An enemies-to-lovers, cross-class, cosy romantasy, perfect for fans of Twin Crowns and The School For Good and Evil.

In Farren’s world, dragons are prized for their precious scales – giving the humans they bond with metal-crafting magic.

Farren’s family believe dragons are worth so much more, which is why they dedicate their lives to caring for them. It’s also the reason she hates people who exploit the incredible creatures. That includes her classmate James Murphy, an arrogant dragon racer whose silver-crafting family tops the social hierarchy but represent the worst of greed and dragon abuse – worse still, he's the biggest competition for the college scholarship Farren desperately needs.

When James unexpectantly gets a job her family's dragon sanctuary, it puts everything at risk. Farren isn't just the plain copper-crafter she seems. She's hiding a secret that could change not only her life, but society as a whole.

And James has his own secret . . . a years-long crush on Farren. As the summer passes, hating James becomes harder than Farren thought, and suddenly Farren has a new secret to keep, the fact that she’s falling in love with James Murphy.

Praise for When Dealing with Dragons:

'A delightful, dragon-filled love story with clever world building, endearing characters, and an enemies-to-lovers romance that you will be shipping from the very first chapter!' —Romina Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Castle of the Cursed

'Pure gold . . . dragons like you’ve never seen before. Cozy and clever, fierce and tender - this is a gem of a read. ' Mikayla Bridge, author of Of Flame and Fury

'The yearning alone had my heart soaring like the gilded dragons I met on the page. If you are looking for a story that is equal parts sweet, adventurous, swoon-worthy, and ferocious, this book is for you.' Angela Montoya, Author of Sinner's Isle and A Cruel Thirst

'This book has everything: heart-stopping dragon racing, daring rescues, and breathtaking romance.' Erika Lewis, award-winning author of the Kelcie Murphy series

'Come for the dueling dragons, stay for the Elphaba/Fiyero vibes between our two main characters. A perfect companion to a cup of tea and a fresh baked batch of fiery cinnamon cookies!' Amanda Quain, Author of Accomplished

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