WINGS AND WOUNDS
THE DRAGON DOC TALES: BOOK 1
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Doc thought treating grumpy house cats was challenging — until her latest patients torched everything she thought she knew.
When Dr. Jordyn Blackstone stumbles upon an injured dragon, she can’t resist helping the creature. Before long, dragons from far and wide seek her expertise, and they’re not exactly the kind to sit still for shots.
With dragons suddenly very real and no dragon-care textbook in sight, Doc can’t help but question her sanity while she develops dragon medicine on the fly. Amidst dodging horrid dragon breath and fiery sneezes, Doc discovers that the dragons trust her with not only their own lives, but the survival of their entire species. No pressure.
Doc rises to the challenge, even though the work is tough, messy, and dangerous. But dealing with disgusting dragon snot is the least of her worries. To protect her extraordinary patients from being hunted to extinction, Doc must keep them secret — or risk not only their safety, but also her career, reputation, and clinic going up in smoke.
Dragon enthusiasts and fans of House in the Cerulean Sea, Legends and Lattes, and The Lady Trent Memoirs will be enchanted by Wings and Wounds, Book 1 of The Dragon Doc Tales!
PRAISE FOR WINGS AND WOUNDS
“Combining the caring veterinary themes found in All Creatures Great and Small and other books by James Herriot with well-constructed farce and fantasy, this pleasant tale is a rare treat… an absolutely wonderful book that readers are sure to enjoy.” —The U.S. Review
“The Dragon Doc’s Wings and Wounds takes the reader on a fantastical journey through the trials and tribulations of veterinary medicine for the most magnificent of beasts. Dr. S.K. Burkman wields a fiery sense of humor that leaves the reader in stitches while also tugging at the heartstrings. Be prepared for a wild flight… and don’t forget to pack the burn salve.” —N.J. Gallegos, author of The Broken Heart
“A thoroughly charming account of a courageous and capable veterinarian’s fantastic experience in treating ill and injured dragons alongside her more traditional patients amid the mundane events of everyday life. Well-written in an engaging style with attention to all the details I find most interesting about dragons and doesn’t portray them as … well, monsters.” —A.R. Grimes, author of the Wyldling Dream series.
“Very well-written and captivating book – couldn’t put it down. Can’t wait for the next installment.” —D.H.
SQUEAKY HATCHLING
A protective mother dragon, a sick hatchling, and a noisy medical mystery. Just another day at the clinic for the Dragon Doc.
Veterinarian Jordyn Blackstone doesn’t just treat your average pets — her patients come with scales, wings, and a habit of scorching her eyebrows. But when a distressed hatchling arrives squeaking like a creaky door, Doc knows she’s in for a special kind of headache.
Doc has never encountered a dragon malady like this before, but whatever it is, it can’t be good. With the baby’s life on the line and his overbearing mother lurking in the shadows, Doc has to unravel the mystery quickly — before things get too heated. Literally.
To make matters worse, Doc’s eight-year-old daughter, Ember, insists on helping with a risky procedure. Now, Doc’s got a sick hatchling to heal, a grumpy dragon mom to appease, and a pint-sized assistant with a knack for complicating things.
But hey, what’s a little danger when you’re a doctor for dragons?
Dragon enthusiasts and fans of House in the Cerulean Sea, Legends and Lattes, and The Lady Trent Memoirs will be captivated by this heartwarming sequel to the Dragon Doc’s first novel, Wings and Wounds.
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