Mage of the Dragon Prince (Bonded Hearts Book 1) by Zarina Aston


A new series from Ariella Zoelle writing under the pen name Zarina Aston for a foray into more dramatic and angst filled fantasy stories, and this story is just the beginning. A mage forced back in time by fate and the dragon prince he falls for, but time is not on their side as fate demands Auslin return to his own time.


From the Mage of the Dragon Prince blurb:

A twist of fate brings a human mage to the past to fall in love with a dragon shifter prince. But will it also tear them apart before they can bond as fated mates?

Auslin accidentally steps back in time, where he crosses paths with Kitaro, a charming dragon shifter prince. Forced to rely on the alluring stranger, Auslin places his trust in the hands of Prince Kitaro.

When they embark on a perilous journey to return Auslin to his rightful era, the fated mates discover a love that transcends time. But dangers lurking in the shadows conspire to keep them apart, threatening to unravel their fragile bond before it fully forms.

As they navigate treacherous challenges and powerful adversaries, Auslin and Kitaro must confront the ultimate question: can their love withstand the twists of fate that brought them together, or will it ultimately be the force that tears them apart?

Mage of the Dragon Prince is the first book of the Bonded Hearts series and part of the Talwyn Saga universe. Full of dramatic twists and turns, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. The story continues in future books, which will lead to a happily ever after.


SNik's review:

First in series (Bonded Hearts). Paranormal fantasy. Slow burn. Hurt/comfort. Found family. Mainly dual POV with some additional POV’s. Cliffhanger. 

Healer mage Auslin is thrown back in time and is taken under the protection of the royal dragon shifter family and specifically Prince Kitaro. Having never experienced romantic feelings towards another, Kitaro is entranced with Auslin as they become closer, and Auslin comes to terms with leaving the future behind as there is an easy connection between the two men that are both kind, compassionate and caring. 

The acceptance by supportive secondary characters is paramount and helpful as Auslin and Kitaro work towards finding answers to Auslin’s predicament and whether he will stay in the past or not. There are some adversaries, some action, some steamy times, and a lot of honest communication between Auslin and Kitaro. Of course there is a plot twist and cliffhanger as we have to wait to continue the story and see how Auslin and Kitaro can possibly survive what fate has in store for them. A sweet start to a new series.


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