Destined to dance upon the waves together… Astra Astra Jakobson would rather be anywhere other than on this pristine beach, negotiating with aliens. But Sanos is humanity’s last chance, and she’ll do whatever’s necessary to secure clean water and a place to live for her family. What she didn’t prepare for was anti-alien terrorists to start blowing up the place or to find herself in the arms and in the territory of a drop-dead gorgeous alien king. One who claims she’s his mate. Desburchù Newly crowned King of the Merrow people, Desburchù Ulf is determined to do right by his people. He’s just not sure allowing these strange humans to take up residence on his isles is in their best interest. And then he sees her. His mate. In an instant, his fate is sealed, their futures inexorably entwined. There’s no way he’s letting her go. This spicy sci-fi romance is part of the Abducted by the Ruthless Planet Sanos series and can be read as a standalone. It features one determined shifter king with the ability to manipulate water and his pragmatic human mate. Guaranteed HEA!