We’re very pleased to present the list of stories selected for one of the first two titles in our new Romantic Fantasy series: Of Love & Dragons! Featuring a foreword by Caren Hahn, this beautiful hardback anthology will publish in March 2026 alongside A Breath of Time, launching this exciting new series of themed books. The stories have been carefully selected from open submissions, and we are very grateful to everyone who submitted stories for consideration. Many congratulations to the successful authors listed below!
The Overlooked Dragon Keeper by Charlotte V. Bond
The Princess and the Thief by A.M. Croll
The Girl Who Kissed the Sun by Maria D’Antonio-Reich
The Last Dragon by Deborah L. Davitt
Shattered Vows by Kit Englard
The Lindwyrm’s Wife by Kay Hanifen
The Name by Sarah Hozumi
A Worthy Oath by Valerie Hunter
We Are Not Them by Georgina Kamsika
Kingkiller by Abigail Kelly
On the Wing of a Prayer by Sasha Kielman
A Thousand Lifetimes Between Us by Samara Lo
Through Fumbles and Flames by J.I. Locatelli
Broken Spell and Shattered Glass by Damien Mckeating
Sparks by the Morwich River by Isabel McKeough
The Spell of Edrium by M. McNamara
Mercury of the Night Queen by Arda Mori
Heart of Lightning, Blade of Shadow by Kevin Potter
Of Mutton and Marriage Vows by Mere Rain
Hollow by Mia K. Rose
The Heart of Aethermoor by Laura Shenton
Shifting the Scales by Liv Strom
Lilt and Luster Spring Newsletter by Susan Taitel
Draconitis: Acute & Chronic by Nemma Wollenfang
A Matter of Life and Dragons by J.L. Worrad
About the Series
Flame Tree Romantic Fantasy – a captivating blend of our signature Gothic Fantasy collections with the passion and magic of Romantasy. This series featuring stories selected from open submissions is an exciting addition to Flame Tree's Beyond & Within, Myths, Gods & Immortals, Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories, and Epic Tales Collections, all beautifully presented, perfect as a gift, and offering a lifetime of reading pleasure.
This book will be available to buy from May 2026 via book stores, Amazon, and our website page for Of Love & Dragons!
