She unearths the secrets of the dead. But his secrets are very much alive.

Dr. Lena Petrova is a brilliant art historian, hired for the job of a lifetime: to appraise the legendary hoard of the reclusive billionaire, Azarion. His penthouse is a priceless collection of forbidden artifacts that sing of magic and myth. But Lena soon discovers the most valuable?and dangerous?treasure isn't made of gold or stone. It's the man himself.

Azarion is no mere collector. He is ancient, powerful, and his desire is a savage force of nature. He doesn't want an appraiser; he wants a possession. He reveals a dark world of sensual power and demands not her expertise, but her unconditional surrender. To refuse is to flee back to a life of quiet safety. To accept is to enter a gilded cage where pleasure and pain are two sides of the same stunning coin, and her very soul is at stake.

In this breathtaking and steamy new paranormal romance, you'll discover:

• A reclusive billionaire who is more than a man, he's a myth.
• A world of ancient secrets and priceless treasures that were never meant to be found.
• A forbidden passion so hypnotic it could be a blessing or a curse.
• The ultimate choice between a life of freedom and a desire too powerful to deny.

A dark and thrilling modern fantasy, The Dragon's Hoarded Heart combines the mind-blowing world-building of urban fantasy with the tantalizing, high-stakes romance that will leave you breathless.

He is a dragon hoarding his treasure. And he has decided she is his most priceless find.

The dragon's hoard is open. Dare to discover what lies within.