Being kidnapped by aliens is only the start of Jade's problems. Thankfully, her rescuers, an alien race known as the Clecanians, are willing to protect her, but she has to stay on their planet for one year and respect the rules of their culture--including choosing a husband. Jade refuses at first but decides to play along until she can find a way back to Earth.Theo, a scarred mercenary who prefers a life of solitude, is stunned when Jade selects him as her husband. After years of being passed over, he never imagined he would be chosen and neither did anyone else. Only one explanation makes sense?the curvy enticing female must be a spy, and Theo's determined to break her cover using any means necessary.As Jade and Theo are forced to spend time together, their chemistry becomes undeniable. But neither can afford to bring love into the equation, especially since Jade seems determined to go home. After all, she can't possibly stay here, right?
Victoria Aveline Books
Victoria Aveline crafts romance novels that delve into the allure of alpha males. While drawn to possessive and dominating heroes, she sought to explore a more complex dynamic, creating worlds where intensely attractive men are both assertive and submissive to a matriarchal structure. Her writing focuses on compelling characters and engaging plotlines, examining themes of power and desire within unique social constructs. She excels at building worlds where conventional dynamics are playfully inverted.
Clecanian Series: Releasing Maladek
A Clecanian Series Novella (Discreet Cover)
Turns out crash-landing into love is possible?Katie is content with her post-alien-abduction life. Not only has she found work as a royal attendant, but her current assignment on a galaxy cruise is enjoyable, too?until the ship is brought down by a malevolent species. Now she must rescue her friends and escape a hostile planet-all by herself. Then she crosses paths with a sexy stranger who changes everything?Forced labor in an enemy prison camp was nowhere on Maladek's agenda. But his own troubles will have to wait. Because against all odds, his mate is here. Now he has to focus on getting her to safety-and convincing her that fated mates are real. It would all be so much easier if he had more experience being a hero?The circumstances are dire. Their timing couldn't be worse. Even if they manage to escape their captors, is a happily ever after possible for Katie and Maladek? They're about to find out?
Být unesená mimozemšťany byl pro Jade teprve začátek jejích potíží. Její zachránci z rasy Clecanianů jsou sice ochotní poskytnout jí útočiště, ale musí jeden rok zůstat na jejich planetě a respektovat jejich zákony – včetně toho, že si vybere manžela. Zjizvený žoldák Theo dává přednost osamělému životu a poté, co ho tolik let všechny ženy přehlížely, nevěří, že by o něj mohla stát tahle pozemšťanka obdařená svůdnými křivkami. Smysl mu dává jediné vysvětlení: musí být špionka, a Theo je odhodlaný použít jakékoli prostředky k tomu, aby ji usvědčil.