My lab and research are my life until a ruthless royal swoops in to steal me for his own purposes.

Caitlyn

I was one of the lucky ones. That’s what I always thought. Abducted but embraced by the Aderians that fanned the flames of my passion as a scientist and a healer. I had a lab Earth-me couldn’t even dream of, and if it was a little lonely? What did it matter when I had my research.

Then he happens. Kal. A body like a rock, literally. Wings like a bat, horns, and a lion’s tail. He sweeps into my life in the dark of night and steals me like he has every right. His horns are like a crown on his proud head, proclaiming him a king.

His passion stirs my own, but I intend to fight him tooth and nail, and get out of this with my heart in one piece.

Kalzudaud

My heart daughter lies dying after the latest assassination attempt, I refuse to let them steal my throne or the one bright light in my life. Kidnapping the right healer is my only choice. I can be ruthless when I have to be. Heads will roll for this.

Once I have the healer in my control, I quickly discover that I need the tiny, feisty human for far more reasons than I ever imagined. She is my mate, the answer to all my prayers.

Another attempt on my life sends us both into mortal danger, but a Tarkan with a mate to protect is a force to be reckoned with. A King with a mate, a child, and a throne to save? Unstoppable.

This spicy sci-fi romance is part of the Abducted by the Ruthless Royal series and can be read as a standalone. It features one ruthless gargoyle king, a feisty human doctor, and a child waiting for her miracle cure. Guaranteed HEA!

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July 5, 2024
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Abducted by the Ruthless Royal

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Across galaxies ruled by brutal kings and dark fates, a pulse beats with something fiercer than conquest—desire. Abducted by the Ruthless Royal spins a seductive web of alien royalty, fated mates, and the unrelenting clash between freedom and fate. In each standalone installment, a fierce human heroine is stolen away—claimed not just as a captive, but as a catalyst to a ruler’s downfall...or redemption.

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These aren’t stories of delicate diplomacy. They unfold in primal worlds where instinct and power rule, where monstrous kings possess claws, scales, or shadows—and where love isn’t sweet, but scorching, tangled in dominance, resistance, and the slow unraveling of armor both physical and emotional. From venomous Naga princes to deadly Wraith monarchs cloaked in darkness, each encounter is its own tempest—unpredictable, steamy, and charged with tension.

The series excels in blending science fiction and dark fantasy romance, leaning into the delicious danger of forbidden attraction and the gritty nuances of survival among predators. It doesn’t shy away from intensity, yet it finds unexpected tenderness in the most alien of hearts. The emotional payoff is as thrilling as the battles, and every abduction feels less like theft and more like a storm long overdue.

Perfect for readers who crave possessive anti-heroes, slow-burn tension, and immersive, high-stakes worlds, this series delivers heat, heart, and a wild ride through the stars—where surrender doesn’t mean weakness, and love is the most ruthless force of all.

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This was another great book by Robin O'Connor and is part of a series collaboration involving several authors called Abducted by the Ruthless Royal. This book is about an Alien King named Kalzudaud or Kal for short and his human mate Caitlyn. I really enjoyed reading their story and thought the epilogue was a nice way of tying things up. It might be nice to revisit this world and some of the side characters in the future but if not it was a fun and quick story that I am glad I got to read. I look forward to reading more from this author as well as some of the other books from this series.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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