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- Content warnings: Attempted sexual assault, Violence, Blood
The Dragon and the Dark Knight
by M.J. Putney
A sellsword knight takes the dragon job for a manor and ends up protecting the supposed monster. Short, charming medieval fantasy romance with just enough bite.
goodreads 4.15/5 126 ratings
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A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Length82 pages
Story statusStandalone
Spice1/5 · Closed door / fade to black
PacingFast
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Protective love interest
- Male/female pairing (M/F)
- Medium burn
- Low
- Closed door / fade to black
- Feel-good
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- Knight/paladin
- Only soft for them
- Sweet / tender
- Romantic fulfillment
- Protector
- Escape
- Reluctant hero
Fantasy promise
- Historical fantasy romance
- Rescue romance
- Manor house / estate
- Historical
- Dragons
- Guardian/protector
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- Coastal / island / beach
- Low fantasy / secret magic
- Adventure romance
- Forest / wilderness
Reading experience
- Third person
- Fast
- Romantic
- Witty
- Light
- Soft/gentle
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- Whimsical
- Adventurous
- Lighthearted
- Warm
- Magical
- Comfort read vibes
- Protect at all costs
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Book details
- Length
- 82 pages
- Publisher
- Pandamax Press
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book