The Dragon Lords of Valdier universe is vast but each book can stand alone! Jump in at any point in the series. Ariel Hamm has always had a tender heart. Her love for her sister, Carmen, and her best friend, Trisha, has always been a priority in her life. But at twenty-eight, she is ready to start focusing on what she wants. After her fiancée unexpectedly ends their engagement, she is ready to redefine herself. Though she's a pilot for Boswell International, she knows flying is not her first love, and she finally decides to live near her father in Wyoming and care for the stray and neglected animals that have always captured her heart. Then she finds herself on a warship headed for a distant planet! The new plan is to escape and make her way back home. Mandra Reykill never expects to find his true mate so suddenly—or so painfully. He knows his older brother is returning home with his true mate and her friends, but never suspects his true mate could be among the women. His dragon is head over heels in love with the delicate beauty, his symbiot is enchanted with her gentle touch and kindness, but all Mandra the man gets is a stubborn female refusing to acknowledge his claim on her. To top it off, his orderly life is turned upside down when his home—and his warship—are infested with critters from all over the galaxy! How can one female possibly collect so many stray animals? A NY Times and USA Today bestselling author, the internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith presents a new story with her signature humor and unpredictable twists! Exciting adventure, hot romance, and iconic characters have won her a legion of fans. Over TWO MILLION books sold! "The imagination and world building displayed in each of her fantastical series is vivid and original." - Eve Langlais, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author What the readers are saying about Ambushing Ariel! "Susan had me laughing so hard my family thought I was crazy. I swear I can't get enough of her books... onto the next one.""Scorching hot storytelling, when can you be abducted by an alien and find the only one meant for you.""She loved animals. Lol. Every dragon wanted to eat her babies. Lol. Hilarious and fun this book had it all. Loved it!""I am so in love with all of S.E Smith's books the love stories and humor are literally out of this world! I'm so glad I read her books.""Great series of books. The books are all woven together, but is about the women individually.""Ariel and Mandra's story is just as good as the others in this series. Love the humor in the story lines as well as the strength shown by the women. I also like how the stories intertwined.""S.E. Smith writes books that kept me reading till the early hours of the morning.""I was looking forward to this book, and it didn't disappoint. The fun of her animal obsession, and it's effect on the carnivorous dragons around her.""Loved how all the characters intertwined and developed their own story lines.""I am new to S.E. Smith, but found I totally enjoyed "Ambushing Ariel". I enjoyed the lightheartedness of the story and the relationship Ariel developed. Ariel is a great character." Sexy, funny, action-packed--Science fiction like you've never read before! These dragon-shifting aliens have no idea what is in store for them when they find their human mates. Don't get bogged down in the tech, get lost in the adventures! If you've never tried Science Fiction Romance before you don't know what you are missing!These stories bring to life heroines who are strong, smart, and innovative and heroes who are pure alpha with a vulnerability that will melt your heart. Fast-paced, the stories always contain twists and turns when you least expect them and will keep you turning the page to find out what happens next. Hot, sexy and action-packed, this scifi-paranormal series will take you on a journey that will leave you laughing, crying, cheering, and craving more! More than a million books sold worldwide, don't miss out on this interactive journey that readers say they can't get enough of! Check out The Dragon Lords of Valdier series and discover a true, interactive reading experience that will leave you addicted for more! Abducting AbbyCapturing CaraTracking TrishaCornering CarmenAmbushing ArielPaul's PursuitTwin DragonsJaguin's LoveThe Old Dragon of the Mountain's ChristmasPearl's DragonDon't forget the Dragonlings! Their kids have never been so hilarious!A Dragonlings' EasterA Dragonlings' Magical ChristmasA Dragonlings' Haunted HalloweenA Dragonlings' Very Special ValentinesNight of the Demented Symbiots: Dragonlings' Haunted Halloween 2Free books on my website:The Dragonlings' Day at the BeachThe Breakfast RunThe Great Easter Bunny HuntSpin-off series include:Choosing Riley: Sarafin Warriors Book 1Viper's Defiant Mate: Sarafin Warriors Book 2Ha'ven's Song: Curizan Warrior Book 1A Warrior's Hear: Marastin Dow Book 1 (free) Strong heroines are important! Mandra pulled back puzzled and stared down at t