Once upon a time there lived a dragon who fell in love with Sorcha, a spellbound sorceress. Though human in nature, she found herself trapped in the body of a dragon. Caedyrn, black dragon and heir to the dragon’s ice aerie, gave up his kingdom to be with her. They mated, still in dragon form, and Sorcha bore six exceptional offspring. Half-dragon, half-human, Sorcha’s children lived in the dragons’ ice aerie, far from their parents until they were old enough to master their shape-shifting skills.

This is where Dragon’s Choice picks up the tale. Aislinn, daughter of Sorcha and Caedyrn, decides to return to the human world. Navigating the customs of King Leofric’s court, while learning the nuances of human language and action is no easy task. When she falls in love with the human prince of a neighboring kingdom, she must determine whether she is willing to forfeit her place in the aerie for the love of a mere man.

Her youngest and most ill brother, Taran, also accompanies her to court. Never healthy as a dragon, he discovers that as a human he actually takes after his mother, possessing wizard’s gifts. Since dragon and human magic don’t mix well, it is little wonder he never acquired the strength to attempt a dragon’s mating flight. In the world of the humans, he finds the most enchanting woman is the one whose father despises dragons the most. Unfortunately, convincing Lady Senga that she’s Taran's destined mate is the easiest task he faces.

A treaty between dragons and men holds a fragile peace between the species. Some, both in King Leofric’s and Prince Ewan’s courts, long for the old days where dragon slaying was not only justified but encouraged. Can Aislinn and Prince Ewan hold tight to their love while Ewan’s father tries to turn his people against her? Will Senga survive long enough to escape her father’s household and marry Taran? You’ll have to read the story to find out for yourself.

Dragon’s Choice is a well-written, passionate tale guaranteed to satisfy the fantasy-loving romantic. Ms. Mumford’s depiction of human foibles, emotions, and actions never rings untrue. The couples, Sorcha and Caedyrn, Aislinn and Ewan, Senga and Taran, are all completely unique and equally enchanting. My only wish would be for more tempting cover art. It certainly doesn’t do the story justice. I can't wait for Book 2. Aislinn's brothers and sisters are bound to cause trouble!