how he intended. All his brothers have found his mates, and he’s free and clear in Boston to do as he pleases.

At least, until she walks into his bar.

Decked out in glitter and heels, Braxton knows this curvy temptress will bring nothing but trouble.

Trouble he can’t say no to.

Playing the part of doting boyfriend for the night is easy. Taking Lily home and rocking her world seems like the perfect birthday and Valentine’s Day gift all rolled into one.

But when one of her presents turns out to be his heartstone, sent by the clan witch to ensure that every last eligible Carmine is mated off, Braxton realizes that even his own plot to outrun fate, to live his own life, isn’t entirely in his hands.

Claiming Lily, making her his mate, feels like the most natural thing in the world. But with the changes coming for all of dragonkind, Braxton wants to be at the forefront.

And he wants his mate right there by his side.