Discipline. Restraint. Control.

Tomlin has been hiding his true nature his entire life, but cracks are beginning to show in his perfect facade. And then he meets a beautiful, intelligent female who could destroy all his barriers. He should run but he needs her help... he needs her.

Etta is too thin and too plain to interest most men, and that suits her just fine. Her scientific studies are far more interesting. She is sure that the stranger who appears at her remote lab is more than he seems to be, and she’d determined to solve the puzzle he presents.

But the more she uncovers, the more intrigued she becomes. He is rapidly becoming much more to her than an experiment, but the secrets he conceals could change everything...

This book is set in the How the Aliens Were Won universe and may be read as a complete standalone. This sweet and steamy series is intended for mature readers.

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  • Romance
  • Scifi Romance
  • Science Fiction Romance
  • Alien Romance
  • Colonization Romance
  • Virgin Hero
  • Scientist Heroine
  • Fated Mates
  • Mine!
Published
September 26, 2024
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How the Aliens Were Won

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In the How the Aliens Were Won series, humanity’s most unexpected allies come from the stars. When the Yehrin, a fierce alien race, land on Earth, it’s not the destruction that humanity anticipated. Instead, it’s the start of an improbable romance between powerful alien warriors and the human women they’re destined to bond with. Set in the quiet, rural landscapes of Earth, this series is a blend of sci-fi adventure and heartfelt romance, exploring themes of trust, transformation, and healing after an invasion that could have torn worlds apart.

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At the heart of each book is a new alien warrior—each with a complicated past and a deep, often reluctant, yearning to connect. With every turn of the page, readers are drawn into the nuances of cross-species attraction, where cultural clashes give way to undeniable chemistry. These stories aren’t just about the warriors’ strength, but about their vulnerabilities, their struggles to open up, and their journeys toward redemption. The human women, no less complex, find themselves torn between fear and desire, as they learn to navigate the emotional terrain of intergalactic romance.

This series captivates with a richly imagined world where the boundaries between human and alien blur. The lush, intimate settings provide a backdrop for both fierce battles and tender moments of connection. As these couples discover that love might just be the greatest force in the universe, readers are taken on a journey through uncharted emotional territories.

If you're a fan of tales where love transcends species and where healing is as powerful as passion, How the Aliens Were Won offers a galaxy of emotions and a world where hearts are won against all odds.

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This is the first book in the How the Aliens Were Won series that I have read and I really enjoyed all the characters and the story (as always with a Honey Phillips book). While I am sure there are aspects I would have enjoyed more if I had read the previous books it works fine as a standalone. Tomlin & Etta were wonderful characters and I was glad everything worked out for them. The ending and epilogue were really good and I look forward to reading more about Finnar’s story in Big, Bad Alien: An Alien Shifter Romance.

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

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