Book cover illustration with a woman in a flowing dress in the center, a young man in the background, and dragons around the border. The title says 'When Daling With Dragons' by Dana Swift, with additional text 'She was born to heal. He was born to win.'

She’s copper. He’s silver. Their secrets are gilded in gold.

Farren Walsh has one goal: follow her father’s path to become a dragon veterinarian. Dragons gave humans the power to craft metal—and she’ll protect these creatures from anyone who dares exploit them. That includes her arrogant class rival, James Murphy, heir to a silver-crafting dynasty and her fiercest competition for a life-changing scholarship.

When James starts interning at her family’s sanctuary, it puts everything at risk. Farren isn't just the ordinary copper-crafter she seems. She's hiding a secret that could not only change her life, but their society as a whole. And James, trying to find refuge from his controlling father, harbors his own secret––a long standing crush on Farren. But neither can risk getting too close: the fate of an endangered species is at stake.

Now, the two must work together to save the dragons they love… without losing their hearts in the process.

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  • "A remarkably unique world. When Dealing with Dragons crafts an exemplary balance between cozy sanctuary antics and breakneck adventure—it’s top-tier dragon fantasy."

    —Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights

  • "Dragon conservation, rivals-to-lovers, and plenty of adventure: When Dealing with Dragons takes you on a wild ride from start to finish."

    –Jodi Meadows, New York Times bestselling coauthor of My Lady Jane

  • "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

  • “A romance with a heart of gold that soars on dragon wings! I could not put this one down until the last breathless page!”

    —Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of Night of the Witch

  • "A tender and thrilling adventure, When Dealing with Dragons is a sweeping tale of true love, sacrifice, and the importance of protecting the beautiful yet fragile pieces of the natural world in a time when some seek only to profit from it."

    —R.M. Romero, award-winning author of The Ghost of Rose Hill

  • "Pure gold. With complex characters, a heart-fluttering slow burn romance, and magic as intricate as filigree, the world feels both lived in and loved. Swift writes 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

  • "When Dealing with Dragons is the perfect addition to any romantasy lover’s bookshelf. 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. Dana Swift had me laughing and crying, sometimes at the same time. I loved it!"

    —Erika Lewis, award-winning author of the Kelcie Murphy series

  • "James Herriot meets fantasy... Compulsively readable and filled with sweet romance. 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 Dashed

  • "This wholesome dragon adventure with a unique alchemical spin will have your heart soaring. With two characters who love as fiercely as they advocate, prepare to swoon as this romance takes flight!"

    —Vanessa Montalban, author of A Tall Dark Trouble

  • "A story that takes flight from the very first page. Dana Swift creates a world with unique magic that challenges the status quo of society while also giving us a love story that swept me off my feet, and made my heart soar along with her dragons.”

    – R.J. Valldeperas, author of Their Will Undone

  • "Equal parts sweet and swoony. Full of secrets, magic, and soaring dragons, Swift’s created a world that you won’t want to leave. This is the romantasy I’ve been waiting for."

    –S. Isabelle, author of The Witchery

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