This king wanted a distraction, and he found the perfect one hiding on his ship! Naga-alien King Gravon expected a solitary journey through the cosmos, not a stowaway that rocked him to his core. Yet he’s faced with Azha—a human slave who used his ship to flee her masters. Now he is more than happy to offer her passage and bring her home with him… forever. King Gravon knows a secret Azha doesn’t. She’s his mate, and he’s not willing to let her go. Even if she is human and he’s an alien. When Azha falls ill, Gravon fears he put her in danger by taking her as his mate. Not to mention that as their crisis grows more dire, his people reject having a human as their queen. Gravon must find a way to save his mate and his people before it’s too late. Or is it already? This spicy sci-fi romance is part of the Abducted by the Ruthless Royal series and can be read as a standalone. It features a human female escaping slavery only to fall into the hands of a ruthless Naga King who has never heard the word “no.”

Unlucky in love until a king snares her in his claws and claims her as his own Seraiah Arboriculturist Seraiah Vedure gift for growing things doesn’t translate to cultivating love. But she’s done settling. Needing space, she runs to the sanctuary of her beloved orchard and crashes into the unyielding frame of the neighboring territory’s king. He’s tall. He’s sizzling hot. He’s abducting her? Trapped with this royal who claims she’s his kingdom’s savior isn’t exactly the love connection she hoped for. Except, even as she plans her escape, she has to admit she feels drawn towards the golden-eyed cat king who purrs when she’s near and who wants to make her his queen. Zarin Legend says when the ancient trees fall, so goes the kingdom. Felida King Zarin Aurata isn’t about to let that happen, not after all he’s sacrificed to protect his people. When a lucrative diplomatic trip hands him the arboreal expert he desperately needs, he pounces. He never expected the gorgeous woman to be his true mate. Reprising his people’s bygone tradition of bride theft, he steals her away and claims her as his queen. Now, he needs to convince her that his love is true and, if she opens her heart, he’ll give her everything she desires. Part of the Abducted by the Ruthless Royal series, this spicy sci-fi romance novella features a tree-loving, hopeless romantic heroine; a soft-for-her, growly hero; and an HEA. It can be read as a standalone or as a crossover with the Protectors of Cinzia series by Mary Ashe.