Blessed continues Hest’s tale, picking up two months after he met the baby dragon. Much to his surprise, the dragon still speaks to him! If that wasn’t enough, Liam has somehow managed to escape from the dungeon and everything Hest thought was normal, has flipped upside down! Grasping at anything to regain control, Hest juggles Rittider training, history lessons, and even dance lessons for he’s to dance with Princess Siobhan!

About Blessed

What would you give to be a dragon rider and marry the princess?

Blessed is the second book in the coming-of-age fantasy series, Four Stars over Ardatz: Sovereigns. If you like action, wonderful characters, multi-dimensional clean romance, and dragons, you’ll love the next installment of Hest’s story.

More about the story

Rittider training

With a shrug, Hest clumsily tried to recreate the maneuver. Kyeth shook his head but didn’t push for further answers. The other Rittider in the courtyard, however, mumbled.

“It’s like he has eyes outside of himself,” Tarhall muttered.

“Strangest thing I’ve seen.”

Even with his limited Atsegenian, Hest could understand them. A stocky redhead stepped up to the edge of the training ring.

“Is everything all right, Kyeth?” Clancy eyed Hest.

“Aye, thank you. The boiwith pulled one of his mysterious moves again.”

“Hest, ya know if ya could ever reproduce those on a consistent basis, ya wouldn’t have to be out here trainin’ and racking’ up the bruises.” Clancy laughed.

“Aye, sir. I wish I could explain it.”

Although Kyeth had been with Hest when he’d met Usheen, the lad felt uncomfortable telling the Rittider more than what the man had seen.

A dragon friend

I am not a secret. Usheen’s voice whispered in Hest’s mind. You could tell them, and not appear as an amadan.

A what?

Ah, an amadan.

This time Hest understood the implication of the word. An idiot?

Aye. Usheen chuckled.

“Boiwith?” Kyeth waved a hand in front of Hest’s face.

“Oh, sorry. Ready?”

“Nay, that’s enough for a step. Do you wish to continue language lessons or go for a ride?”

Hest grinned. “Why not both”

Kyeth considered this. “Very well, but we’ll speak only Atsegenian from the moment we mount up.”

“Deal.” Hest had his misgivings, but after the last four cycles, he’d learned how to get by with the language of his new home.

As they stepped into the barn, Achan, the stablemaster, greeted them. “What brings you two in here this fine step?”

Kyeth nudged Hest in the ribs. “This boiwith thinks he can have a language lesson while on horseback.” Achan laughed. “If anyone can do it, ‘tis Hest. He was born to ride.”

Where to find Blessed

Book Summary

What would you give to be a dragon rider and marry the princess?

Two months ago, 18-year-old Hest discovered a baby dragon under the dungeon, and now he’s hearing the dragon’s voice. It comes at the strangest times, but usually when he needs it most in training fights. If only he could know when he’d get the help consistently instead of being the laughing stock of the other knights.

But not everyone believes the baby dragon is safe. The kingdom mage warns Hest that the dragon will overpower him if he’s not careful. As the bond grows in strength, Hest can’t keep it a secret, and if he thought life as a knight was complicated, try being next in line for the crown!

Hest isn’t the only one who wants the position as king. A traitor mage is determined to steal not only the crown, but the princess and Hest’s dragon!

Keeping a dragon is harder than finding one, but Hest will do anything—even allow the dragon to control him—to save his kingdom and his betrothed.

Blessed is the second book in the coming-of-age fantasy series, Four Stars over Ardatz: Sovereigns. If you like action, wonderful characters, multi-dimensional clean romance, and dragons, you’ll love Kandi J Wyatt’s book.

Scavenger Hunt

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Giveaway

The giveaway is for an advanced hardback copy of Blessed, a dragon keychain by OwlBeeDamned, and a sand castle figurine made in Canada. Unfortunately, I can only send these to someone in the continental U.S. For international readers, I have an advanced ebook and dragon wallpaper.

Limited Edition Hardback

There is a limited edition hardback book available from now until June 15. The cover is different than the rest of the series or what the paperback and hardback will be after June 15.