A young woman begins a new life as a dragon master for a handsome earl in this tale of high fantasy romance.

Melissa is a maid-in-training at the royal castle, where her greatest joy is caring for the majestic steeds of the royal Dragon Knights. Her coming-of-age ceremony is fast approaching, and with it comes the need to decide what path her future will take. Melissa shares a special bond of friendship with Commander Hubert, the handsome knight who rides the mightiest of dragons, but their relationship is about to get complicated. Newly returned from a dangerous mission, Hubert makes a shocking request: Would Melissa pretend to be his lover, and move to his country estate, where wild dragons roam?

Ryuukishi no Okiniiri has been published in English as The Dragon Knight's Beloved by Seven Seas Entertainment digitally since December 28, 2021, and in print since January 11, 2022.