Title: A Blacksmith's Guide to Dragon-Rearing
Series: Dragons of Safe Haven #2
Previous book in this series: A Dragon Rider's Guide to Retirement
Author: Julia Huni
Genre: Adult, cozy fantasy
Publication date: March 31st, 2026
Published by: IPH Media
Source: eARC for review of author
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Synopsis: Raising dragons is easier than raising a five-year-old. Probably.
Nevan never planned on becoming a dragon rider. He was perfectly content swinging a hammer in the forge—until an injured dragon rider retired to Safe Haven. Now he’s supposed to help train the island’s brand new sea dragon fire brigade. That means long days, soaked clothing, and a growing suspicion that dragons like to play matchmaker.
Franisa has her hands full keeping her bakery--and her daughter--in one piece, but she still manages to keep an eye on Nevan. After all, she’s known him since childhood—and maybe, just maybe, she’s starting to see the dragon rider in a new light.
But when sparks fly—literally and figuratively—the whole village gets involved. Between curious dragons, nosy neighbors, and one busy little girl, Nevan and Franisa might have to decide if their friendship is ready to turn into something more.
Dragons, fresh bread, and a magical island town—welcome back to Safe Haven.
This book was just like a warm hug. I loved it!
I have read a handful of cozy fantasies, and I feel like this is the only series that actually works for me. I don’t know what it is. But it probably helps that I just generally love Julia Huni’s writing 😆
This book in the series follows two different characters we met in the previous Dragons of Safe Haven book: a former blacksmith and a now dragon rider, Nevan, and the baker of the town, Fransia. One thing in this book that I was not expecting but absolutely ate up was the fake arranged marriage. It was all so freaking cute! Especially because he has had a crush on her for so long! I also really liked that she was older than him, with kids. And he got along so well with them! It was the cutest thing ever! 😠I just really loved the romance in this and how it all turned out in the end.
I just cannot get over how cute this book was from start to finish! It was cozy indeed. Plus, the setting? Freaking love it! I adore Safe Haven and how idyllic it sounds. And also how the town takes care of each other—it’s so heartwarming! I also really enjoyed exploring the relationships between the riders and their dragons. This was just a very enjoyable book. I’m really looking forward to the next one!
This book in the series follows two different characters we met in the previous Dragons of Safe Haven book: a former blacksmith and a now dragon rider, Nevan, and the baker of the town, Fransia. One thing in this book that I was not expecting but absolutely ate up was the fake arranged marriage. It was all so freaking cute! Especially because he has had a crush on her for so long! I also really liked that she was older than him, with kids. And he got along so well with them! It was the cutest thing ever! 😠I just really loved the romance in this and how it all turned out in the end.
I just cannot get over how cute this book was from start to finish! It was cozy indeed. Plus, the setting? Freaking love it! I adore Safe Haven and how idyllic it sounds. And also how the town takes care of each other—it’s so heartwarming! I also really enjoyed exploring the relationships between the riders and their dragons. This was just a very enjoyable book. I’m really looking forward to the next one!
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