Tasked with getting Jett Houston, a surly Texan with a sharp mind and a chip on his shoulder, to join the Aikanaro, and avoiding her father's demands for her to return home, Amara catches the next flight to Texas. But Amara has a problem: her father has arranged a marriage for her, and time is running out to complete her mission. When she falls in love with Jett, she knows she has to choose between duty and family expectations. To stop the war and save the Great Dragons, Jett and Amara must work together while they confront their combustible attraction for each other. Jett's discovery of the truth about Amara's engagement makes him feel betrayed and puts their fragile alliance in jeopardy. Now he must decide whether he can forgive her and join her in the fight for the future of humans, Dragons and Rikashi alike. With heart-pounding action, sizzling romance, and a richly imagined world of magic and intrigue, Black Velvet is a must-read for fans of urban fantasy and paranormal romance.